BRING your plus one:
Mozambique - Paradise Getaway

KAYAKING

Kayaking is great in the mangroves of Barra. Usually, you will head towards Barra in the morning and specifically into the mangroves. On a guided kayaking tour, you will paddle through the shallow waters in two-person kayaks. There is a chance to spot local birdlife and look out for crabs and starfish in the water.

Afterwards, there is always an opportunity for lunch at a beach bar or a nice restaurant.

Our package includes kayaking, as well as a driver who will take you to Barra and back. Your personal driver is at your disposal for the day.

Duration: Kayaking 2h

INHAMBANE CITY TOUR

Would you like to learn more about history and culture? Our city tour through Inhambane is the perfect opportunity. Ideally, a half-day is filled with a combination of architectural sightseeing, colourful local markets, rural hospitals, local schools and churches. There will also be time for snacks or lunch.

BEACH WALKS

The beaches of Tofo seem endless and you can walk for kilometres encountering only a few people.

It is easy to undertake beach walks on your own. Occasionally, you will come across beach vendors offering fresh coconut water, bracelets and various other items. This may sometimes seem annoying, but a simple “No, thank you” is usually enough. The vendors are harmless and often enjoy a chat.

On selected days, there is also the opportunity to participate in a beach cleanup, often organized by the surrounding dive shops or the Marine Megafauna Foundation. Unfortunately, no place on Earth is spared from plastic, although it is still manageable in Tofo. Nevertheless, every piece of plastic collected counts and prevents it from ending up in the stomachs of marine megafauna.

SWIMMING

The beach is influenced by the tides, and accordingly, the water level is sometimes high and low. The tides also affect the currents along the beach. Therefore, it is strongly advised not to swim alone in deserted sections and to only swim where there are many people (Tofo Bay, near the market). Lifeguards are only present on selected days.

RESTAURANT VISITS & DANCING

Tofo has great restaurants.

Here is a selection of the cuisine you can look forward to: Japanese & Sushi, Indian, Vegetarian/Vegan, Asian Fusion, Mozambican, Italian, South African, Burgers, Fish.

For a small amount of money, you can still eat locally and traditionally. Matapa, a rice dish with cassava leaves (similar to spinach) in a peanut and coconut base, is very popular.

Fish is also still caught locally. Traditional fishermen paddle far into the ocean with wooden boats and bring the catch back to Tofo, which is then available on selected days at the small marketplace.

In the evening and at night, there are music and dance events on selected days. Either with live bands or DJs, usually open-air.

Optional: SURFING

You can book a trial lesson (60 minutes) with a local Mozambican surf instructor, including a beginner board.

Your surf instructor will show you how to stand on the surfboard with dry exercises on the beach. Then you will go straight into the waves, in Tofo Bay. Your surf instructor will be in the water with you and the surfboard and help you catch a good wave. He will give you instructions on how to best stand on the board.

The waves in Tofo are, of course, quite powerful, and you will quickly get tired. You should eat something and drink enough water beforehand to have enough strength. Sun protection is also very important!

The requirement is, of course, that you can swim.

Optional: SCUBA-DIVING

Diving in Tofo is something very special, especially because of encounters with large marine animals and rarely dived reefs.

Biodiversity is one of the main attractions. Depending on the season and luck with nature, there is a chance to see manta rays and other types of rays, turtles, humpback whales, whale sharks, dolphins and sharks.

The reefs consist of a mix of rocks and corals, and special reefs often start at a depth of 20 meters or more. Conditions for divers can therefore be challenging. There are times when deep dive sites can be affected by currents, and shallow sites can be impacted by wave movement. Conditions change daily and are hard to predict, which makes it exciting!

Therefore, diving in Tofo remains flexible regarding the dive schedule and dive site selection. Safety is always the top priority. The requirement is, of course, a diving certificate. Alternatively, diving courses can also be booked.

Optional: WHALE INTERACTION TOUR

On the Whale Interaction Tour, during humpback whale season from June to September/October, you have the opportunity to see the giants from the boat or even in and under the water.

It is an ABSOLUTE HIGHLIGHT: In the African winter, humpback whales migrate from the waters of South Africa northward into the channel between Mozambique and Madagascar, especially humpback whale mothers with calves.

Therefore, on this inflatable boat trip, you have the chance to see these enchanting ocean creatures.

The special feature:
only 1 inflatable boat in the interaction, sustainable and considerate, including a hydrophone to hear whale songs.

Duration: 2h