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Activate Map NowVisitors will be pleasantly treated with a game drive through the Maputo Special Reserve before reaching the Machangulo Peninsula. Spot various wildlife from elephants to giraffes, zebra, antelope, flamingos, crocodiles, hippos, birdlife among others ...
The elevated beach dunes prove to be a perfect vantage point for seasonal whale watching (July to September) where humpback whales can be seen playfully spyhopping, lobtailing and breaching.
And if you are around between October and March, you could observe leatherback and loggerhead turtles nesting on the beaches or if you're lucky, their turtle hatchlings scrambling to sea if your timing is right.
The Fascinating Xefina island used to be a prison back in the colonial days and today, you can climb on top of massive cannons that were used to protect the Maputo harbour from intruders in World War 2. Accommodation can also be found on Xefina Island.
This seaside holiday resort is located along the stunning coast of the Maputo Special Reserve offering miles of untouched beaches, magnificent beach and ocean views, reefs teeming with marine life and a diversity of wildlife to spot within the picturesque reserve ...
Explore more than 15 top dive sites between Ponta do Ouro and Ponta Mamoli - a diving region in Mozambique that boasts a high success rate in sightings. Witness zambezi sharks, hammerheads, potatoe bass and the many beautiful coral fish that inhabit the reefs. Each reef ranges in depth, from 10 meters down to 48 meters which caters for both beginner and advanced divers...
Explore more than 15 top dive sites between Ponta do Ouro and Ponta Mamoli - a diving region in Mozambique that boasts a high success rate in sightings. Witness zambezi sharks, hammerheads, potatoe bass and the many beautiful coral fish that inhabit the reefs. Each reef ranges in depth, from 10 meters down to 48 meters which caters for both beginner and advanced divers...
Explore more than 15 top dive sites between Ponta do Ouro and Ponta Mamoli - a diving region in Mozambique that boasts a high success rate in sightings. Witness zambezi sharks, hammerheads, potatoe bass and the many beautiful coral fish that inhabit the reefs. Each reef ranges in depth, from 10 meters down to 48 meters which caters for both beginner and advanced divers...
Ponta Membene is a perfect holiday destination for those looking for complete tranquility surrounded by pure nature on camping grounds only with convenient communal facilities available ...
Ponta Milibangalala is located in the Maputo Special Reserve offering holiday seekers the opportunity to go on an adventurous game drive where elephants, hippos, crocodiles, antelope, zebras, giraffe among others roam in this peaceful reserve of large lakes, wetlands, majestic plains, grasslands, coastal and mangrove forests
Safely walk for miles along pristine unspoilt beaches amongst some of the highest coastal dunes in the world offering remarkable ocean and sunset views. Snorkel and explore various tidal and rock pools home to small fish, crabs, molluscs and other tiny marine life - a fun beach activity especially for kids ...
Don't forget to pack your fishing gear! You don't want to miss opportunities to catch fresh fish off Mozambique's coast for your evening cookups and if you have the opportunity to bring some kayaks along, then do so because the Inharrime Lagoon is a treat to explore on floating vessels! Remember a 4x4 is required to reach Canda Island.
Inharrime was once served by an isolated narrow gauge railway from the port of Inhambane which serviced local plantations and food processing factories
The lakes near Quissico offers a range of exciting activities to do including kayaking, skiing, parasailing, canoeing and kitesurfing. Anglers have the opportunity to catch kingfish, grunter and various other fish species. The lakes are ideal for exploring. You can take a long boat trip north through numerous lakes and winding water channels towards Inharrime where magnificent scenery and an abundance of birdlife is there to appreciate!
Zavora is a beautiful beach renowned for its huge protective reef running 2km parallel and close to the shoreline. This reef acts as a natural tidal pool with shallow, calm waters, perfect for activities such as snorkeling, swimming and fishing
Bilene is well known for its close proximity to Johannesburg and is very popular with South Africans due to the leisure options that the lagoon offers.
Although there are many stunning inland lakes near Chidenguele, Nhambavale is the largest, stretching for an impressive 23km. Lake Nhambavale offers holiday-makers the opportunity to enjoy kayaking, windsurfing, fishing, snorkeling, whale watching and birding.
Navigate your 4x4 up the southern hill of the river mouth where the old Monte Belo lighthouse is located. Built in 1914, the lighthouse still operates today and stands 14 meters (46 ft) high offering spectacular 360° views of the estuary, bush, beach and surrounding coastal wilderness.
The Chicamba Dam ecosystem attracts a prolific amount of birdlife and wildlife you can expect to see (depending on where about you visit around Chicamba Dam) includes giraffe, zebra, ostrich, vervet monkeys, horses, antelope among others.
Lake Malawi is famous for its huge swarms of lake flies! These tiny harmless flies, which when they hatch, form huge plumes resembling smoke rising up from the water. The local children find them a real treat and when they land on shore they gather them up by the handful then make them into "cakes" fry then eat them!
The Cahora Bassa Dam was also the first high voltage direct current transmission system operational in Africa, and the first anywhere in the world to operate above 500 kV!
There are a couple of hotels in Songo where you can book accommodation otherwise this a perfect little stop-over or sleep overnight town.
The Cahora Bassa Dam (150km north west of Tete) was also the first high voltage direct current transmission system operational in Africa, and the first anywhere in the world to operate above 500 kV!
Mocuba is a great stopover town for long distant travellers who are arriving or travelling to Malawi's Milange border.
Botanists will be pleased to know that Kosi Bay is one of the very few regions in the world where five different mangrove species co-exist just in one area.
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If you are serious about planning a holiday in Mozambique for Easter, the school holidays or during the Christmas festive season and New Year, then we highly suggest you start placing enquiries a few months in advance to avoid dissapointment. Eg: Start enquiring no later than October for the December holidays.
Believe it or not, people start enquiring as early as January for the December holidays.
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Remember, some establishments charge either per unit or per person sharing. If the rate is per unit, then you'll see we have conveniently divided the rate to what-it-would-be per person sharing on their advert under the "Rates" tab.
Some establishments charge in different currencies such as the US Dollar, South African Rands or Mozambican Meticais (Mt).
So we've provided a handy currency converter tool at the bottom left-hand side of your screen (or under 'Useful Tools' if you're on a mobile device) to convert these currencies into yours.
Use our Mozambique Pictorial Map to find other amazing places you've never heard of before whether it be close to where you're looking or further beyond. There are so many "hidden gems" in Mozambique than just the usual spots.
For better understanding, we have put together a brief summary guide of what each category means and to also give you an idea of what each associated icon refers to when you see them on listings & adverts.
Listed in alphabetical order
Those who are on a tight budget should keep a lookout for this category icon. This type of establishment offers dormitory (shared) bedroom accommodation with other "Backpackers" generally using either single beds or bunk beds with a communal kitchen and shared ablutions.
Meaning the venue has its own bar on-site with staff serving alcohol/non-alcohol beverages and perhaps "pub-grub" included. They may offer satellite TV for bar patrons to follow the latest sporting fixtures live and may also host live music on certain days / evenings.
If an establishment has this icon, this means they either include breakfast in their rates or offer the opportunity for you to choose to include breakfast during your stay which is usually served to guests in an on-site breakfast room dinette or restaurant. Some B&B's offer basic / light (continental) breakfasts, Full English breakfasts or buffet style breakfast options.
Either they offer camping grounds for you to pitch your own tent if on a tight budget and / or they have their own pre-setup tents for you to camp in, some offering private facilities (aka "Glamping") within their tents such as beds, a fridge, sofa and bathroom.
This means the establishment has a dedicated hall room specially arranged and equipped with most facilities to host important business meetings, teambuilding events or any other occasion alike.
Goes without saying. Any establishment marked with this icon and listed under this category offers facilities for those who have reduced mobility. They may have basic facilities for these conditions or advanced. Kindly enquire with them directly for more information and/or specific requirements you may need.
These are dive centres who are a team of qualified dive instructors (PADI which means Professional Association of Diving Instructors) offering SCUBA diving lessons for clients and excursions to some of the best dive sites in the region for an unforgettable underwater adventure.
Environmentally friendly establishments built by local communities using naturally sourced / non-toxic materials with the objective of protecting the surrounding habitat. These types of lodges range from rustic bush and beach to luxury accommodation. Not only does this movement protect the environment, but it also helps support local families.
This means the associated business offers professional paid-for deep sea fishing charters / outings and excursions for those fishing enthusiasts (and for newbies). They generally have a fully equipped fishing boat and all the fishing gear ready for clients to bait up and cast a line. Their expertize, knowledge and experience will reward you with some of the best fishing spots for an action packed deep sea fishing experience.
If you're looking to invest or buy property in Mozambique, keep an eye out for this category for the latest in the property market.
Full Board means breakfast, lunch and dinner (also known as "All Inclusive"). If a venue is listed under this category, then they either offer guests the choice of a full board meal plan during their stay or their rates by default include full board meals. a lot of these establishments will have private personal chefs serving guests top class cuisine.
Because this is a popular search and request amongst many, we have created this specific category for exactly that - group accommodation which is very much the same as our Holiday Homes category. These are establishments that can cater and accommodate for large groups of 8 people and up in the same house / unit offering most self catering facilities as if you are "home away from home".
Similar to a typical B&B, a Guest House is usually a private house offering very few accommodation units all within the main building structure (or some seperately). Some serve home cooked meals within their in-house dining room specially catered to seat all their guests and offer a lounge area where fellow travellers can interact, socialize and share stories.
This type of accommodation is usually ideal for large groups of people going on holiday being a "home away from home" with numerous bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen for your self catering needs, lounge, toilets, braai/BBQ area, some with a swimming pool and some offering exclusive privacy.
Very self-explanatory. A venue will be listed under this category if they offer a specific luxury, private honeymoon suite or because our admin has "hand-picked" the establishment to be perfect for such an occasion based on their location and facilities offered. However, you are the best judge when it comes to planning that special getaway with your loved one anyway. Pssst ... and it doesn't have to be expensive either to enjoy, right?!
A hotel is generally a large premises that can accommodate a large amount of guests in many adjacent rooms grading from standard 2 sleeper units to "executive" luxury suites offering more in-room space and facilities. They generally have a restaurant and bar on-site for all day meals and drinks (quite often offered on a buffet dining basis). Other on-site facilities may include a swimming pool, gym, spa, in/outdoor entertainment area for kids, a conference / wedding room for meetings / ceremonies and a small shop.
This indicates that the establishment has a small / large restaurant on-site for their guests (they may also accept walk-ins for non-guests) or they have on-board catering staff serving guests in their own private space or in a designated dining area.
This type of establishment offers guests facilities required to cater / cook on their own terms whether it be within a holiday home for example or on communal grounds.
This means the establishment has spa facilities and services offered to guests who are looking for personal treatments during their vacation.
These business services can range from swimming with dolphins, horse riding, city tours, boat tours, island tours, dhow tours to game drives and more. You'll have to click on their advert to find out more and what they have to offer.
This means, the venue has all the on-site facilities and catering services to host large or small weddings and ceremonies. Depending on the size of the wedding, some may have enough units to accommodate all wedding guests.