23 days in Mozambique Itinerary

Maputo is known for sightseeing, shopping, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: step off the mainland to explore Inhaca Island, take in nature's colorful creations at Tunduru Botanical Gardens, get to know the fascinating history of Praca Independence Praça da Independência, and get engrossed in the history at Fortaleza of Maputo.

To find ratings, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Maputo route planning site.

Vienna, Austria to Maputo is an approximately 23-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 Vienna in February: high temperatures in Maputo hover around 38°C and lows are around 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Mon) early enough to drive to Xai-Xai.

On the 28th (Tue), explore the activities along Bilene.

To see traveler tips, maps, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Xai-Xai trip planner.

You can drive from Maputo to Xai-Xai in 3.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of train and car; or take a train. In February in Xai-Xai, expect temperatures between 35°C during the day and 28°C at night. On the 1st (Wed), you're off to Tofo.

Tofo is known for wildlife, beaches, and adventure. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: kick back and relax at Praia do Tofo, stroll through Marine Megafauna Foundation, see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, and pause for some serene contemplation at Catedral da Nossa Senhora da Conceicao.

To see other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Tofo online route planner.

You can drive from Xai-Xai to Tofo in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and car. In March, plan for daily highs up to 37°C, and evening lows to 26°C. You will leave for Vilanculos on the 6th (Mon).

Take a break from Vilanculos with a short trip to Parque Nacional de Bazaruto in Bazaruto Archipelago, about 54 minutes away. There's lots more to do: get interesting insight from Tours, take in the exciting artwork at Machilla Magic, see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, and soothe aching muscles at Bahia Mar Wellness & SPA.

For maps, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, read our Vilanculos trip maker site.

You can fly from Tofo to Vilanculos in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In March, daily temperatures in Vilanculos can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) early enough to travel to Mozambique Island.

Change things up with these side-trips from Mozambique Island: Nacala (Mesquita Central de Nacala & Cathedral of Nacala). Next up on the itinerary: explore the world behind art at Governor's Palace Museum, steep yourself in history at Fortaleza de Sao Sebastiao, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Sao Sebastiao Peninsula.

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You can do a combination of flight and car from Vilanculos to Mozambique Island in 9 hours. Another option is to drive. In March in Mozambique Island, expect temperatures between 38°C during the day and 30°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Maputo.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Thu): contemplate the long history of Matola Raid Memorial, get close to the beloved marine mammals with Mozambique Scuba, then buy something for everyone on your list at Maputo Shopping Center, and finally get a taste of the local shopping with CCBM - Centro Cultural Brasil-Mocambique. On your second day here, admire the masterpieces at National Art Museum, hunt for treasures at Mercado Central de Maputo, then examine the collection at Museu dos CFM, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Paroquia Santo Antonio.

To find other places to visit, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Maputo trip itinerary maker app.

Traveling by flight from Mozambique Island to Maputo takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect slightly colder evenings in Maputo when traveling from Mozambique Island in March, with lows around 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) so you can travel back home.