{Located|Found} on the south-eastern coast of the continent, Mozambique is {considered|thought about} {one of|among} Africa's {coastal|seaside} {jewels|gems}. It is renowned for its crystal blue waters, {fantastic|great|wonderful} {coral reef|reef} and its {amazing|incredible|remarkable|fantastic} {diversity|variety} of marine life.

This {former|previous} Portuguese {colony|nest}, {an unique|a distinct|a special} melting pot of {diverse|varied} cultures, is {a major|a significant} {attraction|tourist attraction|destination} for {travellers|visitors|tourists} {seeking|looking for} an African adventure experience.

{Devastated|Ravaged} by a bloody civil war that {raged|raved} for about 17 years, {since|because|considering that|given that} {the end|completion} of the war in 1992, Mozambique {has|has actually} been actively {rebuilding|reconstructing|restoring} itself. This {has|has actually} {begun|started} to {open up|open} a host of travel {opportunities|chances} for visitors {eager|excited} to get a taste of this tropical African paradise.

{Great|Fantastic|Terrific|Excellent} {Neighbourhood|Area}

Mozambique, {bordered|surrounded} by Tanzania, South Africa, Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Malawi is the {ideal|perfect} base for the {traveller|visitor|tourist} {hoping to|wishing to|intending to|wanting to} {explore|check out} these {countries|nations} {as well|also|too}. {Equally|Similarly}, {a visit|a check out|a see} to Mozambique can {easily|quickly} be {incorporated|integrated|included} into {a tour|a trip} to any of these {countries|nations}.

{Getting Around|Navigating}

Mozambique's {road|roadway} network is {reasonably|fairly} well {established|developed} and most {major|significant} {routes|paths} are {regularly|routinely|frequently} {maintained|preserved|kept}.

{Most of|The majority of} the {major|significant} centres and popular {areas|locations} are {accessible|available} by two-wheel drive {vehicles|cars|automobiles|lorries}. {Of course|Obviously|Naturally}, a 4x4 {offers|provides|uses} {a special|an unique} {advantage|benefit} and {opens up|opens} {a range of|a variety of|a series of} {further|additional|more} travel possibilities. There are {several|a number of|numerous} car-hire {companies|business} in Maputo, catering for the {needs|requirements} of the {traveller|visitor|tourist} {interested in|thinking about} a self-drive {holiday|vacation}.

If you {prefer|choose} the {convenience|benefit} and {added|included} security of being driven by {a professional|an expert}, there are {a number of|a variety of} {private|personal} mini-bus operators and {reliable|dependable|reputable|trustworthy|trusted} public {transport|transportation} {companies|business} {operating|running} in the {major|significant} centres.

If you {wish|want} to experience Mozambique {travel|take a trip} as part of a more {comprehensive|extensive|detailed|thorough} African experience, the {packages|bundles|plans} {offered|provided|used} by overland {adventure|experience} travel {companies|business} are {a good|a great|an excellent} {option|choice|alternative}. {Usually|Typically|Normally|Generally}, these {companies|business} {put together|assembled|created} overland {tours|trips}, which {pass through|go through|travel through} {a number of|a variety of} {countries|nations} and {provide|offer|supply} {travellers|visitors|tourists} with {an unique|a distinct|a special} {opportunity|chance} to {enjoy|delight in|take pleasure in} {a diverse|a varied} African travel experience.

{Climate|Environment} and {weather|weather condition}

Mozambique {enjoys|delights in|takes pleasure in} a warm, tropical {climate|environment} with {an average|a typical} {temperature|temperature level} of around the high 20s (degrees Celsius) {range|variety}. The {weather|weather condition} is warm and {sunny|warm|bright} {all year round|throughout the year}, {ideal|suitable|perfect} for {maximum|optimum} {enjoyment|pleasure|satisfaction} of the {countries|nations} {coastal|seaside} {charms|appeals|beauties}.

The {summer months|summer season|summertime}, from October to April, are {often|frequently|typically} {very|extremely|really} hot, {humid|damp} and rainy. From April to September, the {winter months|winter season|cold weather} are cooler, drier and more {comfortable|comfy} for visitors not accustomed to heat and humidity {normally|typically|usually|generally} {associated with|connected with|related to} the warm season in tropical {areas|locations}.

That's not to {say|state} that you {shouldn't|should not} {embark on|start} Mozambique travel {during|throughout} {summer|summertime|summer season} {though|however}, {since|because|considering that|given that} {actual|real} {temperatures|temperature levels} and {rainfall|rains} {varies|differs} by {region|area} within the {country|nation}. The higher-lying Nampula and Niassa provinces are the coolest, while the north-eastern {coastal|seaside} {regions|areas} are the {hottest|most popular}. The northern {region|area} {receives|gets} {far more|much more|even more} {rainfall|rains} than the south.

If you're {hoping for|expecting|wishing for} a Mozambican safari experience, {the best|the very best} {time of year|season} to {visit|go to|check out|see} is towards {the end|completion} of the {winter months|winter season|cold weather}. This drier season {normally|typically|usually|generally} sees animals {congregating|gathering|gathering together} in {larger|bigger} groups than they {do in|perform in|carry out in} {summer|summertime|summer season}. The {summer months|summer season|summertime} {offer|provide|use} {excellent|outstanding|exceptional} fishing {opportunities|chances} with the {larger|bigger} fish {populating|occupying} the {coastal|seaside} waters {during|throughout} this time of the year.

Diving in Mozambique

Mozambique is a world-famous dive {location|place|area} with {numerous|various|many} {fantastic|great|wonderful} reefs supporting {an amazing|an incredible|a remarkable|a fantastic} {variety|range} of marine life. The {relatively|fairly|reasonably} warm water {temperature|temperature level} and {a multitude|a wide range|a wide variety|a plethora} of {interesting|fascinating|intriguing} {creatures|animals} {including|consisting of} the dugong, sharks, dolphins, whales and shoals {colourful|vibrant} fish, {makes for|produces} {an awesome|an incredible|an amazing|a remarkable} diving experience.

The {area|location} most popular {amongst|among} diving {enthusiasts|lovers} is the Bazaruto {Archipelago|Island chain}, {consisting of|including} {four|4} islands; Bazaruto, Benguerra, Margaruque and Santa Carolina. The {archipelago|island chain}'s {coral reefs|reef} and clear, crystal blue waters {provide|offer|supply} what is {regarded as|considered|considered as} {the best|the very best} snorkelling and {scuba diving|diving} in Africa. If your {trip|journey} to Mozambique is to be {limited|restricted} to {just|simply} one {destination|location} in the {country|nation}, then this group of islands {must|should|need to} be it.

Currency

The {unit|system} of currency is the Metical. {Introduced|Presented} mid-2006, this {relatively|fairly|reasonably} {new|brand-new} currency is {used|utilized} {alongside|together with|along with} the older Meticais, which is being phased out. In the southern parts of the {country|nation}, the South African Rand, {US|United States} Dollars and Pounds Sterling are {also|likewise} accepted. In the north, {US|United States} Dollars and Pounds Sterling are {widely|commonly|extensively} accepted.
{Credit cards|Charge card} are accepted to some {extent|degree|level}, {but|however} {only|just} by the {larger|bigger} hotels or {businesses|companies|services|organisations} {geared|tailored} {specifically|particularly} towards {tourists|travelers}. {Generally|Typically|Normally|Usually}, it {should|ought to|must|needs to} be {assumed|presumed} that your {credit card|charge card} will not be {readily|easily} accepted.

Health {Precautions|Measures}

Mozambique is a malaria-risk {area|location}, so it's {vital|important|crucial|essential} that visitors take {proper|appropriate|correct} {precautions|safety measures|preventative measures}.
To {minimise|reduce} the mosquito {risk|danger|threat}, {travellers|visitors|tourists} are {advised|recommended|encouraged} to {wear|use} long sleeves and {trousers|pants} when possible and to {use|utilize} {an effective|an efficient|a reliable} mosquito repellent on exposed skin.
{Treated|Dealt with} mosquito netting {should|ought to|must|need to} be {used|utilized} and the doors and windows of your {accommodation|lodging} {should|ought to|must|need to} be {screened|evaluated} to keep mosquitoes out. A fan or air-conditioner can {also|likewise} {help|assist} {limit|restrict} night-time mosquito activity to some {extent|degree|level}.

{Also|Likewise} {important|essential|crucial} is {the use of|using|making use of} and {effective|efficient|reliable} anti-malaria medication. Be {warned|cautioned|alerted} {though|however}, {certain|specific|particular} medications {cause|trigger} side-effects, so consult you {doctor|physician|medical professional} or travel {clinic|center} well {before|prior to} you {intend|mean|plan} to be exposed to the {risk|danger|threat} to {ensure|guarantee|make sure} that you are {adequately|properly|sufficiently|effectively} {protected|safeguarded|secured}.

With {a painful|an unpleasant|an uncomfortable|an agonizing} history of war and {destruction|damage}, Mozambique {has|has actually} {rebuilt|reconstructed|restored} itself and {looks to|wants to|seeks to|aims to} the future by capitalising on its natural {beauty|charm|appeal}.
Whether you {are after|want|seek} {an adventure|an experience}, leisure or the {perfect|ideal|best} eco-tourism experience, Mozambique is {an idyllic|a picturesque} tropical {destination|location} that will not {disappoint|dissatisfy}. It is {truly|really|genuinely} {a slice|a piece} of paradise.