Mozambique Tourism Blog

Morrumbala Tourism Blog - July 2013

Morrumbala - An Enchanting Corner of Mozambique Largely Untouched by the African Economic Boom

You won't find many tourism websites highlighting Morrumbala as a popular destination, and the scarcity of accommodation options quickly make it obvious that it is not a common destination. But if you are after a true taste of rural Mozambique it is a great place to explore, especially if you have a vehicle. The dirt roads wind through field of rice, corn, sesame, beans and bananas. And many crops most people have never heard of. Morrumbala is a bustling District Capital and has great little opportunities for mountain climbing, bathing in the hot springs, or just plain exploring. Filled with histories and fables other highlights include the famous mountain with its protective gate, and Chief Ndambuenda, the hippopotamos who preferred red wine and walked though this small riverside village... read more

Xai Xai Beach Tourism Blog - May 2013

Xai Xai Beach - Soon to Prosper from Xai Xai's Growth, or Continue Decades of Sustained Neglect?

A South African favourite, but avoided by

Maputo's masses, Xai Xai Beach has the potential to relive its beach town glories of colonial years but the scars of the past leave an indelible scar. An unkept but at the same time commanding stairway leads from the church all the way down to the sandy beach surrounded by grazing goats and shabbily built corragated iron shacks specialising in the sale of cheap alcohol. The dominant building at the base of this stairway is a three storey ruin of what was surely going to be Xai Xai's Grand Hotel. A fading sign outside promises that the hotel is to be renovated with a fourth floor added to it - a sign that is as decrepid as the building itself.... read more