Mozambique
The town's most impressive sight is the 538m-long suspension bridge that spans the Zambezi River.
Must-see attractions in Zambia, Malawi & Mozambique
Henry Tayali Visual Arts Centre
Lusaka
A lovely space exhibiting quality contemporary works by local artists, and all are for sale.
Maputo
Art and photography exhibits; opposite the South African High Commission.
Zambia
This undeveloped, very remote and rarely visited 500 sq km national park is one to watch for future developments given its proximity to Livingstone and…
Zambia
Lealui village is the site of the main palace of the litunga (king of the Lozi). The palace is a large single-storey Lozi house, built with traditional…
Zambezi Delta Wetlands & Marromeu Special Reserve
Mozambique
South of Marromeu begin the extensive wetlands of the Zambezi River delta, home to Mozambique's largest concentration of waterbirds, including wattled…
Zambia
A national monument (hence the hefty entry fee) and on the tentative list as a World Heritage Site is this memorial that commemorates the UN secretary…
Munda Wanga Environmental Park
Lusaka
Munda Wanga Environmental Park is a rescue centre of sorts, with a variety of animals, including rarely seen pangolins and owls used for black magic. The…
Zambia
History buffs can go in search of the David Livingstone Memorial, a simple stone memorial topped with a cross, which honours the famous explorer’s death…
Zambia
The paintings here are thought to be at least 20,000 years old. Instead of the stick figures and animals usually associated with San paintings there are…
Lilongwe
The main market near the bus station in Old Town is a pocket of frenetic activity with all manner of things on sale: bicycle parts, live chickens,…
Mozambique
Chupanga Mission is where Mary Moffat, wife of missionary and explorer David Livingstone, is buried. She died here of malaria during the explorer's famous…
Hidroeléctrica de Cahora Bassa
Mozambique
The dam, including the impressive underground turbine rooms, can be visited by advance arrangement only. Contact Hidroeléctrica de Cahora Bassa in Songo –…
Malawi
The city museum has displays on the people and the land of northern Malawi. Exhibits include traditional hunting implements, musical instruments, and…
Malawi
Just before the Lake Malawi National Park gate is a sign pointing to a path, which leads towards the hills overlooking the bay. A few hundred metres up is…
Northern Mozambique
This museum makes a gallant effort to showcase the life and culture of Mozambique's complicated tribes and ethnic groups, although the end product is a…
Zambia
Accessible off the back route between Kasanka and the Great North Rd, beautiful little Lake Waka-Waka has glassy, croc-free waters (though always check…
Malawi
In the grounds of the St Anne’s Mission Hospital, the explorer David Livingstone supposedly camped under this large tree while leading an expedition to…
Malawi
Dating to Zomba's years as the national capital, this faded yellow complex off Livingstone Rd, behind the more modern court building, now serves as court…
Northern Mozambique
Second only to the Fort of São Sebastião in size and grandiosity, this imposing neoclassical hospital was built by the Portuguese in 1877. For a time it…
Northern Mozambique
Containing religious ornaments, paintings and carvings, this museum is housed in the former hospital of the Holy House of Mercy, a religious guild that…
Malawi
Just inside the reserve gate, this small open-air heritage centre and gift shop features a display of art and craftwork made in and around Majete by local…
Maputo
The Natural History Museum, near Hotel Cardoso, is worth a stop simply to see its stately Manueline architecture and its garden with a mural by…
Centro de Local Historico de Mueda
Northern Mozambique
Looking more like a dusty antique shop than a museum, this tiny place nonetheless makes a noble effort to explain Mueda's rich Makonde heritage and honour…
Lilongwe
To experience Malawi’s economic heart, visit the public gallery overlooking the auction floors at the vast Auction Holdings warehouse. It's about 7km…
Northern Mozambique
Of the three forts on Ibo, the Fort of São José near the boat dock is the oldest, dating from 1760. It ceased to have any military use once the larger…
Maputo
With its long rows of vendors, tables piled high with produce, fresh fish and colourful spices, and stalls overflowing with everything from brooms to…
Northern Mozambique
Just off the southern tip of Mozambique Island is this tiny island, which is completely covered by an eponymous fort dating from 1695. You can walk across…
Palacio de Verão do Governador
Northern Mozambique
The erstwhile summer palace of the Portuguese governor sits in eerie silence yards from a deserted beach. Built in 1765, it's now a rapidly disintegrating…
Malawi
This stone Anglican church was built by missionaries in 1894. Chauncy Maples, the first bishop of Likoma, is buried here. Church services are still held…
Maputo
This long-standing artists cooperative has frequent exhibitions featuring the work of up-and-coming artists (some of which is for sale). There’s also a…
Maputo
This small gallery exhibits works by local and visiting artists and offers sculptures and paintings for sale. It's located inside the city's landmark…
Maputo
These botanical gardens – now more than a century old – have been recently rehabilitated and are well worth a stroll. There's a small kiosk to the left of…
Mozambique
Dating from 1776, this ruined church (currently inaccessible) on the riverfront awaits some care and attention. For the time being you can admire its…
Northern Mozambique
The great Portuguese poet Luís de Camões resided briefly on Mozambique Island in the late 1560s, allegedly in this house. Although not open to the public,…
Mozambique
This collection of rocks highlighting the local geology is probably less interesting than the handsome colonial building in which it's housed – it dates…
Zambia
Marked by a plaque, the shade from this ancient pod mahogany 'Mupapa Slave Tree' was historically used as a meeting place by Swahili slave-traders. It's a…
