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Central Mozambique is a region in Mozambique.

Provinces

  • Manica province
  • Sofala province

The once famous Gorongosa National Park is located in Sofala Province in Central Mozambique. American millionaire Gregory Carr is currently investing about $39M in the park, the use of which will include bringing black and white rhinos and buffalo back into the park.

  • Tete province
  • Zambezia province

Cities

  • Beira - in Sofala Province, it's the second largest city in the country, and a likely overnight stop if you're overlanding between Northern and Southern Mozambique
  • Quelimane - the largest town in Zambezia province, and another likely transport stop, but this time with a little more character
  • Tete - one of the possible first/last stops en route to/from Malawi or Zimbabwe
  • Chinde - Remote and inaccessible coastal town on the southern bank of the Chinde river (part of the Zambezi river).
  • Caia - Small city most notable for being the location of the lowest vehicle crossing on the Zambezi river. Currently a small ferry, but soon to be a new bridge (opening in 2009).
  • Mutarara / Vila de Sena Location of the longest railway bridge in Africa.
  • Marromeu - Home of Sena Sugar Estates and one of the lowest towns accessible by road on the Zambezi river.

Other destinations

Culture and History

Talk

Travel to Central Mozambique - Visa Requirements

Tours and Getting around Central Mozambique

Central Mozambique tourist attractions and sightseeing

Itineraries

Central Mozambique city tours

Central Mozambique Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

Central Mozambique nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

Stay safe

Get out

Destinations in Central Mozambique:

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