Mozambique (overview)
- Best combination in Africa (in our opinion) of sand, sea and sun at the Bazaruto and Quirimbas Archipelagos. Walk for miles on golden powdery sand, plunge into translucent turquoise waters, run up and down dunes, speed along calm waters by motor boat. Brilliant dive sites and snorkelling. Step back in time on Ibo Island and the Ilha da Mocambique, a Unesco site.
- Safari is limited to Gorongosa and Niassa reserves. Gorongosa had a huge lion population in the 1960s when it had more visitors than the Kruger. Years of civil war decimated the game but it is now enjoying a renaissance and the reserve is a must-see destination.
- Maputo is one of the more colourful capitals in Africa. New luxury beach places opening up a mere helicopter ride away.
- Combine easily with South Africa or Tanzania for Northern Mozambique and Malawi for Eastern Mozambique.
