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Background: Almost five centuries as a Portuguese colony came to a close with independence in 1975. Large-scale emigration by whites, economic dependence on South Africa, a severe drought, and a prolonged civil war hindered the country's development. The ruling Front for the Liberation of Mozambique (FRELIMO) party formally abandoned Marxism in 1989, and a new constitution the following year provided for multiparty elections and a free market economy. A UN-negotiated peace agreement between FRELIMO and rebel Mozambique National Resistance (RENAMO) forces ended the fighting in 1992. In December 2004, Mozambique underwent a delicate transition as Joaquim CHISSANO stepped down after 18 years in office. His newly elected successor, Armando Emilio GUEBUZA, has promised to continue the sound economic policies that have encouraged foreign investment.

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By nsberry
August 27th 2009

In Mozambique Africa » Mozambique » Southern » Inhambane

Still can't post pics unfortunately but will have a ton of pics and videos to post once I get back. We continued on in South Africa through the Blyde River Canyon which had an amazing view and then onto Kruger National Park which was awesome. Had great views of lions, a leopard, elephants, rhino, and many other animals. Unfortunately I still have not seen any leopards but still at least one more game drive to go. On Wednesday we travelled to Mozambique and today we headed to the Indian Ocean coast and are staying right next to the beach. We are [View Full Entry]

By beach berg and bush
February 12th 2009

Week 22/23 - Maputo to Tofo (via Xai-Xai) Africa » Mozambique » Southern » Inhambane

Maputo traffic

It was great to leave Maputo in a car that worked again, I was spo happy that on the way out of town I made the mistake of smiling at a policewoman in the back of a truck which pulled up next to us. Lesson number 3 of African travel - never smile at the police! We were summarily pulled over and the conversation covered the following points: • Driving without shoes is illegal in Mozambique - I pointed out that I had sandals. • Where is my license - always hand over the £5 international driving permit in case of [View Full Entry]

By Travellinmack
January 24th 2009

The Beira Bash Africa » Mozambique » Southern » Inhambane

March 1999: In Beira I had staved off Malaria with a dose of Larium (a nasty cocktail in itself) and rested my aching sweaty body enough to continue on to the beach side town of Inhambane for more rest. I sat in a nice cool little cafe across from the bus stop waiting for my afternoon connection. I had convinced the porters to let me carry my backpack onto the bus with after it was thrown on the roof with chickens and fish baskets the trip before and still stunk. I sat in a single seat towards the back and took [View Full Entry]

By Tertius
January 12th 2009

Mozambique Africa » Mozambique » Southern » Inhambane

Xai-Xai New Year

14 day trip - Started a few days before Christmas at Port Edward on the south cost of Kwa-Zulu Natal, then followed the cost north and entered Mozambique at Kosi Bay border post and drove up to Inhambane, with a few days stop over and New Year at Xai-Xai Bay Resort on the way up and then ending at Guinjata Bay Resort. Exited Mozambique at Komatipoort border post and returned to Durban via Swaziland. Passed through four border posts without an issue or even waiting long. Generally 20 minutes per border post. Furthermore was not hassled by anyone at any of [View Full Entry]

By amyuyma
September 19th 2008

So I threw up on a whale shark Africa » Mozambique » Southern » Inhambane

If it’s one dive trip to be without my cameras, it had to be this one. The one where humpback whales swim up to your boat with their calves in tow. The one where bottleneck dolphins escort you through the waves to your dive sites. The one where loggerhead turtles and 8m long whale sharks laze on the water next to you during surface times. Diving in Mozambique is something special. On my first dive to Manta Reef we saw humpbacks, whale sharks, dolphins, turtles, mantas, and 2-meter long white-tip sharks. By the end of the day our boat no longer [View Full Entry]

By amyuyma
September 17th 2008

I think Bob Dylan is onto something Africa » Mozambique » Southern » Inhambane

I like to spend some time in Mozambique The sunny sky is aqua blue And all the couples dancing cheek to cheek It's very nice to stay a week or two And maybe fall in love just me and you “Datz mah co-co-nuht!” The woman yells at Tony from two huts down. Tony looks down at the coconut on the table outside our hut and points. “Datz MINE!” she yells again. “Well, then take it,” Tony yells back. The woman briskly walks past us, muttering and hunched over, a string of surely bad wishes in Portugese, leaving her alleged coconut in [View Full Entry]

By DELFIN
June 23rd 2008

Germany - Canada - France: 101% YEBO! Africa » Mozambique » Southern » Inhambane

101% YEBO!

EN FRANCAIS PLUS BAS MORE PHOTOS HERE Understandably, Jen and I didn't sleep much that night. Caro took care of her nervousness with gin so she was fine, but still, waking up at 4.15am so we would be ready to be picked up at 5.00am was a challenge for the 3 of us. Unsurprisingly, the bus was about an hour late, but we were lucky not to be the last in being picked up and to have real seats, with head rest and all, what a luxury! As the sun was rising and we were driving away from the city into [View Full Entry]

By TravellingTandem
April 21st 2008

A Delayed Eloping {Darrell} Africa » Mozambique » Southern » Inhambane

Cottages on the lagoon

After celebrating the best day of our lives with the best people in the world, it was time to head out to celebrate or wedding on our own. The whole wedding along with all its picking wines, music and stressing about the weather was now behind us and it seemed like all of a sudden we were back at the airport with our backpacks on our backs again. When it came time for us to board our plane we huddled into the airport bus and bounded out over the tarmac. We passed the refuelling jumbos, we passed passengers queueing to board [View Full Entry]

By Graham P
March 17th 2008

10 beds in 10 nights... Africa » Mozambique » Southern » Inhambane

Bom Dia!! Quite a crazy last week or so, and I thought I would let everyone at home know about it. After a night in Blantyre, Malawi, we took off for the country of Mozambique. After a 3 hour minibus ride, we had a reasonably problem free border crossing. The main difference with Mozambique is that we were leaving an English speaking country and entering a country where Portuguese is the ONLY language they speak, especially away from touristy areas. Will and I also have the unfortunate habit of entering countries without any money, and it was a habit we didnt [View Full Entry]

By le_flow
October 7th 2007

24 hours Africa » Mozambique » Southern » Inhambane

Girl Power

00 :12. The sound of a dentist’s drill penetrating my temple wakes me up. Covered in sweat I sigh, it's just a dream. It’s not a dentist’s drill; there are mosquitoes in the tent. A wild hunt begins and ends in handclapping, then silence. 02 :23. Something has awoken the dogs. Loud barking ricochet in the distance as every dog in the village joins the cacophony. A dog yelps as his owner gives him a kick. Then silence. 03 :51. The roosters begin. It’s still long before sunset but these puffed-up poultry must be from a different time-zone. The volume and [View Full Entry]

The neck-breaking art of vegetarian chicken soup

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