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Bazaruto Island

Mozambique Unspoiled & untamed | Vivid coral reefs | Idyllic beaches | Perfect for post-safari

Mozambique beckons with a seemingly endless coastline of swaying palms, idyllic white sands, warm turquoise waters, well-preserved corals with bountiful shoals of colourful fish, pristine dive sites and remote archipelagos. Add to this its traditions, its cultures and its vibes and you won’ t be disappointed! The capital, Maputo, is easily one of Africa’ s most attractive capitals with Mediterraneanstyle architecture, a waterside setting, wide treelined avenues, shady pavement cafes, lively colourful markets and a buzzing cultural scene. According to the locals, the bustling fish market serves up the best seafood in East Africa!
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Taking a dive: The Bazaruto Archipelago is a must for dive enthusiasts with world-class marine experiences including sightings of rare dugongs, turtles, and manta.
Exploring Machangulo: Immerse yourself in the Machangulo Reserve’ s unblemished coastline, freshwater lagoons and sub-tropical mangroves. A scuba diving trip to the pristine reefs is a recommended highlight.
Combining bush and beach: A beach stay in Mozambique is the perfect place to unwind after an exhilarating South African game experience. Check out the tour on page 65.
Within Maputo province is Machangulo, a secluded pristine peninsula known for its untouched white sands fringed with rolling dunes, and where fishing, diving and snorkelling can all be enjoyed. The idyllic islands of the Bazaruto Archipelago brim with incredible dive sites, hailed as among the world’ s best. For those who prefer to keep their head above water, it’ s untouched beaches provide a wonderful place to just get away from it all, sip cocktails and drink in the untouched surroundings. Perfectly paired with a South Africa safari to give you one amazing holiday!
ZAMBIA
ZIMBABWE
Machangulo • Maputo
ESWATINI
SOUTH AFRICA
Quirimbas Archipelago
• Pemba
MOZAMBIQUE
• Bazaruto
• Vilanculos
Indian Ocean
Vilanculos
Bazaruto Island
Getting there: The most popular way to visit Mozambique is as an add-on to a South Africa holiday. Flights from Johannesburg to Pemba take about 3 hours or Vilanculos is approx 2¼ hours. Should you prefer a standalone Mozambique holiday, UK flights are also available.
Mozambique Climate
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Maputo
31
8
15
31
8
13
30
8
10
29
8
6
27
8
3
25
8
2
25
8
2
26
8
1
27
8
4
27
7
6
29
7
8
30
8
8
Bazaruto
31
9
17
31
8
17
31
9
9
29
9
5
28
8
4
26
8
3
25
8
2
26
9
2
27
9
1
28
9
4
29
9
6
30
8
15
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