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Pristine reefs and dhow-sailing archipelagos, a Portuguese-tinged culture and seafood feasts โ€” Mozambique is the Indian Ocean's wild, beautiful coastline.

eVisa ๐Ÿ“… Best: Mayโ€“Nov (dry) ๐Ÿ’ต $100/day avg
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Capital
Maputo
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Currency
Mozambican Metical (MZN)
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Language
Portuguese
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Best time
Mayโ€“Nov (dry)
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Visa
eVisa / Visa on arrival
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Avg daily budget
$45 โ€“ $350
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Safety
Use normal caution
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Main airport
Maputo (MPM)
Overview

Why travellers love Mozambique

The Bazaruto and Quirimbas archipelagos offer world-class diving and barefoot luxury, while Maputo brings Afro-Portuguese culture and cuisine.

It's a dreamy beach-and-dive destination, often paired with a South Africa safari.

Where to go

Top places in Mozambique

The destinations worth building your trip around.

Bazaruto Archipelago

Bazaruto Archipelago

๐Ÿ—“ 3 days

Sandbanks, reefs and luxury lodges.

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Tofo

Tofo

๐Ÿ—“ 2โ€“3 days

Whale sharks, manta rays and surf.

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Maputo

Maputo

๐Ÿ—“ 1โ€“2 days

Afro-Portuguese capital and seafood.

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Quirimbas

Quirimbas

๐Ÿ—“ 2โ€“3 days

Remote northern island paradise.

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Plan day by day

Mozambique itineraries

Ready-made routes โ€” tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
Bazaruto Archipelago โ†’ Tofo โ†’ Maputo
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$225 โ€“ $1,750
1–2

Bazaruto Archipelago

Sandbanks, reefs and luxury lodges.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Beach ยท Honeymoon ยท Diving
3–4

Tofo

Whale sharks, manta rays and surf.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Diving ยท Beach
5

Maputo

Afro-Portuguese capital and seafood.

๐Ÿ—“ 1 dayโœจ City ยท Food
Route
Bazaruto Archipelago โ†’ Tofo โ†’ Maputo โ†’ Quirimbas
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$315 โ€“ $2,450
1–2

Bazaruto Archipelago

Sandbanks, reefs and luxury lodges.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Beach ยท Honeymoon ยท Diving
3–4

Tofo

Whale sharks, manta rays and surf.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Diving ยท Beach
5–6

Maputo

Afro-Portuguese capital and seafood.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ City ยท Food
7

Quirimbas

Remote northern island paradise.

๐Ÿ—“ 1 dayโœจ Honeymoon ยท Relax
Route
Bazaruto Archipelago โ†’ Tofo โ†’ Maputo โ†’ Quirimbas
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$450 โ€“ $3,500
1–3

Bazaruto Archipelago

Sandbanks, reefs and luxury lodges.

๐Ÿ—“ 3 daysโœจ Beach ยท Honeymoon ยท Diving
4–6

Tofo

Whale sharks, manta rays and surf.

๐Ÿ—“ 3 daysโœจ Diving ยท Beach
7–8

Maputo

Afro-Portuguese capital and seafood.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ City ยท Food
9–10

Quirimbas

Remote northern island paradise.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Honeymoon ยท Relax
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Visa & entry

Mozambique visa requirements

Visa required?
eVisa or visa on arrival for many
Allowed stay
Up to 30 days
Visa on arrival
Yes for many
eVisa
Yes
Passport validity
6 months
Visa type
eVisa
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Visa rules change frequently. Many nationalities get a visa on arrival or e-Visa; a yellow-fever certificate may be required. Always verify with the official Mozambique immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

Full Mozambique visa guide โ†’Use the visa checker โ†’
Money

Mozambique budget guide

Budget

$45/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$350+/day
  • 4โ€“5โ˜… hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full Mozambique budget guide โ†’
Things to do

Top attractions in Mozambique

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Bazaruto reefs

Diving and dhow sailing over sandbanks.

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Tofo whale sharks

Swim with whale sharks and mantas.

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Quirimbas

Untouched islands and luxury lodges.

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Maputo seafood

Peri-peri prawns and Portuguese flavour.

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Endless beaches

2,500km of Indian Ocean coast.

Blog

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