AIESEC help guide for Mozambique. AFRICA IN ME TEAM

1. EAST AFRICA: MOZAMBIQUE
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Maputo
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Often described as one of Africa’s last frontiers, Mozambique, a large
country in the southeastern part of the continent, is among the most
variegated places in the world. Geographically, it has a rugged,
underdeveloped north, a hiker’s paradise, along with an extensive
coastline with innumerable opportunities for swimming, snorkeling, and
scuba diving.
The population is just as diverse, reflecting the indigenous African
tribes who first settled there, the Arab seafarers who traded along the
coast for centuries and, finally, Mozambique is slowly gaining a welldeserved reputation as a country that promises as much adventure as
relaxation.
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2. EAST AFRICA: MOZAMBIQUE
As traveler’s lovely paradise, the country has one of the best
Transfrontier Park: Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park. A
massive swath of land that comprises national parks in
Mozambique, South Africa, and Zimbabwe and allows visitors
to cross the borders freely within the park, Limpopo is home to
nearly 150 kinds of mammals, including elephants, giraffes,
and buffalo.
In northern Mozambique, tourists can also visit the Gorongosa
National Park. This once legendary park was newly refurbished,
it’s returning to its former preeminence and is worth a visit to
check out impalas, warthogs, unusual birds, and more.
Along the Zimbabwe border, there is a mountain range called
Montes Chimanimani, thick with pine and mahogany trees and
scores of medicinal plants, is ideal for rugged, off-the-beatenpath hiking and camping.
Ilha de Moçambique, a tiny island off Mozambique’s northern
coast was once an important Arab trading port; today its historic,
colonial-era buildings and diverse population, with strong
Islamic and African ties, makes it a fascinating place to explore.
Another fabulous destination is Archipelago das Quirimbas,
these 32 islands off the town of Pemba can be reached by
motorboat, offer white-sand beaches, snorkeling among coral
reefs, and sightings of humpback whales.
Ponta de Ouro, just miles from the South African border in
southern Mozambique is a quaint town which boasts some of
the country’s loveliest beaches and opportunities to scuba dive
among dolphins.
Mozambique offer other amazing attractions for tourist like Lago
Niassa (Lake Malawi), Manica, Angoche and local fare like the
grilled prawns and octopus are especially good.