Mozambique
Mozambique is a beautiful country that is most famous for its beaches – indisputably some of Africa’s finest. The Quirimbas and Bazaruto Archipelagos are chains of islands with world class beaches and superbly unspoilt, thriving coral reefs. The mainland coast has mile upon mile of rugged, wild beaches and a couple of safari parks...these do not currently offer great wildlife-viewing opportunities, yet potentially they may worthwhile conservation successes of the future.
The Quirimbas Archipelago
The Northern ‘Quirimbas’ Archipelago is a chain of 27 islands that stretch from Pemba as far North as the Tanzanian border. There are a couple of hotels here that are nothing short of world class and with a number of islands just waiting to be developed, Quirimbas is the place we will be talking about for years to come. The only issue with Quirimbas is that it is a tad tricky to get to and many of the islands are some distance from the nearest airport! Having said that, new routes from Tanzania have seen access improved, and the majority of travellers visit this part of the country from East Africa. The Bazaruto Archipelago The southern Bazaruto Archipelago has only five islands, but superb beaches and great snorkelling and diving. The lodges here are not quite in the same league as northern Mozambique, but logistically the area is much easier to combine with safari in Botswana, Zambia, Namibia or South Africa. It is very difficult to combine East Africa with southern Mozambique. In summary, southern Mozambique’s beaches are best visited after a safari in Southern African countries where as Northern Mozambique is best visited from East Africa. Mozambique Safari? Mozambique safari parks are even harder to visit and it is worth mentioning that these parks are for safari nuts only - as of yet the parks do not offer an intensive game viewing experience. Garongosa, at the heart of the country, is the easiest to visit of Mozambique's two main safari parks; it is reached by a three hour drive from the capital, Maputo. Garongosa has only one lodge, the beautifully authentic Explore Garongosa Camp. The Niassa Reserve in the North of the country is effectively an extension of Tanzania’s Selous Game Reserve and is an absolute nightmare to visit! It is only reachable by extensive overland driving or private charters. There are only two camps to stay in here – Lugenda and Explore Garongosa’s Niassa Camp. Links and overviews to Mozambique's two island chains : 
The Quirimbas Archipelago is in our view Africa's finest beach destination. The rewards of travelling this far are simply outstanding; the area's remoteness has protected some beautiful islands; the beaches and reefs are completely untouched.
Bazaruto Archipelago is one of Africa's finest beach destinations. Consisting of two huge islands, Bazaruto itself and neighbouring Benguerra, and two smaller islands, Santa Isobel and Santa Carolina, Bazaruto offers great beaches and world class diving.
Mozambique featured lodges:
Quirimbas Archipelago
Set on a vast beach that competes with anywhere in the world, Vamizi consists of 13 extravagant rooms spread at one end of a 7km long beach. Rooms are huge with massive four poster beds, open lounge areas and huge bathrooms
Beguerra Island
We regard Azura as a great choice of lodge to experience a complete getaway from normal daily lives. Most importantly, it is located in a national park which offers this sense of remoteness coupled with nature
Bazaruto Archipelago
This lodge is guideline for others to follow; service is exemplary and not intrusive. You can be left completely on your own or encouraged to do as much as possible; either way, it feels like home.
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