Latest Developments & Attractions shaping Mozambique’s Tourism & Hospitality scene.

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New Ecotourism Projects & Investments

  • Singita is expanding its presence in Mozambique, planning to build up to three luxury lodges in the Bazaruto Archipelago near Vilankulo—beginning mid-2025—with strong government backing.
  • Spain’s Barceló Group is evaluating opportunities to launch both a city hotel in Maputo and a beach resort by the Indian Ocean, potentially accompanied by direct flights from Madrid and Lisbon.

Improved Accessibility & Connectivity

  • New flight route: Safari Air (with Classic Portfolio) is launching twice-weekly flights between Beira and Vilankulo in June 2025, enhancing the popular Beira–Gorongosa–Bazaruto safari-to-beach circuit.
  • Simplified entry: Mozambique has suspended the 48-hour pre-travel registration for visa-exempt nationals, streamlining entry and potentially boosting arrivals by tens of thousands each week.

  • Namaacha Waterfalls (80 km from Maputo) are being developed into a major attraction, featuring cottages, zip-lines, canoeing, concert areas, eco-trails, and more—blending leisure, culture, and environmental education.
  • Crusse & Jamali (Nampula) is seeing its tourism masterplan wrapped up by Jan 2025, backed by a US $300 million World Bank project, supporting hotels, villas, a golf course, and infrastructure to host up to 600 tourists.

Conservation & Wildlife Tourism

  • New lodges at Gorongosa: In 2024–2025, the park introduced Muzimu Tented Chalets, a Wild Camp, and Montebelo Lodge—offering luxury, community engagement, and eco‑education.
  • Marine conservation experiences continue to thrive: Bazaruto Archipelago lodges (like andBeyond Benguerra Island and Kisawa) now offer active marine safaris, including shark tagging and passive acoustic monitoring—highlighting Mozambique’s growing positive‑impact tourism.
  • Expansion of conservation areas:
    • Ilha do Fogo in the Primeiras & Segundas Archipelago opened eco‑dives contributing to marine preservation.
    • Chimanimani National Park (bordering Zimbabwe) was officially gazetted as a national park in 2020, offering mountain treks.
    • The Futi Corridor near the South African border is being developed for elephant migration, connecting Maputo Special Reserve and Maputo National Park.

Cultural & Urban Highlights

  • Maputo Natural History Museum is under renovation with Italian and Mozambican academic collaboration.
  • Mafalala, a culturally rich Maputo neighborhood, has been revitalized via youth-led cultural tourism through local associations.

Major Events & Forums

  • Mozambique will host the Africa Diplomatic Tourism & Investment Forum (ADTIF) from August 20–22, 2025, bringing together over 500 delegates—boosting the country’s profile in tourism diplomacy and investment.

What Tourists Can Look Forward To:

  1. Elite, eco‑luxury stays in new lodges across Bazaruto, Gorongosa, and Maputo.
  2. Greater flight connectivity (e.g. Beira–Vilankulo) and easier visa procedures for visa‑exempt travelers.
  3. Adventure and conservation outings—shark‑tag safaris, acoustic reef monitoring, diving on newly developed reefs.
  4. Natural attraction hubs like Namaacha Falls and mountain/forest treks at Chimanimani.
  5. Authentic cultural tours—think Maputo’s regenerated historic areas and neighborhood cultural walks.
  6. Networking opportunities and travel promotions tied to ADTIF 2025.