The beautiful country of Mozambique with its breathtaking coastline, deeply rooted traditions and rich culture provides the perfect setting for adventurous activities which creates the ideal vacation. As there are plenty of things to do in Mozambique, travellers are never left with a dull moment where activities range from soaking up the sun on some of the golden sandy beaches to enjoying thrilling safari rides where travellers can spot wild animals native to the country. There are plenty of accommodation options as well with brand names such as AVANI Hotels & Resorts setting up properties here.

The beaches surrounding this southeast African country provide a great view point for exploring colourful marine life from the bustling reefs amidst turquoise waters, which is ideal for snorkelling and scuba diving activities. One of the more popular and picturesque beaches to visit which offers beach villas and diving retreats is known as Tofo Beach, which is a small town located in Mozambique. Dolphins, whale sharks and manta rays are a common sighting for divers off the coast of Tofo Beach, so make sure to bring waterproof cameras before heading down here. Inhaca Island is another popular tourist destination with stunning beaches and an active marine life. This deserted sub-tropical island provides an authentic African experience and is great for spotting plenty of other flora and fauna.

History buffs would find particular interest in the oldest standing fort in sub Saharan Africa like the Fort of São Sebastião which was built by the Portuguese in 1558. Beyond this fort is the oldest European building in the Southern hemisphere known as the Chapel of Nossa Senhora de Baluarte.

A visit to any country is never complete until souvenirs from the local land are purchased and FEIMA – Feira de Artesanato, Flores e Gastronomia is the best place to get those souvenir shopping needs taken care of, as it has a variety of products ranging from local crafts to food items. Another popular place for souvenirs is Machilla Magic, where local talent is used to create the perfect Mozambican handicrafts, mostly from recycled, reclaimed or locally sourced products.

Fritzjames Stephen is a travel writer, who writes content based on the myriad of experiences and indulgences that the world has to offer travellers across all walks of life.

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