About Maputo, Mozambique

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Explore Maputo and Mozambique

The capital city of Mozambique, Maputo, attracts tourists from all over with its rich cultural heritage, historical landmarks, and beautiful beaches. Visitors can explore Maputo's colonial architecture, museums, markets, and vibrant nightlife. The nearby beaches and coastal areas also offer opportunities for relaxation and water-based activities.

Cheap Flights To Maputo, Mozambique - Landing at Maputo International Airport (MPM)

The capital city of Mozambique, Maputo, attracts tourists from all over with its rich cultural heritage, historical landmarks, and beautiful beaches. Visitors can explore Maputo's colonial architecture, museums, markets, and vibrant nightlife. The nearby beaches and coastal areas also offer opportunities for relaxation and water-based activities.

Entry Requirements

Passport Requirements when flying to Maputo, Mozambique

  • A passport that is valid for at least 6 months from your date of entry. Non-South African citizens might require a visa.
  • Infants and children under 18 require a passport and an unabridged birth certificate for travel. Additionally, a letter of consent (Affidavit) is required when an infant or child under 18 travels with one (1) single parent.
  • Return ticket to your country
  • Sufficient funds to cover your stay
  • Enough blank pages in your passport to fit the required entry visa.

Things to do in Maputo, Mozambique - An Exciting Journey Awaits

Maputo is blessed with great restaurants and excellent nightclubs, even a casino, and its sidewalk cafes and bars offer some of the liveliest nightlife in southern Africa. It is also the best place to enjoy Mozambique's signature dish - a plate of sizzling peri-peri prawns washed down with an ice-cold beer.

It also provides innumerable historical, cultural and scenic sights and is the gateway to many splendid beaches where you can laze your days away. Close to the city is the Maputo Elephant Reserve, which has growing numbers of game, and the resort Ponta d'Ouro, famed for its beaches and is one of the country's best diving locations.

Restaurants In Maputo - A Culinary Adventure

As a port city, Maputo offers some of Mozambique's best seafood restaurants, serving succulent prams, lobster, calamari and clams. There is Zambi, with its unique African-Asian fusion meals for beautiful ocean views. For something trendy, visit Dhow Cafe, where you can sit on sofas made from recycled Dhow boats viewing the Maputo Bay while enjoying their delicious fusion of Mediterranean and Mozambican-style food.

Accommodation In Maputo - From Charming to Sumptuous

Maputo has diverse accommodations available to suit anyone's needs. The 5-star rated Polana Serena Hotel in the heart of Maputo dates back to 1922 and has been lovingly restored and offers elegant rooms with modern amenities. If you want something more affordable, there is the StayEasy Maputo or the family-friendly Hotel Terminus.

Public Holidays in Mozambique:

  1. New Year's Day, 1 January
  2. Heroes' Day, 3 February
  3. Good Friday & Women's Day (of Mozambique), 7 April
  4. Workers',1 May
  5. Mozambique Independence Day, 26 June
  6. Lusaka Peace Agreement Day, 7 September
  7. Armed Forces Day, 25 September
  8. Peace and National Reconcilliation Day, 4 October
  9. Maputo City Day, 10 November
  10. Christmas Day, 25 December