Must-see attractions in Southern Mozambique

This1400-sq-km park protects the five islands of the Bazaruto Archipelago, plus surrounding waters. Thanks to this protected status, and to the…

The Maputo Special Reserve – about a two-hour drive south of Maputo – is the closest place to the capital to experience Mozambique's bush. The pristine…

The subject of renewed attention in recent years, this 200-sq-km reserve was gazetted in 1972 to protect the mangrove ecosystems, dune forests and marine…

Together with South Africa's Kruger National Park and Zimbabwe's Gonarezhou National Park, Limpopo National Park forms part of the Great Limpopo…

The attractive new cathedral – named Nossa Senhora de Conceição, just like its predecessor next door – rises up just north of the jetty. Its distinctive…

On Inhaca’s southwestern edge is a marine-biology research station and a small museum with specimens of local fauna. Transport can be arranged through…

The beautiful old Cathedral of Nossa Senhora de Conceição, dating from the late 18th century, is just northwest of the jetty. It is no longer used for…

This tiny museum near the unmissable new mosque is well worth a stop. Its displays include collections of traditional musical instruments, clothing and…

Since 1965, much of Inhaca and the surrounding waters have been protected as marine and forest reserves. Entry to the reserve is collected by an official…

The fish-market – on the beach at the southern end of town, is a hive of activity in the early morning and late afternoon when the fishers return with…

The new mosque is at the northeasternmost end of the waterfront road and is an easy walk from the ferry jetty.

Along the northern end of the waterfront road is Inhambane's attractive 'Old Mosque', dating to 1840.

Inhambane’s colourful market is at its best in the early morning.

Bazaruto's lighthouse is a picturesque landmark.

A useful landmark.

Landmark.