| Mozambique is located along Africa’s | | | | highlight amongst birding enthusiasts and scuba |
| picturesque south-eastern coast and is bordered | | | | diving at the nearby Tongoland reefs are not to |
| by Tanzania, South Africa, Swaziland, Zimbabwe, | | | | be missed. |
| Zambia and Malawi. It is a country rich because of | | | | The best way to experience Mozambique is to |
| its beauty, history and the warmth of its people. | | | | spend your days scuba diving, snorkelling, sailing |
| A Brief History | | | | and sport fishing in the crystal waters and your |
| When Vasco da Gama stumbled upon this costal | | | | nights sampling the cuisines infused with |
| paradise in 1948 en route to India he set the way | | | | Portuguese, African and Arabian flavours at the |
| for Portuguese expansion into Mozambique. The | | | | local pubs and restaurants. |
| culture and traditions are still flourishing and | | | | Mozambique Travel Advice |
| Portuguese is the official language of Mozambique. | | | | Mozambique has a tropical climate which means |
| It is a country that was ravaged by a bloody civil | | | | that temperatures are in the high 20’s all |
| war which raged for almost three decades. Since | | | | year round. The rainy season occurs during the |
| the warring factions Renamo and Frelimo, came | | | | hotter summer months (October to March) and |
| to terms on a peace agreement in 1992 the | | | | winter months (April to September) are cooler |
| country has enjoyed a renaissance amongst | | | | and dry. |
| African and international tourists. It is extremely | | | | When travelling to any foreign country it is |
| popular amongst South Africans, as they only | | | | essential that you consult with your GP for |
| have to travel a short distance to get there. | | | | medical travel advice and to make sure that you |
| Many visitors are attracted to Mozambique by its | | | | have been immunised for certain diseases |
| warm tropical weather and pristine beaches which | | | | associated with the country that you will be |
| stretch as far as the eye can see. Over the last | | | | entering. Malaria risks are the most prevalent for |
| few years Mozambique has become an African | | | | travellers, so it is imperative that you consult your |
| tourist hot-spot popular amongst leisure, | | | | doctor as to what medication you should be |
| adventure and eco-travellers alike. | | | | taking a few months before you actually plan to |
| Mozambique Attractions | | | | leave for your holiday. Vaccinations against |
| Most visitors are attracted to Mozambique by the | | | | cholera, typhoid and poliomyelitis are also |
| attractions that lie off of this country’s | | | | advisable. |
| shores. A wide variety of fish are attracted to | | | | Mozambique like many other tourist destinations is |
| the warm waters of Mozambique which makes | | | | prone to cases of opportunistic crime. It is |
| the coast an excellent fishing and diving destination | | | | therefore advisable that you are aware of your |
| [ | | | | personal safety and of your valuables especially |
| Mozambique is home to some of the most | | | | bags, cameras and mobile phones. |
| gorgeous beaches along the African coast. In the | | | | When to Visit Mozambique |
| South the beaches of Bilene and Xai-Xai are | | | | The best time for game viewing in Mozambique is |
| extremely popular amongst holiday makers. The | | | | towards the end of the winter season, as the |
| fabulous atmosphere and the gorgeous scenery | | | | animals tend to gather more often and in greater |
| make for a leisurely and truly enjoyable African | | | | numbers during this drier season than they do in |
| holiday. Some of the beaches in Mozambique are | | | | summer. |
| only accessible by four wheel drive vehicles which | | | | If you are a bird watching enthusiast November |
| makes for an awesome rather adventurous day | | | | and December are the months to visit. |
| out. There are also many small Islands in this area | | | | Mozambique is home to hundreds of gorgeous |
| which are home to a wealth of marine life and | | | | species and bird watching in this tropical paradise is |
| unspoilt beaches. | | | | excellent. |
| There are three national parks in Mozambique that | | | | If you are visiting Mozambique for the amazing |
| come highly recommended. The Gorongosa | | | | fishing opportunities the larger fish tend to |
| National Park and the Marromeu National Park are | | | | populate the waters in summer months while the |
| teeming with a wide variety of game and a safari | | | | small to medium sized fish are more prolific in |
| drive through these parks will be a highlight on | | | | winter. It is not advisable to visit during January |
| your Mozambique holiday. The Tembe Elephant | | | | and February, as Typhoons have been known to |
| Park is home to the largest African elephants in | | | | wreak havoc along the Mozambique coast at this |
| the world, along with rhino, buffalo, leopard, hippo, | | | | time of year. |
| lion and antelope species. The park is also a | | | | |