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Mozambique - Facts

Oct 01, 2025
  • The People's Republic of Mozambique is located on the southeast coast of Africa. It is bound by Swaziland to the south, South Africa to the southwest, Zimbabwe to the west, Zambia and Malawi to the northwest, Tanzania to the north and the Indian Ocean to the east.
  • Mozambique lies between latitudes 10° and 27°S, and longitudes 30° and 41°E.
  • The country suffered a direct hit by Cyclone Idai in March 2019. It was regarded as one of the worst tropical cyclones on record to affect Africa and the Southern Hemisphere as a whole. The long-lived storm caused catastrophic damage in multiple nations, leaving more than 700 people dead and hundreds more missing. The port of Beira was badly affected with roads to the city cut off by heavy flooding.
  • The total population of Mozambique is 29 million composed overwhelmingly of Bantu people. The official language of Mozambique is Portuguese, which is spoken mostly as a second language by about half the population. The other languages spoken are Swahili, Makhuwa, Sena, Ndau, and Tsonga.
  • The currency is the Mozambican Metical. For details see General Info.
  • Mozambique observes Central Africa Time all year. For specifics see General Info.
  • The climate is tropical, with a hot and rainy season from November to March, and a dry season from May to October, during which there is a cooler period from mid-May to mid-August. See Weather section below for more details.
  • The long Indian Ocean coastline is dotted with popular beaches, as well as offshore marine parks. and a 250km stretch of coral islands. The main cruising attractions of Mozambique are around Maputo and the island of Bazaruto which is a marine reserve. For full details see the Bazaruto Profile.
  • The corruption and mismanagement in Mozambique since independence and freedom from colonial rule has escalated exponentially and unless you experience an emergency, it is recommended to choose carefully where you stop here. Although some places have had favourable reports from cruising boats they are the exception (Ilha de Mozambique being one). Most ports have been privatised giving the locals a license to do as they please more efficiently. For more details on yachting services see Yachting Essentials
  • Stopovers without clearing in are generally tolerated by the authorities who accept this as long as you are just sheltering from the weather. However, it's better to choose an anchorage removed from the authorities such as Bazaruto, Inhambane /Ponta Barra & Inhaca Island.  However there are reports of yachts anchored at these locations being boarded and threatened.  See Latest Reports for more information.

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