Mozambique Travel Guide

Mozambique is located in Southern Africa on the coast between South Africa and Tanzania. It also shares a border with the landlocked countries Malawi, Zimbabwe, Swaziland and Zambia.

For years and years internal struggle & civil war prevented Mozambique to become a serious travel destination. The war is over now, and although travel is still quite adventurous in these parts, Mozambique is back on the map.

The capital Maputo is located in the very south of the country close to the border with South Africa. If you are going to South Africa and are curious to see what's accross the border a weekend trip to Maputo gives you some idea.

Other major towns are Beira and Nampula and the ports of Quelimane and Nacala.

Mozambique has some of the best beaches on the East African coast, offering azure wtropical islands, while her people are known for their openness and friendliness. Mozambique's highlights include the Bazaruto archipelago in the south and Pemba in the north of the country.

Corruption runs amok among the border guards and police. While locals will be allowed to get away with almost anything, tourists are frequently stopped and fined for everything under the sun. But don't let this stop you; take Intercape bus lines to Maputo if you do not feel comfortable. Bill's Bus now offers convenient service for Swaziland-Maputo-Tofo Beach.

After almost a decade of peace, the country is being rebuilt at a rapid pace. Developers have moved in with ambitious plans to build parks and luxury vacation resorts.

Travel to Mozambique

Travel Destinations in Mozambique

• Bazaruto archipelago
• Beira
• Gorongosa game reserve
• Ibo island
• Inhambane
• Lake Malawi
• Maputo
• Mozambique island
• Pemba
• Quelimane
• Vilanculos
• Vilanculos
• Xai-xai

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