Formerly the famed Lorenco Marques, Maputo is an enchanting city of wide acacia and jacaranda lined avenues and tall buildings overlooking the bay and the Indian Ocean. It has a relaxed pace and friendly atmosphere with many pavement cafes dotted through out the city. One of the city’s more fascinating features is a remarkable wealth of architecture making it one of the most unique and beautiful cities in Africa.
Maputo is organised on a grid system making it easy to find your way around. The best way to see the city is on foot but tours by car or minibus can be organised. Most of the hotels can furnish you with a map and information.

Access
By Plane All flights arrive at Mavelane International Airport. Pick ups can be arranged, taxis are also available to take you to the city, +/- 15 minutes away.
Maputo is accessible by tar road from Komatipoort (SA) 100km & Swaziland 60km. Please note there is no unleaded fuel North of Maputo .
Runs three times a week return from Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban and Swaziland.
Buses daily from Johannesburg, Pretoria and Durban.

How to get to Mozambique

Maputo is organised on a grid system making it easy to find your way around. The best way to see the city is on foot but tours by car or minibus can be organised and car hire is available. Most of the hotels can furnish you with a map and information.
City Tour
The Cathedral Built in 1944 this unusual building is in the shape of a cross.
Municipal Council The grandeur of Portuguese colonial days is exhibited in this neo classical building
Samora Machel Statue A bronze statue of the first president standing at Tunduru Gardens entrance.
Tunduru Gardens Designed in 1885 they provide a welcome shady respite from the city streets.
Iron House A unique prefabricated building made of steel erected in 1892, designed by Eiffel.
Railway Station Designed by Eiffel in 1910, it will take you back to the romantic age of rail travel.
The Fortress One of Maputo’s oldest buildings is currently a military museum.
Heros Square Amazing mural of the struggle for independence.
Marginal The palm fringed coast road leading to the fishing village.
Museums Natural History, Geological, Revolution, Money, Art, something for everyone!
Markets Arts and Crafts (Saturdays only), Central for everything, Xipamanine for traditional medicine.

Other activities to do in Maputo:

Catch the ferry to Catembe and see the “New York” style view across the bay.
Day yacht trip around the bay and islands.
Deep sea fishing charter.
Go to the fish market for the best prawns ever!
Enjoy the exciting nightlife at Complex MiniGolf Nightclub and the infamous Feira Popular.