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Mozambique, it's seemingly endless coastline and the string of small islands dotted around it hold that dream island or beach holiday. It's Portuguese colonial past adds to the unique Euro-Afro vibe. For adventure tours, accommodation, car hire, guided tours and safaris in Mozambique and South Africa - in fact, for all your Africa Travel, Trust Thompsons.

Accommodation

Benguerra Lodge	Price on request	View More

Indigo Bay Island Resort	Price on request	View More

Matemo Island Resort	Price on request	View More

Medjumbe Island Resort	Price on request	View More

Polana Hotel	Price on request	View More

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Featured Tours

Day tours

Mozambique - Maputo Day Tours

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City Stopovers

Mozambique - Maputo

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Tailormade Itineraries

Kruger and Bazaruto Archipelago

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Climate

Highlights

APRIL TO NOVEMBER: Dry season with maximum temperatures at 27°C.

DECEMBER TO MARCH: Wet season with maximum temperatures at 31°C with high humidity.

How to get there

South African Airways (SAA) and LAM flies directly from Johannesburg to Maputo and back again, daily.
SA Airlink flies from Durban direct to Maputo and back, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Swazi Express flies from Durban via Matsapha (Swaziland) to Maputo and back, every Tuesday and Thursday.

Pelican Air flies directly to Vilanculos and back again, daily.
Pelican Air flies from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport to Vilanculos and back again, daily.

Charlen Air Services flies from Lanseria Airport (Johannesburg) to Imhambane and back again, every Monday and Friday.

LAM flies from Maputo to Imhambane and back again, every Monday and Friday.
LAM flies from Maputo to Pemba and back again, daily.
LAM flies from Durban direct to Maputo and back, every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Alternatively, one can travel by road Maputo to Johannesburg or visa versa stopping en-route at the Kruger National Park/Private Game Reserve.
Maputo - Sabi Sands 4 hours.

Please note these schedules are subject to change without prior notice.

Explore the charming city of Maputo.
Savour a variety of exotic seafood cuisine.
Visit the magnificent islands of the Mozambique Archipelago for excellent fishing, diving and watersports.

What to Expect

Maputo is an attractive port, which still retains much of its Portuguese charm. The old town is a maze of narrow streets lined with many buildings dating back to before the turn of the Century. One can pick up exotic spices, nuts and knickknacks at the town's many colourful markets, the most popular being the bustling marketplace at Costa del Sol.

Inhaca Island is a tropical island paradise located about 24km from the mainland. The Bazaruto Archipelago of islands is a string of small sandy islands boasting crystal blue waters and white sandy beaches. The chain of islands, which include both Benguerra and Bazaruto, have become an upmarket haven for visitors, who fly there to enjoy the unspoilt beauty and experience some of the best snorkelling, diving and big game fishing in the world.

Vilanculos is the gateway to the Bazaruto Archipelago and an ideal base from which to explore these islands, which not only offer idyllic beach holidays: they are also some of Mozambique's most important habitats for marine animals. They are home to, among other marine life, East Africa's last viable population of the endangered dugong, a large and exclusively marine herbivore.