Mozambique

Mozambique is sub tropical paradise with lush unspoiled forests, grass plains. There are long sandy beaches and turquoise water with natural coral reefs and breathtaking marine life. This destination can provide you with a dream holiday if you are prepared and ready for adventure.

Culture

The people of Mozambique are a friendly nation with a heart for serving. Fishing and seafood together with vending at markets are the main source of income for these people.

The majority are Portuguese speaking, with English the second largest spoken language. Locals who cannot speak English, at least understand the language.

The people are poor, and although giant leaps have been taken to move Mozambique forward after the revolution, there is still work to be done in uplifting the community. A typical scene you will see and probably capture in your mind and heart is that of a Mozambique lady carrying a child on her back and balancing her baggage on her head.

Activities

With Mozambique, being a watery destination with a very humid climate, most of the activities on the main land and surrounding islands are water related. Mozambique offers a wide variety of beaches to suit any individuals need and like.

Some of the activities you might want to try are deep-sea diving, water skiing, swimming with dolphins, surfing, sailing, kayaking, canoeing, scuba diving, snorkelling, fly-fishing and deep-sea fishing. If this seems like too much effort and work for a holiday, do not worry, you can always enjoy whale watching, bird watching, picnics on the beach or just relaxing in the sun with a nice cool beverage. Trips to the neighbouring islands for shopping or sightseeing are also an option.

Accommodation

The standards of the hotels and guesthouses are of a very high quality. Self-catering chalets and beach houses are very popular and these days even camp sites are an option as it brings you closer to the beautiful natural surroundings.

The Beach Hotels and Spa’s does not only offer a beautiful view of the crystal clear water, the spa and treatments are luxurious and a true ointment to the senses.

The standard on living you care to experience on your holiday is completely up to you. You can opt for luxurious holidays and be spoilt by a butler to wait on your every command to a time of roughing it at a camp site.

Attractions

The majority of Mozambique population is Catholic, and when visiting the Cathedral of Nossa Senhora da Concecao, you can see it has been this way for generations. The cathedral is a beautiful monument with stained glass and impressive statues in remembrance of their faith.

The Casa de Ferro is a remarkable sight. This is a house build out of iron by one of the heads of state to whom it seemed like a wonderful idea while planning and building it. It would be secure, impenetrable and safe to house important people. No one thought of the fact that a house of iron would be to hot in the humid climate of Mozambique. Needless to say, no one ever stayed there, and it is now a popular sight to visit.

The Jardim Tanduru botanical garden lie just behind the Cassa de Ferro and is a wonderful way to relax. There are paths and ponds to enjoy a leisurely stroll, and benches to rest and do some reading.

The Museum of Revolution takes you back in history and gives you a bit of background on the people, their struggles and their spirit of overcoming.

Shopping

To end your holiday in Mozambique there is no better way than to shop! The Mercado Xipamanine is the largest market and you can find anything from love potions to the capulanas (the multipurpose cloth worn by ladies) at this gathering. The Saturday craft market are ideal for jewellery or paintings and the Central Market is the ideal place for fresh fruit and vegetables.