Maputo is just a short drive from stunning coastline, including Ponta do Ouro with its crystal-clear waters and pristine beaches
WILDACAD/ISTOCK
From mid-June, Kenya Airways will operate three flights per week to Maputo from Nairobi on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays
African, Portuguese and Arab influences have created a colourful tapestry of culture, history and cuisine in Mozambique’s vibrant capital. Overlooking Maputo Bay, the city has stunning Indian Ocean beaches, hot frenetic markets and avenues lined with acacia and jacaranda trees. Whatever your defining experience might be – from sunbathing with a book on the white sands of Praia de Macaneta beach to tucking into grilled prawns at a street stall – you’ll need our 48-hour guide to the best of Maputo…