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Mozambique is located just off the Indian Ocean coast of Africa and offers world-class accommodation, pristine beaches and a host of water based activities. These include world class diving, snorkelling and fishing. Combined with a fascinating history and culture it is the recipe for a perfect luxury beach holiday.

Benguerra and Bazaruto islands in the South and the Quirimbas Archipelago in the South are very remote and exclusive resorts such as Azura have stunning luxury villas. The whole coast boasts beautiful beaches, perfect diving, conditions for shore-based or deep sea-fishing and amazing bird life. This countries vast length of coastline offers some of the best beaches in Africa.

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The Quirimbas and Bazaruto Archipelagos offer world-class beaches, unspoilt coral reefs, top class lodges and boutique hotels, making them ideal locations for an idyllic luxury beach holiday.

Both archipelagos are biodiversity hotspots, so you can enjoy a different sort of safari with a remarkable variety of marine life and birds to enjoy. Rich waters offer world-class fishing, incredible snorkelling, and are home to some of Africa’s finest dive sites.

For the culturally minded, the World Heritage Site of Ilha do Mozambique has a wealth of beautiful old buildings, some made from coral dating from the 16^thcentury, while the capital Maputo in the south is a fascinating city with colourful markets, bustling streets and a vibrant atmosphere. It’s home to the National Art Museum, Botanic Gardens and an impressive old fort.

At the moment, game viewing in Mozambique doesn’t match that in other areas of Africa, so for now our itineraries concentrate on the beaches and marine life.

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Sandwiched between South Africa and Tanzania on the east coast of Africa, Mozambique is fast becoming Africa’s top beach destination. It’s coastline stretches for over 1,500 miles along the Indian Ocean, where crystal-clear waters gently lap long stretches of pristine white beaches.

Understandably the beaches are famed for their dazzling white sand , the Quirimbas Archipelago in the north and Bazaruto Archipelago in the south are the undisputed hotspots.

Quirimbas Archipelago comprises 32 islands and includes the Quirimbas National Park, Mozambique’s newest marine park that protects large areas of coastal forest, coral reefs and mangroves. This region boasts a wealth of marine wildlife and birdlife, while the islands themselves are virtually uninhabited, often with a single lodge on each resulting in an exclusive, private getaway.

Bazaruto Archipelago consists of six idyllic islands and has earned its nickname of the ‘Pearl of the Indian Ocean’. The entire area has national park status and is home to a remarkable diversity of birds and marine wildlife, including Nile crocodiles, sea eagles, five species of turtles, and East Africa’s largest population of Dugong or sea cow.

If you’re looking for a spot of culture, head to the capital, Maputo, known affectionately as the ‘Havana of Africa’ to explore the colonial architecture and relax in Portuguese-style pavement cafés.

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MORE ABOUT MOZAMBIQUE

Encompassing 800 000km, Mozambique is an enormous country with a coastline extending roughly 2 500km along the Indian Ocean in southeast Africa. The country has been known for its fine gold and ivory and for having been active in the slave trade. Today Mozambique is a safe travel destination and despite its regained popularity, this warm-hearted country remains for the most part un-commercialised, and gives an open-armed welcome to those willing to explore its treasures.

In the north is the Cabo Delgado province and the Quirimbas Archipelago. The National Park (Cabo Delgado Biodiversity Project) offers visitors diverse environments to explore. With world class fishing, diving and bird watching, this is a remote piece of paradise perfect for those wanting to combine solitude with an experience of a lifetime.

Travel further south to Ilha De Mozambique (Nampula province) and you will be transported back in time. This part of the coastline has been declared a World Heritage Site and is an architect’s dream, with buildings made of coral dating back to the 16th century. The Bazaruto Archipelago is one of the best known beach destinations in Mozambique.

Maputo, the capital, is in southern Mozambique. Formerly known as Lorenzo Marques this thriving, bustling city never seems to sleep. From markets, promenades and bistros, this is a city worth exploring and enjoying. Just minutes away by boat, is the Catembe Peninsula, with breathtaking views over the city and a delightful boutique hotel. Excursions to the nearby Elephant Park Reserve are also possible.

We would advise all travellers, prior to booking, to consult the Foreign & Commonwealth Office travel advice for the country(s) they are thinking of visiting, both in respect of the safety of travel and also passport and visa requirements. Please click here or get in touch through the button below.

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WHEN TO GO

Mozambique is a great year-round destination with a warm, tropical climate. The dry season, April to November, is the best time to visit especially the cooler months of June, July and August, while December to March is hot and humid with frequent downpours.

Temperatures

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun
Low (°C)	22	22	21	19	16	14
High (°C)	30	30	29	28	27	25

	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Low (°C)	14	15	17	18	20	29
High (°C)	25	25	26	27	28	29

Rainfall

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun
Avg (mm)	141	137	89	69	28	28

	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Avg (mm)	18	18	37	57	78	87

Currency	MZN
Capital City	Maputo
Population	25.83 million
Language	Portuguese
Time Zone	GMT +2:00

NEED TO KNOW

To help you plan your Mozambique trip at the optimum time for you, below are a few additional details about Mozambique.

Currency	MZN
Capital City	Maputo
Population	25.83 million
Language	Portuguese
Time Zone	GMT +2:00

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Mozambique, a former Portuguese colony, is situated to the south-east of the African continent and covers an area roughly three times the size of the United Kingdom. It shares its borders with six other Commonwealth countries; Tanzania, Malawi, and Zambia to the north , Zimbabwe to the west and South Africa and Swaziland to the south. The coast line at 2,500kms in length is a particular feature offering superb beaches as well as some major archipelagos, Bazaruto in the south (reached via Vilanculos) and Quirimbas in the north (reached via Pemba) being the two best known.

The country’s national parks and game reserves which suffered greatly during the civil war are being re-stocked and returned to their former glory, whilst the establishment of a cross –border wildlife reserve is key to the country’s re-instatement as a safari destination.

The capital is Maputo which is the principal hub for international flights.