Inhambane ProvinceIn the southern section of Mozambique, the Inhambane province has most notably the beautiful Bazaruto Archipelago, many famous beaches, coconut and cashew trees. Beach going visitors can find Praia de Zavala close to Quissico, Praia de Zavoraabout and hour and a half south from the town of Inhambane and Pomene beach 174km (108 miles) in the north.
The Bazaruto Archipelago is made up of 4 islands: Bazaruto, Benguera, Margaruque and Santa Carolina, they are all off-shore between Vilanculos and Inhassoro. This is a major holiday destination in Mozambique with high quality hotels and resorts. The Bazaruto National Park and Zinave National Park are conservation areas.
The costal area surrounding Vilanculos has superb white sand and magical scenery. An experience that is hard to beat here is setting off on a traditional sailing dhow gliding through the Bazaruto Archipelago. Visitors can see azure waters, sandy beaches, palm trees and pristine coral reefs around the islands. Snorkelling and diving are top attractions in this area of Mozambique.
Inhambane Town
This is the capital of the province and located on a protected bay 469km (291 miles) from Maputo, which was popular in the 1400s and 1500s with the Portuguese explorers, in particular Vasco Da Gama sadly this settlement also later became a major slave port and ivory trading centre which went on unhindered late into the 1800s.
Inhambane is one of the most attractive Mozambican towns with great colonial architecture. It serves as a springboard for access to the famous Tofo and Barra beach resorts nearby and also to Coconut Bay and Jangamo Beach. Tofu and the surrounding areas have excellent diving with good reefs and large marine life including reef sharks, Humpback Whales and Whale Sharks in season.
In town visitors can go sightseeing at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Conception, the Governors House, the mosque, the train station and the local market or sail on a dhow across the harbour. Cabo Delgado ProvinceLocated in the far north of Mozambique, Cabo Delgado Province is the home of wonderful artists amongst the Makonde people who are noted for their wood and ivory carvings. Pemba is the capital city and it has almost no industrial development which would account for the areas pristine beauty and stunning beaches.
The 32 coral islands of the Quirimbas Archipelago can be reached from Pemba. They are stretching up to the Tanzanian border. It is a wonderland of unexplored delights which have never been developed. The southern group of islands form part of the Quirimbas National Park. Ibo Island and its old fortresses are examples of the historical significance of this area.
Pemba
The Cabo Delgado Provinces capital city is busy with an enormous harbour, banks, patisseries, supermarkets and restaurants. This cosmopolitan centre lies in a bay where the bush meets the beach, forests of Baobab trees stretch down to the water where many dhows can be seen making their way across the bay.
Pemba has a massive market which stretches for 2km (1 mile) with stalls that sell absolutely everything. The old town has a number of interesting traditional markets and visitors can watch the silversmiths at work or head off to lovely beaches namely Wimbi and Farol. Snorkelling and diving along coral reefs with superb views of the marine life is guaranteed in this Mozambican city. Maputo ProvinceThis most southern province of Mozambique with the capital Maputo borders South Africa and Swaziland. It is easily accessible and has an important port which was once known as Lourenzo Marques. The city became firmly established when the central authority was transferred here in 1898, it was also a major outlet for the gold fields of South Africa especially once a railway line was constructed.
Other attractions of this Mozambican province are Inhaca Island - popular for diving and snorkelling, further south is the Maputo Elephant Reserve, and about a 2 hour drive in 4x4 only from Maputo is Ponta do Ouro a very popular diving and snorkelling spot with beautiful beaches - marine life is rich with tropical fish, dolphins, Manta ray and even shark
Maputo Province
Prior to the 1970s and 1980s, Maputo was on of the most glamorous places to be in Africa where a mix of Portuguese and African culture attracted socialites and many visitors it was a beautiful and exotic destination with an impressive skyline. Neglect set in during the war years and the city fell into disrepair.
The Mozambican city is currently undergoing rejuvenation and the Polana Hotel which has stood the test of time is once again a playground of the rich and famous with excellent views of the harbour, tea gardens, a gym and Victorian features.
Maputo has pretty tree lined avenues and many interesting historical and scenic spots, local restaurants serve wonderful fresh seafood and cold beer or visitors can wander through the fish market and purchase the catch of the day for a barbeque later. Maputo's legendary nightlife with lots of bars and discos in the Fere de Populare area.
From the harbour visitors can take the ferry out to Inhaca Island to see the fascinating maritime museum, historic lighthouse, have lunch or stay over. There are many historic landmarks to see in Maputo and a good place to start is the Praca de Independencia, also worth visiting is the Central Railway Station, Tundaro Gardens, the Art Museum and the Museum of the Revolution Gaza ProvinceThis Mozambican province lies just north of Maputo, the Limpopo Valley located here is very fertile and used extensively for growing rice and cereal crops. The main attractions in this area is the Praia do Xai Xai beach close to the capital Xai Xai; and about 2 hours from Maputo - the village and beach of Bilene on the edge of a stunning 27km (17 miles) lagoon that has powdery white sand and clear brackish water, this area is reached via Macia; and the Banhine National Park which is a protected area for its wealth of wildlife - the park is situated between the Limpopo and Changane rivers.
Xai Xai
The capital of the Gaza Province, Xai Xai is reached by tar roads and located about 200km (124 miles) north of Maputo. The town is situated on the Limpopo River and is a good place to stock up on supplies. It has markets, restaurants, shops, a campsite, bars, petrol stations, banks and a post office. Mozambique visitors generally stop here on there way to a beautiful beach in the east about 10km (6 miles) away.
Praia do Xai Xai has been popular with visitors for years; there is a coral reef that runs along the coast providing a sheltered bathing and snorkelling area at high tide and interesting small pools at low tide. Nearby is the Wenela Tidal Pool, Chongoene beach and half an hour away freshwater lakes for water sports like kayaking. | 
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