Blogs from Inhambane, Southern, Mozambique, Africa
Palm trees, dead body and sleepy town
Published: February 7th 2012Africa » Mozambique » Southern » Inhambane
February 7th 2012
We left Malawi with a relief as it has been quite difficult to get around, overcrowded public transportation, daily increases in prices and the troubled currency but we didn’t have a clue how tough it would be for our first few days in Mozambique. Dirty and endless roads greeted us and we soon wished that we would be back in Malawi. We crossed the border happily since our cheap visas (read about it in the previous blog) worked and amazing people met us with bright smiles, and it doesn’t matter that we faced a language barrier already on the border. Soon we realized that we are in middle of nowhere and we were only ones who were crossing the border at the time. Welcome to Mozambique! The next three days included a lot waiting on the ... read more
January 4th 2011
An unforgettable adventure Mozambique has the most romantic sunsets and gorgeous beaches. Even though pictures often seen of Mozambique look idyllic and picturesque there is a lot more to the country than that. What you won’t know is the experiences that make the trip unique... from potholed roads to dodgy public toilets to interesting markets and being guilt tripped into buying curios and bracelets by the bagful. But then that is where the adventure really is, isn't it? Our first trip to Mozambique (April 2008) will always be the most memorable for me... it felt like it took us forever to get there... we drove from Cape Town to Johannesburg, and stayed over with friends, and from there across the border to Mozambique and stayed in Casa Lisa just outside of Maputo. The accommodation is ... read more
July 17th 2010
I am currently based in the UK and planning a trip to Mozambique, Inhambane, shortly. I'm looking at getting involved in charity on a small scale and I'm trying to find a local orphanage that needs help both financially and with future development. If anyone has any suggestions or recommendations they will be greatly appreciated!!! Thanks :)... read more
July 14th 2010
Hola! I have now been back in Tofo for over a month since the Sodwana/Durban trip and it has been wonderful. It has been rather cold and windy as well as rainy sometimes but the conditions under water have been amazing! The visibility has been great and the activity in the seas incredible. Whale sharks, manta rays, humpback whales, sailfish, mobula rays, small eyed stingray, squid, hammerhead sharks! Some days I have done 2 ocean safaris in a row so with four hours on the sea just looking for things you see quite a lot. We have been so lucky with the whales. For a whole week we had them really close to the boat every day, breaching and playing, i had goosebumps the whole time! Lately it has been heaven for manta rays, we have ... read more
May 22nd 2010
Hola chicos and chicas! Certainly the time has come for another blog entry! I am still in Tofo and life is good! At the moment I am very sophisticated as I have found a cafe with wireless internet and vegetarian burgers, quite the treat! Since the last entry I have done plenty of diving and it still rocks. The temperature has dropped in the ocean and its starting to get well chilly but I have a hood and two wetsuits if needed so it will be bearable. Actually I have managed to see some sharks which was very exciting...no big ones but still, a shark is a shark! I am working still as a divemaster and I feel more and more confident and comfortable with the responsibility and what to do. It really is so cool ... read more
March 30th 2010
So I stayed for a bit longer... I rescheduled my flight from 25 January to 25 March. Then I realised I was not done with Tofo so I rescheduled to 5 June....and lets see if I go then! It is still ridiculously hot here, and if possible even more humid. Apparently it is meant to cool down now as we are moving towards winter. Sounds good to me but I'm worried about the water temperature dropping. Finally, 10 days ago, I finished my course and now I am a Divemaster!!!! Hurrah! It feels great and now I am working for the dive centre and actually making money!! Oh yes, you heard it - I am making the big bucks, perhaps as much as 3k per annum...now thats certainly a grand income! oh dear.. The diving is ... read more
A quick hello from Mozambique!!
Published: January 16th 2010Africa » Mozambique » Southern » Inhambane
January 16th 2010
Hey everyone! I know its been a while since I last blogged but I just wanted to quickly tell everyone I'm still alive. I've just been told the cafe closes in 5 min so this will be a quick post. Everything has changed since I last posted. New tour leaders, new people on the tour and new countries. To date I've traveled through Kenya Tanzania Malawi Zambia Namibia Botswana South Africa and Mozambique. My favorite has been Tanzania because of the amazing National Parks, culture and people. I'm on the beach in Mozambique right now and its almost dinner time. Fresh fish and crayfish tonight that was bought in the local market. I will be in South Africa again soon where internet is more accessible so I will post again asap!!! Missing everyone back home and ... read more
Entering Mozambique..on route for Tofo
Published: January 15th 2010Africa » Mozambique » Southern » Inhambane
January 15th 2010
Mozambique - wohoo! On the 15th November 2009 we entered through the Giriyondo border post into the Limpopo park. The boirder went fine and we got our visas, phew! The road was meant to be ok for a 2 wheel drive...hmmm. Bless Janis, she fought the whole way through and she managed the park ok. We drove crazy roads for a long time to make it to a camp by the Massingir dam. It was stunning. Complete peace. No one else there but one car. It was in the middle of the park, no fences so that wa sa bit creepy but considering since enbtering the Mozambiquan side of the partk we hadnt even seen as much as a bird..we figured it was safe! We had a lovely braai with burnt sweet potatoes and some good ... read more
January 15th 2010
Tofo - we finally made it!!!! In the rain we made it..and the rain didnt stop for 5 days! I had to wear jeans and a hoody, thats how cold it was, and everything was soooo damp..not the best start. The rain cleared and we saw the place, its goooooorgeous!!!! The beaches are spectacular and the market is nice and bustling and the views and people are great. More than anything, its peaceful and quiet!!! No people on the beach!!!!! The diving is beautiful - the diversity stunning!!! Its now 29 degrees in the water and visibility varies, but sometimes as good as 25 m. Ive seen some amazing stuff, and i see it almost everyday!! I decided pretty early i was going to do my divemaster here so i picked a place called Liquid adventures ... read more
September 1st 2009
The chapa out of Vilankulos takes an age to fill up, during which a local guy latches onto me. Swigging from a small bottle of gin (which he assures me will soon be replaced by a larger one), he sprays me with spittle while describing why he is different to other Mozambicans, be it in his excellent English from working for a time in South Africa, or his ability to see only a person where others see a white person. He introduces me to a friend who says his name, Fanito, then, after a pause, adds "Dog". This causes much laughter and leg-slapping among the other bystanders, and my gin-loving friend explains that Fanito has awarded himself this honorary surname as a nod to Snoop Doggy Dogg. I'm not the only one who finds this a ... read more
