Swaying palms, white sands and sun-dappled turquoise water lure visitors to Mozambique’s long stretch of coast — a relaxing complement to a busy few days on safari. From here, you can dive and snorkel among fish-riddled reefs, explore tiny fishing villages or take a traditional dhow out on the pink-tinged ocean at sunset. There’s a lot more to this largely undeveloped country, though. Our safari specialists, who’ve visited here many times, can help you to discover its wildlife, culture and colonial past on a holiday to Mozambique tailored to your interests.
Spending 400 years under Portuguese rule has left its mark in places such as Ibo Island, where dilapidated churches and crumbling mansions line the streets. You can also see the legacy of the country’s role in Swahili and Portuguese trade in its former capital, Ilha de Moçambique. Elsewhere, a safari in Niassa Game Reserve, in the north, gives you a chance to see large herds of elephant alongside buffalo, zebra and wildebeest.
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Suggested tours for Mozambique
These tours give you a starting point for what your holiday to Mozambique could entail. Treat them as inspiration, as each trip is created uniquely for you.
Suggested activities for Mozambique
Whatever your interests, our specialists will build activities into your trip that connect to how you want to experience Mozambique.
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Diving & Snorkelling ![Diving on the Bazaruto reefs]()
Diving & Snorkelling
Bazaruto ArchipelagoDiving & Snorkelling
The lodge has a fully equipped Dive and Snorkel Centre and the resident dive instructor will be happy to take you out diving or snorkelling among the coral reefs.
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Rolas Island Trip ![Rolas Island, Mozambique]()
Rolas Island Trip
Quirimbas ArchipelagoRolas Island Trip
You can explore the island on which there is a very small fishing village where you often see fish out on racks to dry. There is a good amount of coral around the island and the snorkelling is wonderful.
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Ibo Island Trip ![The Fort, Ibo Island]()
Ibo Island Trip
Quirimbas ArchipelagoIbo Island Trip
An enjoyable way to spend a morning is with a trip to Ibo Island. Ibo was a key Swahili trading post and the capital before Pemba. You can wander among the main streets which have fascinating, but very crumbling, colonial architecture.
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Mozambique in pictures
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Spend some time on Bazaruto Island
Our expert guides to travelling in Mozambique
Written by our specialists from the viewpoint of their own travels, these guides will help you decide on the shape of your own trip to Mozambique. Aiming to inspire and inform, we share our recommendations for how to appreciate Mozambique at its best.
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Cruise destinations in Africa ![Dhow sailing off Mnemba Island]()
Cruise destinations in Africa
Cruise destinations in Africa
Africa is blessed with hundreds of miles of wonderful coastline and mighty inland lakes. Enjoy short adventure cruises such as a sunset yacht cruise on Lake Malawi or a dhow cruise off the coast of Mozambique or Zanzibar.
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Mozambique luxury holidays ![Picnic on Pansy Island]()
Mozambique luxury holidays
Mozambique luxury holidays
Known for its beautiful white beaches and wildlife safaris, Mozambique is one of Africa's undiscovered jewels, the perfect destination for a luxury holiday.
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Family holidays in Mozambique ![Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique]()
Family holidays in Mozambique
Family holidays in Mozambique
If your family enjoy water-based activities, you'll be spoilt for choice in Mozambique. With a wide variety of family-friendly properties right on the beach, you can spend your days splashing around in a desert island setting, before heading inland for more family-friendly fun.
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Honeymoons in Mozambique ![Quirimbas Archipelago, Mozambique]()
Honeymoons in Mozambique
Honeymoons in Mozambique
A tailor-made honeymoon in Mozambique not only allows you the chance to relax on white sand beaches, it also offers you the opportunity to experience the excitement of spotting big game such as lion, leopard and elephant on safari.
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