15 days in Mozambique Itinerary

Tourism in Vilanculos, a small town on the coast of Mozambique, owes much to its convenient location as a base for exploring the Bazaruto Archipelago, a national park.

Venture out of the city with trips to Parque Nacional de Bazaruto (in Bazaruto Archipelago) and Inhassoro Beach (in Inhassoro). There's still lots to do: get interesting insight from Tours, discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, view the masterpieces at Machilla Magic, and delve into the distant past at Manyikeni.

To see other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, read Vilanculos trip planning website.

Sydney, Australia to Vilanculos is an approximately 23-hour flight. You'll gain 8 hours traveling from Sydney to Vilanculos due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Sydney in February, expect a bit warmer with lows of 27°C in Vilanculos. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Thu) early enough to fly to Tofo.

Historically a fishing village governed by Portuguese colonists, Tofo has become a top destination for adventurers, divers, and marine life lovers.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Fri): tour the pleasant surroundings at Marine Megafauna Foundation, then enjoy the sand and surf at Praia do Tofo, and then see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour. Here are some ideas for day two: enjoy the sand and surf at Barra Beach, relax and rejuvenate at Massagem Tropical, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Catedral da Nossa Senhora da Conceicao.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Tofo tour builder app.

You can fly from Vilanculos to Tofo in 3 hours. Another option is to drive. February in Tofo sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 26°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) so you can fly to Inhaca.

Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 20th (Mon): head off the coast to Portuguese Island.

For traveler tips, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Inhaca trip planner.

You can fly from Tofo to Inhaca in 3 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and bus; or do a combination of car, bus, and train. In February in Inhaca, expect temperatures between 38°C during the day and 26°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 20th (Mon) to allow enough time to ride a ferry to Maputo.

Walking the broad, leafy avenues of Maputo, Mozambique's capital and bustling harbor city, you can discover numerous architectural gems and come to appreciate the area's Portuguese-influenced culture.

Maputo is known for sightseeing, shopping, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: step off the mainland to explore Inhaca Island, admire the striking features of Maputo Central Train Station, learn more about the world around you at Museu De Historia Natural de Maputo, and get engrossed in the history at Fortaleza of Maputo.

To find other places to visit, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, read Maputo trip planner.

Getting from Inhaca to Maputo by ferry takes about 3 hours. In February in Maputo, expect temperatures between 38°C during the day and 26°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.