Mozambique

Bradt's Mozambique is the most established and comprehensive guide to this African country, covering wildlife, history, culture, diving, and snorkelling, with practical advice on travel and accommodation. The south offers romantic beaches, luxury lodges, and world-class diving, while the north is one of Africa's last frontiers, with vast game reserves and coastal panoramas. Mozambique is set to reclaim its standing as a top safari destination with expanded national park set-up and refurbished infrastructure.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 344 pages
Publication date: 09 December 2022
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides

Bradt's Mozambique: The Ultimate Guide to this Enchanting African Country

In its eighth edition, Bradt's Mozambique remains the most comprehensive and standalone guide to this captivating African nation. With extensive coverage of wildlife, history, culture, diving, and snorkeling, complemented by invaluable, up-to-date practical advice on travel and accommodation, presented in an easy-to-navigate geographical structure, this guide is a must-have for anyone seeking to explore the wonders of Mozambique.

Originally written by Philip Briggs, this new edition has been updated by Africa experts Huw and Kate Hennessy, authors of several previous Bradt guides. Mozambique is a country of two halves, each offering unique experiences. The tourism-savvy south boasts romantic tropical beaches, luxury lodges, world-class diving, and the tree-lined capital of Maputo, a city oozing Afro-Mediterranean flair. By contrast, the less-developed north is one of Africa's last frontiers, with excitingly vast game reserves and idyllic coastal panoramas that entice intrepid travelers and those seeking barefoot luxury.

With its national park set-up expanded and refurbished, Mozambique looks set to reclaim its standing as one of Africa's top safari destinations. Moreover, despite being one of the continent's fastest-developing tourist countries, Mozambique still offers opportunities to experience quintessential Africa. As Mozambique approaches 50 years since independence, development boosted by one of Africa's highest economic growth rates and a swift resurgence following 2019's devastating cyclone are drawing tourists back to a forest-clad interior descending to 2,500 kilometers of pristine, palm-fringed coastline.

Bradt's Mozambique reveals a country dotted with natural, historical, cultural, and architectural wonders that reflect a history that fuses exploration, trade, and culture. Highlights include the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ilha de Moçambique, a 16th-century Arab and Portuguese trading port that is now a protected island paradise. The country's diverse flora and fauna, including the endangered African elephant, lion, and rhino, are also a major draw, as are the stunning beaches, coral reefs, and mangrove forests that dot the coastline.

Whether you are an adventure seeker, a history buff, a nature lover, or a beach enthusiast, Bradt's Mozambique has something to offer. With its comprehensive coverage and practical advice, this guide will help you plan your trip to this enchanting African country and make the most of your experience. So pack your bags, grab your sunscreen, and get ready to explore the wonders of Mozambique with Bradt's as your guide.

Dimension: 216 x 135 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781784777401
Edition number: 8 Revised edition