Mozambique

A Mozambique Holiday offers white palm-fringed beaches, coral reefs and an easy-going vibe.

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Mozambique
A Mozambique holiday in this β€˜land of smiles’  is synonymous with long sandy beaches, warm tropical water, relaxed ambience and delicious Portuguese cuisine. With its white, palm-fringed beaches and coral reefs, the easy vibe of Mozambique appeals to all, especially honeymoon couples. It also offers the ultimate in β€˜barefoot luxury’ beach retreats.

A Mozambique beach holiday offers an exotic mix of different cultures. Along with Tanzania and Kenya, Mozambique was an important staging post on the Arab trade routes. So it offers the same Swahili cultural and historical influences. But its period of Portuguese administration has meant that the country has a very different flavour from former British and German colonies. It’s more relaxed and unhurried!

Of course, the best-known asset of this country is its fabulous beaches. Top Mozambique holiday destinations include tropical island retreats on Bazaruto and Benguerra islands and the Quirimbas Archipelago. These provide luxurious and tranquil surroundings, with great diving and snorkelling. Whilst the mainland resorts near Inhambane, Vilanculos are also popular with keen divers. There is excellent diving all the way up the coast from White Pearl through to the Quirimbas.

Finally, sports fishing is also a big drawcard with many resorts offering deep sea fishing excursions to rival the best of the Indian Ocean islands.

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When to visit Mozambique

Hot and Rainy Summer season

As with all Southern African countries, Mozambique has a hot and rainy summer season from mid-November to early April. In summer, the north-west monsoon prevails in the north and central parts (Beira) whereas the trade winds prevail in the south. Rain is mainly in the form of showers and afternoon thunderstorms so there is still a reasonable amount of sunshine.
AVG RAINFALL 171 mm
MAX TEMP 31 ℃ / 88 ℉
MIN TEMP 23 ℃ / 74 ℉
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Transitional period - Start of the dray season

This is a transitional period when the rain tapers off and the dry season starts. However, the daytime temperatures stay hot at 28-30C depending on whether you are in the south (lower) or north (higher).
AVG RAINFALL 75 mm
MAX TEMP 30 ℃ / 86 ℉
MIN TEMP 21 ℃ / 70 ℉
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Dry Season in Mozambique

This is the dry season so the ideal time to combine a South African safari with some beach time. Northern temperatures remain remarkably even during the year. But the south does have cooler weather, especially at night-time.
AVG RAINFALL 28 mm
MAX TEMP 26 ℃ / 78 ℉
MIN TEMP 16 ℃ / 61 ℉
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Seriously Hot

Temperatures rise steadily from mid-August onwards becoming seriously hot in October to November (max 31c with high humidity) just prior to the start of summer rains.
AVG RAINFALL 57 mm
MAX TEMP 29 ℃ / 85 ℉
MIN TEMP 21 ℃ / 69 ℉
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Azura Benguerra Review

We stayed at Azura BenguerraΒ for two nights. It was too short! On arrival we were allocated a private butler to tend to our every need, Mozambican style – ie not overly obsequious, but always around when you needed something.

Gloria Darvall
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