Mozambique Safari
Indian Ocean Islands & the Perfect Bush-and-Beach Finale

Mozambique is a year-round destination, but the best months are April to November, the dry season, with warm days, calm seas and superb diving visibility. Whale sharks and manta rays are around much of the year, while humpback whales pass between July and October. The rainy season from December to March is hotter and more humid, with occasional tropical storms.

A comfortable Mozambique beach stay runs from around $400-700 per person per day. The flagship island lodges of Bazaruto and Benguerra - Anantara, andBeyond, Azura and Kisawa - range from $900 to $3,000+ per person per night, all-inclusive with activities. A classic one-week bush-and-beach combination typically costs $6,000-$15,000+ per person depending on lodges.

Absolutely - this is exactly what Mozambique is famous for. The islands sit a short flight from South Africa's Kruger reserves, making the bush-and-beach combination seamless. A classic journey pairs three or four nights of Big Five safari with three or four nights on Bazaruto or Benguerra, delivering the perfect blend of wildlife and Indian Ocean indulgence.

Mozambique offers some of the finest diving in the Indian Ocean. The Bazaruto and Quirimbas archipelagos protect healthy reefs teeming with over 2,000 fish species, plus manta rays, whale sharks, dugongs, turtles and dolphins. Conditions suit everyone from first-time snorkellers to experienced divers, and most island lodges have their own dive centres.

Mozambique's premier wildlife destination is Gorongosa National Park, one of Africa's greatest conservation comeback stories, where elephant, lion, buffalo and huge herds are thriving once more. While Mozambique is best known for its islands, most safari-and-beach itineraries pair its coast with a Big Five reserve in neighbouring South Africa or Zimbabwe.

For a pure island escape, four to five nights lets you fully unwind and dive the reefs. As part of a bush-and-beach journey, three or four beach nights following a safari is the classic formula. A week or more allows you to combine Gorongosa or a mainland safari with an island finale for a richer, more varied trip.

Mozambique is one of Africa's dream honeymoon destinations. The barefoot-luxury island lodges of Bazaruto and Benguerra, the romance of a private dhow cruise at sunset, and the ease of combining beach with a Big Five safari make it perfect for couples. Southern hideaways like White Pearl Ponta Mamoli add secluded, clifftop romance.

Mozambique's established tourism areas - the Bazaruto and Quirimbas archipelagos and the southern beaches - are welcoming and safe for visitors. Travel to the far northern Cabo Delgado mainland is currently advised against, but the popular island lodges operate normally. We monitor conditions closely and plan every itinerary with your safety as the priority.

After the early mornings and dust of a safari, nothing compares to unwinding on a Mozambique island - warm turquoise water, powder-white sand, fresh seafood and barefoot luxury, all a short flight from the bush. It transforms a great safari into a complete, unforgettable holiday of contrasts.