EOY 2024

City Tour of Maputo

A melting pot of Latin and African flavours, Maputo is a unique and historical city. Meet the Maputo beloved by its locals on a 3-hour tour including stops at the Fortress, Central Market, Railway Station (CFM) Museum and FEIMA curio market. Guests will also pass by the Maputo City Hall, Cathedral, Botanical Gardens and Iron House.

  • Tour includes museum and fortress entry fees.
  • Tours depart at 09:30 and 14:00
  • Optional extension includes lunch (tour lasts up to five hours).
  • English and Portuguese-speaking guides.
  • The museum is closed on a Monday.
  • We recommend guests pre-book a packed breakfast at the hotel to take along on the excursion.

Flavours of Mozambique Food Tour

This incredible food tour takes guests on a culinary journey through our flavourful nation with stops to sample food and drink specialities. Highlights include a tasting of traditional street food, Badjias (fried bean dumplings), local stews, and fiery Piri Piri.

Wash it down with sweet juice made from sugar cane and fresh coconut water.

You won’t go home hungry!

Downtown Walking Tour

Journey back in time on a walking tour of Maputo’s historic downtown district, Baixa de Maputo. The Baixa was the epicentre of colonial Maputo, and this tour takes guests to the very heart of the story.

Stops along the route include the famous Maputo Railway Station, Fortress, Central Market and Independence Square. Pass by City Hall, the Cathedral, Botanical Gardens and Iron House.

  • Tour includes a coffee stop where you’ll get to sample a famous Portuguese custard tart, ‘pastel de nata’.
  • Tours depart at 09:30 and 14:00.
  • English and Portuguese-speaking guides.

Macaneta Day Trip

Escape to the tropical paradise of Macaneta Beach, just an hour from Maputo. Along the way, visit the Glass House, an impactful recycling project uplifting the community.

At Macaneta, stretch out on the sand while your guide sets up shade. Take a revitalizing swim, then enjoy lunch at a local lodge.

  • Tour departs at 08:00 and returns at approximately 16:30.
  • Seafood lunch is included.
  • Pack a swimsuit, hat, beach towel and sunblock.

Ponta Do Ouro Day Trip

Spend an unforgettable day soaking up the sun and surf at the spectacular beaches of Ponta do Ouro. The 1.5 hour drive south takes you over the scenic Catembe Bridge and Maputo National Park.

Once at the beach, settle in under the shade provided by your guide, and take a refreshing dip in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean.

  • Tour departs at 08:00 and returns at approximately 17:30
  • Seafood lunch is included.
  • Pack a swimsuit, hat, beach towel and sunblock.

Kruger Park Day Trip

The world-renowned Kruger National Park is merely 100 kilometres from Maputo, making it the perfect opportunity for a day-trip to hopefully spot the famous Big Five. And you’ll benefit from having a driver to assist with immigration formalities at the border.  Taking a slow drive through the park, stand the chance of spotting elephant, buffalo, giraffe, impala, zebra and, for the very fortunate, lion or rhino. Lunch is enjoyed at one of the park’s rest camps.

  • Includes park fees, game drive in an open safari vehicle with professional driver/guide, bottled water, light lunch and return transfers from Maputo.
  • The tour leaves Maputo at dawn and returns early evening.
  • Pack a hat and warm jacket.
  • No children under seven years of age.
  • Guests must ensure they have all the necessary documentation (visas and passport) to enter South Africa and for re-entry into Mozambique. Please be aware that some nationalities will need to buy a re-entry visa for Mozambique if they are not visa exempt.
  • We recommend guests pre-book a packed breakfast at the hotel to take along on the excursion.