Mozambique

Discover Mozambique with Ujuzi African Travel

Mozambique’s spectacular natural treasures are among the world’s best-kept secrets. Crystal-clear waters beckon along Mozambique beaches. Dive in and swim among dazzling corals and colorful tropical fish. Inland, explore wild areas for endangered Selous zebras, south-central black rhinoceroses, and painted wolves.

Top Attractions in Mozambique

Mozambique Travel Itineraries

Escape to a tropical paradise. Mozambique beaches will refresh you after an invigorating safari. Whether you wish to add a stay in Mozambique to a longer African safari or want to make the country your sole destination, we offer these sample itineraries to get your creative juices flowing. Let Ujuzi African Travel work with you to create a custom Mozambique travel plan that suits your dreams!

a dolphin fin is visible over blue waters as a dolphin crests the surface

A dolphin swims near Bazaruto Island in Mozambique.

9-Day Mozambique Land & Coast Safari

The waving palms of Wimbe Beach will welcome you to Mozambique, beckoning you to recharge in clear waters after your international flight. Following a day of relaxation, you will set out for Niassa National Reserve, an oasis of wilderness that characterizes the African interior. Home to endemic Niassa wildebeests, Boehm’s zebras, and Johnston’s impalas, Niassa is also a wonderful place to see elephants, sable antelopes, and Cape buffalos—each of which have populations numbering in the thousands.

Then enjoy an ocean safari on a secluded island in the Quirimbas Archipelago, just off Mozambique’s northern coast. Canoe alongside dolphins, dive among angelfish and anemones, or let the wildlife come to you in the form of migrating sea turtles and wandering albatrosses as you laze on the white sands that make Mozambique beaches famous.

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Snorkelers explore the pristine waters of the Machangulo Peninsula in Mozambique.

Mozambique Beach Extension: Machangulo Peninsula

Machangulo Peninsula in southern Mozambique is a true ocean paradise. A stay here is a perfect way to cap off any safari. Laze on the beach or be mesmerized by Machangulo Peninsula’s natural wonders—come to think of it, do both!

Explore by foot, kayak, snorkel, or game vehicle. Multiple marine and nature reserves offer unlimited opportunities for discovery, from big game (elephants, anyone?) to diminutive kingfishers and coral reef fish that could fit in the palm of your hand.

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a dolphin fin is visible over blue waters as a dolphin crests the surface

A leopard stalks through the brush in Kruger National Park. Photo by Geoff Byron.

11-Day Big 5 & Beaches Safari

On this safari, enjoy the best of both worlds. You’ll experience heart-pumping adventure as you track Big 5 animals like lions and elephants in South Africa’s most famous safari park, Kruger National Park. Then relax in the ocean paradise of Vilankulo, Mozambique—famous for its beautiful beaches and also as a leaping-off point for day trips to the sunny islands and nature reserves of the Bazaruto Archipelago. In the coastal waters, look for totally different kinds of wildlife than what you saw it Kruger when you embark on a seahorse safari! Countless colorful fish also swim in these waters, as well as dolphins, sea turtles, and dugongs.

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Dhow sailboat with passenggers on open water on coast of Mozambique

A dhow ferries passengers from Inhambane to Maxixe in Mozambique. Photo by Steven G. Johnson.

Mozambique Travel Extension: Mozambique Island

Extend any safari with three to seven days enjoying the waters and lands around Mozambique Island, off the mainland coast in the Indian Ocean. Also known as Ilha de Moçambique, this coral island has a rich history as the country’s former capital—and it holds an equal wealth of natural attractions.

Whale watching hits its peak each August through November, while snorkeling and scuba diving bring delightful discoveries year-round. Both hard and soft corals abound here, as well as a plethora of dolphins and polychromatic fish. Canoeing at high tide is an ideal way to encounter mangrove crabs, birds—Mozambique boasts 740 species—and a plenitude of other shore animals.

Tour the centuries-old Portuguese buildings of Ilha de Moçambique and remnants of Arab settlements. Learn how to sail the Mozambican dhow or prepare traditional dishes. Visit a local community and, if you dare, sample the local delicacy: sea urchins covered in sharp spines.

Let these photos whet your appetite for Mozambique travel!

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