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Mozambique Diving & Coast Tour

Mozambique diving and beach travel define this 8-day Indian Ocean coast tour through Tofo Beach Mozambique, Vilanculos, Magaruque Island, and Inhambane.


How long? 8 Days
When? Summer, Autumn
Price $ 2,018 / Person

The Journey

Diving, islands & lodges in Mozambique

This mozambique diving and overland tour covers 8 days along the southern Mozambique coast, linking Chidenguele, Vilanculos, Magaruque Island, Inhambane, Tofo Beach, and Maputo. Designed for groups of 4–12, it combines a mozambique ocean safari with whale sharks and manta rays, a traditional dhow crossing to Magaruque, and reef diving at Inhambane. The mozambique beach holiday section includes two full days at Inhambane and a day trip to Tofo. Lodges are pre-booked along the coast. Included: 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 6 dinners. Flights, visas, and optional activities are separate.
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Key Highlights of the Trip

Key Highlights of the Trip

01 Maputo City Discovery
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Maputo City Discovery
02 Tofo Beach & Whale Sharks
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Tofo Beach & Whale Sharks
03 Magaruque Island Hopping
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Magaruque Island Hopping
04 Diving at Inhambane Reef
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Diving at Inhambane Reef
05 Vilanculos & Ocean Safari
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Vilanculos & Ocean Safari

Mozambique

This mozambique diving and overland journey follows the southern Indian Ocean coast from Maputo to Chidenguele, Vilanculos, Magaruque Island, Inhambane, and Tofo Beach before returning to the capital.

Days 1–8
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Maputo – Chidenguele Arrival

Your mozambique adventure tour begins with group assembly in Maputo before heading north to Chidenguele, a quiet coastal village on the shores of Lake Poelela. The drive passes the outskirts of the capital and enters the Mozambican coastal lowlands. Arrive in the late afternoon, check into the lodge, and gather for a traditional welcome dinner on the beach as the sun drops behind the dune forest.

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Chidenguele – Vilanculos

Drive north along the coast road to Vilanculos, the colonial fishing town and main access point for the Bazaruto Archipelago. This leg of the mozambique overland tour passes cashew and coconut plantations before reaching the turquoise shallows of vilanculos beach. The afternoon is free for swimming, snorkeling off the sandbar, or exploring the town's tree-lined colonial streets. Optional ocean safari and quad biking are available to book locally.

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Vilanculos – Magaruque Island

Board a traditional dhow for a full-day mozambique island hopping excursion to Magaruque Island in the Bazaruto Archipelago. Snorkel the fringing reef where coral gardens and tropical fish are easily visible in the clear warm water. Walk the white-sand shore, observe nesting seabirds along the undeveloped interior, and swim in the sheltered lagoon. The magaruque island tour returns to Vilanculos by late afternoon.

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Vilanculos – Inhambane Coast

Head south toward the Inhambane coast, one of Mozambique's oldest Portuguese trading ports. The drive passes fishing villages and sugarcane fields before reaching the lodge at Barra Beach. Inhambane's calm, warm water and minimal tourist infrastructure make it a genuine mozambique beach vacation destination. Take an evening walk along the seafront and explore the colonial church facades in the old town center.

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Mosambik Inhamban Barra Riffe

Inhambane – Reef Diving & Snorkeling

A full day dedicated to water activities at Inhambane's offshore reef. This is one of the most reliable sites for mozambique diving in the south, with warm clear water, healthy coral gardens, resident sea turtles, and seasonal whale shark aggregations. Non-divers join a mozambique snorkeling trip along the shallower reef sections. Optional PADI-certified dive packages are bookable directly with the local dive operator at the lodge.

Inhambane – Tofo Beach Day Trip

A short drive leads to tofo beach mozambique, one of East Africa's best-known surf and dive destinations. Tofo's reef is consistently productive for mozambique whale sharks and manta ray encounters throughout the year. Spend the day swimming, joining a guided snorkel excursion, or browsing the local beach market and seafront bars. The day captures the core of the mozambique ocean safari experience at its most accessible stretch of Indian Ocean coastline.

Inhambane – Maputo

Drive south to Maputo for the final overnight of this mozambique guided tour. Mozambique's capital blends Portuguese Art Deco architecture with a lively African street culture — colonial boulevards, craft markets, and a seafood dining strip along the Marginal waterfront. Dinner is included tonight. The evening is free to walk the waterfront or visit one of the city's jazz bars before the last night of the mozambique lodge trip.

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Maputo – Tour End

After breakfast in Maputo, the mozambique adventure tour concludes. Transfer to the airport or extend your stay to visit the Natural History Museum, the Municipal Market, or the bay view promenade. Departure flights should be scheduled for the afternoon or evening of Day 8. The tour guide can assist with single room supplements and onward travel arrangements before the group disperses.

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What participants say about Adventure-tours in Mozambique

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Jürgen S.

The tour guide was experienced and provided competent support throughout the entire trip in Mozambique. The daily briefings on activities in Vilanculos and the...

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Robert H.

The Mozambique adventure trip, with a group size of up to 12 people, offers an accessible yet demanding challenge. The overnight stays in fixed accommodations a...

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Matthias Z.

The route planning for this Mozambique coastal adventure was thoughtful and included significant stops such as Chidenguele, Vilanculos, and Inhambane. The legs...

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$ 2,018 / person

Price Options

Small group trip $ 2,018

Additional Options

Surcharge for single room $ 170

Trip includes

  • Meals (6x breakfast, 2x lunch, 6x dinner)
  • Accommodation in permanent lodgings/lodges/permanent tents
  • Trained, English-speaking tour guide (unless otherwise stated)
  • Transport in a 4x4 overland truck
  • Included highlights as described in the itinerary
  • Information for trip preparation & tour booklet
  • The meals are prepared and taken at the truck.
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