Mozambique

Mozambique Safaris

Azure waters, endless white beaches, silent sailing dhows, wonderful hospitality, tropical islands, luxury retreats, gorgeous coral. Need we go on? Mozambique is an excellent destination in its own right, but is even more appealling as a beach add-on to an African wildlife safari. After spending time exploring the wild interior, with early morning walks, late night camp fires and thrilling game viewing, it is marvellous to stretch out on the sands of a white beach, with a cool drink with a little umbrella, and dark glasses perched on the nose, listening to nothing but the sound of the sea.

Destinations in Mozambique

Destination

Gorongosa National Park

Gorongosa National Park is one of Africa’s most inspiring wilderness destinations — a place where dramatic landscapes, remarkable biodiversity, and one of the continent’s greatest conservation success stories come together. Set in central Mozambique at the southern end of the Great African Rift Valley, Gorongosa protects a rich mosaic of floodplains, savannah, woodlands, rivers, lakes, and the forested slopes of Mount Gorongosa. Once celebrated as one of Africa’s finest wildlife areas, the park suffered greatly during Mozambique’s years of conflict. Today, however, Gorongosa has been reborn through an ambitious restoration partnership between the Government of Mozambique and the Carr Foundation, with wildlife populations recovering and conservation closely linked to community development. A safari in Gorongosa offers a beautifully authentic and still relatively undiscovered experience. Guests can encounter elephants, lions, hippos, crocodiles, buffalo, antelope, and an exceptional variety of birdlife, while also witnessing the powerful story of an ecosystem returning to life. More than just a national park, Gorongosa is a symbol of hope — a wilderness where nature, people, and conservation are working together to create a brighter future for Mozambique.

Destination

Quirimbas Archipelago

Most of the island chains that dot the Mozambique Channel from Pemba northward to the border with Tanzania are included in the Quirimbas Archipelago. These remote islands are beautiful retreats for the adventurous, and range from flat coral islands to deep green and hilly, and offer a range of experiences. Pemba town is the gateway to the Quirimbas, and flights from Dar es Salaam and Johannesburg connect here for boat transfers.

Destination

Southern Coast Mozambique

The Souithern Coast of Mozambique is between the capital city of Maputo and the Kosi Bay/South Africa border. Warmed by the Indian Ocean current moving south from the equator, the country's clear waters and subtropical climate provides travellers with an enticing welcoming beachside escape. Mozambique enjoys a tropical climate, with plenty of sunshine throughout the year. The average temperature is around 28C and the weather along the coast is sunny and warm, even in mid-Winter. The country has two seasons; a wet season (from October to March) and a dry season (from April to September) - with very little variation in temperatures between the two.

Destination

Vilanculos & Bazaruto Archipelago

The Bazaruto Archipelago is made up of 4 large islands, Bazaruto, Benguerra, Santa Isobel and Santa Carolina. The town of Vilcanulos lies on the mainland, and is the gateway to exploring these tropical beauties. Vilanculos has a number of bars and restaurants and is bustling with a vibrant nightlife. From here there are flights out to the islands, where a range of luxurious beach lodges has been set up to make the most of the beautiful waters and coral reefs.