High Commission of the Republic of Mozambique in London

Special Interest Holidays

Bird-Watching

The wealth of birdlife in Mozambique is stunning. The varying habitats to be found, particularly those in central Mozambique, account for rich variety of bird life- more than 900 species have been recorded.

Benguerra Island alone is home to115 different types including the rare crab plover, olive bee-eater and green coucal. Inhaca Island, with its flocks of flamingosand pelicanos is also excellent for birding as are lake Chicamba, with its waders and water-birds, and the mountains of Namuli.

Dolphin Tracking

Ponta do ouro, a resort to the south of Maputo, and the Bazaruto Archipelago are popular places for dolphins tracking.

Dugons

Families of rare dugong, or sea cows, may often be seen in the waters surrounding the Bazaruto and Quirimbas Archipelagos.

Flora Enthusiasts

Cycads and many other exotic indigenous plants can be admired in Maputo’s Tunduro Gardens, designed in 1885 by the English gardener, Thomas Honney. Ancient baobad trees, sometimes know as the “ upside down tree” because its branches look like roots, are to be found in Tete, Cabo Delgado and Inhambe provinces. They are closely linked by legends to the local people.

Rail Buffs

A metal dome, designed by Monsiuer Eiffel of the Paris tower fame, tops Maputo’s Railway Station, built in 1910 and recently renovated. On display are two turn-of-the-century, wood-burning locomotives.

Rock Paintings

Ancient rock paintings are found in the provinces of Manica, Tete and Zambezia.

Tropical Fish
	Mozambique’s coral reefs are home to innumerable species of fish while Lake Niassa, Known as “god’s Aquarium”, is renowned for its spectacular cichlids famous with collectors all over the world.

Whale Watching

At certain times of the year humpback whales can be seen off the coast of Inhambane Province.