Mozambique

Welcome to Mozambique

Capital of Mozambique: Maputo
Population of Mozambique: 28 million - 13th in Africa
Size of Mozambique: 801,590 km2 - 16th in Africa
Languages in Mozambique: Portuguese plus more than 10 African languages

Still relatively unvisited by international tourists, Mozambique boasts plenty of natural and cultural charms that could easy make it into a major vacation destination. The beaches of the south come in all shapes and sizes, while the less-visited north offers island archipelagos and untouched coral reefs. The colonial architecture of the main urban areas complements the colorful African heritage that still holds sway here, with the region's art, cuisine, and music ensuring each trip to Mozambique allows the visitor to appreciate the country's distinct culture and vast landscape.

Highlights

Go back in time on delightfully crumbling Ibo island, in the Quirimbas Archipelago
Walk with lions (before everyone else does) in resurging Gorongosa National Park
Go north to the marula-thatched huts, Makonde carvers and beautiful beaches around Pemba
Go diving at unspoilt Two Mile Reef which teems which tiny coral fish and manta rays