Leisure Tour Itinerary

Tour of Mozambique – 5 Days

Tour Cost

From $

Duration

5 day 4 nights

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

English

Tour Details

What to Expect

Beach Holiday, Nature & Wildlife

Mozambique is a land of contrasts—wild savannahs, turquoise coastlines, and cities humming with history. This 5-day journey offers the best of tours in Mozambique, blending safari thrills, UNESCO heritage, and vibrant urban energy.

Start in Maputo, the capital, where colonial architecture meets bustling markets. Then fly to Beira and dive into Gorongosa National Park, a wildlife revival success story. Cruise the Mussicadzi River, spotting kingfishers and herons, and paddle the Pungue River by canoe as hippos wallow nearby. At sunset, sip a drink at Bué Maria, watching the sun melt into the river—a moment so peaceful, time seems to pause.

Next, fly to Nampula and cross to Ilha de Mozambique, a UNESCO World Heritage Site steeped in 500 years of history. Wander cobblestone streets past pastel-colored Portuguese forts, visit the hauntingly beautiful São Sebastião Fort, and explore the Palace of São Paulo, now a museum brimming with artifacts from the island’s spice-trade heyday. Meet locals in bustling markets where Arabic, Indian, and African cultures collide, and stroll past cemeteries that tell silent tales of faith and resilience.

Return to Maputo for a final day soaking up its eclectic charm. Admire the ironwork of Gustave Eiffel’s Casa de Ferro, haggle for crafts at the Mercado Municipal, and stroll the “Street of Sin,” where jazz clubs and cafes pulse with life.

This tour in Mozambique balances adventure and culture. Stay in comfortable lodges like Chintengo Camp and historic guesthouses on Ilha, where sea breezes lull you to sleep. From tracking wildlife in Gorongosa to uncovering Ilha’s layered past, every day feels like turning a page in a storybook.

Tour Highlights

Unmissable Experiences

Chintengo Camp
Pungue River
City of Nampula

5 day 4 nights

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1 MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUE

Arrive in Maputo; meet assist and transfer to the hotel. Meal(s) Included: No Overnight at Hotel Cardoso or Similar

Day 2 BEIRA

After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight to Beira. Upon arrival, you will be met, assisted, and transferred to the Chintengo Camp. Today’s activities will include: En route a spectacular bird-watching experience along the Mussicadzi River. A walking trip to the Vinho Community, just outside the park’s boundary. A visit to the Pungue River, with some bird watching as well as a canoe ride. A game drive in Gorongosa National Park. A visit to the Bué Maria for a relaxing view of the sunset. Overlooking the Pungue River, Bué Maria affords a vista of a breathtaking sunset scene, which at one point features the setting sun simmering and reflecting off the water of the river. We will offer our guests a drink as they witness this peaceful moment of nature. Afterwards, return to your camp. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast Overnight at Chintengo Camp or Similar

Day 3 NAMPULA/ ILHA DE MOZAMBIQUE

After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight to Nampula. You will be met, assisted, and transferred to Ilha De Mozambique. Later your will be able to explore the city of Nampula or begin your tour of Ilha De Mozambique. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast Overnight at Pensão “O Escondidinho or Similar

Day 4 ILHA DE MOZAMBIQUE / MAPUTO

After breakfast depart for a tour of Ilha de Mozambique. Ilha de Mozambique (Island of Mozambique) is a small island off the coast of Maputo connected by a causeway over the water. There are ample reminders of its heyday when the island was a stop-over on the Indian spice route and a staging base for the explorations of the Portuguese. The island is still filled with ancient fortifications and interesting colonial architecture and is now designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. The majority of the residents are Muslims with a large minority of Christians and some Hindus. Each religious group has its own cemetery on the southern tip of the island. During your tour of the island you will visit the Palace and Chapel of Sao Paolo, which is now an excellently kept museum with an interesting collection of artifacts. Other attractions include the Sao Sebastiao Fort, the Harbor and Fish Market, and the Central Mosque. Though a small island, you could spend several days exploring the island and still not become bored. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast Overnight at Hotel Cardoso or Similar

Day 5 MAPUTO

After breakfast, you will be taken on a tour of the city of Maputo. Whether you know this city as Baia das Lagoa, Delagoa Bay, Lorenzo Marques, or the current Maputo you will get to know Maputo/'s interesting past and promising future. Your tour will begin by travelling down Avenida Julius Nyerere, past the Five Star hotels and Embassies, and then along the beachfront to the Avenida Da Marginal, the Baixa, and Downtown Maputo. Attractions will include: The Concelho Municipal (Municipal Buildings) The Casa de Ferro, “the House of Iron” which was designed by Gustav Eiffel of the Eiffel Tower fame. The Catholic Cathedral The Botanical Gardens Louis Trichardt Trek Memorial Garden Mercado Municipal (Municipal Market) The Rua do Bagamoio, better known as the “Street of Sin” because of its litany of nightclubs and pubs. Afterward, transfer to the airport for your onward flight. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

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