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Mozambique made easy for you!
Mozambique has had a troubled and tumultuous history. It was once a coastal trading port for gold, ivory and slaves, mainly between the Middle East, India and Africa. It was colonized somewhat brutally by the Portuguese who fought with the British for control of the trading route. The country gained independence in 1975 and was liberated by FRELIMO under the leadership of Samora Moises Machel. But things did not really improve as the opposition group RENAMO waged a bitter civil war that ravaged the country for almost 20 years. A truce was signed in 1992 and the country has been stable and peaceful since then - travelers have nothing to worry about. We really do believe that this unspoilt gem of Southern Africa is the best place to beat the crowds and relax at the end of your African Safari.
| National name: |
República de Moçambique |
| President: |
Armando Guebuza |
| Prime Minister: |
Aires Ali |
| Area: |
309,494 sq mi (801,590 sq km) |
| Neighbouring Countries: |
Tanzania (north); Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe (west) and South Africa and Swaziland (south) |
| Population: |
0,905,585 (growth rate: 1.8%) |
| Capital and Largest City |
Maputo, 1,691,000 (metro. area), 1,114,000 (city proper) |
| Monety Unit: |
Metical |
| Exchange Rate: |
1 US Dollar = 31.26 New Mozambique Metical. |
| Languages: |
Portuguese 9% (official; second language of 27%), Emakhuwa 26%, Xichangana 11%, Elomwe 8%, Cisena 7%, Echuwabo 6%, other Mozambican languages 32% (1997) |
| Ethnicity/ Race: |
Indigenous tribal groups 99.66% (Shangaan, Chokwe, Manyika, Sena, Makua, and others), Europeans 0.06%, Euro-Africans 0.2%, Indians 0.08% |
| Religion: |
Traditional 24%, Islam 18%, Zionist Christian 18%, none 23% |
| Useful Phrases: |
Good morning - Bom dia |
NB: Our consultants have been to Mozambique countless times so they can answer all your questions like what to bring, what the health and visa requirements are - we will do our best to make your trip as easy as possible. Don't delay - contact us to tailor-make your trip!
Travelling to Mozambique
Getting to Mozambique is easy, with regular flights from South Africa and other international destinations. You can self-drive from the Kruger, hop on a charter flight or even sail to one of the islands!
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Culture and Cuisine
The mix of people coming to Mozambique from various lands over the years has resulted in a diverse culture, with Portuguese influences in the country's music and cuisine particularly.
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When to visit Mozambique
Most people go to Mozambique for its coastal attractions. The best time to visit the coast is in the dry months of May through to October, when daytime temperatures are generally around 20 -25 degrees Celsius.
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