Photo: andBeyond &Beyond Benguerra Island
Beach casitas and villas with plunge pools, set in the marine park.
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Mozambique has one of the longest coastlines in Africa, and its islands are some of the loveliest places to finish a safari. The Bazaruto Archipelago is a protected marine park of sand dunes, seagrass and coral reefs, with dugongs, turtles and manta rays offshore.
Days are spent diving, snorkelling, sailing on a dhow or simply on the beach. In the south, Inhambane and Tofo are known for whale sharks, and humpback whales pass from July to October.
It’s a short hop from Johannesburg, so it pairs well with Kruger, the Sabi Sands or Cape Town.
where to go
Part of the Bazaruto marine park, with dunes, lagoons and a handful of lodges.
The largest island in the archipelago, with towering dunes and empty beaches.
The gateway to the islands, with a relaxed coastal town and dhow harbour.
Historic Portuguese town and a beach known for whale sharks and manta rays.
A remarkable conservation story, with wildlife returning to forest and floodplain.
Colonial architecture, markets and some of the best seafood on the coast.
when to go
The coast is warm all year. The drier winter months are the most comfortable.
May to November
Sunny, dry and pleasant, with calm seas. Humpback whales pass from July to October.
December to April
Hot and humid with rain. Cyclones are possible from January to March, so we plan carefully.
October to March
The best months for whale sharks off Tofo, with warm, clear water for diving.
where to stay
Photo: andBeyond Beach casitas and villas with plunge pools, set in the marine park.
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Benguerra Island Photo: Kisawa Sanctuary Twelve residences spread along the dunes, with a strong focus on ocean science.
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Photo: Azura Retreats 
Photo: Anantara A resort on Bazaruto Island with a wide choice of water sports.
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experiences
Sail between the islands on a traditional dhow, with lunch on a sandbank.
One of the best dive and snorkel sites in the archipelago.
Look for some of the last dugongs on the East African coast.
Climb the dunes of Bazaruto and slide back down.
Swim alongside the world's largest fish with a specialist operator.
Prawns, peri-peri and Portuguese flavours in the capital.
May to November is dry and pleasant. December to April is hot and humid, with a risk of cyclones from January to March.
The islands and southern coast we recommend are popular with visitors. Parts of the far north are affected by conflict, and we follow FCDO advice closely.
Yes, it’s the classic way to go. Fly from Kruger, the Sabi Sands or Johannesburg to Vilanculos, then on to the islands.
Mozambique is a malaria area. Please speak to your GP or a travel clinic well ahead of your trip, and check the TravelHealthPro website for the latest advice.
Very. The reefs of Bazaruto and the whale sharks and mantas off Tofo are highlights.
pair it with
The Okavango Delta and the Kalahari. Small, exclusive camps and some of the best guiding in Africa.
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The Maasai Mara, Laikipia's private conservancies and the Indian Ocean coast. Classic safari country.
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Lake Malawi's clear water and islands, easily paired with a safari in neighbouring Zambia.
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