Island of Mozambique

Overview

Once the gateway of Indian Ocean trade, the island links its stone-town churches to thatched Makuti town by a three-kilometre bridge — all inscribed as World Heritage.

Highlights

• •The three-kilometre causeway
• •Fort Sao Sebastiao

Practical tips

• •The island is walkable end to end
• •Stay overnight for sunrise over the sea

Practical information

Best time

May-Oct

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