Joanna James
With ideal weather excellent for holidaymakers, the South African nation of Mozambique is a traveller's dream destination due to its varied attractions. Discover spotless and untouched beaches, wildlife parks, colonial ruins, and scrumptious food.
Stretches of isolated white coastline overlook turquoise waters, while palm fronds gently sway in the breeze! This is what you can expect from the beaches in Mozambique. If 2,500km of coastline is not enough, dozens of stunning offshore islands await you! The likes of Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort are among the top resort options available. Activities include diving, snorkelling, whale watching and more! These coastlines remain unhindered by excessive developments, and travellers can encounter spotless beaches as nature intended them. When it comes to being the continent's best beachside destination, Mozambique reigns supreme!
Laidback and historically significant city of Inhambane will be the highlight of any trip to Mozambique. It is known for its glorious beaches, and an excellent array of water sports. Although the coastline surrounding Inhambane happens to be the nation's most significant tourist site, its amenities are well-placed and it rarely feels overcrowded. The oldest European colony is Ilha de Moçambique, found on the eastern African coast. Roughly 3km north to the south, and just 600m wide, the crescent-shaped Mozambique Island shelters some of the oldest buildings in the southern hemisphere.
Mozambique is elevating their national parks! The most prominent is the remodelled Gorongosa National Park, extending 5,250km, and going on a safari is one of the best things to do in Mozambique. It became Mozambique's first conservation site during the final years of Portuguese colonisation, and was once regarded as the best safari destination in Africa! You can encounter the big 5, and other resident species like sable antelope, impala, and duiker- wild dog, waterbuck, reedbuck, bushbuck, kudu and eland.
Then there is Limpopo National Park, which shares a border of 200 miles with Kruger National Park of South Africa. The river Shingwedzi flows through Limpopo National Park and is home to all kinds of wildlife and breathtaking scenery. Its grounds are massive, with over 1 million hectares to its name!
Maputo is the nation's capital since 1898, and the largest urban city in Mozambique. Its roads and markets are dynamic and vibrant, and motorists are courteous and less frantic than in other regions of Africa. Maputo is a most affable city and one of the safest in the continent to explore to your heart's content. The streets are lined with jacaranda and palm trees, and multiple street- side cafés! It imparts Maputo with a cosy, hassle-free atmosphere similar to those found in sleepy Mediterranean towns! The city gets ample character from the stately old colonial structures in different conditions of refurbishment and disrepair.
The food scene in Mozambique is simple but incredibly varied at the same time. It typically revolves around fresh seafood, casseroles, corn porridge, millet, rice and cassava. Chicken and beef are the meats that are mostly eaten with a helping of beans, potatoes, cassava chips, or coconut. The colonial influence of the Portuguese is also present in the use of ingredients like pepper and garlic. Coconut milk is also amply used, and peri, a regional hot pepper. Lunch is the principal meal of the day, and a hearty meal is consumed. It usually includes seafood, cassava, rice, freshly baked bread, stews and fresh veggies.
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