Mozambique
Now in its eighth edition, Bradt's Mozambique remains the most established and sole standalone guide to this alluring African country. In—depth coverage of wildlife, history, culture, and diving and snorkelling is complemented by invaluable, up—to—date practical advice on travel and accommodation, presented in an easy—to—navigate geographical structure. Originally written by Philip Briggs, this new edition has been updated by Africa experts Huw and Kate Hennessy, authors of several previous Bradt guides.

Mozambique is a country of two halves. The tourism—savvy south offers romantic tropical beaches, luxury lodges and world—class diving, plus the tree—lined capital of Maputo, a city oozing Afro—Mediterranean flair with a vibrant live music scene. In contrast, the less—developed north is one of Africa's last frontiers, with vast game reserves and idyllic coastal panoramas that entice intrepid travellers and those hankering after barefoot luxury.

With its national park set—up expanded and refurbished, Mozambique looks set to reclaim its standing as one of Africa's top safari destinations. Moreover, although one of the continent's fastest developing tourist countries, it still offers opportunities to experience ‘quintessential Africa'. As Mozambique approaches 50 years since independence, development boosted by one of Africa's highest economic growth rates and a swift resurgence following 2019's devastating cyclone are drawing tourists back to a forest—clad interior descending to 2,500km of pristine, palm—fringed coastline.

Bradt's Mozambique reveals a country dotted with natural, historical, cultural, and architectural wonders that reflect a history that fuses exploration, trade, and culture. Highlights include the UNESCO world heritage site of Ilha de Moçambique, a 16th—century Arab and Portuguese trading post; ancient rock art at Chinhamapere; adventurous journeys by train and Arab dhow; the birdlife of Mount Namuli, accessed from the tea—plantation town of Gurué; windsurfing in Pemba and surfing in Tofo; and diving or snorkelling in biologically rich seas, including around Bazaruto, home to some of Africa's last remaining dugongs, five of the world's seven endangered sea turtle species, and two thousand species of fish.

Whether you are a culture vulture or wildlife enthusiast, a sports fisher or honeymooning couple, the in—depth coverage and practical advice for all budgets means that Bradt's Mozambique has everything you need to plan a thrilling holiday.
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Mozambique
Now in its eighth edition, Bradt's Mozambique remains the most established and sole standalone guide to this alluring African country. In—depth coverage of wildlife, history, culture, and diving and snorkelling is complemented by invaluable, up—to—date practical advice on travel and accommodation, presented in an easy—to—navigate geographical structure. Originally written by Philip Briggs, this new edition has been updated by Africa experts Huw and Kate Hennessy, authors of several previous Bradt guides.

Mozambique is a country of two halves. The tourism—savvy south offers romantic tropical beaches, luxury lodges and world—class diving, plus the tree—lined capital of Maputo, a city oozing Afro—Mediterranean flair with a vibrant live music scene. In contrast, the less—developed north is one of Africa's last frontiers, with vast game reserves and idyllic coastal panoramas that entice intrepid travellers and those hankering after barefoot luxury.

With its national park set—up expanded and refurbished, Mozambique looks set to reclaim its standing as one of Africa's top safari destinations. Moreover, although one of the continent's fastest developing tourist countries, it still offers opportunities to experience ‘quintessential Africa'. As Mozambique approaches 50 years since independence, development boosted by one of Africa's highest economic growth rates and a swift resurgence following 2019's devastating cyclone are drawing tourists back to a forest—clad interior descending to 2,500km of pristine, palm—fringed coastline.

Bradt's Mozambique reveals a country dotted with natural, historical, cultural, and architectural wonders that reflect a history that fuses exploration, trade, and culture. Highlights include the UNESCO world heritage site of Ilha de Moçambique, a 16th—century Arab and Portuguese trading post; ancient rock art at Chinhamapere; adventurous journeys by train and Arab dhow; the birdlife of Mount Namuli, accessed from the tea—plantation town of Gurué; windsurfing in Pemba and surfing in Tofo; and diving or snorkelling in biologically rich seas, including around Bazaruto, home to some of Africa's last remaining dugongs, five of the world's seven endangered sea turtle species, and two thousand species of fish.

Whether you are a culture vulture or wildlife enthusiast, a sports fisher or honeymooning couple, the in—depth coverage and practical advice for all budgets means that Bradt's Mozambique has everything you need to plan a thrilling holiday.
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Mozambique

by Philip Briggs
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Now in its eighth edition, Bradt's Mozambique remains the most established and sole standalone guide to this alluring African country. In—depth coverage of wildlife, history, culture, and diving and snorkelling is complemented by invaluable, up—to—date practical advice on travel and accommodation, presented in an easy—to—navigate geographical structure. Originally written by Philip Briggs, this new edition has been updated by Africa experts Huw and Kate Hennessy, authors of several previous Bradt guides.

Mozambique is a country of two halves. The tourism—savvy south offers romantic tropical beaches, luxury lodges and world—class diving, plus the tree—lined capital of Maputo, a city oozing Afro—Mediterranean flair with a vibrant live music scene. In contrast, the less—developed north is one of Africa's last frontiers, with vast game reserves and idyllic coastal panoramas that entice intrepid travellers and those hankering after barefoot luxury.

With its national park set—up expanded and refurbished, Mozambique looks set to reclaim its standing as one of Africa's top safari destinations. Moreover, although one of the continent's fastest developing tourist countries, it still offers opportunities to experience ‘quintessential Africa'. As Mozambique approaches 50 years since independence, development boosted by one of Africa's highest economic growth rates and a swift resurgence following 2019's devastating cyclone are drawing tourists back to a forest—clad interior descending to 2,500km of pristine, palm—fringed coastline.

Bradt's Mozambique reveals a country dotted with natural, historical, cultural, and architectural wonders that reflect a history that fuses exploration, trade, and culture. Highlights include the UNESCO world heritage site of Ilha de Moçambique, a 16th—century Arab and Portuguese trading post; ancient rock art at Chinhamapere; adventurous journeys by train and Arab dhow; the birdlife of Mount Namuli, accessed from the tea—plantation town of Gurué; windsurfing in Pemba and surfing in Tofo; and diving or snorkelling in biologically rich seas, including around Bazaruto, home to some of Africa's last remaining dugongs, five of the world's seven endangered sea turtle species, and two thousand species of fish.

Whether you are a culture vulture or wildlife enthusiast, a sports fisher or honeymooning couple, the in—depth coverage and practical advice for all budgets means that Bradt's Mozambique has everything you need to plan a thrilling holiday.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781784777401
Publisher: Bradt/Sawday/Wh
Publication date: 02/07/2023
Edition description: 8th Edition
Pages: 400
Product dimensions: 5.30(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Philip Briggs (www.philipbriggs.com) is a travel writer specialising in Africa. Raised in South Africa, where he still lives, Philip first visited East Africa in 1986 and has since spent an average of six months annually exploring the highways and back roads of the continent. His first Bradt Travel Guide, to South Africa, was published in 1991. Over the rest of the 1990s, Philip wrote a series of pioneering Bradt travel guides to destinations that were then – and in some cases still are – otherwise practically uncharted by the travel publishing industry. These include guides to Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Malawi, Mozambique, Ghana, Rwanda, Somaliland and East African wildlife – new editions of which have been published ever since. Philip has contributed to more than a dozen other books about Africa, and his work regularly appears in magazines such as Africa Geographic, Travel Africa and Wanderlust.

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AURORA MOZAMBIQUEThis culturally based project offers a rare opportunity to get close to some of the more traditional aspects of Mozambican culture. The mansion is set in an extensive orchard growing a selection of indigenous plants and trees, many of which are used to produce a range of oils which are available for purchase.There is a teacher training school based in an old seminary in the grounds, and they are also involved in training local people in the essentials of tourism. This ties in nicely with the cultural tours that are on offer: you can visit a local tailor and have clothes custom-made to a traditional African cut, learn how to make traditional Mozambican dishes, fashion the local pottery, or even play the tamboro – traditional African drums. Possibly the most interesting of the options is the chance to spend an afternoon with a medicine man. He will take you around the orchard, showing you the various plants and trees being grown there and explaining what they are used for and how they are prepared. This last option is unique – nowhere else in Mozambique could you have this kind of experience.

Table of Contents

Introduction viii

Part 1 General Information 1

Chapter 1 Background Information 3

Geography 3

Climate 4

History 4

Government and politics 20

Economy 20

People 24

Language 25

Religion 26

Culture 26

Chapter 2 Natural History 29

Vegetation 29

Mammals 30

Birds 32

Reptiles 35

Marine life 37

Chapter 3 Practical Information 41

When to visit 41

Highlights 41

Tourist information 42

Tour operators 42

Red tape 44

Getting there and away 46

Crime and safety 50

Women travellers 52

LGBTQ+ travellers 52

Travelling with a disability 52

Travelling with children 53

What to take 53

Money 55

Budgeting 56

Getting around 57

Accommodation 61

Eating and drinking 64

Public holidays 66

Shopping 66

Photography 67

Media and communications 68

Responsible tourism 69

Getting involved 70

Chapter 4 Health 72

Preparations 72

On the road 73

Safety and security 78

Chapter 5 Diving and Snorkelling 79

Choosing an operator 79

Preparations before diving 79

During the dive 82

Snorkelling 85

Part 2 Southern Mozambique 87

Chapter 6 Maputo 91

History 92

Getting there and away 94

Getting around 98

Where to stay 99

Where to eat and drink 104

Nightlife 109

Safety and hassles 110

Entertainment 111

Shopping 113

Other practicalities 115

What to see and do 117

City walks 118

Day trips from Maputo 121

Chapter 7 South of Maputo 125

Inhaca Island 125

Katembe 129

Bela Vista and Salamanga 132

Maputo National Park 132

Ponta Mamoli and Malongane 135

Ponta do Ouro 137

Chapter 8 The Limpopo Valley and Coast South of Inhambane 143

Marracuene and surrounds 144

Bilene 144

Limpopo National Park 146

Xai-Xai 150

Northeast of Xai-Xai 156

Chapter 9 Inhambane, Tofo and Surrounds 159

Inhambane 159

Maxixe 165

Beaches around Inhambane 167

North of Inhambane 179

Chapter 10 Vilankulo, Inhassoro and Bazaruto National Park 181

Vilankulo 181

Inhassoro 191

Bazaruto National Park 194

Part 3 Central Mozambique 199

Chapter 11 Beira 203

History 203

Getting there and away 204

Orientation and getting around 206

Where to stay 206

Where to eat and drink 210

Other practicalities 211

What to see and do 212

Chapter 12 Chimoio and the Manica Highlands 217

Chimoio 217

Lake Chicamba 223

Manica 224

Penhalonga 228

Chimanimani National Reserve 229

Chapter 13 Gorongosa and the Caia Road 233

Gorongosa National Park 233

Mount Gorongosa 238

The N1 from Inchope to Caia 238

Chapter 14 Tete 244

Tete 245

Around Tete 251

Part 4 Northern Mozambique 257

Chapter 15 Zambézia 261

Quelimane 261

The Quelimane-Nampula Road 268

The Western Highlands 273

Chapter 16 Nampula 282

Getting there and away 282

Where to stay 283

Where to eat and drink 286

Other practicalities 286

What to see and do 287

Around Nampula 287

Chapter 17 Ilha de Moçambique and Surrounds 293

History 294

Getting there and away 298

Where to stay 298

Where to eat and drink 301

Shopping 302

Other practicalities 303

Exploring Ilha de Moçambique 304

Mossuril Bay 309

Nacala 313

Appendix 1 Language 318

Appendix 2 Further Information 322

Index 326

Index of Advertisers 332

List of Maps

Alto Molócuè 271

Angoche 289

Bazaruto Archipelago 195

Beira: centre 208-9

Beira: orientation 205

Bilene 145

Chimoio 219

Chimoio and the Manica Highlands 216

Gorongosa National Park 232

Gurué 275

Ilha de Moçambique 296

Ilha de Moçambique: Stone Town 300

Inhaca Island and Santa Maria Peninsula 127

Inhambane 161

Inhambane and surrounds 158

Inhassoro 192

Manica 225

South of Maputo and Maputo National Park 124

Maputo: The Baixa 108

Maputo: orientation 96-7

Maputo: Polana District 101

Maxixe 166

Milange 279

Mocuba 269

Mossuril Bay 310

Mozambique 1st colour section

Mozambique, central 200-1

Mozambique, northern 258-9

Mozambique, southern 88-9

Nacala 314

Namialo 291

Nampula 284

Ponta do Ouro 139

Quelimane 262

Tete 246

Tofo and Tofinho 172

Vilankulo 183

Xai-Xai 151

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