Zambia
The paintings here are thought to be at least 20,000 years old. Instead of the stick figures and animals usually associated with San paintings there are…
Must-see attractions in Zambia, Malawi & Mozambique
Lilongwe
The main market near the bus station in Old Town is a pocket of frenetic activity with all manner of things on sale: bicycle parts, live chickens,…
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 –…
Malawi
The city museum has displays on the people and the land of northern Malawi. Exhibits include traditional hunting implements, musical instruments, and…
Malawi
Just before the Lake Malawi National Park gate is a sign pointing to a path, which leads towards the hills overlooking the bay. A few hundred metres up is…
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…
Zambia
Accessible off the back route between Kasanka and the Great North Rd, beautiful little Lake Waka-Waka has glassy, croc-free waters (though always check…
Malawi
In the grounds of the St Anne’s Mission Hospital, the explorer David Livingstone supposedly camped under this large tree while leading an expedition to…
Malawi
Dating to Zomba's years as the national capital, this faded yellow complex off Livingstone Rd, behind the more modern court building, now serves as court…
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…
Malawi
Just inside the reserve gate, this small open-air heritage centre and gift shop features a display of art and craftwork made in and around Majete by local…
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…
Lilongwe
To experience Malawi’s economic heart, visit the public gallery overlooking the auction floors at the vast Auction Holdings warehouse. It's about 7km…
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…
Malawi
This stone Anglican church was built by missionaries in 1894. Chauncy Maples, the first bishop of Likoma, is buried here. Church services are still held…
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…
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…
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…
Zambia
Marked by a plaque, the shade from this ancient pod mahogany 'Mupapa Slave Tree' was historically used as a meeting place by Swahili slave-traders. It's a…
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…
Malawi
This huge rock, crisscrossed with eroded grooves resembling tribal facial scars, is signposted from the main road. You can walk the 4km to this National…
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…
Malawi
About 100m east of the landmark cathedral, the island market's shops and stalls sell everything from food supplies to multicoloured chitenje fabric.
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.
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