... General Information on Moçambique The information found below is applicable to the whole country. For specific information on the different sections, refer to the individual pages for that section using the sectors navigation menu located on the left hand side of every page Location: Southern Africa. Bordered to the North by Tanzania, to the East is the Indian Ocean, to the South by ...
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... Welcome to 'Of Road and Sea', the first comprehensive travel guide for the Mozambique coastline, brought to you free by Divers eCo operation Within these pages our aim is to give you all the information necessary, to make an informed decision on where is best suited, for your holiday along this extensive pristine coastline. We have designed the pages so that they can be printed off, without the me ...
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... Recommendations Recommended Places to Stay Sector 1: Ponta Mamoli Resort has charm, great food and a very welcome reception as well as a responsible social and ecological approach. Sector 2: White Sands in Barra Peninsula has been taken over by Margaret and we found it had immediately acquired a charming and personalised atmosphere. Sector 3: Casa Rex is a delightful small guest hous ...
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... From Ponta d'Ouro to Zongoene: Accommodation Ponta d'Ouro, Ponta Malongane & Ponta Mamoli Planet Scuba, Ponta d'Ouro Contact Details: +27 (0) 82 8097971 info@planetscuba.co.za Website: Under construction Directions: Coming into town from Kosi Bay, drive past the market on the left, then take first right. As the road splits keep left and look out for the 3rd house on the left. (see ...
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... From Ponta d'Ouro to Zongoene: Dive Operators Ponta d'Ouro, Maputo Province Planet Scuba Contact Details: +27 (0) 82 809 7971 (SA) +258 82 932 1220 (MZ) info@planetscuba.co.za Website: Under construction Comments: Owned and run by Kevin and Sandy. Small intimate operation for the sole use of the guests, with a relaxed atmosphere Directions: See roads and services for this sector Co ...
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... From Ponta d'Ouro to Zongoene: Dive Sites Atlantis (aka Lego Land), Ponta d'Ouro Comments: A lot of Operators use this site as one of their deep specialty dives. These types of dives require good skills in equalization, buoyancy and communication underwater (an area taken for granted, but often confused). Make sure your Instructor appreciates this Distance From Launch: 3km Depth Ra ...
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... From Ponta d'Ouro to Zongoene: Eating and Drinking Ponta d'Ouro, Ponta Malongane & Ponta Mamoli Bar Babalaza, Ponta d'Ouro Directions: Entering Ponta d'Ouro keep left, Bar Babalaza is next to the shops by the main square overlooking the football pitch Contact Details: +258 82 0981990 Comments: Babalaza means hangover. It is part of U-can Development. Opens for breakfast, lunch and ...
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... From Ponta d'Ouro to Zongoene: General Information Location: The main area dealt within this sector is the Maputo Province, boarded in the North by Gaza Province and in the South by South Africa. To the West is Swaziland, and East the Indian Ocean Main Localities: This sector encompasses Ponta d'Ouro, Ponta Malongane, Ponta Mamoli, Ponta Santa Maria, Inhaca Island, Maputo and around ...
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... From Ponta d'Ouro to Zongoene: Roads and Services Route: Kosi Bay Border to Ponta d'Ouro Towns along the way: None Turn offs along the way: From the border post it's the right turn for Ponta d'Ouro and straight on to Ponta Malongane/ Mamoli Roads: Directions: Take the right road as you leave the border then keep left from there on Distances: 11km General condition: Sand packed, but ...
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... From Xai-Xai to Maxixe: Accommodation Xai-Xai, Gaza Province Motel Concha Contact Details: Not available Website: Not available Comments: A simple and basic stop over. An inexpensive option if you prefer not to drive the 9km to Xai-Xai beach Types of Accommodation: Very basic en-suite rooms Parque de Campismo de Xai-Xai Contact Details: +258 22 350220 +258 82 7126520 (Nuno) +258 22 ...
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... From Xai-Xai to Maxixe: Dive Operators Paindane and Jangamo Beaches, Inhambane Province Sea Blue Scuba, Jangamo Contact Details: +27 (0) 82 4624916 (S.A.) +27 (0) 13 7440357 +27 (0) 83 4473668 seablue@soft.co.za Website: www.seablue.co.za Comments: A new dive operation being setup by Ollie Rood, who previously ran the Paindane Dive Operation for many years. Guinjata Bay Contact Det ...
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... From Xai-Xai to Maxixe: Dive Sites Manta Point, Jangamo Available From: Guinjata, Jangamo, Tofo and Barra Comments: Named after the deep Manta cleaning station, is frequented by large Mantas. Sand Sharks and Rays lurk around the sandy fringes. Giant Morays hide in the caves and crevices. Hundreds of Snappers and Triggerfish cover the reef like a shower of confetti and rise up from ...
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... From Xai-Xai to Maxixe: Eating and Drinking Xai-Xai, Gaza Province Complexo Halley, Praia de Xai-Xai (Xai-Xai Beach) Contact Details: +258 (0) 22 35014 +258 (0) 82 132225 +258 (0) 82 474546 Website: Not available Comments: An old and well established hotel, with restaurant, bar, disco (Fridays and Saturdays) and a beach bar (serves snacks) across the road. See roads and services fo ...
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... From Xai-Xai to Maxixe: General Information Location: Northern part of Gaza Province (between Limpopo and Changane Rivers) and southern part of Inhambane Province Main Localities: Xai-Xai, Chidenguelle, Quisico, Závora, Inhambane, Barra Peninsula, Tofo & Tofinho Beach and Maxixe Xai-Xai, Gaza Province Capital of Gaza Province, located 224km North of Maputo, just above the Limpopo R ...
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... From Xai-Xai to Maxixe: Roads and Services Route: Zongoene to Xai Xai Towns and villages along the way: Chiconela, Chicumbane Turns along the way: From the border post it's the right turn for Ponta d'Ouro and straight on to Ponta Malongane/Mamoli. Roads: Directions: If you are leaving the Zongoene Lodge take a left where the road splits and pass the lighthouse. Continue on until yo ...
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... From Morrungulo to Vilanculos: Accommodation Massinga & Morrungulo Ngolane Holiday Resort, North of Maxixe Contact Details: Not available. Website: Not available. Comments: 4x4 Driving, fishing oriented Lodge. At the time of this investigation there was no information available. Directions: Turn off to the Lodge is 49km North of Maxixe, there are signs directing to the lodge (See R ...
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... From Morrungulo to Vilanculos: Dive Operators Island Style Diving, Morrungulo. Contact Details: +27 (0)82 809 7971 (SA)/ +258 (0)82 932 1220 (MZ) mg10@bushmail.net Website: www.morrungulo.co.za Comments: Owned and run by Jake and Veronica. Small intimate operation, for the use of anyone, with a relaxed atmosphere. Directions: Located in the Morrungulo Lodge grounds (see Accommodati ...
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... From Morrungulo to Vilanculos: Dive Sites Baixo Sylvia Reef, Morrungulo. Available From: Morrungulo Lodge and Sylvia Shoal Lodge. Comments: This reef runs parallel to the beach in a north easterly direction and is 14.8km long. A very active and pristine reef. Distance From Launch: 6.5km Depth Range: 8m to 25m. Current: Not a concern on the inside, but can be strong on the outer par ...
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... From Morrungulo to Vilanculos: Eating and Drinking Massinga, Inhambane Province Danilo's Hotel Contact Details: + 258 (0) 82 8168950 + 258 (0) 23 71025 + 258 (0) 23 71043 Website: Not available. Comments: Located on the main road across Massinga overlooking the busy street (EN1). Meals must be ordered in advance. Atmosphere: Simple, relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Type of Food and ...
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... From Morrungulo to Vilanculos: General Information Location: This sector is within the Inhambane Province, bordered on the North by Manica and Safala provinces, on the South and East by the Indian Ocean and the West by Gaza province. Home of Matshwa, Bitonga and Chopi people. Main Localities: Massinga, Morrungulo, Pomene, Vilanculos, Bazaruto Archipelago National Park. Massinga and M ...
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... From Morrungulo to Vilanculos: Roads and Services Route: Praia de Morrungulo to Vilanculos Towns and villages along the way: Unguane, Nhachenque, Murure and Mapinhane, Pambara. Turns along the way: Pomene, Vilanculos turn Roads: Directions: Follow the sand road from Morrungulo back to the EN1. On the EN1 it's a continuous road until you reach the turn off for Vilanculos. Distances: ...
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... From Inhassoro to Beira: Accommodation Inhassorro and Ponta Bartolomeu Dias Complexo Turistico Seta, Inhasorro, Inhambane Province. Contact Details: +258 (0) 293 91000/1/2 +258 (0) 82 849400 +258 (0) 82 302099 Website: Not available. Comments: Sr. Cabrita is the owner of this complex, born and bread in this region; he is a great source of information. The complex is solidly built f ...
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... From Inhassoro to Beira: Dive Operators As of yet there have been no Dive Centres setup in this sector. The locality of the Zambezi Delta in this region means that water turbidity is very high and is not conducive to good diving. ...
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... From Inhassoro to Beira: Dive Sites At the time of this investigation we were unable to dive this region due to there being no dive operators on this section of the coastline and also access to the sea being difficult with little or no infrastructure. ...
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... From Inhassoro to Beira: Eating and Drinking Inhasorro, Inhambane Province & Inchope, Sofala Province Complexo Turistico Seta, Inhasorro Contact Details: +258 (0) 293 91000/1/2 +258 (0) 82 849400 +258 (0) 82 302099 Website: Not available Comments: The best place to eat in town. Restaurant and bar on the beachfront. North side of the main beach Type of Food and Drink: Basic menu, go ...
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... From Inhassoro to Beira: General Information Location: This sector takes most of the Sofala Province and the northern portion of the Inhambane Province. Main Localities: Inhasorro & Ponta Bartolomeu Dias and Beira. Inhasorro and Ponta Bartolomeu Dias (B. D. Point), Inhambane Province B. D. Point used to extend far into the sea. In 1965 the point was broken by the sea forming a smal ...
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... From Inhassoro to Beira: Roads and Services Route: Inhassoro to Bartolomeu Dias Towns and villages along the way: None. Turns along the way: None. Roads: Directions: On the main road to Inhassoro before reaching Complexo Seta (the beach), take a left turn onto a sand road. Keep to this road where you will drive through soft sand then mangrove. N.B. Check tides when making this j9ou ...
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... From Savane to Angoche: Accommodation Quelimane, Capital of Zambezia Province Villa Nagardas, Quelimane. Contact Details: +258 (0) 4 212046 Website: Not available Comments: The manager, Dalila, will welcome you in a smartly decorated lounge. Very comfortable en-suite rooms, with air con, TV and fridge/bar. B & B only. A good and inexpensive option in Quelimane. No restaurant/bar on ...
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... From Savane to Angoche: Dive Operators As of yet there have been no Dive Centres setup in this sector, however we met with a group that are working towards developing an island north of Quleimane called 'Ilha de Fogo'. We will keep you posted. ...
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... From Savane to Angoche: Dive Sites At the time of this investigation we were unable to dive this region due to there being no dive operators on this section of the coastline and also access to the sea being difficult with little or no infrastructure. ...
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... From Savane to Angoche: Eating and Drinking Quelimane and Zalala Beach, Zambezia Province. Pizzaria Romana, Quelimane, Zambezia Province. Contact Details: +258 (0) 4 215602 +258 (0) 4 82 1302610 sogetra@teledata.mz Website: Not available. Comments: Great pizzas and other Italian dishes accompanied by good variety of wines and beers. Fairly priced. Refeba Restaurant and Bar, Quelima ...
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... From Savane to Angoche: General Information Location: From Savane to Angoche - Encompassing the northern part of Sofala Province, the entire coast of Zambezia Province and part of the southern Nampula Province. Home of the Chuabo, Lomwé, Sena ( Zambezia); Macua (Nampula) ethnic groups. Main Localities: Quelimane, Zalala Beach, Pebane, Moma, Angoche and Sangage Lighthouse. This was th ...
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... From Savane to Angoche: Roads and Services Route: Inchope to Quelimane and Around Towns and villages along the way: Gorongosa, Ferry Crossing, Chimuara, Linguara, Nicuadala, Quelimane, Zalala Beach. Turns along the way: Gorongosa National Park, Cavalo and Inhaminga, Macossa, Maringué, Nhamacolomo and Piro, Nhamacolomo (2nd turn), Panque, Catapú, Chirimazi, Chupanga and Marromeu, Ca ...
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... From Quinga to Mecufi: Accommodation Nampula, Capital City of Nampula Province Hotel Milenio Contact Details: +258 26 218877 +258 82 550 7416 hotelmilenio@tdm.co.mz migasb@tdm.co.mz Website: Not available Comments: This is the latest Hotel of many new ones opening in this rapidly expanding city. They are offering a high standard of accommodation for a very reasonable price. The Lob ...
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... From Quinga to Mecufi: Dive Operators Dugong Diving, Ilha de Moçambique. Directions: See Roads and Services for this sector. Go to the Ilha de Moçambique heading for directions to this dive centre. Contact Details: Unknown. Website: Not available. Comments: At this time we are not sure if this centre is operational. If you have any info. regarding this centre we would be pleased to ...
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... From Quinga to Mecufi: Dive Sites Ilha de Moçambique. Diving off Ilha de Moçambique is limited to two reefs, a long wall with resident Napoleon Wrasses, Clown Triggers and Schools of Barracuda, and the remains of a 16th century wreck of a wooden ship that yielded Ming china. One and two seater kayaks are available for hire which is a great way to explore the island from the sea. Ba ...
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... From Quinga to Mecufi: Eating and Drinking Nampula, Capital of Nampula Province Restaurante Copacabana, Nampula, Capital of Nampula Province. Contact Details: +258 (0) 6 218121 Website: Comments: Varied menu, good pizzas. Veggies welcome. Fully licensed bar. Complexo Tropical, Nampula, Capital of Nampula Province. Contact Details: +258 (0) 6 216359 Website: Not available. Comments: ...
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... From Quinga to Mecufi: General Information Location: From Quinga to Mecufi, encompassing the whole of Nampula Province and the very southern part of Cabo Delgado Province. Home of the Makua people. Main Localities: Quinga and Mongicual, Nampula, Ilha de Moçambique, Nacala, Memba Bay and Mecufi. Nampula, Capital of the Nampula District This is a fascinating part of the country. Namp ...
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... From Quinga to Mecufi: Roads and Services Route: Nampula to Ilha de Moçambique Towns and villages along the way: Nampula, Namialo, Macololo, Carapira, Ilha de Moçambique Turns along the way: Nacavala and Muecati are left. Meconta - turn left for Pemba (EN106) straight for Nacala and Monapo, Turn for Monapo Villa and Angoche via Liúpo. Turn right for Ilha de Moçambique (EN105). Road ...
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... From Pemba to Baía do Rovuma and the Quirimba Archipelago: Accommodation Pemba, Capital of Cabo Delgado Province Russell's Place, Pemba Contact Details: +258 82 6862730 (Russell) Russellbott@yahoo.com.au pembamagic@yahoo.com Website: Not available Comments: A laid back camping site, dormitory and chalets. Busy bar/restaurant. Located 3km after Wimbe beach. A backpacker's hang out. ...
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... From Pemba to Baía do Rovuma and the Quirimba Archipelago: Dive Operators Pemba, Capital of Cabo Delgado Province C.I. Divers, Pemba Bay Directions: See roads and services for this sector on how to get to Wimbe Beach. You will find C.I. Divers next to the Nautilus Hotel Contact Details: Unknown. Website: Not available Comments: This Dive Centre is owned and run by Pete Courses: Unk ...
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... From Pemba to Baía do Rovuma and the Quirimba Archipelago: Dive Sites The Gap, Wimbe Beach, Pemba. Available From: The operators in Pemba. Comments: About 10 mins by boat from the Wimbe Beach, The Gap is to the right of the main beach area, two thirds the way out to Ponta Maunhane, (the right hard tip of land looking out to sea) where the continental shelf comes very close to land. ...
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... From Pemba to Baía do Rovuma and the Quirimba Archipelago: Eating and Drinking Pemba, Capital of Cabo Delgado District Black Foot Bar, Pemba, Capital of Cabo Delgado District. Contact Details: +258 (0) 82 686273 (Russell) Russellbott@yahoo.com.au pembamagic@yahoo.com Website: Comments: An animated restaurant and bar at Russell's camp site. Light breakfast and lunch menu, pizzas on ...
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... From Pemba to Baía do Rovuma and the Quirimba Archipelago: General Information Location: From Pemba to Baía do Rovuma, Cabo Delgado Province. Home of the Macua, Makonde and Mwani People. Main Localities: Pemba, Pangane, Guludo, Mocimboa da Praia, Montepuez and the Quirimba Archipelago. Pemba, Capital of Cabo Delgado Province Kaskazini Tourism Services can help organise trips and ac ...
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... From Pemba to Baía do Rovuma and the Quirimba Archipelago: Roads and Services Route: Namapa to Metoro Towns along the way: None. Turns along the way: Lúrio Falls, Chiúre, Meloco. Roads: Directions: This is the northern section of the EN106 heading north. Distances: Namapa to: Chiúre 40km, Metoro 80km. General condition: This road is in good condition and tarmaced all the way, howev ...
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... The Environment and its Issues Below you will find information about the Mozambican natural environment, as well as tips on how to reduce environmental and social impacts, making your stay as friendly as possible We have given you some information on a variety of marine life that you can find in the Mozambican Channel, which are spotted close to the shoreline at certain times of the year. There is ...
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