Things to Do in Mozambique

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In a land of endless beaches and underwater attractions, activities in Mozambique break with convention. Whether you want to dive into serenity in an award-winning spa or fly across the waves, the things to do in Mozambique are as boundless as your imagination.

Elude the predictable and bring Robinson Crusoe to life, uncovering little known islands by dhow. Savour freshly caught seafood, laced with local spices while you relax on a deserted sand bank picnic. In Mozambique the terrain does the talking. Thunder across the sands on horseback, the tropical breeze rippling your hair. Float into staggering beauty under the waves and lose yourself in the unfamiliar diving Mozambique’s coral reefs. Do you dream of escape? Drift to sleep serenaded by the gentle ebb of Lake Malawi under the heavens in one of Africa’s most extraordinary sleep outs. These are just the start of the road for things to do in Mozambique. Ask our specialists to elevate your holiday beyond the norm. How will you choose to express yourself?

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Activities at Azura Benguerra

Bazaruto and the south coast, Mozambique

Azura Benguerra is the ideal beach retreat where you can relax and unwind by the turquoise waters and stroll along soft sandy beaches. To enhance your experience a selection of complimentary services are available.

Castaway Picnic at Benguerra

Bazaruto and the south coast, Mozambique

Best for: Adventure, Couples

Feel as though you have the island all to yourself as you indulge yourself in a decadent picnic set in one of its most secluded sites with gorgeous sea views. Once per stay.

Dive the Bazaruto Archipelago

Bazaruto and the south coast, Mozambique

Diving in an area of deserted pristine white beaches, with dolphins, whales and sharks, in warm turquoise seas, a place for truly world-class diving.

Diving around Ibo Island

Quirimbas and the north coast, Mozambique

Ibo Island Lodge has a resident Dive Master and offers scuba diving to ac-credited divers. Ibo has some wonderful dive sites that recent guests have been raving about.

Full Board Activities from &Beyond Bengeurra

Bazaruto and the south coast, Mozambique

Best for: Beach

During your stay at Benguerra Island a number of activities are included in your stay. These include sea kayaking, sunset dhow cruise, a scheduled snorkelling trip and an island expedition and village tour.

Guided nature & bird walk

Quirimbas and the north coast, Mozambique

Organise to go for a walk with one of the highly skilled and knowledgeable guides at Ibo, the species diversity between the inland woodland, mangroves swamps, beaches and tidal flats is immense.

Guided sea kayak excursion into the mangroves

Quirimbas and the north coast, Mozambique

Head out from the lodge, accompanied by your guide, to explore the mangrove channels of Ibo Island. These tidal habitats are constantly changing and hide an extraordinary diversity of life.

Horseriding on Benguerra

Benguerra Island, Mozambique

Head off on horseback around Benguerra Island and walk along deserted beaches. Once per day.

Ibo Island Festival

Ibo Island, Quirimbas Archipelago, Mozambique

Since 1773, Ibo Island has celebrated Kueto Siriwala - the Ibo Festival - every June - a spectacular fusion of colour and rhythm, featuring local music, food stalls, dhow races and competitions.

Ibo Massage treatments

Quirimbas and the north coast, Mozambique

Massage is culturally inspired and can include traditional body scrubs prepared using Ibo coarse sea salt, and zesty lemon grass grown locally as part of the lodges garden project.

Lunch at the Lighthouse

Quirimbas and the north coast, Mozambique

A picnic lunch at the Lighthouse at Vamizi is an absolute must during your stay.

Private beach breakfast

Pemba, Mozambique

Spend a leisurely breakfast on your own private beach at Londo Lodge!

Private lunch on Mogundula Island

Quirimbas and the north coast, Mozambique

Probably one of the most beautiful islands in the Quirimbas Archipelago is yours to explore. Enjoy total privacy on this uninhabited tropical paradise island with white secluded sand spit beach, and sleep off a lunch under the shade of the coconut tree’s.

Sand bank island trip

Bazaruto and the south coast, Mozambique

Spend a day on a private sand bank island in the middle of the Indian Ocean. Eat delicious seafood under a shady canopy with no one in sight! For honeymooners this is an ultimate experience and a great photo opportunity! 1 per stay.

Snorkelling excursion to the wreck and sandbank

Quirimbas and the north coast, Mozambique

Discover the underwater paradise that surrounds Ibo Island – either by boat or traditional dhow and snorkel some of the best soft corals in the Quirimbas Archipelago.

Sunset cruise on &beyond's catamaran

Benguerra Island, Bazaruto and the south coast, Mozambique

Indulge in a romantic late-afternoon cruise and watch the sunset in the peaceful Bay of Benguerra on &beyonds 12-foot catamaran, Stiletto.

Traditional Sailing Dhow excursion

Quirimbas and the north coast, Mozambique

Dhow sailing is a must for any visit to the African coast. An ancient method of transport and trade, the dhows are as essential to life in the Quirimbas now, as they were 500 years ago.

Village trip at Londo

Pemba, Mozambique

Take a walk to the local village at Londo Lodge

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Activities at Azura Benguerra

Bazaruto and the south coast, Mozambique

Castaway Picnic at Benguerra

Bazaruto and the south coast, Mozambique

Dive the Bazaruto Archipelago

Bazaruto and the south coast, Mozambique

Diving around Ibo Island

Quirimbas and the north coast, Mozambique

Full Board Activities from &Beyond Bengeurra

Bazaruto and the south coast, Mozambique

Guided nature & bird walk

Quirimbas and the north coast, Mozambique

Guided sea kayak excursion into the mangroves

Quirimbas and the north coast, Mozambique

Horseriding on Benguerra

Benguerra Island, Mozambique

Ibo Island Festival

Ibo Island, Quirimbas Archipelago, Mozambique

Ibo Massage treatments

Quirimbas and the north coast, Mozambique

Lunch at the Lighthouse

Quirimbas and the north coast, Mozambique

Private beach breakfast

Pemba, Mozambique

Private lunch on Mogundula Island

Quirimbas and the north coast, Mozambique

Sand bank island trip

Bazaruto and the south coast, Mozambique

Snorkelling excursion to the wreck and sandbank

Quirimbas and the north coast, Mozambique

Sunset cruise on &beyond's catamaran

Benguerra Island, Bazaruto and the south coast, Mozambique

Traditional Sailing Dhow excursion

Quirimbas and the north coast, Mozambique

Village trip at Londo

Pemba, Mozambique