| Mozambique is a country recovering from a | | | | |
| long and bloody civil war. As such, those | | | | 6.) Maputo Elephant Reserve |
| who wish to visit it should take all | | | | |
| necessary precautions to ensure safety. In | | | | South of the capital is this conservancy |
| turn, this will foster the traveler's | | | | park, which occupies some 200,000 hectares |
| enjoyment of Mozambique's natural beauty and | | | | and is rapidly being developed and improved. |
| rustic lifestyle. | | | | Comprising both rolling hillsides and |
| | | | seashore vistas, this park gives tourists the |
| 1.) Bazaruto Archipelago | | | | chance to watch a variety of African |
| | | | wildlife. Check out the over 200 elephants |
| Located some 30 kilometers off the coast from | | | | living here or any of the other denizens such |
| Vilanculos, this group of four islands is in | | | | as crocodiles, antelopes, and hippos. |
| the middle of a national park established in | | | | |
| 1971. It is an excellent spot for all sorts | | | | 7.) Ponta do Ouro |
| of water activities. Dive and explore its | | | | |
| rich marine wildlife or grab a reel and go | | | | The Point of Gold is the most southerly of |
| for some championship fly fishing in the | | | | all resorts in Mozambique, only 15 kilometers |
| surf. Transportation to and from the | | | | from the border. One can go diving here with |
| Bazaruto islands is through boat or aircraft. | | | | a remarkable variety of marine life and even |
| | | | swim with dolphins (under strict rules). The |
| 2.) Inhambane | | | | surrounding countryside is also ideal for |
| | | | those who wish to bike, hike, or drive |
| Established in 1534 by Portuguese traders, | | | | cross-country. |
| Inhambane has crystal-clear waters and | | | | |
| gorgeous reefs. It is known as a mecca for | | | | 8.) Beira |
| divers and fishermen. It is also an | | | | |
| important port destination for sea travelers | | | | Capital of Sofala province and the |
| and is the site of a yearly dhow race, held | | | | second-largest city in Mozambique, Beira is |
| every November, which is very popular and | | | | the terminus of a rail line and also boasts |
| attracts large groups of onlookers. | | | | an airport. One can bask in the sun and go |
| | | | swimming at Macuti beach with many isolated |
| 3.) Vilanculos | | | | white-sand beaches to be found just outside |
| | | | the city. North along the highway is |
| This town serves as the layover point for | | | | Gorongosa National Park, which is under |
| those wishing to get to the Bazaruto group of | | | | renovation but can still be accessed by the |
| islands. Relax and soak up some rays on the | | | | adventurous. |
| beaches while here. Or you could take a tour | | | | |
| by dhow of the vicinity or try your hand at | | | | 9.) Pemba |
| deep-sea fishing. | | | | |
| | | | This city is the capital of the province of |
| 4.) Maputo | | | | Cabo Del Gado. One can go souvenir-hunting |
| | | | in its many traditional marketplaces and find |
| The capital of Mozambique, formerly known as | | | | all sorts of things for sale, including |
| Lourenco Marques and Delagoa Bay, is | | | | traditional art by the indigenous Makonde |
| extensively developed to cater to tourists | | | | people. Just outside of Pemba is Praia de |
| with many hotels and restaurants. Take a | | | | Wimbe, a well-known and frequented resort, |
| stroll along the wide, tree-lined avenues and | | | | and it offers coral reef diving activities as |
| wander among the historic buildings. Sample | | | | well as incredible white-sand beaches. |
| the nightlife or take a boat tour of the | | | | |
| region. | | | | 10.) Querimba Archipelago |
| | | | |
| 5.) Inhaca Island | | | | Those longing to explore unspoiled scenery |
| | | | can't go wrong by visiting this chain of 32 |
| Reached via ferry from Maputo harbor, Inhaca | | | | little islands off the cost from Pemba. To |
| is home to a museum which chronicles the | | | | get there one must arrange transportation as |
| maritime history of the area. Visitors can | | | | the area remains undeveloped. The reward is |
| also see its historic lighthouse. | | | | some of the most beautiful island scenery to |
| Accommodation is also available at the local | | | | be found anywhere in the world. |
| hotel. | | | | |