Best for those seeking a secluded retreat in the crystal-clear waters of the Indian Ocean to relax after an adventurous African safari.
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Mozambique and its beaches and chains of remote coral reefs are some of the most impressive on the continent. It has become one of Africa’s untouched treasures. To the north, the Quirimbas Archipelago boasts a dazzling chain of remote coral islands. To the south, the splendours of the Bazaruto Archipelago. The beautiful Indian Ocean lapping against its shores, it boasts some of the finest beaches and island retreats found anywhere. Easily accessible from Tanzania and South Africa, Mozambique has an enviable choice of luxury hotels. There is also the unique prospect of a morning’s game drive and an afternoon spent on the beach.
If staying along the coastline or on one of the islands, at The Explorer Society we use flights, light aircraft flights, helicopters or speed boats. You can also head off the beaten track to one of the lesser visited inland national parks. In this case, expect light aircrafts and long drives with some rough driving conditions.
Off the southern coast of Mozambique, scattered across the azure waters of the Indian Ocean, lie the spectacular unspoilt islands of the Bazaruto Archipelago. Easily accessible from the coastal town of Vilanculos, Johannesburg or Kruger, the Bazaruto Archipelago is a tropical paradise, where traditional culture, magnificent reefs and an impressive array of birdlife offer the perfect island paradise. The pristine setting of the Bazaruto Archipelago provides the discerning traveller a choice of luxury accommodation and access to some of the best diving and fishing in the world.
Located off the northern coast of Mozambique, the 32 idyllic islands of the Quirimbas Archipelago sit amongst the protected waters of some of Mozambique’s most pristine marine environment. Easily accessible from Tanzania, the northern waters off the town of Pemba offer the amazing treasures of the Quirimbas Archipelago, whose islands and coral outcrops lie within the Quirimbas National Park and whose largely unexplored waters provide access to some of the most unspoilt tropical havens anywhere in Africa.
Mozambique’s capital Maputo, is a vibrant, fast-paced city, and not your typical tourist hotspot, however, it is an important hub for the region. For those visitors that don’t want to break the bank staying in the Bazaruto Archipelago, Maputo is the entry point for many beach lodges along the coastline. This warm and friendly African city is located in the coast and the beaches are within easy reach. The roads are lined with market stalls, old colonial buildings and modern office blocks.
Off the southern coast of Mozambique, scattered across the azure waters of the Indian Ocean, lie the spectacular unspoilt islands of the Bazaruto Archipelago. Easily accessible from the coastal town of Vilanculos, Johannesburg or Kruger, the Bazaruto Archipelago is a tropical paradise, where traditional culture, magnificent reefs and an impressive array of birdlife offer the perfect island paradise. The pristine setting of the Bazaruto Archipelago provides the discerning traveller a choice of luxury accommodation and access to some of the best diving and fishing in the world.
Located off the northern coast of Mozambique, the 32 idyllic islands of the Quirimbas Archipelago sit amongst the protected waters of some of Mozambique’s most pristine marine environment. Easily accessible from Tanzania, the northern waters off the town of Pemba offer the amazing treasures of the Quirimbas Archipelago, whose islands and coral outcrops lie within the Quirimbas National Park and whose largely unexplored waters provide access to some of the most unspoilt tropical havens anywhere in Africa.
Mozambique’s capital Maputo, is a vibrant, fast-paced city, and not your typical tourist hotspot, however, it is an important hub for the region. For those visitors that don’t want to break the bank staying in the Bazaruto Archipelago, Maputo is the entry point for many beach lodges along the coastline. This warm and friendly African city is located in the coast and the beaches are within easy reach. The roads are lined with market stalls, old colonial buildings and modern office blocks.
Pemba Town is situated in northern Mozambique, and should not be confused with the Tanzanian island of Pemba off Zanzibar. Typically, visitors may only stay a night or two in town before heading off by plane or boat to one of the islands in the Quirimbas Archipelago. However, Pemba offers so much more. Off the beaten track and with few tourists, Pemba is an ancient port town and wonderful to explore by car or on foot. Pemba offers an exotic mix of Portuguese colonialism with the tastes and smells of coastal Africa.
Located in the Niassa Province, in the far north of the country, Niassa Game Reserve is the largest reserve in Mozambique and one of the largest on the African continent. The civil war badly affected the wildlife populations in the reserve, like much of Mozambique. However, in recent years, these populations have slowly started to recover. This has also been helped with there being no fences between the reserve and Tanzania’s famous Selous Game Reserve, and as a result the two wilderness areas share the same eco-system. Niassa receives a handful of visitors each year, so expect a truly untouched Africa wilderness.
Located on the south edge of the Great Rift Valley, Gorongosa National Park was once considered one of Africa’s finest parks, boasting some of the highest densities of herbivores and predators on the continent. Unfortunately, the wildlife and infrastructure of the park was decimated during the Mozambican Civil War. Since the parks reopening in 1998, an ambitious restoration project has been put in place to re-establish the park and its game viewing. This beautiful area has recently opened up to visitors and offers an incredible wilderness experience.
At The Explorer Society, we are always discovering new pockets of wonder on our own adventures and through chats with our local logistics team. Get in touch with us to find out what hidden gems you might discover on your trip.
At The Explorer Society we firmly believe that there is no right or wrong time to go anywhere.
Instead, we think that each time of the year offers different experiences that better suit different travellers.
After all, high and low season often refers to the amount of travellers present, not whether something is ‘good’ or ‘bad’.
Namibia is a deceptively large country. Even if flying from place to place, expect a minimum of seven to eight days. If driving, you will need at least 12 to 14 days to spend enough time at each highlight. Most itineraries, unless transiting from either Botswana or South Africa, involve a large loop originating from and terminating in Windhoek, the capital.
Everyone is different, so please note that these guidelines are general in nature.
Ultimately it will depend on your own expedition’s requirements.
Planning travel should be exciting, but it can be exhausting. There is so much information and so little clarity, you often end up more confused than when you began.
Sometimes it’s simple and easy to figure out. Sometimes it means asking you more questions and diving deep into your motivations.
We’ll walk you through the whole planning and booking process. We want to make sure you are travelling on the trip that best suits you, not anyone else.
We will be there from the first moment you get in touch until after you come back home with countless memories to share.
