Mozambique

Mozambique has distinct areas of natural beauty which can all be toured as part of one holiday. Between the continent of Africa and the island of Madagascar, lie a string of spectacular subtropical islands that rank alongside Australia’s Great Barrier Reef as one of the earth’s superb underwater wildernesses, the Bazaruto Archipelago. One of the most beautiful places in Africa and famous for its pristine beaches, the world is starting to discover what those in Africa have known for a while, that these islands offer world-class diving. The waters around the Bazaruto Archipelago National Park are an ecological paradise. At 1,400 square kilometres, it is one of the largest marine conservation areas in the Indian Ocean.

Then there are the 27 islands making up the Quirimbas Archipelago that are among some of the most undiscovered and untouched in existence. Here one can discover some of the most exciting and least explored dive sites on the planet, catch site of turtle, dolphin, whale and amazing species of fish, visit islands and beaches with pristine turquoise waters and swim in water averaging 28 Celsius all year round.  With an amazing variety of birdlife, the archipelago is also an ornithological paradise and poling through the mangrove canals, where local fishermen catch prawns and giant crab and where stork, egret and heron roost in the mangrove branches, is something really special.

Ibo Island is steeped in history, rich in culture and has been submitted as a potential World Heritage Site. The island is one of the ancient settlements of the country, with boundless secrets, history that goes back to the 11th century and a place where ancient and modern cultures meet and mingle with a vibrant mix of Arab, Indian, Chinese and Portuguese and of course, the local Makua people. Forgotten to the outside world for almost a century, today one can wander around the mysterious town among crumbling forts and ancient buildings with many fascinating stories just waiting to be told.  Become immersed in the unchanged, ancient culture of Ibo and the rare chance to interact with wonderfully hospitable islanders. Or simply relax, refresh the senses and soak up the romantic atmosphere.