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Things to do in Mozambique

An Indian Ocean coastline holding some of the best diving in Africa, a UNESCO-listed island once the center of Portuguese colonial power in East Africa, and an archipelago that remains genuinely uncrowded.

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What's worth your time in Mozambique

Dive with whale sharks and manta rays in the Bazaruto Archipelago

Adventure

One of the richest and least-crowded reef systems in the Indian Ocean, drawing serious divers for reliable whale shark and manta ray encounters.

Explore Ilha de Moçambique's Stone Town

Culture

A UNESCO World Heritage island that served as the capital of Portuguese East Africa for nearly 400 years, holding one of the best-preserved colonial old towns on the East African coast.

Dive the remote reefs of the Quirimbas Archipelago

Adventure

A pristine, less-visited island chain in northern Mozambique offering some of the country's most untouched diving and snorkeling.

Relax on the beaches of Tofo

Nature

A laid-back beach town on the southern coast known for whale shark research, diving schools, and a genuine backpacker-friendly atmosphere.