Day 1 & 2: Maputo
Meet & greet at Maputo airport and arrive at your hotel right on the beach of Maputo.
During your stay you enjoy a guided tour of this interesting capital of Mozambique with its famous landmarks. Visit the old fort, the train station whose dome is designed by Eiffel, the botanical gardens, Maputo Cathedral and Independence Square (with the Samora Machel Statue)
Dine at the hotel overlooking the Indian Ocean or try out one of the many lively restaurants in town and experience Mozambican flavour and flair.
Accommodation suggestion: Southern Sun Maputo
Day 3 & 4: Ihla de Mozambique
From Maputo fly directly to Nampula. Your guide will take you to Ihla de Mozambique, a UNESCO world heritage site and once the capital of Mozambique. Walk around this tiny island and see the fascinating mix of African, Arab and European culture and history, displayed in the churches and mosques, beautiful colonial buildings with thick walls, the imposing fort and old Portuguese houses.
Accommodation suggestion: Terraco das Quitandas
Day 5-9: Nuarro
A transfer through the inlands of Mozambique takes you to Nuarro Lodge, a gem hidden in Nuarro Bay on the warm Indian Ocean. Step out of your lovely Mozambican style chalet directly onto the white sandy beach. The coral reefs start a few meters from the beach and offer unparalleled snorkelling. There are many other fantastic reefs which makes it a diving hotspots and in season you can even get close to Humpback whales who frequent this bay. Enjoy picnics on one of the many private beaches, sail away on a traditional Dhow, go kayaking, bird watching and meet the locals on a cultural village visit. The food includes lots of fresh seafood and other delicacies, which will make you never want to leave!
Accommodation suggestion: Nuarro Lodge
Day 10
Your fabulous beach time has come to an end. Your driver takes you to Nampula or Nacala Airport from where you fly out to Johannesburg or Maputo. |
