A collection of places to stay along the main
road from Johannesburg, through the Lowveld, across the border
to Maputo then along the Mozambique EN1 road north where you can
stopover safely for the night to break a long journey.
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Distance and Stopover Guide
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A brief outline of each
area of Mozambique click on the photo for more information and places
to stay
Known for its good beaches, great swimming, excellent
diving and fishing with plenty options for accommodation - access
by 4wd only lodges will collect from Kosi Bay border.
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One of the main areas for holiday makers in Mozambique,
a long sandy beach with a selection of lodges, self catering chalets
and plenty to do in the area. 2wd access
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Capital of Mozambique, a compact city with the Indian
Ocean on two sides, vibrant nightlife, good seafood restaurants. Hotels
can get booked up well in advance so remember to book ahead.
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A small village and a hub for divers, snorkellers
and sunseekers, a selection of accommodation options, restaurants,
bars and lovely beach make Tofo a relaxing place for a holiday. |
Excellent fishing beaches and good fuel supply. Xai
Xai is a well equipped town wih a good fuel supply and cash machines.
A good place to stopover on the way north. |
180 km north from Maputo this sleepy village has a
variety of accommodation and lovely sandy beaches around a tranquil
lagoon with a sea entrance.
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Inharrime a quiet little village south of Inhambnae
halfway between Maputo and Vilanculos ideal as a stopover or even
just for a stop to stretch your legs and have a drink. |
Down a 4wd sandy track Guinjata bay has several places
to stay and offers beautiful beaches, fishing, diving, kite surfing,
long sandy beaches and great atmosphere. |
The most northerly city in Mozambique far away from
everywhere beautiful beaches, peaceful people and gateway to the Quirimbas
islands.
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Vilanculos is a busy seaside town with a selection
of restaurants, accommodation and a vibrant nightlife and gateway
to the Bazaruto Islands.
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This part of the coast is all old coconut plantations
so plenty swaying palms and long sandy beaches, 4wd preferred to get
to these remote peaceful places.
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This part of the coast is all old
coconut plantations so plenty swaying palms and long sandy beaches,
4wd preferred to get to these remote peaceful places. |
A world heritage site with amazing history and full
of crumbling old buildings, forts and people all hanging on to this
small piece of history in the Indian Ocean. Used to be the coasts
capital.
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A natural deep water harbour the peaceful
bay offers fantastic diving, fishing snorkelling and swimming not
easy to get to but more difficult to leave as after a few days you
will adjust to the wonderful pace of life.
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An almost forgotten city of Mozambique
Beira is a bustling port city especially for traffic to and from Zimbabwe,
tourism interest is limited to being the nearest airport to Gorongosa
National park.
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Nampula city north of the Zambezi river, business
in the area is mainly mining.Nearest airport for access to Mozambique
Island (Ilha De Mocambique) a couple of hotels and fuel available
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Tete is Mozambique most inland town and an important
centre for trade with central Africa, growing due to lots of new mining
discoveries in the area and the hydro electric dam project at Cahorra
Bassa.
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Over 20 years in building the hydro-electric dam created
a huge fantastic fishing lake. Tiger fish are the main draw but plenty
fishing is available all year. It is quite a trip but the remoteness
makes it a fishing trip to remember.
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The most remote and untouched part of Mozambique,
from the shores of Lake Malawi (called Lake Niassa in Mozambique)
Niassa offers the ultimate pioneering safari in a part of Africa still
wild and untouched.
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Africas most exclusive safari. A safari here is to
go where few have travelled. Not for first-timers it is a journey
of discovery for safari pioneers to a true quality of wilderness that
is rare to find, one of the 'last wild places'. |
A group of exclusive islands stretching along the
northern coast, luxury lodges with excellent food and service, watersports,
snorkeling, diving and sunbathing in an exclusive remote area.
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These beautiful islands known as the 'Pearl of the
Indian Ocean' are perfect Island escapes in the Indian Ocean just
off the coast from Vilanculos accommodation choices are top end lodges.
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Just across the bay from Maputo, an ideal getaway
from busy life, daily flights and at the weekends a ferry take you
across to this sleepy Mozambique Island, where you can relax.
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Gorongosa National park is Mozambiques major wildlife
reserve after extensive rebuilding of the accommodation and roads,
offers a wonderful wildlife experience. closes for the rainy season |
Inhambane is the main town along the southern coast,
no good beaches here but fuel, supplies and gateway to Barra beach,
Tofo beach and Guinjata beach.
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Out on a sandy peninsula this is a lovely area for
those who want peace and quiet away from the crowds and resorts. Small
lodges offering good value.
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Across the bay from Barra beach and accessed by 4wd
or boat transfer only, the remote beautiful sandy beaches are perfect
for those seeking escape crowds.
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Ideal destination for Tiger fishing and a good stopover
between Kruger park and Mozambiques coast Massingir Dam, stretches
20kms into the Elefantes Gorge. |
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A collection of places to stay along the main road
from Johannesburg, through the Lowveld, across the border to Maputo
then along the Mozambique EN1 road north where you can stopover
safely for the night to break a long journey.
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Information on Visas and Entry requirements, immagration
and general information such as weather, border times, culture,
cuisine and law enforcement.
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Crossing the Border
Capital of Mozambique, a compact city with the Indian
Ocean on two sides, vibrant nightlife, good seafood restaurants. Hotels
can get booked up well in advance so remember to book ahead.
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Maxixe
Nothing really to see or do in Maxixe but a good place
to get fuel on the road north.
A passenger ferry runs between Maxixe and Inhambane across the bay. |
Mozambique is a hidden gem on the East Africa coast. With
a vast long coastline stretching from South Africa to Tanzania
Mozambique offers stunning uncrowded beaches and tropical
warm Indian Ocean water. Mozambique also has amazing marine
reserves filled with coral reef, whales, dolphins, whale sharks,
reef fish and more as well as inland game reserves. Not a very
developed country Mozambique has a charm of its own, tourism is slowly
developing and what Mozambique lacks sometimes in service standards it
more then makes up for in friendliness and outstanding beauty
Interactive Mozambique Map
click on area for accommodation
listing
Mozambique has several islands off is coast offering the perfect
island holiday destination, including Inhaca Island, Bazaruto
Island, Benguerra Island, Vamizi Island, Quilalea
Island, Ibo island, Matemo Island, Medjumbe Island
and Ilha De Mocambique (also known as Mozambique Island)
. Each Mozambique island has its own unique character some are beautiful
uninhabited islands, some historic islands with forts and others are Islands
full of people and culture..
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