Online Holiday Guide to
Accommodation in Mozambique
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Believe it or not, one of the most popular holiday destinations in Mozambique is only a 5 Hour drive from Durban and if you're from 'Jozie', then add on another hour and a half for safe measure. All you need is a bunch of mates, a car; booked accommodation and you're on your way to an exciting holiday in Ponta do Ouro. Oh ...
I forget to mention that you also need a passport of course, BUT, the good thing about Mozambique is that you don't need a visa to cross the border - for South African citizens that is! If you're ...
BOOK MOZAMBIQUE ACCOMMODATION EARLY TO AVOID DISSAPOINTMENT
LIST OF POPULAR DESTINATIONS AND MOZAMBIQUE ACCOMMODATION
NOT ONLY DOES MOZAMBIQUE BOAST A WORLD HERITAGE SITE BUT YOU CAN ALSO WITNESS VASCO DE GAMMA'S 'FOOTSTEPS' WHICH REMAIN IN MOZAMBIQUE.

The very famous Chapel of Nossa Senhora de Baluarte - just outside the Fort of Sao Sebastiao is situated on the North-
Eastern tip of the island. Ask the tour guide to take you through the big fort and back door to the Chapel that and Vasco da Gamma also built. Vasco de Gamma destined to protect the Ilha de Mozambique from been attacked and before he ventured to India, he built the first artillery bastion. The fort (bastian) is an impressive site - Huge strong walls dominate the North Eastern section of the island of Mozambique and there are a noticeable amount of cannons strategically placed high up on the walls.
Ibo Island / near Matemo Island - Quirimba Archipelago Islands

Go catch a boat and venture further South, to Ibo Island (also referred to as 'Ilha do Ibo'). A rich history fulfills this island, where Pirates, slaves, ivory, silver (treasure) and colonialism used to co-exist. In actual fact, the Islands intriguing history and colonial architecture that still exists, makes Ibo Island's Zoned for World Heritage Status! 3 Bastian's (Forts) were built back in the colonial days in the 15th century to protect the island from attackers. Lots of cannons still line the forts tall walls.
For the last 500 years Ibo Island proved to be a prosperous and important trading post for the East coast of Mozambique and Africa. Today, the Island is still not commercialized, which is great if it want to keep its unique status. Accommodation is also available on the Island.
The Governor's Place - Island of Mozambique
With a tall beautiful clock tower, the Governor's Palace is a red and white building (modern looking) that was built back in the 17th century. Today the fascinating building Hosts as a museum for tourists who want to explore the still furnished & untouched rooms, as they were, hundreds of years ago! The building has 2 floors - the bottom been a Maritime Museum which exhibits the many actual boats that frequented the Island back in the colonial days. The top floor exhibits and displays exquisite carpets, beautiful antique furniture from India & Goa, Chinese porcelain, paintings and so much more. A rich history is uncovered right before your own eyes and you can only walk around the Palace with a tour guide, who will show and explain everything there is to know about the Old Palace. (The tour is free although a tip is expected)




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