22 days in Mozambique Itinerary

Tourism in Vilanculos, a small town on the coast of Mozambique, owes much to its convenient location as a base for exploring the Bazaruto Archipelago, a national park.

Get out of town with these interesting Vilanculos side-trips: Inhassoro Beach (in Inhassoro) and Parque Nacional de Bazaruto (in Bazaruto Archipelago). The adventure continues: race across the water with a speed boat tour, see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, soothe aching muscles at Bahia Mar Wellness & SPA, and take in the exciting artwork at Machilla Magic.

To find reviews, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, use the Vilanculos trip planner.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Vilanculos is an approximately 22.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Central Africa Time (CAT) is 1 hour. Prepare for warmer weather when traveling from Amsterdam in November: high temperatures in Vilanculos hover around 32°C and lows are around 24°C. You'll set off for Tofo on the 11th (Sat).

Historically a fishing village governed by Portuguese colonists, Tofo has become a top destination for adventurers, divers, and marine life lovers.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Sun): meet some fierce fish with Mozambique Experience and then enjoy the sand and surf at Barra Beach. Here are some ideas for day two: relax and rejuvenate at Massagem Tropical, tour the pleasant surroundings at Marine Megafauna Foundation, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Praia do Tofo.

To find photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Tofo holiday planning tool.

Traveling by flight from Vilanculos to Tofo takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. November in Tofo sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 24°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Inhaca.

Keep things going the next day: head off the coast to Portuguese Island.

For traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Inhaca trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Tofo to Inhaca takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus; or do a combination of car, bus, and train. November in Inhaca sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 22°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Wed) to allow enough time to ride a ferry to Maputo.

Walking the broad, leafy avenues of Maputo, Mozambique's capital and bustling harbor city, you can discover numerous architectural gems and come to appreciate the area's Portuguese-influenced culture.

Maputo is known for sightseeing, shopping, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the landmark architecture of Maputo Central Train Station, pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, get a new perspective on nature at Museu De Historia Natural de Maputo, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Paroquia Santo Antonio.

For other places to visit, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Maputo online tour planner.

Getting from Inhaca to Maputo by ferry takes about 3 hours. In November in Maputo, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 22°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Mozambique Island.

Once a capital of Portuguese East Africa, the World Heritage-listed Island of Mozambique today ranks among Mozambique's fastest-growing tourist destinations.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Thu): take an in-depth tour of Governor's Palace Museum and then contemplate the long history of Fortaleza de Sao Sebastiao. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 24th (Fri): stroll through Sao Sebastiao Peninsula.

For maps, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Mozambique Island vacation planner.

You can fly from Maputo to Mozambique Island in 4.5 hours. Another option is to drive. Traveling from Maputo in November, Mozambique Island is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 28°C. On the 24th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Ponta do Ouro.

On the 26th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: look for gifts at Magenta Moon Boutique and then get interesting insight from Tours.

To find reviews, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, read our Ponta do Ouro trip tool.

You can do a combination of car and flight from Mozambique Island to Ponta do Ouro in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.