Mozambique
Travel Map
Explore Mozambique’s Holiday Destinations
Mozambique stretches along more than 2,000 kilometres of Indian Ocean coastline, with private islands, mainland beaches, cultural cities and conservation-led safari regions spread across the country.
Use our Mozambique travel map to compare the destinations we currently recommend, understand which airport serves each region and see whether a road, boat or helicopter transfer is required after your flight.
Mozambique Travel has planned holidays for more than 20 years. Once you have identified the destinations that interest you, our specialists can help turn the map into one practical 2027 itinerary with suitable accommodation, flights and onward transfers.
Use Our Interactive Map of Mozambique
Select a destination marker to view:
- What the destination is best known for
- Who it suits
- The nearest principal airport
- The typical onward transfer
- Recommended length of stay
- Relevant lodge and package pages
Map Key
Blue markers: Priority Mozambique destinations currently recommended by Mozambique Travel
Gold markers: Important neighbouring safari gateways
Grey markers: Geographic reference points only
Not every place shown on the map is currently available to book through Mozambique Travel.
Which Part of Mozambique Should You Visit?
Bazaruto Archipelago
Best for: Private islands, luxury beach holidays, honeymoons and marine experiences
Gateway: Vilanculos Airport
Final transfer: Boat or helicopter
The Bazaruto Archipelago is Mozambique’s leading private-island region. Benguerra and Bazaruto offer luxury resorts, warm Indian Ocean water, protected marine environments and a secluded style of holiday.
Vilanculos
Best for: Mainland beaches, families, island excursions and flexible holidays
Gateway: Vilanculos Airport
Final transfer: Road transfer
Vilanculos offers convenient airport access, a broad range of accommodation and easy excursions into the Bazaruto Archipelago. It suits travellers who want more independence than a private-island resort provides.
Gorongosa National Park
Best for: Conservation-led safaris, biodiversity and Mozambique-only journeys
Gateway: Beira Airport
Final transfer: Prearranged road transfer
Gorongosa offers a safari shaped by ecological restoration, wildlife recovery and community partnerships. It can be visited independently or combined with Vilanculos and the Bazaruto Archipelago.
Maputo and Machangulo
Best for: City and beach combinations, culture and shorter coastal escapes
Gateway: Maputo International Airport
Final transfer: Road or road-and-boat transfer
Maputo adds restaurants, history and contemporary culture to a Mozambique journey. Machangulo provides a quieter coastal escape within reach of the capital.
Inhambane, Tofo and Barra
Best for: Diving, marine life, mainland beaches and relaxed coastal holidays
Gateway: Inhambane or Vilanculos, depending on the property and current flights
Final transfer: Road transfer
The Inhambane coastline offers an informal mainland experience with diving, ocean activities and varied accommodation. Tofo and Barra have distinct atmospheres, so the exact location should be considered carefully.
Kruger National Park
Location: South Africa
Best for: Big Five safaris before or after Mozambique
Connection: Regional flight, Johannesburg connection or planned road-and-air route
Kruger is not in Mozambique. It appears on the map because it combines naturally with Vilanculos, Benguerra Island and Bazaruto Island.
Benguerra Island or Bazaruto Island?
Both islands are reached through Vilanculos, but they offer different experiences.
Benguerra is particularly strong for intimate lodges, private villas, honeymoons and personalised service. Bazaruto provides a larger island environment with established resort facilities and organised activities.
The correct choice depends on your preferred resort style, privacy, budget and transfer arrangements.
Choose by Holiday Style
Private-Island Holiday
Choose Benguerra or Bazaruto for luxury resorts, privacy, marine activities and memorable boat or helicopter arrivals.
Mainland Beach Holiday
Choose Vilanculos, Machangulo or selected Inhambane properties for easier access, greater flexibility and a wider accommodation range.
Honeymoon
Choose Benguerra, Bazaruto or Machangulo for secluded villas, private beaches and romantic experiences.
Family Holiday
Choose Vilanculos, selected Bazaruto resorts or a suitable private villa for manageable transfers, family accommodation and flexible meals.
Safari and Beach Holiday
Combine Kruger with the Bazaruto Archipelago or Gorongosa with Vilanculos for a balanced wildlife-and-coast journey.
Culture and Coast
Combine Maputo with Machangulo for city experiences, restaurants, architecture and a quieter beach extension.
Plan the Complete Journey, Not Only the Destination
A map shows where places are located. It cannot show whether the route will work for your dates.
A successful itinerary must consider:
- Available flights
- Airport arrival times
- Road-transfer duration
- Boat and helicopter windows
- Luggage restrictions
- Lodge check-in arrangements
- Number of usable nights
- Children’s ages and mobility
- Seasonal conditions
- Suitable room availability
Mozambique Travel can help you move from map research to a realistic, properly connected holiday.
TRAVEL WITH US
Let Us Turn Your Mozambique Map into a Holiday
Tell us which destinations interest you, your preferred 2027 dates, and whether you are planning a private-island escape, mainland beach holiday, honeymoon, family trip or safari-and-beach journey.
Our specialists will compare suitable destinations, accommodation, flights and onward transfers before creating one practical itinerary around the Mozambique experiences that matter most to you.
Mozambique Travel Map FAQs
Where is Mozambique located?
Mozambique lies on the southeastern coast of Africa. It borders South Africa, Eswatini, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi and Tanzania, with a long Indian Ocean coastline facing Madagascar across the Mozambique Channel.
What are the best places to visit in Mozambique?
The Bazaruto Archipelago is a leading choice for private-island stays, while Vilanculos suits flexible mainland beach holidays.
Gorongosa offers a conservation-led safari, and Maputo with Machangulo creates a strong city-and-beach combination.
Where is the Bazaruto Archipelago?
The Bazaruto Archipelago lies off the coast near Vilanculos.
Travellers normally fly to Vilanculos and continue to Benguerra or Bazaruto Island by boat or helicopter.
Is Vilanculos on the mainland?
Yes. Vilanculos is a mainland coastal town and the principal air gateway to the Bazaruto Archipelago.
Mainland lodges are generally reached by road transfer from Vilanculos Airport.
Where is Gorongosa National Park?
Gorongosa National Park lies in central Mozambique, inland from Beira.
Many travellers fly to Beira and continue to the park using a prearranged road transfer.
Is Kruger National Park in Mozambique?
No. Kruger National Park is in South Africa.
It appears on the map because Kruger safaris are frequently combined with beach holidays in Vilanculos, Benguerra Island and Bazaruto Island.
Which Mozambique destination is best for a first visit?
Vilanculos and the Bazaruto Archipelago are strong first choices because they offer established air access, excellent beaches and several accommodation styles.
The right option depends on whether you prefer mainland flexibility or a more secluded private-island experience.
