This is the Mozambique chapter from Lonely Planet's Africa guidebook.

You'll find a different side of Africa in Mozambique. A land of beautiful, uncrowded beaches, romantic islands, spicy cuisine and the obligatory rugged wilderness, Mozambique will lower your blood pressure and lift your spirits. An intriguing colonial history just adds to the atmosphere.

• explore Maputo's lively sidewalk cafes, pumping salsa bars and dynamic art and cultural scenes
• maps
• stroll past white sand dunes and dive with manta rays in party town par excellence, Tofo
• transport & directory
• swim and snorkel in Bazaruto Archipelago, a tropical paradise with turquoise waters full of colourful fish
• restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Maputo, The Southern Coast, Inhambane, Tofo, Maxixe, Vilankulo, Bazaruto Archipelago, Central Mozambique, Beira, Gorongosa National Park, Chimoio, Tete, Quelimane, Northern Mozambique, Nampula, Mozambique Island, Cuamba, Lichinga, Lake Niassa, Pemba, Quirimbas Archipelago, Moçimboa da Praia, Directory.