Maputo acclimatizes you and covers visas, exchange, and logistics. Book domestic flights or car for the next leg. Day 1: Arrival, check-in Polana/Baixa, seafood dinner on the bay. Day 2: Central Market, Fortress, FEIMA (if in season). Day 3: Inhaca or Costa do Sol day trip; prepare for south travel

Final morning in the park or transfer to Beira/Maputo. International flight from Maputo or Beira. North extension (+5–7 days): fly Beira–Nampula–Pemba for Quirimbas. History extension (+2 days): Ilha de Moçambique from Nampula. Book domestic flights ahead — limited schedules. Travel insurance with medical and cancellation cover recommended

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14-Day Mozambique Itinerary

Name: Mozambique
Address: MZ

A balanced route combining Maputo, beach, safari, and culture — customizable to your pace.

Updated: May 2026 (with official references)

Days 1–3: Maputo

Maputo acclimatizes you and covers visas, exchange, and logistics. Book domestic flights or car for the next leg.

Day 1: Arrival, check-in Polana/Baixa, seafood dinner on the bay
Day 2: Central Market, Fortress, FEIMA (if in season)
Day 3: Inhaca or Costa do Sol day trip; prepare for south travel

Days 4–7: South — Tofo or Ponta do Ouro

Tofo for diving and nightlife; Ponta do Ouro for surf and quieter vibe. Jun–Sep adds whale sharks in Tofo.

Day 4: Transfer Maputo–Tofo (4–5 hrs) or Ponta do Ouro (5–6 hrs)
Days 5–6: Diving, snorkelling, surf, or beach relaxation
Day 7: Inhambane town or Barra excursion; night in Tofo

Days 8–10: Central — Vilankulo and Bazaruto

Budget alternative: overnight in Vilankulo with island day trip. Island lodges require advance booking.

Day 8: Flight or road Tofo–Inhambane–Vilankulo
Day 9: Dhow trip to the islands — diving and beach
Day 10: Free day or second excursion; flight to Beira/Chimoio

Days 11–13: Gorongosa Safari

Two-night safari maximizes sightings. Combines well with beach — ocean-to-savanna contrast.

Day 11: Transfer to Gorongosa (2–3 hrs from Beira)
Days 12–13: Game drives, birdwatching, ranger walk

Planning and safety

See visitmozambique.gov.mz for safe travel guidance. Keep printed eVisa/eTA, yellow fever vaccination if required, and adequate travel insurance.

Day 14: Departure

Final morning in the park or transfer to Beira/Maputo. International flight from Maputo or Beira.

North extension (+5–7 days): fly Beira–Nampula–Pemba for Quirimbas
History extension (+2 days): Ilha de Moçambique from Nampula
Book domestic flights ahead — limited schedules
Travel insurance with medical and cancellation cover recommended

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