Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Useful websites with bird lists and announcements of regional birding activities include
the following:
Avian Demography Unit
(
http://web.uct.ac.za/depts/stats/adu/p_mozat.htm
)
Indicator Birding
(
www.birding.co.za
)
Southern African Birding
(
www.sabirding.co.za
)
African Bird Club
(
www.africanbirdclub.org
)
DIVING & SNORKELLING
Attractions include the chance to sight dolphins, whale sharks, manta rays and dugongs;
opportunities to discover new sites; the natural beauty of the Mozambican coast; seasonal
humpback whale sighting; excellent fish diversity; and a generally untouched array of
hard and soft corals, especially in the north. You'll also have most spots almost to your-
self.
Equipment, instruction and certification are available in Ponta d'Ouro, Závora, Tofo,
Vilankulo, the Bazaruto Archipelago, Nacala, Pemba and the Quirimbas Archipelago.
Prices are comparable to elsewhere in East Africa, although somewhat higher than in
South Africa.
HIKING
Mountain climbs include Mt Gorongosa and Mt Namúli. For hiking, head to the Chimani-
mani Mountains, which is where you'll find Mt Binga, Mozambique's highest peak. The
hills around Gurúè offer good walking.
SURFING & KITE SURFING
The best waves are at Ponta d'Ouro in the far south of the country and at Tofinho. Boards
can be rented at both places.
Kite surfing has a small but growing following in Mozambique, especially in the north
near Pemba, and around Vilankulo. A good initial contact is
Pirate Kites
(
www.murrebue.com
)
.
WILDLIFE WATCHING
The main wildlife-watching destination is Gorongosa National Park. Other possibilities
include Niassa Reserve, Maputo Special Reserve and Limpopo National Park. Apart from
