Dhows anchored in the turquoise water off the Island of Mozambique

Tourism

Visit Mozambique

Explore Mozambique’s Indian Ocean coastline, island heritage, museums and protected landscapes. Use the guides below to discover places by province and plan your visit.

Featured event

2nd Mozambique Tourism Summit 2026

Date: 5–6 November 2026
Venue: Vilankulo, Inhambane

The Mozambique Tourism Summit returns in 2026 for its second edition, under the theme “Mozambique: Where Africa Reinvents Itself”. The concept note (in Portuguese) covers objectives, registration, projects and tourism land auctions.

Concept note (PDF, Portuguese) (7.3 MB)

What to see

Culture, nature and places of interest, province by province

Façade of the Natural History Museum in Maputo, with its neo-Manueline towers

Museums

Museums, libraries and house museums, from Maputo to Mozambique Island.

Places: 12 museums and libraries
Cities: 5, from Maputo to Lichinga

See museums

Mount Gorongosa at dusk, seen across the floodplain of Gorongosa National Park

National Parks and Reserves

Six national parks and six reserves, about 12% of the country.

National parks: 6
Reserves: 6
Territory: About 12% of the country

See parks

Island of Mozambique seen from the Fortress of St Sebastian, with a dhow offshore

Tourist Attractions

Beaches, islands, monuments and places of interest, province by province.

Provinces: 11, including Maputo city
Places: 57

See places

Explore Mozambique’s Indian Ocean coastline, island heritage, museums and protected landscapes. Use the guides below to discover places by province and plan your visit.

Before you travel

Visit MozambiqueThe country’s tourism portal, with destinations, accommodation and activities. www.visitmozambique.net

INATURThe National Tourism Institute, the public body responsible for promoting tourism in Mozambique. inatur.gov.mz

Entry requirementsCheck the route for your passport, purpose and length of stay before travelling. Entry guide

Yellow feverCheck your itinerary and certificate requirements. Health information

For current travel advice, consult your country’s foreign ministry before choosing an itinerary. Sweden Abroad: Mozambique. Destination descriptions do not confirm current access or opening times.

Updated: 23 September 2026