Relish the Culture & Music of Magical Mozambique

One of the most visited destinations in Africa, Mozambique is a nation in the southeast, enclosed by the Indian Ocean to the east, Zimbabwe to the west, Tanzania to the north, Zambia and Malawi to the northwest and South Africa to the southwest.

The tropical weather, especially during summer and spring,ensures thatMozambiqueremains a traveller-friendly destination all year round. Tourists enjoy outdoor activities such as snorkellingin the coral reefs of the Bazaruto Archipelago, game viewing on safari to the Gorgonsa National Park, rambling the side streets of Ilha de Mozambique, lying beneath the tall coconut palms anywhere along the 2500km shoreline – and dancing to the country’s famous samba, marrabenta, fado, bossa nova, kizomba and maxixe music.

The music is certainly one of the best attractions in Mozambique, fulfilling several purposes including spiritual expressionand traditional rituals. Most musical instruments are handcrafted – drums made of wood and animal skin and the wooden Marimba(similar to aXylophone). The Marimba is a prominentmusical instrument among the Chopitribes of the south central coast who create skilled music and dance with its  beautiful hollow sounds.

Mozambique is home to a great variety of stunning beaches along the infinite African coastline. In the south, the famous beaches of Xai-Xai and Bilene are very popular among holiday makers. Their superb beachy atmosphere and splendid sceneryensure a truly relaxed and delightful African vacation. Some of the untouched beaches in Mozambique are accessible only by four wheeler drive (4×4) which turns your holiday into an exceptional adventure outing. Look out for the many tiny islets in this province, home to an abundance of marine life andunspoilt beaches. As far as Mozambique holiday accommodation is concerned, there is definitleyno shortage of resorts and hotels tochoose from.

 
Three world class national parks in Mozambiqueare highly recommended for intrepid travellers. Marromeu National Park and Gorongosa National Park are teeming with a wide diversity of wildlife and a safari through these wilderness areas will be the highlight of your Mozambique holiday. Tembe Elephant Park is home to the biggest African elephants on earth, living alongside buffalo, rhino, hippo, lion, leopard and numerous antelope species. Furthermore, the park is a highlight among birding aficionados while scuba diving the nearby reefs is not to be missed.

Now is the time to travel to Mozambique, the war days a thing of the past – today, this spectacular friendly destination is wide open for travellers to go and relish the incredible sights and learn more about the rich African culture.