Attractions in Mozambique

Niassa Reserve

One of Africa's largest and most pristine nature reserves, known for its stunning inselbergs and wild wildlife.

Armando Emílio Guebuza Bridge

One of the longest bridges in Africa, spanning the Zambezi River and connecting northern and southern Mozambique.

Cahora Bassa Dam

One of the largest dams in the world and the most important hydroelectric facility in southern Africa.

Inhambane Central Mosque

The primary mosque of the coastal city of Inhambane, testifying to the strong Islamic influence in the region.

Praça dos Heróis Moçambicanos

A central square in Maputo featuring a large star-shaped monument for the independence fighters.

Iron House

A building constructed entirely of iron plates, designed by a student of Gustave Eiffel.

Massingir Dam

An important earth-fill dam on the Olifants River, crucial for the region's agriculture.

Tunduru Botanical Gardens Gates

The striking entrance gate and historic pavilion of the central botanical garden in Maputo.

Grande Hotel Beira

The ruin of an once luxurious Art Deco hotel that is currently inhabited by thousands of people.

Palácio de São Paulo

A former Jesuit college that later served as the palace for Portuguese governors.

Estádio Nacional do Zimpeto

The largest sports stadium in Mozambique, used for various sporting events.

Nucleo de Arte

An influential art center where local artists work and exhibit their pieces.

Beira Railway Station

An architecturally significant modernist railway station in the port city of Beira.

Fortaleza de São João Baptista do Ibo

A star-shaped historic fort on Ibo Island in the Quirimbas Archipelago.

Gil Vicente Theatre

A historic theatre and cinema with Art Deco influences in the center of Maputo.

Cathedral of Beira

A Roman Catholic church known for its striking modern architecture.

Samora Machel Statue

A monumental bronze statue of the first president of independent Mozambique.

Limpopo Bridge

A suspension bridge crossing the important Limpopo River in the city of Xai-Xai.

Chimoio Water Tower

A historic water tower that shapes the skyline of the city of Chimoio.

Hospital de São João de Deus

A monumental historic hospital building on the Island of Mozambique.

Fortaleza de São Sebastião

A massive Portuguese defensive structure on the Island of Mozambique.

Maputo-Katembe Bridge

The longest suspension bridge in Africa, spanning the Maputo Bay.

Forte de Santo António

A smaller defensive structure on the coast of historic Ibo Island.

Fortaleza de Maputo

A historic Portuguese fortress located on the Maputo Bay.

Nature

Lake

Lake Malawi

A large African lake with an immense biodiversity of fish.

Lake

Gaza Lake

An important body of water in Gaza province.

Mount Gorongosa

An important mountain in Gorongosa National Park, with rich vegetation.

Mount Binga

The highest mountain in Mozambique on the Zimbabwe border.

island

Bazaruto Island

The largest island of the Bazaruto Archipelago, with stunning white sand beaches.

Mount Morrumbala

An isolated inselberg in the Zambezia plain.

river

Zambezi River

The fourth-longest river in Africa, flowing into the Indian Ocean.

Mount Chiu

A smaller mountain in the Nampula region.

river

Buzi River

A river in central Mozambique flowing into the Indian Ocean.

river

Limpopo River

A major river in southern Africa that flows through Mozambique.

More highlights

Fort of São Lourenço

A small fort on a tiny island south of the Island of Mozambique, built for defense.

Ruins of the Angoche Sultanate

The remaining traces of an independent Afro-Islamic sultanate that existed until 1910.

Massacre of Mueda Monument

Commemorates the 1960 massacre that sparked the Mozambican War of Independence.

Nampula Cathedral

An impressive modern cathedral in northern Mozambique with striking twin towers.

Vila Algarve

A historic building in Maputo with a dark past as the PIDE headquarters.

Quelimane Old Cathedral

One of the oldest churches in Mozambique with magnificent colonial architecture.

Chinhamapere Rock Art

Sacred site for the local population with well-preserved rock paintings.

Monument to the Great War

An impressive monument in Maputo commemorating the First World War.

Fort of Sofala

The remains of the oldest Portuguese fort on the East African coast.

Goa Island Lighthouse

A picturesque lighthouse on a small island near the Island of Mozambique.

Cathedral of Our Lady of the Conception, Inhambane

A 200-year-old cathedral and a significant landmark in Inhambane.

Vumba Rock Paintings

Ancient rock paintings in the Manica Province on the border with Zimbabwe.

animal-habitat

Limpopo National Park

Part of a transfrontier conservation area with rich wildlife.

Macuti Lighthouse

A historic lighthouse in the city of Beira with a striking design.

Chapel of Nossa Senhora de Baluarte

Considered the oldest European building in the Southern Hemisphere.

sea

Maputo Bay

A large bay on the coast of Mozambique near the capital, Maputo.