Maputo Hostel
Hostel
Days 1, 8
Tofo — 6 days (Maputo, Vilanculos, Bazaruto, Benguerra & Mozambique)
Nine days up the coast, three ocean safaris and a dhow. Six days at Tofo alone with four ocean safaris, skipping Bazaruto and the long road north.
Saltline Outfitters
Runs this trip
Snorkelling
Nine days up the coast, three ocean safaris and a dhow
Group Tour
Join a fixed-date departure with other travellers
Top Highlights
Central marketNine days up the coast. InhambaneTofo sits on one of very few places where whale sharks are resident rather than passing through. Tofo reefThe boat launches straight through the surf, which is the memorable part.
Itinerary
Nine days up the coast. Maputo's railway station was designed in the Eiffel office and is still the best building in the city.
MaputoHow the day runs
- 1 hrsTransfer into the baixa
- MealsDinner
- AccommodationMaputo Hostel
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
- Hotel night
LANDMARKS Central market Railway station Feima Start point Maputo, Maputo International Airport (MPM), Maputo 00:00 - 23:59Tofo sits on one of very few places where whale sharks are resident rather than passing through.
Maputo, TofoHow the day runs
- 1 hrs10:00 AM — the flight to Inhambane
- 1 hrs12:00 PM — over the sand road to the beach
- MealsBreakfast, Dinner
- AccommodationTofo Hostel
Included Activities
- Domestic flight
- Beach lodge
LANDMARKS Inhambane Tofo beach Dhows The boat launches straight through the surf, which is the memorable part. Sightings are good here and still not promised.
TofoHow the day runs
- 4 hrs7:00 AM — out through the surf on a rigid inflatable
- MealsBreakfast, Dinner
- AccommodationTofo Hostel
Included Activities
- Ocean safari with guide and gear
- Beach lodge
LANDMARKS Tofo reef Manta cleaning stations Whale sharks Manta Reef is a cleaning station where giant mantas queue to be picked over by wrasse. They tolerate snorkellers who keep still and leave if you chase them.
TofoHow the day runs
- 4 hrs7:30 AM — out to the cleaning stations
- MealsBreakfast, Dinner
- AccommodationTofo Hostel
Included Activities
- Second ocean safari
- Beach lodge
Optional Activities
- A guided dive for certified divers
LANDMARKS Manta Reef Giant mantas Reef fish Seven hours and the road is decent by regional standards. The alternative is a light aircraft that costs several times as much.
Tofo, VilanculosHow the day runs
- 7 hrs7:00 AM — seven hours north on the main road
- MealsBreakfast, Dinner
- AccommodationVilanculos Hostel
Included Activities
- Transport
- Beach lodge
LANDMARKS EN1 Vilanculos Bazaruto archipelago Bazaruto holds the last viable dugong population in the western Indian Ocean, which is why the whole archipelago is a national park.
Vilanculos, BazarutoHow the day runs
- 2 hrs8:00 AM — the dhow across to the archipelago
- MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- AccommodationVilanculos Hostel
Included Activities
- Dhow with lunch
- National park fee
- Beach lodge
LANDMARKS Bazaruto Sand dunes Two Mile Reef Dugongs The reef is only workable around slack water, so the day is set by the tide table rather than the clock.
Vilanculos, BenguerraHow the day runs
- 2 hrs8:00 AM — out to the reef on the tide
- MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- AccommodationVilanculos Hostel
Included Activities
- Dhow with lunch and snorkel gear
- Beach lodge
LANDMARKS Two Mile Reef Benguerra Sandbars An evening in Maputo, which most itineraries skip entirely and should not.
Vilanculos, MaputoHow the day runs
- 2 hrs11:00 AM — the domestic flight back
- MealsBreakfast
- AccommodationMaputo Hostel
Included Activities
- Domestic flight
- Hotel night
LANDMARKS Maputo Baixa Central market Maputo connects through Johannesburg, which is an hour away.
MaputoHow the day runs
- 1 hrsTransfer to the airport
- MealsBreakfast
- AccommodationNot included — onward travel
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
- Day 1Airport transfer
- Day 1Hotel night
- Day 2Domestic flight
- Day 2Beach lodge
- Day 3Ocean safari with guide and gear
- Day 4Second ocean safari
- Day 4A guided dive for certified diversCosts extra
- Day 5Transport
- Day 6Dhow with lunch
- Day 6National park fee
- Day 7Dhow with lunch and snorkel gear
- Day 1 · 1 nightMaputo Hostel
- Day 2 · 3 nightsTofo Hostel
- Day 5 · 3 nightsVilanculos Hostel
- Day 8 · 1 nightMaputo Hostel
- Day 1Maputo to MaputoTransfer into the baixa
- Day 2Maputo to Tofo10:00 AM — the flight to Inhambane
- Day 2Tofo to Tofo12:00 PM — over the sand road to the beach
- Day 5Tofo to Vilanculos7:00 AM — seven hours north on the main road
- Day 8Vilanculos to Maputo11:00 AM — the domestic flight back
- Day 9Maputo to MaputoTransfer to the airport
Where you'll stay
All accommodations are subject to change
Tofo Hostel
Hostel
Days 2–4
Vilanculos Hostel
Hostel
Days 5–7
What you'll eat
8 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 7 dinners across 9 days, at camp. It opens with dinner on day 1 and closes with breakfast on day 9.
- DinnerServed on days 1–7
- BreakfastServed on days 2–9
- LunchServed on days 6–7
17 meal services named in the itinerary. Vegetarian and vegan covered; Jain, gluten-free and allergies on notice at booking
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Customer reviews
Overall rating
5.0/5
Based on 4 reviews
Review summary
Food4.8/5
Guide5.0/5
Itinerary4.5/5
Transport4.3/5
Accommodation4.8/5
Tour operator4.8/5
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Priya Nair – Kolkata2025-08-22 · Verified booking
Great few days in the water. Briefings were clear and nobody was pushed beyond their level. Dorms were tidy and the common areas were where the group actually gelled. The lead was calm and knew when to slow the group down.
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Carla Mendes – Dublin2025-08-22 · Verified booking
Kit was in good condition, which matters more than people realise. Nothing fancy about the beds, and nothing wrong with them either. Plenty to eat and they were happy to work around a gluten allergy. Good value for what's included.
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Thank you. We've taken the point about the transfer and are reviewing it.
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Rahul Menon – Lucknow2025-08-22 · Verified booking
Instruction was patient — I came in nervous and finished wanting to book the next level. Crew were professional without being stiff about it.
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Tara D'Souza – Lucknow2025-08-22 · Verified booking
Kit was in good condition, which matters more than people realise. Nothing fancy about the beds, and nothing wrong with them either. Never went hungry, and the tea appeared exactly when it was needed. Solid operator.
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