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The largest island in the archipelago, Bazaruto Island is about 23 miles (37km) long and four miles (7km) wide, surrounded by magnificent stretches of white sand. Enormous sand dunes comprise the eastern strip, while the interior contains large freshwater lakes frequented by a wide... see full details
Benguerra is the second largest island, less than half a mile (1km) south of Bazaruto and like its neighbour has stunning beaches, large sand dunes and freshwater lakes. Its forest and wetland areas attract a huge variety of birds and animals, while its surrounding... see full details
Designed by Gustave Eiffel in 1910, the railway station is considered to be one of the most beautiful in the world, with marble pillars, wrought iron work and a large central dome. The grand building is one of Maputo's most impressive structures, and is... see full details
The Central Market spills out of the shabby yet beautiful building in which it is housed, and is a hub of activity selling all kinds of goods, from handicrafts, basketware and carvings, to fruit and vegetables, a variety of seafood and many household... see full details
The grand dame of Maputo, Hotel Polana is one of the city's most desirable addresses, overlooking the bay. The historic hotel is a majestic building, evoking the style and sophistication of colonial times, with its gardens, Victorian lift and five-star luxury. A sunset drink... see full details
The museum relates the fascinating history of the revolution in Mozambique, detailing the violent struggle against Portuguese colonialism. Mozambique gained independence in 1975, and various maps, photographs and displays of weapons chronicle the fight. All captions and text are in Portuguese.
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Situated almost 25 miles (40km) off the coast of Maputo, Inhaca Island is a popular destination boasting beautiful beaches, some of the Mozambique Channel's best coral reefs, a historic lighthouse, marine biology museum and large areas of protected forest. Easily accessible from the capital,... see full details
Situated in the Tete Province in Mozambique, the Cahora Bassa lake is Africa's second largest artificial lake. The Cahora Bassa Dam system is the largest hydroelectric scheme in southern Africa and it is one of the three major dams on the Zambezi river... see full details
Often referred to as 'the place where Noah parked his Ark', Gorongosa National Park was a playground for the rich and famous back in the 1960s, lured by the abundance of wildlife in the area. The subsequent years of war and poaching decimate... see full details
Ilha de Mozambique (Mozambique Island) is an island in the Nampula Province in Northern Mozambique, up the coast from Beira, with an unparalleled historical heritage; it was the capital of Mozambique for nearly four centuries under Portuguese rule before the move to Lourenco Marques... see full details
Pemba Bay is a picturesque, natural harbour and has an active port. The land has a very high concentration of Baobab trees, which create a brilliant contrast with the vivid turquoise sea; Pemba Bay dhow trips provide an excellent opportunity to view this... see full details
Vilanculos is a popular destination and the gateway to the
Bazaruto Archipelago, a group of islands and Mozambique's
underwater national park. On daytrips from Vilanculos, enjoy diving
and snorkelling; the archipelago's coral reefs and clear waters
offer excellent diving.
There are horse safaris and day... see full details
Ponta d'Ouro is a popular destination for divers and surfers, 75miles (120km) south of Maputo along a sandy road. 'Surf's up' in Ponta d'Ouro, home to one of the most perfect waves in the world, and swimming with dolphins is not to be... see full details
Described as "the next Goa", Tofo Beach is in the Inhambane Province of Mozambique. It has definitely become a traveller's mecca with beautiful stretches of beach, a friendly laid-back atmosphere, good restaurants, an entertaining nightlife and some great diving and snorkelling sites. Whale sharks... see full details
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