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Mozambique Tours & Safari Packages
Mozambique’s main draw are the countless paradisiacal palm-fringed beaches that line its 2,600km/1,616mi Indian Ocean coastline and innumerable offshore islands. Serviced by some first-class luxury resorts, it is the perfect country for a relaxing beach holiday, as well as for more active marine pursuits such as snorkeling, diving and coastal safaris. Inland, Mozambique’s national parks and reserves were once major attractions, but a prolonged civil war that ended in 1992 left them poached out and depleted of wildlife. Despite this, recent rehabilitation efforts mean that some of these little-visited parks are now slowly emerging as worthwhile goals for adventurers seeking an off-the-beaten-track safari experience.
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9-Day South Africa & Mozambique Family Trip
$7,233 pp (USD)
Mozambique & South Africa: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger), Machangulo (Beach), Maputo Airport (End)
Wayfairer Travel
4.8/5 – 174 Reviews
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4-Day Historic City and Idyllic Beach Tour of Mozambique
$1,402 pp (USD)
Mozambique: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & HotelYou Visit: Maputo (Start), Ponta do Ouro (Beach), Maputo (End)
Mmilo Tours
5.0/5 – 135 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
4-Day Mozambique Tropical Island Getaway
$2,119 pp (USD)
Mozambique: Private tourLuxuryResort
You Visit: Pemba Town (Start), Medjumbe Island (Quirimbas Archipelago), Pemba Int'l Airport (Pemba town), Pemba Town (End)
Safari With Us
4.9/5 – 239 Reviews
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5-Day Mozambique Island Holiday - Bazaruto Island
$1,998 to $3,311 pp (USD)
Mozambique: Private tourLuxuryResort
You Visit: Vilankulo (Start), Bazaruto Island (Bazaruto Archipelago), Vilanculos Airport (Vilanculos), Vilankulo (End)
Safari365
4.7/5 – 23 Reviews
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3-Day Mozambique Beach Holiday to Vilanculos Beach Lodge
$992 to $1,212 pp (USD)
Mozambique: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Vilankulo (Start), Vilanculos Airport (Vilanculos), Vilanculos (Town & Beach), Vilankulo (End)
Beyond Africa Safaris
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7-Day 4-Star Kruger & Mozambique Beach Safari
$4,128 to $4,620 pp (USD)
Mozambique & South Africa: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger), Vilanculos (Town & Beach), Bazaruto Archipelago (Beach), Johannesburg (End)
Off2Africa Travel
5.0/5 – 135 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
5-Day Mozambique Escape
$2,196 to $2,899 pp (USD)
Mozambique: Private tourLuxuryResort
You Visit: Vilankulo (Start), Vilanculos (Town & Beach), Vilankulo (End)
Pembury Tours
5.0/5 – 460 Reviews
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14-Day Mozambique and Kruger - Beach and Bush
$2,612 pp (USD)
Scheduled Start DatesMozambique & South Africa: Shared tour (max 12 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Zululand (KwaZulu-Natal Province), Kosi Bay (iSimangaliso Wetland Park), Ponta do Ouro (Beach), Maputo (City), Inhambane (City), Xai-Xai (Town & Beach), Kruger NP, Greater Kruger, Johannesburg (End)
Sunway Safaris
4.7/5 – 36 Reviews
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11-Day Zimbabwe & Mozambique off the Beaten Track
$8,140 pp (USD)
Mozambique, South Africa & Zimbabwe: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Resort
You Visit: Harare (Start), Gonarezhou NP, Johannesburg (City), Vilanculos (Town & Beach), Vilanculos Airport (Vilanculos), Vilankulo (End)
Wayfairer Travel
4.8/5 – 174 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
6-Day Mozambique Tropical Island Tour
$935 pp (USD)
Mozambique: Shared tour (max 8 people per group)
Mid-range Lodge & ResortYou Visit: Maputo (Start), Bilene (Town & Beach), Praia do Tofo (Beach), Xai-Xai (Town & Beach), Maputo (End)
Safari With Us
4.9/5 – 239 Reviews
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5-Day Mozambique Beach Holiday - Vilanculos-1 Night Free
$1,924 to $2,554 pp (USD)
Mozambique: Private tourLuxuryResort
You Visit: Vilankulo (Start), Vilanculos (Town & Beach), Vilankulo (End)
Safari365
4.7/5 – 23 Reviews
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3-Day Fly-in Benguerra Island Mozambique Beach Holiday
$4,345 to $4,477 pp (USD)
Mozambique: Private tourLuxury+Lodge
You Visit: Vilankulo (Start), Vilanculos Airport (Vilanculos), Benguerra Island (Bazaruto Archipelago), Vilankulo (End)
Beyond Africa Safaris
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Top Rated Operator
9-Day Luxury Botswana Safari and Mozambique Beach
$10,399 pp (USD)
Botswana, Mozambique & South Africa: Private tourLuxuryTented Camp & Resort
You Visit: Maun (Start), Okavango Delta, Johannesburg (City), Vilanculos (Town & Beach), Vilanculos Airport (Vilanculos), Vilankulo (End)
Wayfairer Travel
4.8/5 – 174 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
6-Day Mozambique Luxury Tropical Tour
$2,365 pp (USD)
Mozambique: Private tourLuxuryResort & Hotel
You Visit: Vilankulo (Start), Vilanculos (Town & Beach), Bazaruto Island (Bazaruto Archipelago), Vilankulo (End)
Safari With Us
4.9/5 – 239 Reviews
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5-Day Mozambique All Inclusive Holiday Benguerra Island
$5,129 to $6,255 pp (USD)
Mozambique: Private tourLuxury+Lodge
You Visit: Vilankulo (Start), Benguerra Island (Bazaruto Archipelago), Vilankulo (End)
Safari365
4.7/5 – 23 Reviews
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3-Day Vilanculos Beach Holiday Bahia Mar Boutique Hotel
$1,234 to $1,454 pp (USD)
Mozambique: Private tour
Mid-range HotelYou Visit: Vilankulo (Start), Vilanculos Airport (Vilanculos), Vilanculos (Town & Beach), Vilankulo (End)
Beyond Africa Safaris
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6-Day Mozambique Beach Package - 1 Night Free
$1,345 to $1,383 pp (USD)
Mozambique: Private tour
Mid-range HotelYou Visit: Vilankulo (Start), Vilanculos (Town & Beach), Vilanculos Airport (Vilanculos), Vilankulo (End)
Safari365
4.7/5 – 23 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
9-Day Highlights of Mozambique
$3,610 to $4,180 pp (USD)
Mozambique: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Vilankulo (Start), Vilanculos (Town & Beach), Barra Beach, Vilanculos Airport (Vilanculos), Vilankulo (End)
Wayfairer Travel
4.8/5 – 174 Reviews
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6-Day Mozambique Island Experience
$2,371 to $2,876 pp (USD)
Mozambique: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Nampula (Start), Island of Mozambique (Beach), Nampula (End)
Safari365
4.7/5 – 23 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
14-Day Best of South Africa and Mozambique
$6,225 to $6,953 pp (USD)
Mozambique & South Africa: Private tourLuxuryHotel & Bush Camp
You Visit: Cape Town (Start), Franschhoek (Winelands), Kruger NP, Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger), Vilanculos (Town & Beach), Johannesburg (City), Vilankulo (End)
Wayfairer Travel
4.8/5 – 174 Reviews
6 Questions About Mozambique Tours
Answered by
Ariadne van Zandbergen
Ariadne is a renowned Africa expert and photographer. She and her husband form a team who write and update many guidebooks, including the Bradt guide to Mozambique. She first visited Mozambique 20 years ago and she has been back many times since.› More about Ariadne
6 Questions About Mozambique Tours
Why should I go to Mozambique?
“There are plenty of reasons to go to Mozambique. With its endlessly long, unspoiled Indian Ocean coastline, Mozambique is the ultimate beach destination. The picture-perfect setting of turquoise waters lapping on white sandy beaches fringed by swaying palm trees is like a dream come true. The marine life is phenomenal. You’ll have the opportunity to dive or snorkel with shoals of colorful fish zigzagging around the beautiful coral reefs. Or you can take a boat trip further offshore to get close to dolphins and whales. Real adventure enthusiasts might want to swim with whale sharks. Meeting the local Mozambicans is easy; these laid-back people love to welcome visitors to their piece of paradise. Go back in time with them on a traditional dhow cruise, check out the art deco Portuguese-influenced architecture, or dance the night away in one of Maputo’s edgy nightclubs. Whatever rocks your boat, don’t walk away without tasting the many tantalizing Mozambican dishes, especially the famous LM prawns.”
1Where should I go in Mozambique?
“There is no shortage of stunning beaches in Mozambique. The most popular resort towns are in the south of the country. Ponta do Ouro, located at the southernmost extremity of Mozambique, is usually visited from South Africa and is a great place for diving and fishing. Nearby Maputo Special Reserve is a sanctuary for an estimated 450 to 500 coastal elephants. Nature-lovers will enjoy the bush-and-beach combo in a pristine protected environment. Other resort towns further north include Xai-Xai, Bilene, Tofo and Vilankulo. The latter is perhaps the biggest tourist hub in Mozambique. You’ll find lots of activities available here, including boat trips to the nearby Bazaruto Archipelago where you’ll enjoy some of the best snorkeling and diving reefs in the country. While you can visit these reefs from mainland Mozambique, staying on one of the archipelago’s islands is a more exclusive option. With several luxury lodges to choose from, the islands are ideal for a romantic getaway. More remote and less developed is the string of islands in the north, known as Quirimbas Archipelago. As is the case further south, the main attractions are the beaches and the marine wildlife, such as whales, dolphins, turtles, dugongs and a magnificent coral reef with associated fish. Aside from these natural wonders, you’ll get a taste of the country’s turbulent history with historical landmarks, such as the old Portuguese fort on Ibo Island.”
2Can I extend my African safari with a trip to Mozambique?
“Although Mozambique has plenty to offer for a stand-alone holiday, it is also the perfect companion to a safari in East or southern Africa. It is very easy to add some days in Mozambique to a South Africa safari, for example. Connections are usually good from Kenya and Tanzania, though you might need an extra flight hop. There are few beaches in East and southern Africa that can really compete with the islands of Mozambique as idyllic destinations. The water is always warm, the reefs protect the shore from big waves, the marine life is incredibly varied and the islands are totally unspoiled. It is no surprise that you’ll find some of the most exquisite lodges here. They cater to families, newlyweds, adventure enthusiasts and people wanting to just get away from it all for a couple of days.”
3Which parks should I visit on a Mozambique safari?
“While Mozambique is mostly rated as a beach destination, it has some parks and reserves worth visiting too. None of these parks competes with the top safari destinations in the likes of Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa. However, if you’re looking for a bit of an off-the-beaten-track adventure, they have a lot to offer. Gorongosa National Park, located at the southern end of the Rift Valley, incorporates a great variety of landscapes and habitats, including lakes, savannahs, woodland, mountains and rainforest. You’re likely to see elephants and plenty of antelope species here, and lions are making a strong comeback too. Limpopo, Banhine and Zinave National Parks all form part of Greater Limpopo Transfrontier Park, a vast cross-border conservation initiative that also incorporates Gonarezhou National Park in Zimbabwe and South Africa’s world-famous Kruger National Park. Limpopo NP is the most regularly visited of Mozambique’s inland parks, but most of this traffic is merely in transit between Kruger and the Mozambican coast. And while Limpopo is home to all of the Big Five, wildlife densities are very low, partly due to a lack of permanent water. The recently rehabilitated Zinave NP, by contrast, is an off-the-beaten gem where you stand a good chance of spotting elephant, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, hippo and white rhino, along with a wide variety of antelope. Predators that prowl Zinave include lion and leopard but densities are low and sightings very rare. Set along the far south coast of Mozambique, Maputo National Park is home to elephant, zebra, hippo and several species of antelope. This scenic park now incorporates several oceanfront lodges that offer a truly special bush-and-beach experience.”
4What is the best time of the year for a holiday in Mozambique and/or a Mozambique safari?
“The tropical climate of Mozambique makes it suitable as a beach destination throughout the year. However, the months of December to March can be very wet and torrential rains are not uncommon over this period. Underwater visibility for snorkeling and diving is best from April to June and from September to November, when the sea tends to be calm. The dry months from July to October are best for wildlife viewing. At this time animals congregate around lakes and rivers and the thinning bush makes spotting easier.”
5How much will this tour cost?
“There are several variables determining the price of a Mozambique tour. However, as a guideline, you can expect a tour package to cost around US$300 to US$500 per person per day. The level of accommodation is the biggest factor. Most beach resorts fall in the mid-range to luxury span, but there are a few budget options as well. If you’re looking for a tour visiting several places in the country, you might need some internal flights, which will add to the price. When available, a group tour might be more cost-effective than a private tour. Taking all these variables into account makes for a wide range of prices.”
6Mozambique Holiday Reviews
Lizzie is a reputed guidebook writer and author of the Footprint guides to South Africa, Namibia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe.
Bordered by the Indian Ocean Which Is Dotted With Tropical Islands Offering Beach Holidays and Burgeoning Game-Viewing
Mozambique’s 2,500-km-long sunny coastline features stunning white-sand beaches backed by swaying palms, and world-class coral reefs primed for swimming, diving, snorkelling and sunset sailing on traditional white-sailed dhows. It’s...
Philip is an acclaimed travel writer and author of many guidebooks, including the Bradt guides to Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya and South Africa.
Beaches, History … and a Bit of Safari
Mozambique is first, second and third a beach nirvana, fourth an area of historic interest, and maybe fifth or sixth a safari destination. Running all the way north from Ponta do Ouro (on the border with South Africa) to the mighty Ruvuma...
an easy and rewarding trip to Maputo Special Reserve
The Maputo Special Reserve is an important link in the regional wildlife conservation efforts and great efforts have been made to re-establish wildlife, virtually extinct after the civil war, and infrastructure. The combination of the shore...
road to the Indian Ocean
MY trip to Mozambique is actually the end of a trip that started in Zambia and after crossing this country and Malawi, I reached the Mozambique border to cross the country from west to east until I reached the Indian Ocean. Mozambique is...
Epic adventures in Mozambique, Southern Africa's last frontier
The trip started in Cape Town, South Africa and goal was to reach Arusha, Tanzania. Natasha and I are well travelled and along with our trusty land cruiser, we thrive on adventure. We decided to take an alternative route north, hugging the...