Mozambique is located on the southeastern coast of Africa and is bordered by Tanzania, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Malawi. Made up of mainly coastal lowlands, travelers book flights to Mozambique for a tour of the island’s breathtaking landscape.
Flights to Mozambique land travelers in Bazaruto – a tropical paradise of four islands featuring everything from fishing to snorkeling. Perhaps one of the most talked about islands in the African Coast is Mozambique’s Inhaca Island. For a glimpse of game up close, travel to the country’s wildlife reserves and national parks in search of elephant, buffalo and antelope. Fishing enthusiasts fly to Mozambique for extreme fishing conditions around Guinjata Bay and the Mozambique Channel.
Once an island of turmoil and despair, Mozambique is rebuilding its past and quickly becoming one of the most traveled to tourist destinations in Africa. Travelers booking Mozambique flights and accommodations are urged to use caution and common sense when walking through the city and on beaches. Keep personal items close and people in sight, but don’t let the typical tourist alerts distract you from the beauty of this African country.
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The climate varies in the different regions of the country, but generally the inland areas are slightly cooler, although more humid than along the coast in the rainy season. Winter is the dry season lasting from April to September, and is the best time to visit the country. The southern parts of the country are generally drier and less tropical than the north, with temperatures along the coast averaging 80F. The rainy season coincides with the heat and humidity from October to March, with average coastal temperatures of 88F.
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Peak Season:
May to October is the dry season and when most travelers book flights to Mozambique. The weather is cooler and drier with temperatures in the high 70s. The summer - June, July and August – are Mozambique’s coolest months. This is the most popular time to fly to Mozambique for safaris, as the animals gather around the water holes then.
Off Season:
The rainy season lasts from November to April. The weather during this time is hot (temperatures in the mid 80s) and it is humid, but cheap flights to Mozambique and discount accommodations can be found.
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- Maputo (once known as Lourenco Marques after the Portuguese trader who explored the area in the 1500s) is the capital. Some of the tourist must-sees include Jardim Tunduru, the botanical gardens, designed in 1885 by Thomas Honney, a renowned English gardener. It has both indigenous and exotic plants. The Railway Station is a gorgeous domed and pillared building designed by Gustave Eiffel, of Eiffel Tower fame. The National Art Museum houses a fine collection of Mozambican art. There is also an artists’ workshop, which can be visited. The Museum of the Revolution chronicles the country’s colonial past and its fight for independence.
- Some of the best beaches at this end of Mozambique are Macaneta, Ponta do Ouro (renowned for scuba diving), Ponta Malongane, and 25 miles out to sea, Inhaca Island. Tofo and nearby are very popular surfing spots.
- Maputo Reserve, a major elephant sanctuary, is part of a program that includes the parts of Mozambique, Swaziland and South Africa covered by the Libombos mountain range.
- Bazaruto, Benguerra, Magaruque and Santa Carolina islands are part of the Bazaruto Archipelago, just 19 miles off the coast, a national park with beautiful beaches and good diving, surfing, rock and fly-fishing.
- Ibo, was, before Pemba, the provincial capital (until the 1950s in fact). The Fort of St John the Baptist is where the Portuguese detained political prisoners, but it is now a happier place, where local craftsmen produce jewelry.
- The Quirimbas Archipelago in northern Mozambique is a string of 32 coral islands. Quirimbas National Park was established in 2002 with the involvement of the World Wildlife Fund. The park (between the mainland, ocean, inter-tidal and islands) is one of the most bio-diverse regions in the world with sea turtles, dugongs, humpback whales and dolphins as well as lions, leopards, elephant, buffalo and several types of antelope.
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Maputo International (MPM) (Maputo) is 1.8 miles northwest of the city.
Beira (BEW) is 8 miles from the city. Beira receives flights from Continental Europe, other African countries and America. Facilities: Restaurant, shops and a post office.
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Visitors must have all tickets and documents necessary for return or further travel, as well as sufficient funds for their duration of stay. If coming for business or touristic purposes, a visa can be obtained on arrival (at airport only) valid for a maximum of 30 days; extensions are possible. The fee is $25.
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United States citizens require a valid passport and a visa.
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