Mozambique
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Mozambique beckons the discerning traveller with exotic, palm-lined beaches and world-class diving and fishing.
With its 2 500 km coastline fringed by one of the most extensive coral reefs in the world, it offers natural splendour and an underwater spectacle that is hard to match. The capital city of
Maputo is a feast for the senses with its vibrant street life and superb seafood. Along the coastline, crystal clear waters with dazzling soft corals and a bewildering range of fish are
mesmerizing in their beauty. Forty kilometres offshore the Bazaruto Archipelago offers some of the finest big game fishing, diving and snorkeling in the world. Further north lies the ancient port
city of Pemba, with its natural harbour the third deepest in the world. Offshore lies the remote Quirimbas Archipelago like a chain of sparkling jewels, its 27 islands virtually untouched and
unexplored. Inland lies the vast and untrammelled Niassa Game Reserve, its stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife waiting to be discovered.
Due to its prime location on the East African coast, Mozambique became a significant trading post for gold, ivory and later slaves between the 16th and 19th centuries. Civil war followed the end
of Portuguese rule in 1975, but since 1992 the Mozambican government has set about transforming the country into a modern economy. Now a stable democracy, Mozambique remains little explored and
the country's spectacular natural treasures are one of the world's best-kept secrets.
Weather in Mozambique
Mozambique has a tropical climate and is hot and humid the further north one travels. The average for Mozambique is around 30°C/86°F all year. The dry winter runs from April to September and the wet summer is from October to April. Most rainfall occurs during summer between October and March and the best fishing is from October to March. Diving and snorkeling is spectacular all year round.
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