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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 Alex Armitage
May 14th 2009

Travel in Africa, the Right Way: For Sale 1993 Land Rover Defender 200 Tdi Africa » Mozambique » Southern » Tofo

1993 Land Rover Defender 200 Tdi For Sale Asking $6,900 US. 249,000 k.110 Series “bakkie” pick-up is “Safari Ready,” registered in South Africa and is ideal for someone wanting to do a tour back to SA. Available May 15 in Malawi or June 1 in Tanzania . We are flexible about drop off location. Price includes MANY extras, spare parts, recent mechanical work and camping gear. Buying this Landy will cost less and give you more flexibility than long-term renting. Here’s what you get: --An incredible 4x4 with hi- and low-range and diff lock. This truck has gone o [View Full Entry]

By lindajbloomfield
April 10th 2009

Tofo = Paradise! Africa » Mozambique » Southern » Tofo

Just another quick one, as Mozambique is a ridiculously expensive country I have discovered and this stupid internet cafe is costing me 3mets a minute! (Which reminds me, Mum please check your facebook about money matters! Hotmail doesnt work here again!) We ended up only staying in Maputo for one night, it might be the capital but it's a hole! Imagine a dirty grotty dangerous city that you hate, then times it by ten. The people aren't nice, the place is dirty and there's litter EVERYWHERE and the pavement is torn to pieces, you can tell the country is recovering! It's [View Full Entry]

By synnemartekatrine
February 9th 2009

Mozambique!!!! Africa » Mozambique » Southern » Tofo

Endelig bil!!

Heluu!! Naa kommer det endelig en liten oppdatering fra Mozambique!! Vi kom oss endelig av gaarde fra Johanesburg etter 2 dager med visumstyr og venting. I stedet for aa ta buss, fikk vi sitte paa med Mads og Marte (noen Synne og Kat hadde mott paa turen)! Aa sitte paa her er ganske spennede: Feil side av veien, og i en ******fart. Men vi kom oss over grensen etter 2 dager i bil. Paa vei mot Tofo (lange hvite strender og backpackere) kjoerte vi inn i bushen for aa finne et sted aa overnatte. Det viste seg aa vaere nesten 1 [View Full Entry]

By Ievy
August 17th 2008

Diving Tofo Africa » Mozambique » Southern » Tofo

En route to Tofo

After spending two days in Maputo I headed up north to Tofo to do what I went to Mozambique for, diving. The busride to Tofo was utterly uncomfortable. A small minibus takes you to Praia do Tofo in 7 or so hours, cramped in a very small space, with only two breaks during the journey. Definitely not comparable to an average long distance coach trip. But I arrived there safe and sound, so I couldn't complain. Met some cool people on the way and we hung out together along with some other people we met at the backpackers, having a general [View Full Entry]

By Ralph2006
July 8th 2008

Tofo and Inhambane Africa » Mozambique » Southern » Tofo

Tofo

Tofo is your typical backpacker’s beach paradise. The beach is ok and the beer cold, plentiful and cheap. Just the thing I needed after doing nothing for three weeks. Not much more to say apart from that my headache is getting better by the minute and I left the place without any permanent damage to my liver. It would have been the place to see whale sharks and manta rays but with my knee still not in great shape that wasn’t an option. A short but worthwhile stopover was Inhambane from which we intended to get a bus further up north. [View Full Entry]

By jamieo
May 3rd 2008

Mozambique! Africa » Mozambique » Southern » Tofo

A view from on top of the hill

Hi! It's been quite some time since my last post. I've been wanting to add more pictures from Nambiia to the site, but the uploading has failed everytime. So, I can only hope that when I try to add my new pictures from Mozambique, they'll load properly. But now, I'd like to fill you in on what I've been up to. This past week I've been in Mozambique. We had a few days off school for public holidays so a few of my housemates and I decided to skip a couple of days of school and make a holiday of it. [View Full Entry]

By Graham P
March 27th 2008

Beach Time Africa » Mozambique » Southern » Tofo

Happy Easter everybody. We are currently in the beach town of Tofo, still on the southern coast of Mozambique. I appreciate all the messages people send me, and emails, and facebook posts, etc. In other words, I like the attention. We have spent 8 nights here, and are leaving for the capital city of Maputo tomorrow. Tofo is a popular travel destination for South Africans, and right now is spring holidays for both Mozambique and South Africa. Needless to day the place is littered with tourists, though it is more of a destination for families than for backpackers at the moment. [View Full Entry]

By Couchies
January 24th 2008

Swimming With Whale Sharks Africa » Mozambique » Southern » Tofo

It's a hard life

No falo portugues Crossing into Mozambique we left behind empty shops and multi-million dollar bus tickets and returned to a country where English is not the first, or even the second language. After the ease of English speaking Zambia, Botswana and Zimbabwe it was a bit of a rude awakening to encounter customs officials who could not speak English. Portuguese is the mother tongue here but with her reasonable Spanish and high school French Tracey bumbled us through into African country number nine. Continuing with the kindness of strangers theme we were offered a lift from the b [View Full Entry]

By daraja
December 8th 2007

endlich in mosambik Africa » Mozambique » Southern » Tofo

museum & kirche

eigentlich wollten wir am montag 3.12.2007 den bus von johannesburg nach maputo nehmen, aber da uns diverse leute erzaehlt haben dass die busse an der grenze nicht warten um ein visum zu erhalten, haben wir uns entschieden am montag in johannesburg das visum fuer jennifer zu organisieren und dann am dientag den bus zu nehmen... der letzte abend in johannesburg war lang und intensiv. wir waren in melville im ausgang. um 5 uhr waren wir zurueck im hostal und hatten noch gerade genuegend zeit um unsere sachen zusammenzupacken und dann mit dem shuttle zum busterminal zu fahren. dort bemerkten wir [View Full Entry]

By matthijn
July 25th 2007

Diving in Mozambique Africa » Mozambique » Southern » Tofo

Humpback whale

You have to try it!! Driving in Mozambique!! Its not just the potholes in the road, also the corrupt police men whom make it difficult to get around....the only good thing is that it was a rental car, wouldn't try it with our own.!! After too many hours on the road we Arrived in Tofo!! A geat diving place and with a nice beach......The first two backpackers we could't go because we got stuck in the sand.....next time we'll take a 4WD!! Dive cente is too professional, had to take a refreshing course!!! cold water in the swimming pool so I [View Full Entry]

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