3 days in Mozambique Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Mozambique journey planner
Start: Johannesburg
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Vilanculos
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Tofo
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Maputo
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End: Johannesburg
Mon, Jan 16 - Wed, Jan 18
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Vilanculos — 1 night
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.On the 16th (Mon), see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour.
To find where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, use the Vilanculos online day trip planner.
Johannesburg, South Africa to Vilanculos is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive. Traveling from Johannesburg in January, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Vilanculos, with lows around 26°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Tofo.
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Tofo — 1 night
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 (Tue): stroll through Praia do Tofo and then see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour.
For traveler tips, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Tofo trip planning tool.
Traveling by flight from Vilanculos to Tofo takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In January, daytime highs in Tofo are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Maputo.
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Maputo — 1 day
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City of Acacias
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.Start off your visit on the 18th (Wed): admire the landmark architecture of Maputo Central Train Station and then hunt for treasures at FEIMA - Feira de Artesanato, Flores e Gastronomica.
To see more things to do, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Maputo holiday website.
Traveling by flight from Tofo to Maputo takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. January in Maputo sees daily highs of 37°C and lows of 26°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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Mozambique travel guide
Still relatively unvisited by international tourists, Mozambique boasts plenty of natural and cultural charms that could easy make it into a major vacation destination. The beaches of the south come in all shapes and sizes, while the less-visited north offers island archipelagos and untouched coral reefs. The colonial architecture of the main urban areas complements the colorful African heritage that still holds sway here, with the region's art, cuisine, and music ensuring each trip to Mozambique allows the visitor to appreciate the country's distinct culture and vast landscape.
