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Mozambique
From southern shark reefs to Bazaruto island channels and the megafauna coast of Tofo
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Destination Guide Sources For Mozambique
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25 sources • Updated Nov 8, 2026
Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Nov 8, 2026.
- DiveJourney Mozambique destination directory - Public DiveJourney destination discovery returned the three country guides on 2026-11-08. Direct third-party browser access to the directory timed out; catalog and direct guide records were available through the public guide service.
- DiveJourney: Bazaruto Archipelago and Vilanculos - Published English destination, confirmed in public catalog and destination-guide service; region, wildlife, travel and local seasonality.
- DiveJourney: Ponta do Ouro and Ponta Malongane - Published English destination, confirmed in public catalog and destination-guide service; Maputo park, local transport, reef and turtle seasons.
- DiveJourney: Tofo and Barra - Published English destination, confirmed in public catalog and destination-guide service; surf launches, dive-site difficulty, megafauna and transfers.
- Mozambique National Conservation Areas Authority: Bazaruto - Official protected-area extent, five islands, dugong/turtle conservation and Vilankulo access.
- Bazaruto Archipelago National Park: Day Visitors - Park-supported island boat, snorkeling, diving, dhow, sightseeing and restricted anchoring information.
- Mozambique government gazette: Ministerial Diploma 15/2026 - Official listing confirms adoption of a new specific Bazaruto Archipelago National Park regulation on 1 April 2026; updated numeric tariff not independently established.
- Maputo National Park: Rates and Fees - Official published entrance, scuba, snorkeling, boat and vehicle charge schedule, with nationality categories.
- Maputo National Park: How to Get There - Paved Maputo-Katembe approach, sandy resort roads, 4x4 interior requirement and Kosi Bay border guidance.
- Maputo National Park: Ocean Safaris - Park-managed July-November migrating-whale boat-watching information.
- Maputo National Park: Turtle Nesting Observations - Official October-March loggerhead and leatherback nesting, December-March hatchling timing and operator-led visits.
- Mozambique tourism authority: Climate - National wet and dry season guidance and coastal weather differences.
- Mozambique official eVisa and eTA portal - Authoritative application starting point; verify nationality, entry purpose, approval and current fee.
- Mozambique official eVisa/eTA FAQ - Government descriptions of eVisa vs eTA, passport validity and pre-travel processing.
- Mozambique High Commission UK: Visa Section - Official exemption country roster and required pre-travel authorization for short tourist/business stays.
- UK government: Mozambique entry requirements - Updated 2026 ETA submission, online payment, entry documentation and border guidance; UK specifics may not apply to all nationalities.
- U.S. State Department: Mozambique travel advisory - August 2026 regional security, health, entry classification, roads and medical evacuation recommendations.
- Australian government: Mozambique travel advice - Current 2026 regional security cautions, medical, police and fire emergency telephone numbers.
- U.S. CDC: Mozambique traveler health - Malaria prevention, immunization and yellow-fever certificate requirements.
- Marine Megafauna Foundation: Mozambique whale sharks - Conservation program, legal protection and documented 87 percent decline in Tofo sightings over 2005-2019.
- Marine Megafauna Foundation: Mozambique manta rays - Reef and giant manta habitat, cross-border research, legal protection and long-term decline.
- Divers Alert Network: emergency assistance - 24-hour diving emergency hotline and appropriate sequence for local medical help.
- Electrical Safety First: Mozambique power - 220 V, 50 Hz, C/F/M socket types and adapter vs voltage-converter advice.
- Mozambique communications regulator: regulatory report - Operator names and gaps in mobile signal coverage across rural localities.
- Country hero photo by Omoniyi David - Unsplash License. Photographer profile: https://unsplash.com/@mocream_coffee | Location: Tofo Beach, Mozambique