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Mozambique, officially the Republic of Mozambique, is a country
in Southeast Africa bordered by the Indian Ocean to the east,
Tanzania to the north, Malawi and Zambia to the northwest,
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THE TOP 10: WHAT TO DO IN MOZAMBIQUE
1. Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park: A
massive swath of land that comprises national parks in
Mozambique, South Africa, and Zimbabwe and allows visitors to
cross the borders freely within the park, Limpopo is home to
nearly 150 kinds of mammals, including elephants, giraffes, and
buffalo.
2. Gorongosa National Park: This
once legendary park in northern Mozambique was nearly destroyed
during the country’s civil war. Now newly refurbished, it’s
returning to its former preeminence and is worth a visit to
check out impalas, warthogs, unusual birds, and more.
3. Local Fare: In
Maputo, feast on some of the ultrafresh seafood caught off
Mozambique’s 2,500-kilometer-long coastline; the grilled prawns
and octopus are especially good.
4. Montes Chimanimani: Along
the Zimbabwe border, this mountain range, thick with pine and
mahogany trees and scores of medicinal plants, is ideal for
rugged, off-the-beaten-path hiking and camping.
5. Ilha de Moçambique: This
tiny island off Mozambique’s northern coast was once an
important Arab trading port; today its historic, colonial-era
buildings and diverse population, with strong Islamic and
African ties, makes it a fascinating place to explore.
6. Archipelago das Quirimbas: These
32 islands off the town of Pemba, which can be reached by
motorboat, offer white-sand beaches, snorkeling among coral
reefs, and sightings of humpback whales.
7. Ponta de Ouro: Just
miles from the South African border in southern Mozambique, this
quaint town boasts some of the country’s loveliest beaches and
opportunities to scuba dive among dolphins.
8. Lago Niassa: A
giant, incredibly clear lake that borders Mozambique, Malawi,
and Tanzania, Niassa (also known as Lake Malawi) is thought to
contain a greater number of fish than any other lake in the
world.
9. Angoche: A
quiet, historic town in the northern part of the country that
still bears the influence of precolonial Swahili and Arab
traders, Angoche is worth a quick trip for a look back in time.
10. Manica: Once
an important gold trading area, this picturesque town in central
Mozambique is now known for its thousand-year-old Chinamapere
rock paintings, which are considered sacred by local residents.
WHEN TO GO
The best time to visit Mozambique is between May and October,
when it’s pleasantly sunny and dry and temperatures average 66
degrees Fahrenheit (18.3 degrees Celcius.) The country’s rainy
season generally lasts from October to April, with temperatures
jumping up to the 80s (20s.) Overall, the southern part of the
country is cooler and drier than the north.
TOP 10 ESSENTIAL TIPS FOR TRAVELLING IN
MOZAMBIQUE
1- If you can it's advisable to GET
A VISA BEFORE ARRIVING;
getting a visa at the border is not as easy
as it once was - it’s not worth the risk of
being turned away. Generally genuine
tourists are not having a problem getting
visas at the border, people coming to hope
to find work, be warned!
2- Always CARRY A PHOTOCOPY OF YOUR
PASSPORT AND VISA – if you can get
it notorised within Mozambique even
better
3- IF DRIVING DON'T SPEED,
especially on the main highway dotted with
its little towns and quick reductions from
120km/h to 60km/h
4- TAKE MALARIA MEDICATION
5- If you’ve done nothing wrong DON'T
PAY ANY BRIBES, be patient and
politely demand to go to the police station
(“esquadra”) and the pesky officer will let
you go
6- DON'T TAKE CHAPAS (small
minibuses) OVER LONG DISTANCES unless
you are really really broke
7- CHANGE MONEY AT EXCHANGE HOUSES (Casa
de Cambio) and always ask for a better rate
– and never at banks. Be very careful of
changing money at the border – best to do it
with the sitting down ladies, never with
the men who offer you “unbelievable” rates
8- AVOID WALKING AROUND MAPUTO AT
NIGHT, especially alone, and
especially around the Mundo’s, Museu area
9- MANAGE YOUR EXPECTATIONS,
Mozambique is at the foot of UNDP’s
development index and is growing after the
decades of wars ended in the 1990s. The
country has its magic but staff in
restaurants and hotels are often poorly
trained and infrastructure in general is
still lacking. Most everything is more
expensive than travelling in neighbouring
countries like South Africa and Malawi. In
short, come with plenty of cash, and
patience.
10- If you are a visitor from South Africa
make sure you DRINK CHEAP MOZAMBICAN
RUM WITH PINK SPARLETTA, they might
not let you back home if you don’t (this
will make more sense once you get to one of
the beaches with many South African guests).
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CONTACT:
FUNDO NACIONAL DO TURISMO (FUTUR) (NATIONAL TOURISM FUND)
Avenida 25 de Setembro 1203, PO Box 4758, Maputo, Mozambique
MOZAMBIQUE: NEW TOURISM ZOME ESTABLISHED
14 August, 2013
Maputo — The Mozambican government has approved a decree
creating a new integrated tourism resort in the northern
province of Nampula.
The new tourism zone covers the Crusse and Jamali
islands in Mossuril district, and the adjacent area of
the mainland, covering a total area of 1,750 hectares.
Crusse and Jamali had already been earmarked as an "area
of tourism interest" in a government decree of 2010.
Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, at the end of a
meeting of the Council of Ministers (Cabinet), the
government spokesperson, Deputy Justice Minister Alberto
Nkutumula explained that the creation of this zone is
intended to help create poles of development in areas
with the potential for developing integrated projects,
particularly in the hotel industry and tourism.
The idea, he said, was to build luxury hotels, and
complementary units such as a marina, a casino and an 18
hole golf course. There would also be an area for
"residential tourism".
"The vision is to transform the area of Nacala, Mossuril,
Matibane, Crusse and Jamali into one of the most
attractive zones for luxury tourism in the world", said
Nkutumula.
The two islands are uninhabited, but about 3,600 people
live in the mainland area covered by the tourism zone.
"In principle, a resettlement plan will be drawn up for
these people", Nkutumula said, stressing that local
communities will be involved in the tourism projects.
A tourism operator for the entire area will be chosen
through an international public tender.
BEST BEACHES IN AFRICA -
AFRICA'S BEST BEACHES
TO 10 BEACHES IN AFRICA
Every list of Africa's best beaches should include The
Seychelles, Zanzibar and Mauritius.
These islands in the Indian Ocean are home to
literally dozens of picture-perfect beaches. But my
pick for Africa's best beaches, below, stick to the
rule of one beach per country. Countries like
Eritrea and Somalia have beautiful unspoiled beaches
too, but they are not easy destinations for
travelers to get to and I am personally not familiar
enough to recommend them. Mnemba Island, Tanzania
Mnemba is a private island in the Indian Ocean
and part of the Zanzibar Archipelago. The island
offers the best snorkeling in Zanzibar (and that's
saying something) and you can also watch whales, see
dolphins and swim with whale sharks. Best of all,
for the romantics out there, there are only 10
cottages on the island which make up the Mnemba
Island Lodge owned by luxury travel company &Beyond.
Each cottage has its own veranda and is hidden in
the shade of a tropical beach forest.
Best Time to Go: July - March
Perfect For: Honeymooners, Couples
Budget Alternative: Nungwi on the North Coast of
Zanzibar or Mafia Island.
More About: Zanzibar's Romantic Destinations
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