Mozambique Holidays

From rustic lodges to swanky resorts, Mozambiques beach retreats offer some variety.

Away-from-it-all rustic beaches and off-the-tourist-map adventures beckon in Mozambique, where palm-fringed sands, national parks, seafaring traditions and a rich melting pot of cultures combine to create one of Africa’s most interesting and enigmatic countries.

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Mozambique Hotels

Our recommendations for the best places to stay in Mozambique

Machangulo Beach Lodge

With just nine villas in a stunning natural setting, at Machangulo you’ll feel like you’ve been l...

Azura Benguerra

This remote retreat sits on miles of pristine white sands within the Bazaruto National Marine Par...

Anantara Bazaruto

A resort-style island escape in Mozambique’s jewel-like Bazaruto Archipelago.

andBeyond Benguerra Island

Cast away to a romantic rustic-luxe haven in the protected Bazaruto Archipelago.

Dugong Beach Lodge

A remote setting on a golden beach backed by a wildlife sanctuary and fringed by marine-rich wate...

Polana Serena Hotel, Maputo

Designed by English architect, Sir Herbert Baker, the Polana Serena is the ‘Grand Dame of Africa’...

Explore Mozambique’s rustic beaches, colonial capital and national parks at your own pace with a tailor-made tour

Home to palm-fringed sands, low-key boutique lodges and a rich melting pot of cultures, a tour of Mozambique is a dream for anyone who loves adventure with a dose of African luxury. Our independent tours combine natural wonders, classic safari and relaxing beach stays in rustic lodges or beautiful hotels where snorkelling is the only thing on your to-do list. You can visit rich national parks, or take some time to wander around the historic colonial capital of Maputu and charming small beach towns along Mozambique’s untouched coast. Whether you’re stopping off as part of a wider tour or plan to stay here longer, our tailor-made itineraries are a fantastic introduction to some of the country’s must-experience highlights.

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Snorkel Indian Ocean reefs from Machangulo Beach Lodge

Machangulo Beach Lodge is surrounded by pristine beaches, turquoise channels and bays and beautiful offshore islands. From the lodge you can see Inhaca Island, which is known for its snorkelling and village. To reach the village it’s a 25-minute boat ride from to the jetty. The lodge will call ahead to the Inhaca Lighthouse to arrange for you to climb to the top for amazing views over the Machangulo peninsula. You can sometimes see whales from the top and there’s good humpback whale-watching opportunities between June and September.

There are plenty of shops, a small market and lunch in the village at Lucas’s offers a seafood platter with juicy crayfish, prawns and calamari, or the local piri-piri chicken. There’s time for a little bit of shopping and a visit to the marine-biology research station and its small museum which has some amazing specimens.

If you like snorkelling, the island’s main appeal is the marine reserve and the colourful reefs off the west coast. You can access the reserve from the beach, where you’ll see plenty of fish, including many types of angelfish. For coral, you’ll head out into the blue where you can jump into the warm Indian Ocean from the boat.\

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