Frequently
overlooked for its flashier, more developed
counterparts, Mozambique offers some of the best
preserved natural settings in Africa- boasting some
of the world's top 10 best dive sites (with
unbleached coral), the feel of clean sand under your
toes and, with the relatively recent development of
luxury boutique hotels and lodges- is now all set to
lure a new breed of luxury travelers. Luxury
holidays to Mozambique are becoming a lot more
possible with a slew of spectacular luxury
resorts and eco- getaways on
remote islands. Urbane Nomads offers well-designed
itineraries, either in concert with a safari in East
Africa or on its own, to Mozambique.
Many of these
island lodges are still a schlep to get to, but,
developed and maintained by conservationists, these
lodges represent a fine model for responsible
travel. Whilst tourism is not new to Mozambique, its
smooth continuum has been interrupted by civil war,
natural disasters and landmines. With more tourists
than South Africa and Rhodesia combined before the
wars (for independence in 1975 and a civil war that
ended only in 1992), Mozambique is now re-developing
itself for its own brand of luxury tourism, defined
by a rustic charm than the polished sophistication
of its neighbours.
Available as an
extension to your safari in East Africa, Mozambique
is a perfect place to end it for beach lovers(
snorkeling opportunities are aplenty and the
Bazaruto archipelago especially boasts a unique
ecosystem, which, due to its isolation, has been
dubbed the Galapagos of Mozambique).
Combining
classic Northern
Tanzania with the island
of Vamizi. Contrasting
the superlative luxury
of Northern Tanzania
with the rustic eco-luxe
of Vamizi, this
itinerary is ideal for
those looking to depart
a little from the
expected trappings of a
luxury safari
