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The great Maputo zone attracts visitors by its diversity of sights, including: Maputo city; Inhaca island; Maputo Elephant Reserve zone and of course the golden sands of Ponta do Ouro.  

Ponta Do Ouro

This luxury is the southern most resort on the coast of Mozambique that offers unique holidays diversities such as: scuba diving; deep sea fishing; snorkeling; white sand beaches (swimming with dolphins)…
The resorts include Ponta Malongane, Ponta Mamoil and Ponta de Ouro.
Explore more about Ponta do Ouro here.

Maputo city

The capital of Mozambique, a well green architecture city with wide avenues lined with acacia and jacaranda trees. The city provides to the visitors excellent hotels, restaurants, sightseeing of historical and scenic beauty.
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Gaza! The name which associates itself to the country’s history and its great people. This is one of the richest corners of Mozambique, mainly in its history for almost two centuries. Not only the great Limpopo, but re-call also the Gaza Empire and by doing so "the Lion of Gaza" - or simple Ngungunyane the last monarch of the Ngunu dynasty. In XIX century this was the epicenter of culture, power and great people that expanded throughout the XX century; bringing more heroes that cultivate the path to independence of Mozambique - named Eduardo Mondlane and Samora Machel.

Belene beach

This is Beach resort and accommodation and is located in the Mozambican southern province of Gaza and is well known and preferred beach resort due to its lagoon formed by the sea and sands dunes that provides excellent calm and safe swimming.
More about Bilene here.

Chidenguele Complex

Swimming and accommodation of resorts are situated north of the Xai-Xai city in Gaza province and includes the following resorts: Sunset Beach Holiday; Paraiso de Chidenguele; Nhambavale Lodge; N’Kwanzi Lodge and Lake View Holiday Resort.
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Xai-Xai

Just south of the city, there is the Limpopo river flowing into the Indian Ocean. Find here also good hotels and restaurants.

Trans Frontiers Park

Great Limpopo Trans Frontiers Park
Visit the site here.

The coastal zone of Inhambane provides the most attractive tourist destinations, including:
Tofo; Zavora bay; Barra Peninsula; Jangamo; Guijata bay and Pandane; Pomene; Vilanculos; Bazaruto…
But not all is said, if not saying only that the Tropic of Capricorn line passes through the province of Inhambane.

Tofo Beach

This is a small piece of Inhambane’s paradise, seating in the heart of Inhambane province. The resort is blessed by its unique and fantastic weather; stunning sunrise & sunset; absolutely white sands beaches and extremely blue waves.
Main activities include: Scuba diving; Snorkelling; sailing; seasonal whale watching; ocean safaris; fishing and others…
Explore more about this resort here.

Vilanculos

It is well known as the main gateway to Bazaruto Archipelago and it is located north of the Inhambane city. It is also a direct gateway to South Africa with direct flight connections. Vilanculos includes the following lodges: Aguia Negra; Palmeiras; Casa Guci; Smugglers; Vilanculos beach and others.
View and explore more here.

Bazaruto Archipelago

Bazaruto archipelago is one of the famous archipelagos in Mozambique, which is composed by the following six islands near the mainland town of Vilanculos:
Santa Carolina; Bazaruto (the largest island); Benguerra (2nd largest); Magaruque; Banque; Shell…
There are daily shuttles from Vilanculos city to the archipelago.
The coral reefs in the Bazaruto area are regarded as some of the most diverse and least disturbed in the Indian Ocean. The 3.22km Reef situated to the east of the park and between Bazaruto and Benguerra Island is particularly well known as a snorkelling and diving site internationally. The whole Bazaruto archipelago is protected; a part of a conservation park. All visitors to the park need to pay park entry fees which must be obtained from registered operators or the WWF office in Vilanculos.
See it with your own eyes here.

Although not yet noticeable touristic destination, Nampula provides one of the historical monuments – the Mozambican Island. But that is not all the Nacala bay resort is also seating on the Nampula’s coastal zone. Nampula offers also an international gateway with its international airport and it is the 3rd large city in Mozambique.

Mozambican Island

This is relatively small Island that lies between the Mozambican channel and Mossuril bay in the Nampula province - a place that is rich of history and culture, due to which it has been declared Cultural and Historical World heritage site by UNESCO.
See the historical and cultural monument, and also enjoy diving; fishing; dhow safari and many others…
Visit this Island to learn more.

Nacala Bay

Is yet another destination point of interest that is located in the coastline of the Indian Ocean in the Nampula’s province. You will find here Hotels, lodges and camping places. The Nacala bay offers excellent opportunities for diving; free-diving; snorkeling; dhow diving safaris and many others…

This is the northernmost province in Mozambique with its capital Pemba and yet another Mozambican paradise destination seating in the coastline of Indian Ocean, where even a 5 star hotel can be found in such remote province. Pemba is the gateway to the national park of the Querimbas Archipelago and to South Africa too.
Find here excellent Pemba Beach Hotel and SPA and other Lodges including: Londo; Guludo; Wimbi and many others.
See this site for more details.

Quirimbas Archipelago

This is the largest archipelago in Mozambique that lies in the Indian Ocean – north-eastern of Mozambique. It is located in the north province of Cabo Delgado and consists of about 27 islands that include the most famous:
Ibo; Quirimbas; Quilaluia; Quisiva;  Rolas Island
In the Archipelago there is an area of 1500 km² that is declared from 2002 as the Quirimbas’ National Park. The archipelago is known for its best-quality diving; drop-offs; fishing; sailing; windsurfing…
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Houses interesting destinations for tourist too, including Beira city (the capital and the 2nd large city in Mozambique seating in the Sofala Bay); Gorongosa National Park; Marromeu Buffalo Reserve and the Gorongosa mountain – a must visit and see place in the region.
Find more about the south of Zambeze river here:
Explore more about Sofala here.

Gorongosa National Park

Houses the Cahora Bassa Lake – a great inland water lake created by the Cahora Bassa dam on the Zambezi river. Boat trips to the dam, the lake and hippo pools and accommodations are provided.

This is the far north west remote destination that provides to its visitors something special to live and see, mainly the Lake Niassa; Lichinga city (the capital) and of course the Niassa Reserve where you can be indulged by Mozambique safari experience.
More about Niassa here.