Northern Mozambique
A big surprise in Cóbuè is the settlement's oversized Catholic church. A victim of the civil war, it was a derelict ruin for over 20 years but has been…
Must-see attractions in Zambia, Malawi & Mozambique
Maputo
Housed in a restored yellow building on the corner of Rua Consiglieri Pedroso, the National Money Museum dates from 1860. Inside are exhibits of local…
Northern Mozambique
At the southern end of the island, overlooking Makuti Town and the fishing port, is the large (and no longer used) Church of Santo António. Nearby is a…
Malawi
This huge rock, crisscrossed with eroded grooves resembling tribal facial scars, is signposted from the main road. You can walk the 4km to this National…
Northern Mozambique
For a authentic look at Makuti Town, the African settlement that occupies the southern half of Mozambique Island, come to the heaving fish market in front…
Mozambique
Among the faded colonial-era buildings around Beira's port area is the partially restored Casa Infante de Sagres, now the offices of Manica Shipping…
Malawi
About 100m east of the landmark cathedral, the island market's shops and stalls sell everything from food supplies to multicoloured chitenje fabric.
Northern Mozambique
This handsome neoclassical edifice dates from 1633, when it was founded by the Capuchins. The neoclassicism is the result of a early-19th-century refurb.
Pemba
At the Paquitequete neighbourhood’s northern edge is a small fish market – it's a good place to drink in a bit of the local Mozambican spirit.
Northern Mozambique
Mozambique Island is 90% Muslim, a fact enshrined in this impressive green mosque that stands beside the busy fish market in Makuti Town.
Pemba
When you get to the end of Avenida Eduardo Mondlane, stop and take in the view of the world's third-largest natural harbour.
Mozambique
As in many Mozambican cities, the imposing green and white mosque is more resplendent than the local church.
Mozambique
There are the remains of an old Portuguese fort (now a cultural centre) on the river near the bridge.
Zambia
Built in 1963, this attractive rose-coloured mosque is reminiscent of a style found in south Asia.
Livingstone
What's now the Church of Christ was formerly the first synagogue in Zambia, built in 1928.
Centro Cultural Brasil-Moçambique
Maputo
Exhibitions by Lusophone artists and Portuguese language courses.
Malawi
At the Lake Malawi National Park headquarters, inside the park gate, the visitor centre doubles as a small museum and sickly aquarium. The museum charts…
Lusaka
The Freedom Statue, around the corner from the Lusaka National Museum, is dedicated to freedom fighters and those who lost their lives in the struggle for…
Mozambique
The large Mt Mulide caves were used during the civil war as a place of refuge by local populations. The site is considered sacred. The caves are about…
Mozambique
Quelimane's hideous breeze-block 'new' cathedral is worth a look purely to see how low ecclesial architecture has plummeted since the now ruined old…
Pemba
Up on the hill behind the governor’s mansion is a large cemetery, with fragrant frangipani trees shading the Christian and Muslim graves. Close to the sea…
Northern Mozambique
Incredible diversity exists on tiny Mozambique Island, a fact reflected in this Hindu temple located next to the main market a stone's throw from a mosque…
Provincial Government Buildings
Northern Mozambique
The government offices overlook the main square, Praça do Liberados, with its statue of Samora Machel and murals depicting the recent history of…
Mozambique
The Feria Popular is a collection of stalls, restaurants and small businesses located in a walled complex on the EN6, the main bypass road in Chimoio.
Mozambique
Beira's distinctive red-and-white-striped lighthouse, dating from 1904, sits at the far end of Macuti Beach.
Mozambique
About 40km north of Mocuba, near Munhamade in Lugela district, are some hot springs considered sacred by the local people. There are no facilities.
Maputo
Maputo's tallest building – now known as the Mcel building because of its unmissable advertising – makes a convenient landmark.
Mozambique
Quelimane has a sizeable Muslim population, a fact testified to by this largish green and white mosque in the city centre.
Mozambique
Beira’s small cathedral was built in the early 20th century with stones from the old San Caetano fort (1505) in Sofala.
Northern Mozambique
The 'cathedral' is about the same size as a village church anywhere else and is usually locked unless there's a service.
Mozambique
The unusually shaped church acts as a important landmark in Chimoio's neat central grid.
Northern Mozambique
This mosque, right behind the cathedral, highlights Mozambique's religious diversity.
Northern Mozambique
Lichinga's tiny mosque faces the equally diminutive cathedral across the main park.
Northern Mozambique
One of Lichinga's more attractive buildings dates from the late colonial era.
