How to Find Hotels in Maputo, Mozambique

Maputo, the capital of Mozambique in Southeastern Africa, is a potpourri of cultures from around the world, including a strong Portuguese influence. A city located on the western side of Maputo Bay on the mouth of the Tembe River and bordering the Indian Ocean, Maputo is often visited for its attractive waterfront views as well as its countless live music venues, restaurants and interesting architecture. Read on to learn how to find accommodations in Maputo, Mozambique.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer with Internet access
• Passport
• Visa

Locate Accommodations in Maputo

1. Find accommodations on the Mozambique Tourism Bureau Web site. See the Resources section below for a link or call 011 ([phone].
2. Take in the Portuguese architecture by staying at one of the moderately priced design hotels.
3. Book a room in the heart of Maputo for an inexpensive price, which grants access to all major routes, airports and entertainment.
4. Book expensive luxury resort accommodations with ocean views.

Know Your Destination

5. Understand that although Portuguese is the official language of Maputo, there are a variety of different languages spoken in this Mozambique city.
6. Enjoy the tropical to subtropical climate of Maputo but be careful of the possible droughts, cyclones and floods that occasionally hit the area.
7. Apply for and pick up the required visa when visiting Mozambique at the airport.
8. Enjoy the sights. The city was previously known as Lourenzo Marques and was considered one of the most attractive and popular cities in Africa. War during the 1970s and 1980s left the city in ruins, but now Maputo is attempting to recreate its former appeal and develop it to its full potential.

Find Transportation

9. Utilize the taxi service to get around the city when walking isn't an option.
10. Fly to the Maputo International Airport for easy access to downtown and many convenient accommodations.

Visit Attractions in Maputo

11. Make a stop at the Fere de Populare, which hosts countless bars and clubs filled with fun Latino music for a safe and enjoyable night out.
12. Take the ferry to Inhaca Island, where visitors can see the maritime museum and the historic lighthouse.
13. Head south to the swamplands of the Maputo Elephant Reserve, home to a variety of wildlife including 200 elephants, crocodiles, jackals and hippos.
14. Stop by the fort of Nossa Senhora da Conceiao (Our Lady of Conception), which is an important landmark for the city because it is located at the original center of the city.

Tips & Warnings

• Book accommodations online to save money and find special discounts.
• All phone numbers include the United States international prefix "011." When calling internationally outside the United States, substitute that "011" with "00."
• All country codes are within parentheses and begin with a "+" sign.
• If traveling around the city, do not carry too much cash for safety reasons.

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