Mozambique

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Mozambique's appeal lies in its Indian Ocean coastline: Maputo is a lively port city, while Mozambique Island is a quiet island with historic ruins. Road conditions are poor, so allow plenty of travel time.

Currency: MZN

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Average temperature by month

Based on Maputo · 5-year average

26° Jan

26° Feb

25° Mar

24° Apr

22° May

19° Jun

19° Jul

21° Aug

22° Sep

23° Oct

25° Nov

26° Dec

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Maputo

Maputo, the capital of Mozambique, faces the Indian Ocean and thrives around its harbor. Known as the hometown of football star Eusébio, the city also offers a cathedral and gardens to explore.

10 sights 9 guides Maputo International Airport (MPM)

Island of Mozambique

A small island in the strait off northern Mozambique, it bears traces of the Portuguese colonial era and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visitors can wander through old forts and churches while also enjoying beautiful beaches.

4 sights 9 guides Nacala Airport (MNC)

Beira

A port city on the central coast of Mozambique, Beira also serves as a gateway linking Zimbabwe, Malawi, and Zambia. Here you can feel the distinctive energy of a city that has grown up around its harbor.

4 sights 9 guides Beira Airport (BEW)

Nampula

Nampula is the hub city of northern Mozambique and one of the country's largest urban centers. It makes an excellent base for traveling around the northern region.

2 sights 9 guides Nampula Airport (APL)

Tete

Tete is a city on the banks of the Zambezi River in western Mozambique. Its name means "reed," and it's a great place for a stroll while taking in the scenery along the river.

2 sights 9 guides Chingozi Airport (TET)

Top sights in Mozambique

Temples & religious sites

Roman Catholic Diocese of Tete

A Roman Catholic diocese located in Tete, Mozambique, part of the ecclesiastical province of Beira. As a spiritual center for local worshippers, it's worth a visit.

Temples & religious sites

Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception

A Catholic cathedral on Independence Square in downtown Maputo, close enough to City Hall to visit both together. Built in the 1930s, it remains one of the city's landmark religious buildings.

Nature

Pungwe River

The Pungwe River rises on the slopes of Mount Nyangani in Zimbabwe and flows into Mozambique. It forms the southern boundary of Gorongosa National Park, and seasonal wetlands along its course make it a great place to observe wildlife.

Temples & religious sites

Our Lady of Fatima Cathedral

This Catholic cathedral in Nampula, Mozambique, serves as the main church of the Archdiocese of Nampula. It's one of the city's landmark religious buildings and makes for a worthwhile short visit.

Castles & palaces

Fort São Sebastião

This fort stands at the northern tip of Stone Town on Mozambique Island. Portuguese builders began construction in 1558 and took about 50 years to complete it, making it one of the oldest surviving forts in sub-Saharan Africa.

Nature

Mbuluzi River

This river originates in Eswatini and crosses the Lebombo Mountains in Mozambique. It flows through the Espírito Santo estuary at Maputo into Maputo Bay, passing beneath the Maputo–Katembe Bridge.

Museums & galleries

Natural History Museum of Mozambique

Located in Maputo's Polana district, this natural history museum opened in 1913 as a state museum. It houses a wide range of specimens and exhibits covering Mozambique's flora, fauna, and natural history.