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Activities & Attractions in Maputo
Maputo Catholic Cathedral in Maputo:
This Cathedral was built by the same man who built the Eiffel Tower. Yes, the one in Paris!
In the early 1900's, Gustave Eiffel, built this huge piece of Magnificent architecture. With a large bell at the very top, Its towering presence is facinating to look at!
The Central Railway Station in Maputo:
Marble pillars, wrought iron work, great attention to detail and a massive central dome... Sounds like a palace doesn't it? Well its the old Central Railway Station. Eiffel, once again, built another marvelous piece of architecture! Go and witness another one of Eiffels successful stories!
City Hall in Maputo:
This magnificent colonial / gothic looking building is now an interactive (sound effects & displays) Museum of Natural History. The museum shows interesting historical facts, insects, fossils, wildlife and a few bizarre things to keep you captivated.
The Museum of the Revolution in Maputo:
Opened Daily, except saterdays on 24 de Julho. This Museum tells a very interesting story about both the struggle against Portugese Colonialism, and the disastrious civil war that ended in the early 1990's.
The Art Museum in Maputo:
A Museum that shows some incredible Mozambique sculptures & paintings.
Jardim Tunduru in Maputo:
Behind the tall statue of Samora Machel, is a peaceful beautifully layed out botanical garden.
This garden was first laid out by Thomas Honney - a well known Englishman back in 1885. Thomas Has also known to have designed a few other famous gardens around the world.
The Iron House in Maputo:
Close by the Jardim Tunduru, this house is exactly what it is - Steel!
Eiffel designed this steel bolted building to be a governor'house. What Gustave failed to relise, was that this was by far, the worst type of house to build in Mozambiques very hot and humid climate. Enough been said, the house was never inhabited by the Governor. It is now the office of the Museums Department.
Xefina Island - an Island used as a jail in the Colonial days:
You can also take a boat ride to the Xefina island (off the coastline of Costa do Sol in Maputo). Even though you can cross the shallow waters to this island ONLY during low tide... it is still too risky as you can never be too sure how fast the tide will come in etc, etc. So its best to be safe and take a boat to Xefina. Long ago, the Portugese used the island as a prison and this served to be a good idea as there was no guards needed as the shark infested waters did the deed.
Maputo Elephant Reserve nearby Maputo:
79km South of Maputo and not so far from South Africa and Swaziland, is the Maputo Elephant Reserve (part of the Lubombo Transfrontier Conservation Area - a project joining areas in countrys of Mozambique, South Africa and Swaziland. Elephants, Leopards, Hippos, Crocodiles, Antelope, Flamingos and a wide variety of birds can be spotted in this reserve.
This Cathedral was built by the same man who built the Eiffel Tower. Yes, the one in Paris!
In the early 1900's, Gustave Eiffel, built this huge piece of Magnificent architecture. With a large bell at the very top, Its towering presence is facinating to look at!
The Central Railway Station in Maputo:
Marble pillars, wrought iron work, great attention to detail and a massive central dome... Sounds like a palace doesn't it? Well its the old Central Railway Station. Eiffel, once again, built another marvelous piece of architecture! Go and witness another one of Eiffels successful stories!
City Hall in Maputo:
This magnificent colonial / gothic looking building is now an interactive (sound effects & displays) Museum of Natural History. The museum shows interesting historical facts, insects, fossils, wildlife and a few bizarre things to keep you captivated.
The Museum of the Revolution in Maputo:
Opened Daily, except saterdays on 24 de Julho. This Museum tells a very interesting story about both the struggle against Portugese Colonialism, and the disastrious civil war that ended in the early 1990's.
The Art Museum in Maputo:
A Museum that shows some incredible Mozambique sculptures & paintings.
Jardim Tunduru in Maputo:
Behind the tall statue of Samora Machel, is a peaceful beautifully layed out botanical garden.
This garden was first laid out by Thomas Honney - a well known Englishman back in 1885. Thomas Has also known to have designed a few other famous gardens around the world.
The Iron House in Maputo:
Close by the Jardim Tunduru, this house is exactly what it is - Steel!
Eiffel designed this steel bolted building to be a governor'house. What Gustave failed to relise, was that this was by far, the worst type of house to build in Mozambiques very hot and humid climate. Enough been said, the house was never inhabited by the Governor. It is now the office of the Museums Department.
Xefina Island - an Island used as a jail in the Colonial days:
You can also take a boat ride to the Xefina island (off the coastline of Costa do Sol in Maputo). Even though you can cross the shallow waters to this island ONLY during low tide... it is still too risky as you can never be too sure how fast the tide will come in etc, etc. So its best to be safe and take a boat to Xefina. Long ago, the Portugese used the island as a prison and this served to be a good idea as there was no guards needed as the shark infested waters did the deed.
Maputo Elephant Reserve nearby Maputo:
79km South of Maputo and not so far from South Africa and Swaziland, is the Maputo Elephant Reserve (part of the Lubombo Transfrontier Conservation Area - a project joining areas in countrys of Mozambique, South Africa and Swaziland. Elephants, Leopards, Hippos, Crocodiles, Antelope, Flamingos and a wide variety of birds can be spotted in this reserve.
Other Towns Near Maputo
SEARCH BELOW FOR TOWNS NEARBY MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUE
SEARCH BELOW FOR TOWNS NEARBY MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUE
Xai Xai - 250km North of Maputo
Xai Xai (pronounced as 'shy-shy') is situated in the southern part of Mozambique, just over 200km North of Maputo on the Northern banks of the Limpopo river.
Xai Xai (pronounced as 'shy-shy') is situated in the southern part of Mozambique, just over 200km North of Maputo on the Northern banks of the Limpopo river.
Bilene - 180km North of Maputo
The very popular village of Bilene (Praia do Bilene) is approximately a 1 and a half hours drive from Maputo (+/- 180km) and is not too far from Xai Xai.
The very popular village of Bilene (Praia do Bilene) is approximately a 1 and a half hours drive from Maputo (+/- 180km) and is not too far from Xai Xai.
Ponta do Ouro - 118km South of Maputo
Welcome to the locations of Ponta Mamoli, Ponta do Ouro and Ponta Malongane - all within 17kms of each other and just outside the Kosi Bay/Ponta do Ouro border post of South Africa.
Welcome to the locations of Ponta Mamoli, Ponta do Ouro and Ponta Malongane - all within 17kms of each other and just outside the Kosi Bay/Ponta do Ouro border post of South Africa.
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