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Discover Mozambique’s Top 4 Must-See Destinations
When selecting one of Mozambique’s destinations, the decision typically revolves around finding the ideal beach or island for your dream getaway.
While Mozambique is renowned for its relaxing beach vacations, beyond the coastline lie untouched reserves offering wildlife viewing, birdwatching, and guided walking Safaris in stunning wilderness areas—a lesser-known aspect often omitted from typical travel guides about Mozambique.
1. Bazaruto Archipelago
The Bazaruto Archipelago comprises six islands off the Mozambican coast: Bazaruto, Benguerra, Magaruque, Banque, Santa Carolina, and Shell Island. Renowned for their luxurious accommodations and diverse activities, these islands are premier destinations for upscale travel.
Surrounded by the Bazaruto Archipelago National Park, the islands boast the largest marine conservation area on Africa’s eastern coastline, established in 1971 to safeguard rare marine species like dugongs, dolphins, sea turtles, and manta rays.
Dugongs, particularly rare aquatic mammals, are a highlight of the park, with an estimated 250 residing in its waters. Mozambique boasts the most significant population of dugongs on the East African coast, making it a prime location for sightings, although encounters with these endangered creatures remain infrequent.
2. Vilanculos
Vilanculos stands as a favored coastal destination in Mozambique. Serving as the primary gateway to the Bazaruto Archipelago, Vilanculos is celebrated for its diverse array of engaging activities tailored for tourists. From water sports and guided tours to horseback safaris and fishing excursions, visitors have a wealth of options to enrich their travel itineraries.
3. Inhambane
The delightful seaside town, which also acts as the capital of Imhambane Province, is celebrated for its vast bay that is almost completely enclosed and its striking but aged Portuguese architectural style. Key highlights include the bustling local market and the nearly 200-year-old Cathedral of Our Lady of Conception. Just a short distance away from Inhambane are the popular beach destinations of Barra, Tofu, and Guinjata Bay, which are famous for offering fantastic opportunities for snorkeling, diving, and fishing.
4. Ilha De Mozambique
Ilha de Mozambique (Mozambique Island), in Nampula Province, Northern Mozambique, holds immense historical importance for the nation and Africa. It was Mozambique’s capital for nearly four centuries under Portuguese rule before the capital moved to Lourenco Marques (now Maputo). A hub for Arab traders since the 8th century, it’s now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This compact island, just 3 kilometers long, is linked to the mainland by a bridge and is home to around 16,000 people, with Macuti Town being the bustling center. While Stone Town is grand in the north, Macuti Town in the south is also UNESCO-listed for its cultural and architectural significance.