Having first visited Mozambique as a backpacker with university friends in the early 90s, when the civil war was still on, Angus went on to cover the reopening of Maputo’s iconic Polana Hotel, before producing television stories on, amongst other topics, the now-famed resurrection of Gorongosa National Park. He says that while Gorongosa redefines the values and function of a national park in 21st century Africa, Mozambique’s unspoilt beaches and islands are the next big thing on the discerning Africa traveller’s safari map.

This is less-visited Africa

If you’re chasing wildlife in Gorongosa or Maputo national parks, the best time for game viewing is during the cooler winter months from July to October, although Mozambique never really gets cold. As with Zimbabwe, the most beautiful months are after the heavy rains of December to March (when Gorongosa is closed). For that reason this specific itinerary is only available from April to mid-December. 

While there are many beach and island destinations scattered along the country’s 2000km coastline, I have chosen Anvil Bay as the beach destination given its remote ‘only you’ feel, yet easy proximity to Maputo’s international airport. It also falls outside the cyclone belt.

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