On the Indian Ocean coast of Southern Africa lies Mozambique – Africa’s rising star that is emerging as one of the continent’s most beguiling destinations, with 1,500 miles of palm-fringed coastline, white sandy beaches, excellent coral reefs and strings of unspoiled islands offering endless opportunities for outstanding water sports. The country is also rich in wildlife with several excellent parks and reserves to glimpse rare birds, big game and abundant marine life. Sightseeing in Mozambique offers an interesting mix of tourist attractions, from vivid landscape to see to colonial remnants to isolated picturesque islands. Here are some of the must-see attractions in Mozambique that are always appreciated by visitors to this lively African getaway.
Maputo
Begin your sightseeing tour from the sprawling capital city of Mozambique – Maputo. With an impressive skyline of tall buildings, broad avenues lined with jacaranda and acacia trees, waterside setting and a cosmopolitan Portuguese/African atmosphere, Maputo can easily be called one of Africa’s most beautiful and fashionable cities. The city itself has plenty of sightseeing places. Some popular ones in the city include: National Art Museum with its collection of the country’s contemporary artists, Jardim Tunduru, Museum of the Revolution, Mercado Central (Central Market) and Avenida Julius Nyerere. So do not miss spending time here before heading north.
Bazaruto Island
Long stretches of powdery white sand, tropical sunshine and the warm Indian Ocean, luxurious Lodges right on the beach, abundant marine life and colorful coral, sunset sails and fresh seafood from sushi to grilled prawns combine to make Bazaruto Island a dreamscape getaway in Mozambique, ideal for families, friends and for those who have planned to spend their once-in-a-life experience in a truly unique atmosphere. This beautiful island in the Mozambique Channel is the largest of the Bazaruto archipelago, characterized by its wild fauna, turquoise sea and idyllic beaches. Enormous sand dunes comprise the eastern strip, while the interior of the island contains large freshwater lakes frequented by a wide variety of water birds like flamingos. Worth a mention is the island’s lighthouse on the northern tip, built by the Portuguese more than a hundred years ago.
Cahora Bassa dam
Another point of interest in Mozambique is the stunning Cahora Bassa Lake situated in the Tete Province, which is the fourth largest artificial lake in Africa that has reached a maximum length and width of approximately 250 km and 38 km respectively. The lake is surrounded by breathtaking scenery and is a perfect place to indulge in fishing or just having a relaxing excursion. Visitors will find numerous lodges in the vicinity of the lake, all with modern amenities and facilities to make your stay a pleasant experience.
Gorongosa National Park
Some 3,770 square kilometers of savannah, woodlands and rainforest in central Mozambique, Southern Africa, the awe-inspiring Gorongosa National Park is a piece of paradise in a beautiful area north of Beira with an incredible amount of wildlife, some found nowhere else in the world, gorgeous waterfalls, deep-green forests of Gorongosa Mountain and fantastic views of the surroundings. Lake Urema is one of the park’s highlights that provides a home to a huge number of water birds. The park is considered one of Africa’s finest, attracting thousands of visitors from different corners of the world.
