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Situation
Located on the southeast coast of Africa, bound by Swaziland to the south, South
Africa to the southwest, Zimbabwe to the west, Zambia and Malawi to the northwest
and Tanzania to the north.
Climate
Mozambique has a tropical climate with two seasons; a wet season (October to March)
and a dry season (April to September). Climatic conditions however vary depending
on altitude.
Languages
Official Language: Portuguese.
Other: a variety of local tribal languages and English are also widely spoken.
Currency
Mozambique’s unit of currency is Meticais (MT) which is divided into 100
Centavos.
Health Precautions
Prophylactics/anti-malaria medication is a necessity for visitors to Malawi. A
yellow fever certificate required for anyone arriving from or transiting infected
areas.
Highlights
Benguerra Island, Bazaruto Island.
Best Known for:
Tropical islands, good diving and great Portuguese seafood cuisine. |
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Benguerra
Lodge:
Set amidst indigenous milkwood trees overlooking Benguerra Bay,
is this charming thatch and reed lodge, with secluded chalets
built on stilts. Activities include snorkelling and scuba-diving,
windsurfing or sailing by Hobiecat, or a sunset sail on a dhow.
The surrounding mangrove forest, beaches and freshwater lakes
harbour up to 115 bird species, whilst anglers can experience
the thrill of deep-sea fishing, saltwater fly-fishing, or fighting
marlin or game fish from fully equipped boats.
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