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Colourful mix of Portuguese colonial styles and Islamic architecture, stretches of sunbleached sand shaded by palms, azure oceans traipsed with yachts and schooners, tranquil dawns and incendiary sunsets, luxury accommodation are few of the reasons why you should visit Mozambique!
Pemba is the access point to the magnificent Quirimbas Archipelago which includes some 30 islands. The Pemba coastline is a place where baobabs meet beach. Hundreds of lateen-rigged dhows, are a reminder of the trading and fishing tradition inspired by the Arabs nearly 800 years ago. Other islands to visit are Quilalea Island, Matemo Island, Medjumbe Island.
Nacala Coast Area Nacala is a tropical area with deserted white beaches and clear tropical waters - and it's largely undiscovered by tourists. Mozambique Island is a World Heritage Site and a fascinating destination.
The Beira Area Beira is the hot and humid capital of the Sofala province - a mountainous and high-lying region made famous in the 1960s by the spectacular lion viewing at Gorongoza National Park. These days the lions are fewer but it is still an excellent destination for birds and scenery.
Bazaruto Island Thick forests of casuarinas, coconut palms and cashew nut trees grow on the shores of this island. Its towering dunes and large inland lakes are frequented by many water birds and even crocodiles.
The island has a hundred-year-old lighthouse on the northern point, which serves as a signal to the many ships which pass by the channel up the east coast of Africa. Fishermen around the world know Bazaruto to be one of the best spots for catching marlin, kingfish and other large game fish.
Inhambane Tropics Area North of the Maputo Province, the coastal Inhambane Province straddles the Tropic of Capricorn. Inhambane is known for its long and beautiful beaches, coconut plantations, and mangrove swamps.
Maputo Area The Maputo area offers excellent beaches, tranquil lakes at Bilene fascinating island culture at Inhaca and a combination of beaches and game in Maputo Elephant Reserve. The city of Maputo is known for its classic colonial Portuguese architecture.
Conservation in Mozambique Great things will be required of the region's conservation efforts if Mozambique is to recover from the rapid and drastic depletion of its wildlife that followed the 14-year long civil war. Fortunately, great things seem to be forthcoming. The Transfrontier Conservation Areas span national boundaries, whose physical fences are removed to allow the natural migration patterns of animals within the protected areas.
The peace parks are intended primarily to conserve ecological heritage but also to encourage tourism, sustainable economic development, and goodwill between neighbouring countries. For more information on eco-friendly accommodation, conservation programmes, prices and bookings, please contact us.
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