22 days in Mozambique Itinerary

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 landmark architecture of Maputo Central Train Station, take in the spiritual surroundings of Paroquia Santo Antonio, and browse the eclectic array of goods at FEIMA - Feira de Artesanato, Flores e Gastronomica.

For maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Maputo trip itinerary builder.

Paris, France to Maputo is an approximately 18-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Paris to Maputo. Traveling from Paris in April, things will get much hotter in Maputo: highs are around 35°C and lows about 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) so you can ride a ferry to Inhaca.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Fri): step off the mainland to explore Portuguese Island.

For other places to visit, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Inhaca trip itinerary maker.

Getting from Maputo to Inhaca by ferry takes about 3 hours. In April in Inhaca, expect temperatures between 35°C during the day and 22°C at night. On the 29th (Sat), you're off 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 30th (Sun): tour the pleasant surroundings at Praia do Tofo and then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports. Here are some ideas for day two: stroll through Marine Megafauna Foundation, then stroll through Barra Beach, and then soothe aching muscles at Massagem Tropical.

For other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, read Tofo trip itinerary app.

Getting from Inhaca to Tofo by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and car; or do a combination of train, bus, and car. In April, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Mon) to allow time to fly to Vilanculos.

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.

Explore Vilanculos' surroundings by going to Parque Nacional de Bazaruto (in Bazaruto Archipelago) and Inhassoro Beach (in Inhassoro). Next up on the itinerary: take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, take in the exciting artwork at Machilla Magic, and work off some steam at Bahia Mar Wellness & SPA.

To find ratings, photos, maps, and more tourist information, read Vilanculos trip planner.

You can fly from Tofo to Vilanculos in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In May, daytime highs in Vilanculos are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Ponta do Ouro.

Ponta do Ouro is known for wildlife, adventure, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour and stop by Magenta Moon Boutique.

For where to stay, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Ponta do Ouro visit planner.

Traveling by flight from Vilanculos to Ponta do Ouro takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. You'll set off for Mozambique Island on the 8th (Mon).

Once a capital of Portuguese East Africa, the World Heritage-listed Island of Mozambique today ranks among Mozambique's fastest-growing tourist destinations.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Tue): stroll through Sao Sebastiao Peninsula, contemplate the long history of Fortaleza de Sao Sebastiao, and then examine the collection at Governor's Palace Museum.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Mozambique Island trip itinerary maker website.

You can do a combination of flight and car from Ponta do Ouro to Mozambique Island in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In May, daily temperatures in Mozambique Island can reach 35°C, while at night they dip to 24°C. On the 10th (Wed), you'll travel to Quirimbas Archipelago.

For photos, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, read our Quirimbas Archipelago online visit planner.

Getting from Mozambique Island to Quirimbas Archipelago by combination of car and flight takes about 9.5 hours. In May, daily temperatures in Quirimbas Archipelago can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 27°C. You'll set off for home on the 12th (Fri).