Southern Mozambique

Southern Mozambique consists of Mozambique's capital city Maputo, and the provinces of Gaza, Inhambane, and Maputo. == Cities == 1 Maputo - the capital and largest city of the country 2 Inhambane - a quaint historical town on a bay, opposite Maxixe 3 Inhassoro - a coastal beach town, with access to Vilanculos 4 Matola - an industrial city of nearly half million people and the capital of Maputo Province 5 Maxixe - a bustling city on a bay, opposite Inhambane city and the capital of the Inhambane Province 6 Morrungulo 7 Ponta d'Ouro - a remote town in the far south of the country, more easily accessed from South Africa than from Maputo 8 Tofo Beach - one of the most popular spots in the country with lots of food and accommodation and some of the best scuba diving in Africa 9 Vilanculos - another popular vacation spot with good beaches and the gateway to excellent islands and scuba diving in the nearby Bazaruto Archipelago 10 Xai-Xai - capital of the Gaza Province, and well-known for its beach, Praia de Xai-Xai == Other destinations == 1 Bazaruto National Sea Park - one of the most beautiful spots on the continent with great diving and some upmarket resorts on deserted islands 2 Limpopo National Park 3 Maputo National Park – 100 km southeast of the city of Maputo. The park has 16 mammal species, including kudu, impala, eland, giraffe, buffalo, wildebeest and zebra. The park's resident population of 400 African elephants is augmented by the transmigration of herds from Tembe Elephant Park in South Africa. In its coastal area a variety of marine species, such as dolphins, whales, sharks (including the whale shark), rays, coral fish and sea turtles, can be found. It incorporates the Maputo Special Reserve, formerly known as the Maputo Elephant Reserve. It is a popular day trip from Maputo, or a good stopover place on the way to Ponta D'Ouro. == Understand == == Get in == Maputo airport (MPM IATA) == Get around == == See == == Do == Beaches are famed for their diving - in the south Ponto do Ouro is the most popular. It is also a good place to go swimming with dolphins. There is also Bilene north of Maputo, and further on Chidenguele. Quissico has some of the most incredible beach views you will see in Mozambique. Safaris can be taken into Maputo National Park or up into Limpopo National Park. Maputo National Park also has its own guided safari. Neither of these reserves has the number of animals as across the border in South Africa, but they offer a raw African safari experience. == Eat == == Drink == == Stay safe == == Go next ==