FAQ - What are the top 10 Reasons to visit Mozambique - The Pearl of the Indian Ocean?
Mozambique features 2500km of pristine beachfront on the mainland, with a number of good natural harbors
Several small island paradises can be found off the coast, including the Bazaruto Archipelago made up of five islands, some of which are protected national parks. The islands offer beautiful beaches, abundant bird and marine life, and lovely coral reefs
Snorkeling is excellent and divers can explore coral reefs and old ship wrecks
Fishing is world class and includes salt water fly-fishing and big game fishing for marlin and sail fish (tag-and-release)
Delicious fresh seafood is a huge attraction - guests savour mouth-watering giant prawns cooked with Portuguese spices.
Mozambique Island (Ilha de Mozambique) is a World Heritage Site with Persian and Arabic influences and is linked to the mainland by a bridge
Mozambique has a rich artistic tradition, with the sculptures produced by the Makondo people of the north recognized as some of Africa’s most sophisticated art forms. The country is also renowned for its murals
Mozambique is famous for its marimba orchestras (piano like percussion instrument of West Africa origin)
The country has recently been included in a vast transfrontier park incorporating wilderness reserves in South Africa and Zimbabwe. Called the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park, it is the world’s largest reserve and infrastructure for visitors will be developed over the next few years.
Over 1200 species of fish have been identified in the coastal waters of Mozambique
Mozambique is an excellent beach holiday end to a trip to Botswana, or even Namibia, and is easily accessed via Johannesburg
