Mozambique Holidays: Travel Packages by Africa Travel

Maputo is a great mix of European architecture with all the vividness of Africa, thanks to its wide boulevards, colourful markets, pavement cafes and vibrant nightlife, whereas Pemba is a slightly raffish coastal town, with some excellent cafes, bars and markets.

Mozambique holidays also give you the opportunity to enjoy a delicious lobster meal, freshly caught and cooked to perfection, and Maputo promises not to disappoint seafood lovers.

Ibo Island is also fascinating, conjuring images of Zanzibar’s Stone Town or Kenya’s Lamu. Mozambique holidays aren't complete without taking a luxurious sunset cruise on a Dhow, making for a romantic, breathtaking and unforgettable experience.

Interesting things to do in Mozambique

Mozambique is the perfect place to retreat after a busy safari or if you are simply looking to get away from it all and take a relaxing break. A must-do experience is a sailing trip on a traditional Dhow around the stunning islands. This gives you the opportunity to go snorkelling in the endless coral reefs, where you stand a good chance of spotting dolphins in their natural habitat.

However, there is so much more to this country than the powder-soft sand and clear blue sea. For a cultural experience, a visit to Maputo is highly recommended; the capital of Mozambique, which has a rich cultural and historical past. A true highlight here is a visit to the fish market, where you can sample some freshly-caught seafood

The best places to stay in Mozambique

Where you stay on your Mozambique holiday is crucial, and so at Africa Travel we have rounded up a selection of our top accommodation picks.

Holidays in Mozambique are all about the beach, and there is nowhere better than Azura Benguerra. Set on its own private island and built entirely by hand in partnership with the local community, this ultra-luxurious retreat has just 20 spacious ’beach-chic’ designer villas, each with their own private pool stretching out to the Indian Ocean beyond, and located a few steps from the pristine white sand beach. For the ultimate luxury experience, we recommend booking the three bedroom presidential villa, which has its vast infinity pool, great entertaining space from the lounge bar to the treehouse deck, and a private chef and Mozambican villa host. Snorkel or dive the magnificent reefs that are home to the turtles that nest nearby. Try your hand at fishing, the waters off Azura offer a variety of reef and big game fish, as well as saltwater fly-fishing for the enthusiast. Sail on their dhow – a traditional Arabic sailing vessel common throughout the Indian Ocean, go island hopping, or cruise to deserted beaches. Swim up to dolphins, which are regular visitors to their beach, or track down humpback whales on their migration past the island’s shores.

As you fly by helicopter to &Beyond Benguerra Island looking out over the blue ocean and the beach fringed islands of the Bazaruto Archipelago you know you are travelling to somewhere very special. This barefoot luxury lodge sits in the shade of casuarina and palm trees overlooking the Indian Ocean. Relax around the infinity edge pool, indulge in a treatment in the massage sala or enjoy a cold drink in the beach bar, a converted traditional wooden dhow boat. There are plenty of options for the active too with superb scuba diving and snorkelling with the chance to see a rare dugong. You can also take the ocean on deep sea fishing trips, dhow and catamaran cruises and sea kayaking while the island's sand dunes, forests and villages can also be explored. The lodge has just 12 rooms and a three bedroom villa, all of which are close to the beach and feature private decks with plunge pools. The style throughout is light and tropical with designs reflecting both Africa and Mozambique's Portuguese heritage

Coral Lodge is a modern African-style beach lodge close to the UNESCO World Heritage city of Ilha de  Mocambique. All of the villas, which boast sleeping, sitting & bathing areas and a large terrace, are built on top of the dunes for spectacular views and welcoming breezes from the Indian Ocean. As well as a choice of water sports and diving, the resort offers cultural tours and a host of wellness activities from yoga & meditation to massage, performed in a secluded area by an aged baobob tree – guaranteed to soothe even the weariest traveller.

A holiday in Mozambique can really take you back in time if you stay at the Ibo Island Lodge. Voted as one of the most magical islands in the world and nominated for World Heritage status, accommodation is in renovated old colonial villas and every room, although different, faces either the beach or the garden. The hotel has a large swimming pool, pretty gardens and charming service, with a rooftop bar the perfect location from which to enjoy a cocktail as the sun sets. For those seeking further adventure, overnight dhow cruises are available to deserted islands

Paradise lost can be found on the Mozambique shoreline of one of the world’s largest freshwater lakes, at Nkwichi Lodge. Home to just six rustic but luxury chalets, and two private houses, the lodge is private, remote and wildly romantic. Each of the individually designed chalets is rustic but luxurious and is protected and hidden by trees. All of the chalets and houses come with their own private cove, verandah, fantastic outdoor bath-tub, sometimes carved from the rock, and a huge four-poster bed made from ancient tree trunks.

White Pearl Resort is set on a magnificent private beach with white silky sand. There are just 22 luxury cabins, each cool and airy with a private pool and stunning views. In Mozambique’s deep south, and located in a hideaway cove, it is the ideal place in which to end a safari holiday so that you can enjoy the best of bush and beach. It also offers an abundance of marine life with serious diving and sightings of whales, sharks, dolphins and turtles.

Located in an archipelago which is in a Marine National Park, Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort & Spa offers exceptional diving, snorkelling and deep sea fishing – it is a sea lover’s dream. Guests stay in a choice of beach chalets or in two-bedroom villas, which are ideal for families as they have their own private plunge pool. Add to that a superb white sandy beach, two glorious pools, a stunning cliff-top spa, fantastic food and a very comprehensive selection of facilities and services, and you have the ideal holiday hideaway.

Whichever areas you wish to visit, for a once in a lifetime experience, book your Mozambique holiday today to indulge in a combined trip of nature and adventure. Contact Africa Travel for your dream holiday to Mozambique and let our experts help create your perfect Mozambique holiday package.