10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Maputo Province That You Shouldn't Miss

November 10, 2021 Hana Mouser

Maputo is a province of Mozambique; the province excludes the city of Maputo (which comprises a separate province). The province has an area of 22,693 km² and a population of 1,205,709 (2007 census). Its capital is the city of Matola.
Restaurants in Maputo Province

1. Maputo Free Walking Tour

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5.0 based on 80 reviews

Maputo Free Walking Tour

In this 3-hour introduction to Maputo, we will see some of the most important city center sights, such as Praca da Independencia and Maputo Railway Station. Explore Mozambican culture and history with a local guide. Inspired by a new tourism concept that spread from Europe to the world, this tip-based tour does not have a set price, allowing you to decide the true value of the experience.

2. Dolphin Encountours Research Center

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Dolphin Encountours Research Center

Welcome to our world, a world filled with dolphins, whales and an underwater kingdom just waiting to be explored. We invite you to take the plunge, face your fears and experience something truly magical when coming face to face with the Dolphins of Ponta, were we experience the true essence of being wild and free!Operating within the Ponta Partial Marine Reserve, Dolphin offers boat based marine activities that includes volunteer programs, in-water encountours over multiple launches, holistic dolphin retreats and day visiter options.Our focuses is on observing dolphins in the wild whilst following the DolphinCare code of conduct allowing for dolphin friendly, non-intrusive viewing on the dolphins terms. Whales are seen regularly during season (jun to nov) whilst opportunistic sightings are had of other special species that include whale sharks, mantas and turtles (season and conditions dependent). Our programs have been created to ensure that a nurturing rather than needy approach is followed. No feeding, forcing or coaxing, just you and our dolfriends face to face in the big blue. An experience that often leaves us wondering ‘who is actually watching who’! The stuff dolphin dreams are made of! Senior crew on on-board consist of our dolphin surf skipper, a marine biologist and original founder Angie Gullan who has for almost 20 years been exploring the realms of conscious interaction between dolphin and human while dedicating her life to monitoring and befriending the population of wild indo-pacific bottlenose’s she met in the December of 94.Options are structured and are used as a data collection and educational platform that offer a special insight into the life of the wild dolphin through a program that resonates with sustainable and ethical marine mammal tourism whereby participants are actively contributing.Ponta do Ouro is situated on the southern most point of Mozambique and is easily accessible from the Kosi Bay Border or Maputo.

3. Back To Basics Adventures

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Back To Basics Adventures

Back to Basics Adventures is a boutique dive centre located in central Ponta do Ouro, Mozambique. We found that the essence of our operation is the people. The people that own it, the people that work here, and most importantly the people that visit us, because Back to Basics Adventures realises that it is the people that make the dive a memorable experience, not the amount of dives you can fit into a day. It is a community, not a business, where each customer is known by their name and listened to. We got over 50 different reefs to choose from, with both excellent macro and wide angle opportunities. Ponta do Ouro is internationally known for our resident bull sharks and extremely good macro sites. Since our own passion is the ocean we specialising in underwater photography and smaller groups/families wanting to experience the ocean together. Our goal is to give our clients an experience they can bring with them and share with others. Since 2017 we are offering various naturalist course and interesting marine talks with known wildlife authors. The Ocean Matters and we believe in Education through Passion. / Jenny and Rupert

4. Mabeco Tours

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Mabeco Tours

Mabeco Tours is an extremely efficient tour operator, based in Maputo, Mozambique. We are specialized in tailor made tours in Mozambique and neighboring Countries. Safaris, beach and cultural tours are some of the options we provide (e.g: Maputo Special Reserve, Kruger National Park, Bazaruto Archipelago and so on). We have the right team, the right vehicles and the right mindset to provide you with exceptional experiences, filled with detail, exclusivity and originality. Expect courteous, well presented, polite and always on time staff through your experience with us. Day or night, 365 days a year, we will be there for you. Mabeco Tours: Exceptional Experiences.

5. Inhaca Island

Maputo Mozambique +258 84 281 8560 http://www.nahyeenilodge.com
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Inhaca Island

Reviewed By tabbybartels - Maputo, Mozambique

Went there with a small fishing dhow, was one of my most unique experiences as a pod of dolphins passed by while on our way to the island.

6. Underwater Explorers

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Underwater Explorers

Located a few minutes walk from the centre of Ponta Do Oura, and 10 seconds from the beach, Underwater Explorer offers scuba diving on our fabulous reefs, accommodation with a bar, a garden and a shared kitchen for your convenience. Shared BBQ area to relax and make new friends, our friendly atmosphere is a great place to revitalize and have some fun. Perfect for families and serious dives alike. Fishing and surfing is but a few minutes walk away, we are situated right on the beach!

7. Paroquia Santo Antonio

Av. Armando Tivane 1. 701, Maputo 1100 Mozambique +258 21 491 197 https://www.arquidiocesedemaputo.org/index.php/organismos/zona-pastoral-1/4-paroquia-santo-antonio-polana
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Paroquia Santo Antonio

Reviewed By MaryleneS - Maputo, Mozambique

Also known in town as the lemon-squeezer, this church is a landmark not to be missed when visiting Maputo. Its shape is particular and recognizable among all. The contrast of its materials: rough concrete and delicate stain steel is to be mentioned. Its games of light created by the disposition of the stain glasses inside is adding to the particularities of the place. The church is open to the public for visits but also for worshipping.

8. Gozo Azul Diving

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Gozo Azul Diving

Gozo Azul Diving in Ponto do Ouro, is a family owned and operated leading PADI 5 Star IDC Dive Centre, offering some of Mozambique best scuba diving all year round! Our dive center is located centrally to Ponto do Ouro best dive sites! We are one of the top 8 shark dive destination in the world. The dive spot is called Pinnacles. There are over 18 different shark species to be seen. With a reputation second to none in the Mozambique dives industry. With an impressive number of marine species to be seen at any time of the year, the reefs here are a diver’s dream! Our dive centre offers PADI learn-to-dive scuba lessons and advanced diving as well as dive career development courses! Our business has been built on the quality of our service, the professionalism and experience of our staff!

9. Museu dos CFM

Praca dos Trabalhadores Baixa, Maputo 1100 Mozambique +258 21 307 385 http://www.cfm.co.mz/index.php/pt/sobre-o-cfm/historial/museu-dos-cfm
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Museu dos CFM

10. Maputo Elephant Reserve (Reserva Especial de Maputo)

Maputo Mozambique
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Maputo Elephant Reserve (Reserva Especial de Maputo)

Mozambique’s southern province of Maputo is home to this reserve, a sandy and humid habitat that is still working to replenish its wildlife population that was destroyed in 1970s civil wartime.

Reviewed By annemarieo946 - Alenquer, Portugal

A very charming nature reserve close to Maputo with a great variety of animals to be seen, plenty of signs warning about the elephants, although one elephant was having a bad day, lovely visit.

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