Maputo
A pleasant, green area to while away a morning or late afternoon, with a children's playground, a small cafe, a community library and views over the…
Must-see attractions in Mozambique
Maputo
Wonderful for families, with a children's playground, pedalo rentals, lots of space, a good and inexpensive cafe and views over Maputo Bay.
Mozambique
The town's most impressive sight is the 538m-long suspension bridge that spans the Zambezi River.
Maputo
Art and photography exhibits; opposite the South African High Commission.
Zambezi Delta Wetlands & Marromeu Special Reserve
Mozambique
South of Marromeu begin the extensive wetlands of the Zambezi River delta, home to Mozambique's largest concentration of waterbirds, including wattled…
Mozambique
Chupanga Mission is where Mary Moffat, wife of missionary and explorer David Livingstone, is buried. She died here of malaria during the explorer's famous…
Hidroeléctrica de Cahora Bassa
Mozambique
The dam, including the impressive underground turbine rooms, can be visited by advance arrangement only. Contact Hidroeléctrica de Cahora Bassa in Songo –…
Northern Mozambique
This museum makes a gallant effort to showcase the life and culture of Mozambique's complicated tribes and ethnic groups, although the end product is a…
Northern Mozambique
Second only to the Fort of São Sebastião in size and grandiosity, this imposing neoclassical hospital was built by the Portuguese in 1877. For a time it…
Northern Mozambique
Containing religious ornaments, paintings and carvings, this museum is housed in the former hospital of the Holy House of Mercy, a religious guild that…
Maputo
The Natural History Museum, near Hotel Cardoso, is worth a stop simply to see its stately Manueline architecture and its garden with a mural by…
Centro de Local Historico de Mueda
Northern Mozambique
Looking more like a dusty antique shop than a museum, this tiny place nonetheless makes a noble effort to explain Mueda's rich Makonde heritage and honour…
Northern Mozambique
Of the three forts on Ibo, the Fort of São José near the boat dock is the oldest, dating from 1760. It ceased to have any military use once the larger…
Maputo
With its long rows of vendors, tables piled high with produce, fresh fish and colourful spices, and stalls overflowing with everything from brooms to…
Northern Mozambique
Just off the southern tip of Mozambique Island is this tiny island, which is completely covered by an eponymous fort dating from 1695. You can walk across…
Palacio de Verão do Governador
Northern Mozambique
The erstwhile summer palace of the Portuguese governor sits in eerie silence yards from a deserted beach. Built in 1765, it's now a rapidly disintegrating…
Maputo
This small gallery exhibits works by local and visiting artists and offers sculptures and paintings for sale. It's located inside the city's landmark…
Maputo
This long-standing artists cooperative has frequent exhibitions featuring the work of up-and-coming artists (some of which is for sale). There’s also a…
Mozambique
Dating from 1776, this ruined church (currently inaccessible) on the riverfront awaits some care and attention. For the time being you can admire its…
Maputo
These botanical gardens – now more than a century old – have been recently rehabilitated and are well worth a stroll. There's a small kiosk to the left of…
Northern Mozambique
The great Portuguese poet Luís de Camões resided briefly on Mozambique Island in the late 1560s, allegedly in this house. Although not open to the public,…
Mozambique
This collection of rocks highlighting the local geology is probably less interesting than the handsome colonial building in which it's housed – it dates…
Northern Mozambique
A big surprise in Cóbuè is the settlement's oversized Catholic church. A victim of the civil war, it was a derelict ruin for over 20 years but has been…
Maputo
Housed in a restored yellow building on the corner of Rua Consiglieri Pedroso, the National Money Museum dates from 1860. Inside are exhibits of local…
Northern Mozambique
At the southern end of the island, overlooking Makuti Town and the fishing port, is the large (and no longer used) Church of Santo António. Nearby is a…
Northern Mozambique
For a authentic look at Makuti Town, the African settlement that occupies the southern half of Mozambique Island, come to the heaving fish market in front…
Mozambique
Among the faded colonial-era buildings around Beira's port area is the partially restored Casa Infante de Sagres, now the offices of Manica Shipping…
Northern Mozambique
This handsome neoclassical edifice dates from 1633, when it was founded by the Capuchins. The neoclassicism is the result of a early-19th-century refurb.
Pemba
At the Paquitequete neighbourhood’s northern edge is a small fish market – it's a good place to drink in a bit of the local Mozambican spirit.
Northern Mozambique
Mozambique Island is 90% Muslim, a fact enshrined in this impressive green mosque that stands beside the busy fish market in Makuti Town.
Pemba
When you get to the end of Avenida Eduardo Mondlane, stop and take in the view of the world's third-largest natural harbour.
Mozambique
As in many Mozambican cities, the imposing green and white mosque is more resplendent than the local church.
Mozambique
There are the remains of an old Portuguese fort (now a cultural centre) on the river near the bridge.
Centro Cultural Brasil-Moçambique
Maputo
Exhibitions by Lusophone artists and Portuguese language courses.
Mozambique
The large Mt Mulide caves were used during the civil war as a place of refuge by local populations. The site is considered sacred. The caves are about…
Mozambique
Quelimane's hideous breeze-block 'new' cathedral is worth a look purely to see how low ecclesial architecture has plummeted since the now ruined old…
Pemba
Up on the hill behind the governor’s mansion is a large cemetery, with fragrant frangipani trees shading the Christian and Muslim graves. Close to the sea…
Northern Mozambique
Incredible diversity exists on tiny Mozambique Island, a fact reflected in this Hindu temple located next to the main market a stone's throw from a mosque…
Provincial Government Buildings
Northern Mozambique
The government offices overlook the main square, Praça do Liberados, with its statue of Samora Machel and murals depicting the recent history of…
Mozambique
The Feria Popular is a collection of stalls, restaurants and small businesses located in a walled complex on the EN6, the main bypass road in Chimoio.
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