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Kiting Safaris
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Kiting safaris are now offered in mozambique and are becoming more and more popular. These safaris include kite assistance, boat support, picnic lunch and guidance to kitesurf the best spots in the Bazaruto Archipelago. These best spots include Death Island, Bangue island, South point Benguerra island, North point Benguerra island and Margaruque Island. Daily hire of equipment for experienced kite surfers is also offered. |
Diving in Mozambique
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With vast white beaches bordered by sub-tropical vegetation and light blue seas, fulledwith coral reefs, a variety of exotic fish, sharks and rare marine wildlife, Mozambique isamong the world’s top diving destinations. Bazaruto Archipelago and the QuerimbasArchipelago are the top diving areas in Mozambique. Other great diving areas include Ponto do Ouro, Vilanculos andPonta Malongane. Diving in Mozambique is perfect for both novices and experienced divers. Visibility averages at around 15 meters, and water temperatures are between 22°C and 31°C. |
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For almost 50 years, Big Game Fishing has been a major attraction in Mozambique and consistently draws fishermen back, again and again. The variety of species avalible in this area is unbelievable and fishing is great all year round.In addition to Mozambique itself there are 5 islands: Bazaruto, Benguerra, Maraque, Banque and Santa Carolina which lie along the Moçambican channel. Bazaruto is the premier fishing destination in Mozambique and offers Big Game Fishing on a world class level. Mid September until the end of December is the best time for Marlin fishing while Sailfish abound from April to August. |
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With Mozambique being so fulled with wildlife, there's a wide varity of Parks and Game Reserves worth visiting including The Niassa Game Reserve,The Quirimbus National Park, The Gile National Reserve, The Gorongosa National Park, The Marromeu National Reserve, The Chimanimani National Reserve,The Bazaruto Archipelago National Park, The Zinave National Park, The Limpopo National Park and a few others. |
Inhaca and Portuguese Island Viewing Via Boats
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Daily boat trips to Inhaca and the Portuguese Islands of Mozambique View tropical islands and reefs near which to snorkel and dive. Inhaca is great for divers: staghorn and plate coral packed with fish, dolphins, whale sharks and manta rays. Shark diving and ship-wreck diving are some of the main attractions . Water temperatures vary between 22°C and around 30°C, with visibility that averages at 15m. Back to the top |
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What better way to enjoy that natural beauty but by drifting down the estuary in your own canoe and experiencing the wild life all around you .View Salt water mangrove forests and the marine life easily from a dry position . With more than 690 species of birds in Mozambique, bird watchers will enjoy travelling along the twists and turns of the natural estuaries and spotting birds all along the way. Back to the top |
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Discover African traditions from the waters of Mozambique while on a dhow. Setting off in the early morning, you can view islands such as Magaruque, Benguerra, Bazaruto, Banque the Two Mile Reef or Paradise Island .Each dhow has been carefully constructed by hand. The traditional dhow used in Mozambique, is hand crafted exactly as it was in ancient times. Sitting in these boats made of wood,you can view the amazing history of Mozambique. These dhow boats are used by locals for fishing purposes and to travel the peaceful water. Back to the top |
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Depart from the Barra Lodge in Inhambane on a 33 foot Catamaran Yacht and enjoy a cruise waters of the estuary. Mooring alongside the coral reefs, this day trip provides the perfect opportunity to get close up and personal with the lively marine life. You can experience the open seas from the comfort of a Catamaran yacht on a 7 day cruise. Starting at Maputo and continue onto Inhaca and the Portuguese islands as well as Santa Maria. These islands will offer you the opportunity to scuba dive, spearfish or snorkel . Big Game Fishing ,hikes and bird watching can also be arranged . Back to the top |
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Tofu Bay can be accessed from Inhambane by motorboat or dhow from the town of Maxixe. It has a huge stretch of sand dunes behind beaches which surrounds a crystal clear bay. It also happens to have the best diving available in Mozambique. The reefs off of Tofu Bay allow visitors to snorkel with Whale Sharks and Mantas all year round. The whale shark season is from November up until May but sightings are made throughout the year. Back to the top |
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Dolphin Care-Africa (DCA), a non-profit organization that funds education, conservation and investigation in Mozambique, brings you closer to these majestic creatures with their ‘swim with dolphins’ programs. Some of the different species that you will see include: the Bottlenose Dolphin, the Humpback and the Spinner Dolphin. The Bottlenose Dolphin evinces a social personality, seeking out interaction with humans. Back to the top |
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Mozambique is known for its many beauties and its amazing wildlife. Extremely clean beaches and flawless reefs as well as perfect marine life make for one of the few areas where whale and dolphin watching is a common occurrence. Ponto do Ouro happens to be along the whales’ migratory route and is a prime whale and dolphin watching spot. Whale season normally begins in August and ends around November. During this season you can spot The Humpback and the Southern Right Whale. Dolphin spotting takes place throughout the year and is best accompanied with a snorkelling trip. Back to the top |
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Ponta Mamoli in Mozambique is a holiday destination 25 kilometres from the Kosi Bay border . It is the best place to see turtle nesting. Loggerhead and leatherback female turtles come here to lay their eggs and can be seen between November andl March nesting along the beaches. During sunset, and through out the night, they crawl along the beach, digging holes and laying up to 300 eggs. After this, they cover them with sand and crawl back into the sea. Back to the top |
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The dynamic and active culture of Mozambique has an activity for every traveler, including bird watching. Bird watching in this area really is rewarding and it is a very popular spot to view them. This is the home of vast wetlands and mangrove forests which are in danger of ceasing to exist because of man. In this area, there are more than 690 species to see.The Bazaruto Archipelago is a great spot to watch for migrating birds and the shores are fulled with sandpipers, plovers etc.. Praia do Sol is also a marvelous place to bird watch as it is buzzing almost all day. It is highly reccommended to take early morning strolls on the lagoon where you may see the Palm Nut Vulture gliding calmly over the lagoon. Back to the top |
Horseriding on Mozambique's beaches
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With well trained horses that are expertly managed , even people with no experience on horses can enjoy this activity. Horse safaris can be custom made and run from the Vilanculos coast regularly. Vilanculos is a great place for beginers or nervous riders as challenging situations are not likely to occur. Back to the top |
Viewing Mozambique Via Microlight
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This is a great opportunity to explore the area from the vantage point of a microlight. Spot dolphins, whales and even the odd turtle from the sky and swoop in low to take a closer look.The microlight allows you to explore Mozambique without being tied to how much ground you can cover in one day. You can see more in one hour in a microlight than most people on the ground will see in a day. This is ideal if you have a fairly limited amount of time on your hands. Back to the top |
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For the more adventurous, guided tours will take you on a quad bike trail. Quad biking through the coconut plantations and into the local African villages, you will learn about the culture and the history. With its Portuguese heritage and its African culture, 4 wheel quad bikes are fairly user friendly. Your guide will instruct you on how to use one if it us your first time using one. This tour is enjoyable for both young and old. It is to be noted that quad bikes are not permitted on the beaches in order to preserve the ecosystem. Back to the top |
The Jardim Tunduru Botanical Gardens
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In the heart of Maputo lies Jardim Tunduru Botanical Gardens .The gardens were designed by Thomas Honney in the 19th Century.While exploring attractions such as the Cathedral in Independence Square, the Natural History Museum and various statues around the city, a break at the Jardim Tunduru Botanical Gardens is reccommended. Back to the top |
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One of the most notable colonial structures in Mozambique is the Grand Train Station of Maputo. The Grand Train Station of Maputo has impressive white marble pillars and a rather large dome that covers it. A select number of steam trains, no longer in operation, decorate the tracks, taking visitors on a visual journey back to the time when Maputo was alive with colonial trade. There is a restaurant and bar inside the train station worth visiting to try out one of the Mozambican beers, Laurentina, while hearing the tale of the lost “Kruger Millions”. Back to the top |
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Located in the cosmopolitan Bairro Central region of Maputo lies The National Art Museum in Maputo .This museum holds the contemporary art of some of Mozambique’s greatest artists. In this museum you can view a range of sculptures, paintings, drawings, print and other mixed mediums. The works of selected famous artists in the museum include those of Bertina Lopes, Chichorro, Chissano, Estavao Mucavele, Celestino Tomas, and a few others.You may also glimpse into the mechanics of the local artwork, with a workshop where visitors can view Mozambican artists at work. Back to the top |
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Near the city centre is one of Maputo’s curious historical attractions: the Iron House of Maputo. This house, made completely of iron, walls, ceiling and all, was designed by Gustav Eifel. It was built as the governor’s house in the late 19th Century, but it was far too hot, being made of iron. The beauty of the house is difficult to measure, and yet impossible to ignore. Back to the top |
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The Maputo Elephant Reserve is situated about 79 kilometres south of Maputo. The Maputo Elephant Reserve should be visited by travellers with 4x4 vehicles. The reserve is a part of the Lubombo Transfrontier Conservation Area, a collection of national parks from South Africa, Mozambique and Swaziland. This park has more than 200 elephants. A visit to the Maputo Elephant Reserve is also beneficial for bird-lovers . The most interesting feature of the park is the elephant population as well as the Zebras and antelopes , crocodiles and hippos. |
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Colonisation Mozambique was colonised by Portugal in 1505 and gained independance in 1975 but the influece of Portugal is still evident through aspects such as Mozambique's cuisine. Lake Malawi Lake Malawi, also known as Lake Niassa, is Africa's third largest lake,second deepest lake and the eighth largest lake in the world. Mozambique Coastline Mozambique is the 35th largest country in the world and spans 801,537 squared kilometres. Mozambique has a coastline that spans around 2470 km. Mozambique Island The Mozambique Island has been declared a world heritage site. It features sites such as the Palace and Chapel of São Paulo, The museum of Sacred Art and half the town is built of stone. |
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