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Includes Why Go? Maputo...... 104 Mozambique beckons with its coastline and swaying palms, Inhambane...... 118 its traditions, its cultures, its vibe and its opportunities for Beira...... 127 adventure. This enigmatic southeast African country is well Nampula...... 138 off most travellers’ maps, but it has much to offer those who venture here: long, dune-fringed beaches, turquoise waters Mozambique Island ....142 abounding in shoals of colourful fish, well-preserved cor- Pemba...... 151 als, remote archipelagos in the north, pounding surf in the Understand south and graceful dhows with billowing sails. Add to this Mozambique...... 160 colonial-style architecture, pulsating nightlife, a fascinating Survivial Guide...... 165 cultural mix and vast tracts of bush. Discovering these at- tractions is not always easy, but it is unfailingly rewarding. Bring along patience, a tolerance for long bus rides, some travel savvy and a sense of adventure, and jump in for the journey of a lifetime. Best Places to Sleep ¨¨Coral Lodge 15.41 (p147) ¨¨Nkwichi Lodge (p151) ¨¨Ibo Island Lodge (p157) When to Go ¨¨&Beyond Benguerra (p127) Maputo °C/°F Te mp Rainfall inches/mm ¨¨Montebelo Gorongosa 40/104 12/300 Lodge & Safari (p131) 30/86 8/200
20/68 Best Places to 4/100 Eat 10/50 ¨¨ 0/32 0 Cinco Portas (p157) J FDM A M J J A S O N ¨¨Rickshaws Cafe (p145) May–Nov Cooler, Dec–Apr Rainy Holidays Southern ¨¨Café del Río (p134) dry weather season can bring resorts fill up ¨¨Restaurante Maúa (p132) makes this the washed-out roads during Christmas, ideal time to visit. and occasional Easter and August; ¨¨Green Turtle Restaurant & flooding in the advance bookings Beach Bar (p122) south and centre. advised.
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