Mozambique in Indian Ocean

Mozambique is located on the south eastern coast of Africa and is bordered by Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa and Swaziland. The country has stunning natural attractions including some beautiful beaches and a string of sub-tropical Indian Ocean islands dotted along its 2,500 kilometre coastline.

Mozambique also boasts some of the best diving and snorkelling sites in Africa, many of the reefs were only recently discovered. There are miles of colourful, untouched coral and a multitude of tropical fish species.

It is the perfect destination for ‘barefoot’ luxury with some great boutique properties offering excellent cuisine and a high standard of accommodation.

The beaches around the Quirimbas and Bazaruto Archipelagos are some of the most pristine to be found anywhere. The remote and relatively undeveloped Quirimbas Archipelago at the far northern extreme of Mozambique is accessible from Tanzania and South Africa. Whilst in the South Bazaruto has a bigger selection of upmarket accommodation and is best accessed from Johannesburg.

Excellent beaches are spread all along the long coastline of the mainland and as a general rule the accommodation is less expensive than the island resorts.

Mozambique also has some large game reserves which were at one time amongst the best in Africa, but which have in the past been heavily poached and rather neglected. Although attempts are being made to revitalise the reserves and improve accommodation, tourist facilities are fairly limited so we would suggest that guests looking for a traditional safari and beach holiday visit Tanzania or one of the Southern African countries and combine this with a week on one of Mozambique’s magnificent beaches.