Recreation in Mozambique
A comprehensive list of the recreational activities is here for you when you are planning to explore Mozambique. The list has been prepared on the basis of rating received by the people who have reviewed the country.
TURTLE NESTING IN PONTA MAMOLI
Ponta Mamoli is a holiday destination which is situated 25 kilometers from the Kosi Bay border post. It is probably the best place to see the act of turtle nesting. The female turtles come here to lay eggs between November and March along the beaches. They crawl along the beach right through the night, dig holes and lay up to 300 eggs, cover them with sand and get back to the sea. This looks like the colonies constructed by the turtles which has its own beauty.
SNORKELING WITH WHALE SHARKS IN TOFU BAY
Mozambique has an international reputation for having the most beautiful marine life and the visitors feel amazed that it is indeed possible to swim with whale sharks that the Hollywood shows as devils for the mankind. The Tofu Bay can be accessed by a motorboat from Maxixe which has a stretch of golden sand dunes backing a pristine beach with crystal clear water.
BOAT TRIPS TO THE PORTUGUESE ISLAND AND INHACA
Daily boat trips to Inhaca and the Portuguese Islands brings the tourists closer to the natural landscape of the country. The breath-taking tropical islands and never-ending white beaches lined with unspoiled coral reefs are the major attractions of the region. Portuguese islands are the true gems of Mozambique and are ideal destinations for the adventure lovers.
BIG GAME FISHING IN MOZAMBIQUE
The water sports enthusiasts are always attracted to the sandy beaches of Mozambique because they can find a number of water sports activities and fishing is one of the most liked water recreations. The variety of species in the area is enough to make it difficult for the tourists to find a valid reason to leave the place. Bazaruto is the island that offers Big Game Fishing to the tourists on a world-class level. There are seasons for various types of fishing and the tourist can take local help to know the best for them.
SWIM WITH THE DOLPHINS
Ponta da Ouro, the blue ocean waters which is just 2 kilometers from the Kruger Park overwhelms the tourists with its majestic blueness and the friendliest creatures, the dolphins. The interaction with dolphins connects you with these creatures and a mysterious gift of euphoria is sensed. The Dolphin Care-Africa is a non-profit organization that funds education and conservation of natural heritage in Mozambique provides an opportunity to swim with dolphins.
CATAMARAN YACHT
Take some time off to lounge on the deck of a 33 feet long Catamaran Yacht which departs from the Barra Lodge in Inhambane and you can enjoy a cruise over flat waters. Tourists can sip on the local drink, ‘Sura’ which is made from the juice of coconut trees while they are flowering. The yacht will take you along the beautiful coral reefs and a vibrant marine life can be sensed.
EXPLORING VILLAGES ON 4 WHEEL QUAD BIKES
This is undoubtedly one of the most distinctive experiences that one can have nowhere other than Mozambique. A quad bike is available for rent that you can use to explore the villages around the islands. Seeing the tribal culture will be a different experience that one can have. Tourists can see coconut plantations and meet the local villagers who are very hospitable and friendly.
GO SCUBA DIVING
As the name suggests scuba diving has become the craziest water sport and it gives a mystic experience to interact with the marine flora and fauna. It should be kept on priority.
