This new seventh edition of Bradt's Mozambique remains the most
established and only standalone guide to this alluring country. Complete
with in-depth coverage of transport, wildlife, history, culture and
accommodation, plus invaluable practical advice and maps, this honest
handbook will help you plan the perfect visit. Particularly useful is
the selection of reputable local tour operators. Mozambique is a country
of two halves. The tourism-savvy south offers palm-lined tropical
beaches, luxury lodges and diving to rank with the best in the world,
plus the capital Maputo, a city oozing with Afro-Mediterranean flair.
The undeveloped northern mainland, by contrast, is one of Africa's last
frontiers, with thrillingly vast game reserves and stunning coastal
panoramas that draw intrepid travelers to those hankering after barefoot
luxury. With economy-boosting oil and natural gas potential on the
horizon, Mozambique is on its way to reclaiming its standing as one of
Africa's top destinations. However, despite being one of Africa's
fastest developing tourist countries, it still offers the opportunity to
experience the 'quintessential Africa'. Having once stood in the ranks
with South Africa, over twenty years of post-civil war development and
one of Africa's highest growth rates are drawing tourists back to its
2,500km of palm-fringed coastline. Best visited between May and October,
Mozambique is dotted north to south with natural, historical, cultural,
and architectural wonders remnant of its varied history of exploration,
trade, and cultural fusion. Highlights include the UNESCO world heritage
site, Ilha de Moçambique, a 16th-century Arab and Portuguese trading
post, ancient rock art at Chinhamapere Hill, tea plantations and an
exploration of Mount Namuli, itself the subject of a documented
expedition by American climber and filmmaker Majka Burhardt. Meanwhile
the coast, home to more than 2,000 species of marine fish and five of
seven endangered sea turtle species, boasts a plethora of delights, from
windsurfing to diving and snorkelling, not to mention some of the
richest coral reefs in the world, home to over 1,200 species and five of
seven endangered sea turtles.With in-depth coverage and practical advice
for all budgets, Bradt's Mozambique is the essential companion for a
successful visit.
