Overview – Mozambique

A Mozambique safari allows you to fully explore the maritime animals. Mozambique, located on the Indian Ocean coast, is home to several famous beaches and islands. This tropical paradise has a lot to offer tourists, including exquisite, rise-covered seashores and blue oceans, abundant coral reefs, and uninhabited archipelagos.
Quirimbas is an archipelago comprising more than 32 islands, where wildlife incorporates a plenitude of marine life like turtles, whales and dolphins, as well as flourishing coral reefs. The Bazaruto Archipelago comprises five main islands which offer clear blue waters, fish of each shade of the rainbow and sandy seashores. In the oceans encompassing these islands visitors can see more than 2,000 sorts of fish, just as dolphins, turtles, whale sharks and the interesting dugong. Gorongosa National Park is one of the most luxuriously assorted parks on the planet. Earlier, it was the best wildlife safari in Mozambique. The Niassa Nature Reserve is hard to get to however is definitely worth the work as it is home to over 10,000 elephants, more than 200 wild dogs, as well as lions, hyenas and three endemic species; the Boehms zebra, Johnston's impala and Niassa wildebeest.

  • Rates (USD)440

  • CurrencyMetical (MZN)

  • CapitolMaputo

  • TimezoneGMT+2 (CAT)

  • Size801,590 km²

  • LanguagesPortuguese

  • Wildlife32 Animals

  • High SeasonMay to October

  • Best Time to GoApril to November

Pros & Cons

  • Huge coastline with wonderful beaches
  • Delightful island resorts
  • Off-the-beaten-track safari destinations
  • Incredible place to see whale sharks
  • Phenomenal snorkelling and diving
  • Enormous preservation endeavours, many parks recovering from poaching
  • Direct flights to Bazaruto and the Quirimbas make them perfect add-on beach destinations
  • Some over the top expensive lodges
  • Not a classic safari destination as compared to other countries
  • Can be busy during regional holidays, especially Christmas
  • Tourist facilities are extremely restricted in many parks
  • Logistics to go around the country are troublesome

Parks, Reserves and Wildlife Areas

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Food – Mozambique

The cuisine of Mozambique has profoundly been influenced by the Portuguese and Arab, who presented new yields, flavourings, and cooking strategies. The staple nourishment for some, Mozambicans is xima (chi-mah), a thick porridge produced using maize/corn flour. Cassava and rice are likewise eaten as staple carbs. These are presented with sauces of vegetables, meat, beans or fish. Other typical ingredients incorporate cashew nuts, onions, bay leaves, garlic, coriander, paprika, pepper, red pepper, sugar cane, corn, millet, sorghum and potatoes. Piri-piri is a broadly Mozambican chilli sauce and marinade used for cooking and as an everyday table fixing. Feijoada is a generous bean stew, cooked with beef, pork or both. It has a base of tomato and onion and is stewed until it has a sleek surface. Mucapata is a starchy side dish that is something between cornmeal and xima.

Culture – Mozambique

Mozambique is a beautiful country in southeastern Africa. Mozambique is wealthy in natural resources, is biologically and culturally assorted, and has a tropical climate. The culture of Mozambique is in enormous part gotten from its set of experiences of Bantu, Swahili, and Portuguese rule. Its primary language is Portuguese. Its median religion is Roman Catholicism, yet just around 40% of the occupants are Christian. The vital ethnic gatherings in Mozambique are Makhuwa, Tsonga, Makonde, Shangaan, Shona, Sena, Ndau, and other native groups. Football is the most famous game in Mozambique. Mozambique lies to a great extent within the tropics, and a significant part of the coastline is dependent upon the occasional impact of the Indian Ocean rainstorm downpours.

Wildlife & Animals – Mozambique

Mozambique has a range of various habitat types and ecologically rich and diverse wildlife. Infrastructure and facilities are still limited in certain parks, yet creature numbers are gradually on the expansion. Ungulates found here incorporate the common warthog, the hippopotamus and the South African giraffe and around twenty types of antelope including the common eland, the Lichtenstein's hartebeest, the greater kudu, the sable antelope, the nyala, the waterbuck, the blue wildebeest and the Cape bushbuck. There are African bush elephants, lions, leopards, Southeast African cheetahs, genets, mongooses, hyenas, jackals and various types of carnivores. Primates are represented by bushbabies, vervet monkeys, blue monkeys, chacma baboons and yellow baboons. 

Wildlife Highlights

Maputo Special Reserve offers incredible ocean safaris and elephants are effortlessly spotted ashore. Niassa and Limpopo are both huge ecosystems with a decent assortment of creatures and Gorongosa is home to four of the Big Five, and offers the best all-around exemplary safari as of now. The coral reefs are overflowing with beautiful fish. Humpback whales move through these waters and a few sorts of dolphins are around consistently. Bazaruto is one of the keep-going fortresses on the East African coast for the baffling dugong.

Best Time for Wildlife Viewing

The best time to visit Mozambique for a wildlife viewing experience is during the dry season from May to October when water is scant, and animals assemble at waterholes and rivers. The bush is less lavish as of now, and animals are easier to spot. From October until the rains, it tends to be agonizingly hot. The wettest months are January and February, and the south of the nation once in a while encounters substantial flooding during those months. Other activities, for example, ocean safaris, snorkelling and diving can be possible throughout the year, although the water is for the most part clear and quiet with the best perceivability from April to June and from September to November.

Birds – Mozambique

Birding in Mozambique is by far one of the most remunerating experiences any beginner or genuine birder can envision. Large numbers of birds are either resident in or migrate across Mozambique, with around 768 species having been recorded, including 34 globally threatened species. Some notable examples include the lesser jacana, the crab-plover, the mangrove kingfisher, the Böhm's bee-eater, the racket-tailed roller, the African pitta, the green-headed oriole, the collared palm thrush, the pale batis, the lowland tiny greenbul, the lesser seed cracker and the locust finch.

Best Time for Bird Watching

Mozambique is a delightful place for Bird lovers which can be done throughout the year. However, the Best time for Birding is in the Wet season from November to April when migratory birds from Europe and northern Africa are available. During this time, most of the resident bird species are nesting and breeding plumage. The dry season is the best time for Wildlife viewing from May to October.

Best Time to Visit – Mozambique

The best time to visit Mozambique is in April and November. Mozambique is for the most part visited as a beach destination. The waterfront resorts can be visited consistently, however, January and February will more often than not be exceptionally wet, which may ruin an ocean-side occasion. Diving and snorkelling are at their best from April to June and from September to November. During these months the water is clear and quiet, and perceivability is awesome. 
Wildlife viewing is best from the middle to the end of the Dry season from July to October, as the bush has thinned out and animals gather around the few residual water sources.

  • Best Time

    April to November

  • High Season

    May to October

  • Low Season

    November to April

  • Best Weather

    May to October

  • Worst Weather

    December to March

May to October (Dry Season)

  • Humpback whales migrate from June to November
  • Clear blue skies and most of the days are sunny
  • Best time for diving and snorkelling
  • There are very less mosquitoes because of little rain
  • Wildlife viewing is at its best
  • Morning game drives can be difficult due to Cold weather, so warm clothes are recommended
  • July and August can be windy on the coast

November to April (Wet Season)

  • The best time for bird watching and migratory birds are present
  • The scenery is beautiful and green
  • Rains are mostly afternoon showers
  • Newborn baby animals can be spotted
  • Turtle nesting season
  • Sea breezes on the coast make the heat bearable
  • Gets very Hot & Humid
  • Difficult to spot animals as they are no longer dependant on rivers and waterholes to drink
  • Some dirt roads become impassable

Best Time to Go to Mozambique by Major Park

Gorongosa, Limpopo, and Niassa are excellent safari sites, however, they have limited wildlife and bad roads. The dry season, from July to October, is the greatest time to visit these parks. When water is scarce, animals congregate near dependable water sources. The hedge is also more narrow, making it easier to notice animals. May, June, and November are also pleasant months.
Gorongosa, Limpopo, and Niassa are excellent safari sites, however, they have limited wildlife and bad roads. The dry season, from July to October, is the greatest time to visit these parks. When water is scarce, animals congregate near dependable water sources. The hedge is also more narrow, making it easier to notice animals. May, June, and November are also pleasant months.
Coastal regions such as Maputo, Bazaruto, and the Quirimbas archipelagos are known for their beaches and oceans, as well as activities such as snorkelling, diving, and ocean safaris. These parks can be visited on a regular basis, albeit the rainy months of January and February should be avoided. The greatest months for water sports are April to June and September to November, when the ocean is generally quite clean, allowing for incredible visibility.

Activities – Mozambique

National Parks & Game Reserves – Mozambique

Gorongosa National Park

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Situated in the core of central Mozambique, Gorongosa National park lies at the southern end of the Great African...

Limpopo National Park

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With the strong Shingwedzi flowing through its heart, Limpopo National Park is populated with a wide scope of...

Maputo Special Reserve

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Maputo Special Reserve combines lakes, wetlands, swamp timberlands, grasslands and mangrove backwoods with a...

Niassa National Reserve

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The Niassa Reserve in northern Mozambique, is the biggest reserve in Mozambique, with the best concentration of...

Banhine National Park

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Banhine National Park is known for its semi-arid savannah, where we can observe peculiar species, for example,...

Marromeu National Reserve

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Situated along the Indian Ocean coast of Mozambique, halfway between Quirimbas Archipelago and Maputo National...

Gilé National Reserve

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Gilé National Park is a Mozambican Park situated in the northeastern piece of Zambezia Province. The landscape of...

Zinave National Park

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On the verge of becoming one of Africa's most commended wilderness destinations having been pronounced a protected...

Vilankulo

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Vilankulo is a coastal town located in the Inhambane Province of Mozambique, in Southern Africa. While the town is...

Maputo

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Maputo, the capital city of Mozambique, is known for its beautiful beaches, historical landmarks, and vibrant...

Ponta do Ouro

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Ponta do Ouro is a popular tourist destination in Mozambique known for its beautiful beaches, clear waters, and...

Pemba Town

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Pemba Town is a beautiful coastal city in northern Mozambique known for its pristine beaches, turquoise waters, and...

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Getting There – Mozambique

Most international travellers arrive in Mozambique by air, usually at Maputo international airport, located about 3km/2mi from the capital, Maputo. If you are already in the region then you can self-drive or take a bus. Mozambique is a large country, so unless you have a couple of months, most self-drive is restricted to the south of the country. Many tourists come to Mozambique for a beach holiday in Bazaruto Archipelago in the south or Quirimba Archipelago in the north.

CR Aviation runs scheduled flights to some of the lodges in these archipelagos.

Requirements

  • A passport with a six-month validity period and at least six blank passport pages.
  • Except for ordinary passport holders visiting Namibia from a visa-exempt jurisdiction, visitors must obtain a tourist visa. Check the visa exemption list to see if you need a visa.
  • Visas can be obtained on arrival at Hosea Kutako International Airport or Walvis Bay Airport for visitors from 41 countries.
  • Visitors from endemic countries must be immunised against yellow fever and carry a yellow fever certificate for verification.

Domestic Flights

Your travel operator will normally book all domestic and charter flights as part of your package. Scheduled domestic flights are available with the following airlines:

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Safety & Security – Mozambique

Mozambique, in our opinion, is a safe place to visit. Several governments have cautioned against visiting certain places, but tour operators will only take you to safe areas. If you're considering a self-drive journey in Mozambique, you should check out the travel warnings listed below. Theft is widespread in cities, as it is in many other nations, but occurrences can be readily avoided by using basic safety procedures. Every year, a large number of tourists visit Mozambique, and the majority of them have a pleasant experience.

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