Easily reached from South Africa, the jaw-droppingly beautiful islands of Bazaruto and Benguerra in southern Mozambique are the perfect choice for a luxury beach holiday or honeymoon in paradise. Silver sand, towering sand dunes, azure waters, and by night, starry skies to make you go all dreamy-eyed. Snorkelling and diving are world-class and manta rays and reef sharks are common sightings. You may be lucky and catch sight of the very rare dugong in these beautiful waters, too. Our fave Azura, won't fail to impress. Our African Sundowners itinerary combines a spectacular safari in Zambia and Botswana, with a few days relaxing on the beaches on Benguerra Island.
To the north within an easy flight from Tanzania, 27 islands make up the archipelago of the Quirimbas, Mozambique’s most recent addition to the tourist scene. Yet more pristine beaches and turquoise water, but also historic fortified towns, a fascinating cultural mix and wonderfully friendly people.
Lake Malawi’s south-eastern shores are in Mozambique and here it is known as Lake Niassa, home to some lovely beaches with crystalline waters and excellent snorkelling. This is also great hiking territory through the forests behind the lake or take a safari through the Manda Wilderness Reserve.
Safari in Mozambique is not to be compared to the big game experiences you find elsewhere in Eastern and Southern Africa. In parks like Gorongosa and Naissa, you have old-school safari with a serious conservation emphasis. To visit these reserves is to be part of the story as the bush returns to life. There's the thrill of tracking big game, the pleasure of sighting a much searched for elephant, and, for safari buffs, the quiet satisfaction of exploring an area before the world rediscovers it.