Mozambique
If you are an adventurer then Mozambique is the right place for you!
Mozambique is a third world country however it is one of the world’s best tropical holiday destination.
Mozambique, with its palm-fringed beaches and coral reefs, is located on the South Eastern coast of Africa and is known as the land of smiles. The people are very laidback and friendly and if you approach the country for what it is you will love it.
If you are an adventurer then Mozambique is the right place for you.
The Mozambique shores provide a fascinating reef life and some of the finest diving and snorkeling all year round, mainly due to moderate winter temperatures, and high summer temperatures. It rarely gets cold in the tropics. With an Indian Ocean that at times resembles the Caribbean.
Fishing is good for fly and surf and deep sea fishing charters are available (at extra cost) at most of the resorts.
And if you are there to relax, you can lay and sunbathe or take a long walk along miles of unspoiled beaches.
Giant Leatherback and Loggerhead turtles nest here from October to March. There are five species of sea turtle found along the coastline.
Huge Manta Rays and Whale Sharks can be seen throughout the year. From June until October the waters play host to Humpback Whales.
Bird live is prolific with the Trumpeter Hornbill being a common resident.
Ponta do Ouro
Ponta do Ouro in Mozambique provide some incredible diving all year round. This is mainly due to the fact that we have moderate winter temperatures and exceptionally high summer temperatures. With an Indian ocean that at times resembles the Caribbean.
Ponta do Ouro is a photographer’s dream with its wide varieties of fish species and abundance of coral species.
There are five species of turtle found along the coast line. Turtle season is from October to March. Hatching takes place from December through to March. Whales are sure to be the highlight of your trip to southern Mozambique from November to April. Ponta do Ouro was rated eight best diving site in the world.
The shark and ray experience will certainly keep the adrenalin levels up.
Praia da Barra
Barra and the surrounding areas have great dives all year round. The best time to be in these waters is from mid-March until the end of June. The winter months are amazing. We have “bikini-warm” days and “long sleeved sweaters” in cool evenings. On top of these great weather reasons, there are a couple of other attractions to Barra.
The clear warm waters will bring you within touching distance of spectacular manta ray and docile whale sharks throughout the year. From June until October, the waters play host to the humpback whales. There are 14 reefs in total to choose from, including Manta Reef that varies from 10m to 30m and beyond. In addition to the reefs, there is also a lagoon area for the dive connoisseur. It is a bottomless pit of amazing alien-like creatures, including a handful of spectacular seahorse species thrown into a mix.
Apart from the wonderful underwater experiences, you can also be treated to the rich history of Inhambane (which translate to welcome in the local language).
Gunjata Bay
The dive sites in Gunjata offer a wide variety of marine life. Most of the reefs are pleasant and shallow, which is an added advantage on sunny days.
There is two periods during the year when diving in these waters is excellent.
The first falls between March and June, during this period you can expect to see many dolphin pods, whale sharks and spectacular manta rays. The waters are also full of smaller animals and fish life. Enormous potato and brindle bass can be spotted all year round.
The water temperature is great and average about 27 C.
The second is from August to December. During this time, humpback whales visit these waters until September. The mantas are also around during this time and the waters are teaming with smaller fish.
Temperature
Most of Mozambique falls within the tropics, so it rarely gets cold. The rainy season is from October to April and the temperatures can get very hot and humid, particularly December, January and February. The winter months are ideal, with mild temperatures and it’s generally dry.
Inhaca Island.
The idyll that is Inhaca is a series of beautiful beaches lined with brightly coloured offshore reefs and shores dotted with stands of mango trees. About 24km from the mainland and easily accessible via the ferries departing from the capital, Inhaca island is the largest in the Gulf of Maputo and its pretty village presents a fascinating look at island life. Dominated by the upgraded Inhaca Hotel, the narrow streets have a good selection of restaurants and cafes inspired with the odd – laid – back – attraction. Situated in extraordinarily rich waters, the island’s coastal attractions have proven its most popular draw cards. Apart from the marine research centre, which offers a different perspective to the conventional island idyll, Inhaca’s shores are peppered with striking beaches and a fascinating reef life that offers some of the finest diving, snorkelling and underwater explorations on Africa’s east coast.
