Must-see attractions in Zambia, Malawi & Mozambique

  • Old Portuguese Fort

    Mozambique

    There are the remains of an old Portuguese fort (now a cultural centre) on the river near the bridge.

  • Central Jami Mosque

    Zambia

    Built in 1963, this attractive rose-coloured mosque is reminiscent of a style found in south Asia.

  • Former Jewish Synagogue

    Livingstone

    What's now the Church of Christ was formerly the first synagogue in Zambia, built in 1928.

  • Museum and Aquarium

    Malawi

    At the Lake Malawi National Park headquarters, inside the park gate, the visitor centre doubles as a small museum and sickly aquarium. The museum charts…

  • Freedom Statue

    Lusaka

    The Freedom Statue, around the corner from the Lusaka National Museum, is dedicated to freedom fighters and those who lost their lives in the struggle for…

  • Mt Mulide Caves

    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…

  • New Cathedral

    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…

  • Cemetery

    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…

  • Hindu Temple

    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…

  • Feria Popular

    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.

  • Macuti Lighthouse

    Mozambique

    Beira's distinctive red-and-white-striped lighthouse, dating from 1904, sits at the far end of Macuti Beach.

  • Hot Springs

    Mozambique

    About 40km north of Mocuba, near Munhamade in Lugela district, are some hot springs considered sacred by the local people. There are no facilities.

  • 33 Storey Building

    Maputo

    Maputo's tallest building – now known as the Mcel building because of its unmissable advertising – makes a convenient landmark.

  • Mosque

    Mozambique

    Quelimane has a sizeable Muslim population, a fact testified to by this largish green and white mosque in the city centre.

  • Cathedral

    Mozambique

    Beira’s small cathedral was built in the early 20th century with stones from the old San Caetano fort (1505) in Sofala.

  • Cathedral

    Northern Mozambique

    The 'cathedral' is about the same size as a village church anywhere else and is usually locked unless there's a service.

  • Church

    Mozambique

    The unusually shaped church acts as a important landmark in Chimoio's neat central grid.

  • Mosque

    Northern Mozambique

    This mosque, right behind the cathedral, highlights Mozambique's religious diversity.

  • Blue Mosque

    Northern Mozambique

    Lichinga's tiny mosque faces the equally diminutive cathedral across the main park.

  • Governor’s Mansion

    Northern Mozambique

    One of Lichinga's more attractive buildings dates from the late colonial era.

  • BIM

    Northern Mozambique

    This bank's restored, ochre-toned facade is worth a look.

  • Clock Tower

    Malawi

    This landmark tower stands in the centre of town.

  • Lighthouse

    Bazaruto Archipelago

    Bazaruto's lighthouse is a picturesque landmark.

  • Mosque

    Malawi

    Zomba's main mosque is close to the market.

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