Mozambique for diving, backpacking, beaches and privacy!
Mozambique is an up-and-coming tourist destination: a diamond in the rough that is rapidly being polished to a sunny shine and attracts tourists from around the world. Divers love world-class diving. Beach lovers love pristine beaches. Backpackers love hostels and beach accommodations. Luxury lovers love it for privacy and idyllic luxurious accommodations and resorts.
Travelers who enjoy activities like scuba diving, water sports, and adventure travel are always hungry for new places to explore and conquer. In these days of easy travel, it can be a challenge to find new and unique places to beat your friends, so maybe Mozambique will provide the solution.
Mozambique is a diverse and still developing country and there is no doubt that the main reason for its growing popularity is Mozambique’s spectacular coastline. The almost 2,500 km (1,550 miles) of unspoiled beauty and palm-fringed beaches meet the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, along with its lagoons, coral reefs and hundreds of pristine islands. There are plenty of activities besides scuba diving and snorkeling, including sailing, sport fishing, saltwater fly fishing, canoeing, water skiing, jet skiing, and windsurfing.
Mozambique is a former Portuguese colony on the southeastern coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean and separated from Madagascar by the Mozambique Channel. Divers can experience swimming with whale sharks, humpback whales, dolphins, manta rays, turtles and dugongs, and the brave can opt for shark encounters. It is also popular with nature lovers and those interested in bird watching and wildlife photography. Be sure to read up on the environmental concerns in the area and the rules and regulations in place to protect and preserve the natural beauty,
When traveling to less developed countries, it is always important to remember that medical facilities may be below the standard we are used to. In Mozambique, serious problems may require a medical evacuation to South Africa. Therefore, when choosing travel insurance, make sure that it includes medical evacuation by air ambulance and emergency repatriation. Check the insurance policy wording carefully for any exclusions or restrictions on diving and water sports activities, especially with regards to liability. There is no question that any type of insurance has bewildering terminology that can be difficult to read, so if in doubt, always call for clarification.
In the unlikely event that the beaches and islands get boring, there are plenty of other activities to explore. Try a dhow cruise or safari trip, or explore the colorful markets. Many visitors prefer to stay in the south of the country, near the capital, Maputo, where roads and transport systems are better and there is access to a wider range of modern facilities. When it comes to nightlife, there is plenty to do with jazz bars and street cafes or dancing the night away to exciting Mozambican marrabenta rhythms.
Access to funds can be difficult without prior research and planning. See the best way to carry money or access your funds in Mozambique. The best times to visit are between May and November, when the weather is a bit cooler and temperatures range from 24-27%u02 DAC in the coastal areas.
Most visitors and backpackers head north from Maputo to the beautiful beaches and backpacker accommodations in Tofo and then on to places like Vilankulo and the Bazaruto Archipelago. Adventurers or those looking for maximum privacy and exclusivity may prefer to take the road less traveled and venture further north in the country, where the landscape becomes even more natural and unspoiled and there are fewer tourists.
This gem of a country with its dream beaches, islands and coral reefs is a place to visit while it is still relatively undiscovered by conventional tourism. The locals are friendly and eager to provide visitors with big smiles and a warm welcome. While you’re busy packing your snorkel, fins, and sunscreen, don’t forget your sunglasses, because such beauty can be dazzling!