Welcome to “Mysterious Mozambique” a uniquely designed Mozambican holiday and a truly different and off the beaten track experience. The north of Mozambique for me is very special and hides some fantastic undiscovered and unspoiled beaches and places, wonderful people, a rich cultural history, delicious local food and unique accommodations. A truly unique, off the beaten path holiday. Ilha de Mozambique and Nacala are perfectly fine to visit even though the international perception is different. See also my recent travel blog from July 2024.
I have visited and carefully handpicked all accommodations and places for this package with quality and authenticity in mind. Whether you’d like to stay in one of the beautifully restored warehouses on Ilha de Mozambique, a local community project or in a luxury ecolodge, join Unique Mozambique for a special off the beaten track trip and discover undiscovered Mozambique.
Duration:
15 days, 14 nights
Including:
- 10 nights accommodation in different boutique hotels and ecolodges, including breakfast, on Ilha de Mozambique and surrounding area
- 4 nights full board accommodation in a remote ecolodge further north with pristine snorkelling
- Sunset sail dhow safari around world heritage sites
Visit Ilha de Goa and the sacred baobabs - Guided walking tour in Stonetown, Ilha de Mozambique
- Visit a local organic moringa farm
- All private transfers
Prices are dependent on personal specifications – made to measure.
This trip is designed to offer you a true off the beaten path holiday and discover the rich and fascinating history and culture of Mozambique, its fantastic local food and beautiful undiscovered beaches making it a truly unique, inspiring and relaxing holiday, suited to your wishes and needs.
Trip Highlights
1. Ilha de Mozambique (Mozambique island)
UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991, this is a unique destination in Mozambique. Travel back in time and Mozambique’s trading history and stay in one of the beautifully restored boutique hotels you will not find anywhere else in Mozambique. Discover Makua culture and food, take a stroll through the old streets of Stone Town or hop on a bicycle, visit the museum and Fort and delve into its fascinating history. Sip a cold beer or drink a classy cocktail in one of the beautifully restored cafes or restaurants, try the local speciality Cava Cava. Contemplate on ancient and modern life. Ilha de Mozambique is something else.
2. Traditional dhow safari seeing World Heritage Sites from the Indian Ocean
Sail away to paradise and see Ilha’s unique World Heritage sites from the ocean and by traditional Swahili dhow. Visit Vasco da Gama island, Ilha Sete Paus, the sacred Baobabs and Cabaceira Grande where the first traders settled. Here you will see the most beautiful beaches you will ever see and feel far away from the world as we know it.
3. Staying on a Moringa farm supporting local communities
Stay in one of the oldest historical trading places of Mozambique in this tranquil off the beaten track stylish lodge. This is the home base of an organic Moringa plantation where the highly beneficial Moringa oils and powders are produced. The lodge is linked to the Pearl of Mozambique foundation with the goal of improving the welfare and living conditions in Mozambique.
Relax, rest and reconnect on a this quiet and peaceful place, a stone throw away from Ilha de Mozambique. Visit the organic Moringa farm, take a quiet canoe tour through the mangroves surrounded by beautiful birds and let yourself amaze and inspire by this beautiful part of the world.
4. Discover sacred Baobabs and sacred beaches
The traditional Swahili dhow is still the main form of transport in this part of the world. Take a dhow across the bay from Ilha de Mozambique to Cabaceira Grande, one of the oldest Portuguese settlements in Mozambique. Stay in beautiful Coral Lodge designed around the mangroves and with the best food and friendliest staff in this region. The lodge is very passionate about the local community and tourism helps to provide a living for many of them. Visit the sacred Baobabs, buy a lobster from the local fishermen and meet the friendly locals. Pinch yourself in the arm to remind yourself that you are truly and really in paradise. Dream. Imagine. Enjoy.
5. Marine conservation, microdiving and pristine reef snorkeling into the wild north
Continue your discovery trip through this undiscovered part of the world and travel further north by private transfer where you will find magnificient reefs and very unique microdiving. Stay in remote Nuarro Ecolodge on the idyllic shores of the Bay of Nanatha, the only place in Mozambique where you can snorkel straight from the beach. Or base yourself closer to civilization in Nacala where we discovered some fascinating scientific research projects with microdiving. The choice is yours!
Additional Information
Customization
All itineraries can be customized to include more days, additional activities or stays at multiple, different accommodations along the coast or inland.
Every itinerary is tailored to your specific needs, wishes and budget. Contact me about the possibilities.
Booking and Enquiries
For more details or to book your trip to mysterious off the beaten path north of Mozambique, please contact us. I look forward to creating a personalized experience just for you.
