Mozambique tours & holidays

At this stage we don't have any organised trips to Mozambique.
We're looking forward to the day we resume running trips on Mozambique's sandy shores. In the meantime, check out other African destinations like Madagascar, South Africa and Zimbabwe.
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CAPITAL CITY
Maputo (population 1.1 million)
POPULATION
33.6 million
CURRENCY
MZN
LANGUAGE
Portuguese
TIME ZONE
(GMT+02:00) Harare, Pretoria
CALLING CODE
+258
ELECTRICITY
Type C (European 2-pin) Type F (German 2-pin, side clip earth)
Learn more about Mozambique
Best time to visit Mozambique
June to August is the best time to visit Mozambique as the weather is cooler and drier.
Later in the dry season (in late August and September) the temperatures start to climb, but this is the best time to see big game and enjoy the sunshine on the coast.
The best time for bird watching is early in the rainy season, which usually runs from November to December.
Geography and environment
Located in Southern Africa, Mozambique shares land borders with Malawi, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
The eastern side of the country runs along the Indian Ocean, giving Mozambique plenty of coastlines crucial for recreation, trade, tourism and the fishing industry.
Inland, mountainous terrain extends along the western and northern borders, with the Limpopo and the Zambezi Rivers running through the country into the sea.
Top things to do in Mozambique
1. Scuba diving
Mozambique is one of Africa's best dive spots due to its perennially warm waters, pristine coral reefs and a wide variety of marine life. Explore the archipelago and look for tropical fish, graceful rays, rare dugongs and (if you're lucky) colossal whale sharks.
2. Snorkelling
Travellers not into diving don't have to miss out underwater, as snorkelling opens an equally exhilarating (and often cheaper) window into the colourful creatures below the waterline.
3. Beach football
Like most African countries, the locals of Mozambique love a game of football. It won't be hard to find a casual game of beach football on the coast of Mozambique and local kids are usually happy to have a traveller or two join in.
4. Sailing
Taking to Mozambique's crystalline seas aboard a traditional dhow is one of the more mellow ways to enjoy the coast. Laze on deck, take in the sun and scenery and watch the islands glide by.
5. Sandboarding
Experience a wild ride on Mozambique's dunes. Sandboarding is comparable to snowboarding, and with Mozambique's enormous dunes, this is a top spot for experienced and novice boarders to get some thrills.
Mozambique travel FAQs
Travellers from most nationalities need a visa to enter Mozambique. For more information, please visit the Government of Mozambique's website or the Essential Trip Information.
Visas are the responsibility of the individual traveller. Entry requirements can change at any time, so it's important that you check for the latest information.
You can check the entry requirements for your nationality on your government's foreign travel advisories and consular websites or on our visa and entry requirements page.
Absolutely. All passengers travelling with Intrepid are required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their trip. It's important to understand that each country you visit may have its own specific entry requirements, and some destinations mandate travel health insurance for all foreign travellers, regardless of their nationality.
We require that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation, but minimum coverage may differ from trip to trip, so make sure you check the Travel Insurance section in your Essential Trip Information. You will not be permitted to join the group until your leader has sighted your insurance policy number and the insurance company's 24-hour emergency contact number, and these details will be recorded on the first day of your trip. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is an essential part of every journey.
For travellers who reside within the European Union, Switzerland or the USA, the requirement to purchase travel insurance cannot be compulsory. However, the purchase of travel insurance is still highly recommended, and travellers from these regions who decline travel insurance when travelling outside their home region must sign a Travel Insurance Waiver Form, recognising personal responsibility for emergency medical and repatriation costs should they arise.
Although tipping isn't customary in Mozambique, establishments in tourist areas like Maputo are increasingly accepting (and expecting) tips. 10% in restaurants and cafes should suffice, although it's not entirely necessary. With many service workers receiving low wages, tipping waiters, porters and drivers is considered generous.
Travellers will be able to access wi-fi in Mozambique's large, tourist-frequented cities and towns. Expect little to no internet access in remote and rural areas.
Mobile phone coverage is generally available in Mozambique's large cities and tourist towns. Rural and remote areas may have less network coverage. Remember to activate global roaming with your service provider before leaving home.
Mozambique has a mix of squat toilets and flushable toilets. As a developing nation, expect to adjust to different levels of sanitation. It's a good idea to carry your own toilet paper and hand sanitiser as these are rarely provided.
We take the health and safety of our travellers seriously and take every measure to ensure that trips are safe, fun and inclusive for everyone. When you travel with us, you have access to our global support network and local on‑ground leadership, and you can rest easy knowing we have a zero-tolerance policy on discrimination.
We recommend that all travellers check with their government or national travel advisory organisation for the latest information before departure. The World Health Organisation also provides useful health information.
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