Feature Island

Regional Information

People's recent memories of Mozambique involve a devastating civil war that ended in 1992. At the end of the war, Mozambique ranked among the poorest countries in the world. Today, Mozambicans are putting the past behind them and rebuilding; their progress so far has been swift and the country has experienced an admirable economic recovery. Mozambique's southernmost tip is known for its surfing, beaches, coral and underwater life. As for islands, the Bazaruto Archipelago off the Mozambican coast includes Benguerra and Santa Carolina. Like all the islands in the area, Benguerra has high dunes, inland lakes and stunning beaches. The tide rises and falls up to ten metres, exposing sandbars a kilometre long. In this area, you're likely to see massive flocks of flamingos, and crocodiles lolling about in the sun baked mud. Underwater, you'll find dazzling coral and fascinating marine life. Sightings of dolphin, whale shark, hammerhead shark, and manta ray are common.