Maputo Province
The coast in southern Mozambique is known as a diving and surfing hot spot as well as the place to be for swimming with dolphins and even whale sharks. The quaint village of Ponta D’Ouro in Mozambique is a short distance from the South African border at Kosi Bay and is a popular Mozambique beach and holiday destination. Visitors will find this area particularly popular during the South African school holidays and booking in advance is essential. (Ponta D’Ouro includes Ponta Mamoli and Ponta Malongane.) In the early summer months - generally from October to December, turtles come onto the beach to lay their eggs, and in the winter whale watching is a popular attraction. Driving on the beach in this area in Mozambique is not permitted but there are exciting 4x4 trails through the dune forest. Those interested in surf fishing can fish for barracuda, kingfish and bream. There is a very limited amount of full-catered accommodation as the area is aimed for the budget self-catering South Africa traveller with their own 4x4 & venter trailer! The vibrant city of Maputo is the capital of Mozambique and was once the centre of all activities for the jet-setters! The 20-year civil war took a heavy toll, however, Maputo has recovered well with hotels and attractions being rejuvenated back to their former selves and better. Inhaca Island lies off the mainland of Maputo and is great for day trips from the city or for a few night stay at the only holiday resort on the island. There is great diving and snorkelling in the area.
Maputo and Southern Mozambique has a hot, wet & humid summer from October to April and so for those who prefer a drier and cooler climate, then the ‘winter’ months from April to September are the best time to visit – it is still warm during the day-time though. One requires a 4x4 to drive from Maputo to the southern Mozambique beaches and it takes about 4 hours – through the Maputo Elephant Reserve.
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Inhambane
Inhambane is a sleepy historic town some 485 km north of Maputo. It has some great colonial architecture (in a low-key sort of a way) and is considered by many to be one of the prettiest towns in Mozambique. The architecture and atmosphere reflect a diverse and exciting past stretching back to the 11th century. Muslim and Persian traders visited here as did Vasco da Gama in the late 1500s. The port of Inhambane also later became a major centre for ivory and slave trade as well as whaling. This area is now one of the few in southern Mozambique where the last remaining Dugong (Sea Cow) can be seen.
It is situated on a peninsula overlooking a bay, and also serves as a springboard to the coastal resorts around Tofo beach. Canoeing and Dhow trips are a wonderful and relaxing activity for all to enjoy, and not necessarily reserved for athletes.
You can also request a visit to the Mocucune Peninsula, chasing a chicken for the grill and drink a local beer. In the town of Inhambane, visitors will find a busy centre with an airport and harbour as well as banks, petrol stations, shops, markets and sidewalk cafés. Inhambane is situated on a bay and visitors can enjoy a drink at the harbour and watch the dhows (local sailing boats) sail back and forth to Maxixe (pronounced “Masheesh”).
Vilanculos & Bazaruto Islands
Vilanculos is the Mozambican capital of water sports. It's a popular beach resort area with accommodation from economy to 5 star barefoot luxury. Vilanculos is the gateway to the Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique's only underwater national park. The dry season is from March to November with temperatures around 15 to 23 degrees. Bring a sweater for the evenings. The "rainy season" can be hot with temperatures ranging between 23 and 34 degrees.
The Bazaruto Archipelago consists of five idyllic islands: Bazaruto, Benguerra, Magaruque, Santa Carolina (Paradise Island) and Bangue. The Archipelago is truly one of the most beautiful destinations on the African continent. The area is now protected as a conservation area and national park, including the coral reefs surrounding the islands, making it the only official marine reserve in the country. The park is one of the largest in the Indian Ocean and a crucial achievement in global marine conservation. A nearly untouched paradise on earth, the archipelago has earned its reputation as the 'Pearl of the Indian Ocean'. Sand dunes are found throughout the Archipelago and tidal flats and inland saline lakes support a wide variety of seabird species. Coral reefs are also home to thousands of fish and coral species and marine mammal species. The largest dugong population along the eastern African coast can also be found here.
Mile after mile of deserted sandy beaches also grace the island. The leeward side of the island chain is surrounded by calm turquoise waters while the windward side offers an even more isolated and untamed seashore with waves constantly pounding the coastline. The area surrounding is ranked as the best Black Marlin destination in the Eastern Indian Ocean. The season runs from early October through to end of January each year. The Marlin come close in to the shallow waters around the Islands and can often be found feeding around the shoals of various species of tuna that frequent our waters during this time of the year. The Bazaruto Archipelago offers some excellent scuba diving with 2-tank dives being the norm, and snorkellers are also welcome. The archipelago's coral reefs and clear waters offer some of the best diving in the world, dive sites are un-crowded and marine life is varied and abundant. With sites at a depth of 12 to 30m and visibility up to 40m you will discover protected reefs teeming with dolphin, hump back whales, whale sharks, sharks, manta and spotted eagle rays, green and turtles.
Pemba & Quirimbas Islands
Pemba is a port town located on the south side of the world's third-largest natural bay, with a population of around 100,000. It is the most important center in Northern Mozambique, with banks, patisseries, supermarkets and restaurants, though it retains a rundown feel with its potholed streets. The town was built over rolling hills, and most people live in wooden huts set amongst the numerous thick baobab trees.
The Quirimbas Islands are a national park. The island chain has up to 30 islands, stretching from Pemba in the south to the town of Palma in the north. They are one of the world’s best fishing and diving destinations, with phenomenal vertical drop-offs, some up to 400 meters. The southern islands include an expanse of forests in the Quirimbas National Park.
The tourism mandate for this area is for selected high quality, low impact resorts to work together with the communities to create benefits for all involved. The result of this ground breaking collaboration is a delightful eco-holiday destination with warm azure waters, untouched coral reefs, white sandy beaches, wildlife and historical significance. Here, visitors can enjoy heart-warming cultural interaction, find beautifully crafted and original silverware and explore ancient settlements and buildings. The mainland section of the park is only just being revealed to the world. On the mainland the park is home to 4 of the Big Five animals, Elephant, Buffalo, Lion and the reclusive Leopard, as well as Wild Dog, Hyena and many types of antelope. Bird species are many and varied.
The climate is tropical humid. Average annual temperature ranges from a minimum of 22°C to a maximum of 32°C. The hot rainy season usually runs from December to April. The rain is irregular, can be very heavy and accompanied by strong monsoon winds. The dry season is from May to November, with average temperature of 28°C in the day. The temperature of the seawater ranges from 25°C to 30°C.
Yacht Cruises
We operate yacht charters among the 37 islands of the Quirimbas and Bazaruto Archipelago in Mozambique. Our Yacht Charters offers diving and fishing yacht charters, as well as general island cruising yacht charters and sailing holidays. This entire region of the Indian Ocean offers some of the best, most undiscovered yacht charter destinations on the planet and we can help you experience them for yourself.
- Full use of luxury yacht, all on-board equipment and facilities at no extra cost - activities are FREE including diving!
- Skipper and hostess, full board accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner, teas, coffees, soft drinks, snacks and picnics,
- Snorkeling and all on-board equipment, use of motorised tenders.
Island visits and excursions, fees, fuel, water, gas, transfers to and from Yacht and airport
The Quirimbas Archipelago consists of over 30 islands, stretching north to south along the coastline of Northern Mozambique. The 5 main islands are Ibo, Quilalea, Matemo Medjumbe and Vamizi Island, with the other 27 islands remaining largely unexplored and uninhabited. The island of Mogundula listed here, is just one example of what the other 27 islands are like.
Your cruise will take in most, if not all of the main islands, plus, time permitting many other islands like uninhabited Mogundula.
The Bazaruto Archipelago consists of 6 islands. the 2 main islands are Bazaruto and Benguerra, with 4 smaller islands - Santa Carolina (Paradise Island), Magaruque, Bangue and Linene Island.
Bazaruto Archipelago in Mozambique is another top yacht charter destination. This string of islands opposite Vilanculos offers world class beaches, diving, fishing and of course an ideal yacht charter destination.
The whole Bazaruto Archipelago is part of a Conservation project whose primary objective is to maintain the ecological and social integrity of the Bazaruto National Park by wise sustainable use of the resources