Lonely Planet Mozambique

by Fitzpatrick, Mary

• ISBN13: 9781864501087
• ISBN10: 1864501081
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-11-01
• Publisher: Lonely Planet

Summary

Endless stretches of white sand fringed by palms, fascinating 16th-century architecture, deliciously spicy cuisine and music that will get you dancing in the streets make Mozambique an irresistible travel destination.-- 21 detailed maps, including a full-colour country map-- the rundown on all the best beaches and bars-- where to stay and eat on any budget-- essential Portuguese language chapter-- all you'll need to know about Mozambican architecture, music and food

Table of Contents

The Author	3	(2)
This Book	5	(1)
Foreword	6	(3)
Introduction	9	(2)
FACTS ABOUT MOZAMBIQUE	11	(19)
History	11	(5)
Geography	16	(1)
Climate	16	(1)
Ecology & Environment	16	(2)
Flora	18	(1)
Fauna	18	(1)
National Parks & Wildlife Reserves	19	(1)
Government & Politics	20	(1)
Economy	20	(1)
Population & People	21	(1)
Education	22	(1)
Arts	22	(4)
Society & Conduct	26	(2)
Religion	28	(1)
Language	29	(1)
FACTS FOR THE VISITOR	30	(32)
Highlights	30	(1)
Suggested Itineraries	30	(1)
Planning	31	(1)
Responsible Tourism	32	(1)
Tourist Offices	33	(1)
Visas & Documents	33	(1)
Embassies & Consulates	34	(2)
Customs	36	(1)
Money	36	(2)
Post & Communications	38	(1)
Internet Resources	39	(1)
Books	39	(1)
Newspapers & Magazines	40	(1)
Radio & TV	40	(1)
Photography & Video	40	(1)
Time	41	(1)
Electricity	41	(1)
Weights & Measures	41	(1)
Toilets	42	(1)
Health	42	(11)
Women Travellers	53	(1)
Gay & Lesbian Travellers	53	(1)
Disabled Travellers	53	(1)
Senior Travellers	54	(1)
Travel with Children	54	(1)
Dangers & Annoyances	54	(1)
Emergencies	55	(1)
Legal Matters	55	(1)
Business Hours	55	(1)
Public Holidays	56	(1)
Activities	56	(2)
Courses	58	(1)
Work	58	(1)
Accommodation	59	(1)
Food	59	(1)
Drinks	60	(1)
Entertainment	60	(1)
Spectator Sports	61	(1)
Shopping	61	(1)
GETTING THERE & AWAY	62	(9)
Air	62	(4)
Land	66	(3)
Sea & Lake	69	(1)
Organised Tours	70	(1)
GETTING AROUND	71	(7)
Air	71	(1)
Bus	71	(1)
Train	72	(1)
Car & Motorcycle	73	(2)
Bicycle	75	(1)
Hitching	75	(1)
Boat	76	(1)
Local Transport	76	(1)
Organised Tours	77	(1)
MAPUTO	78	(19)
History	78	(1)
Orientation	79	(1)
Information	80	(3)
Walking Tour	83	(1)
National Art Museum	84	(1)
Markets	84	(4)
Language Courses	88	(1)
Places to Stay	88	(1)
Places to Eat	89	(1)
Entertainment	90	(1)
Spectator Sports	91	(1)
Shopping	91	(1)
Getting There & Away	92	(1)
Getting Around	93	(1)
Around Maputo	94	(1)
Catembe	94	(1)
Xefina Grande Island	94	(1)
Inhaca Island	94	(2)
Pequenos Lebombos Dam	96	(1)
Macaneta	96	(1)
SOUTHERN MOZAMBIQUE	97	(24)
Ponta d'Ouro & Ponta Malongane	97	(4)
Maputo Elephant Reserve	101	(1)
Namaacha	101	(1)
Bilene	101	(2)
Chokwe	103	(1)
Xai-Xai	103	(3)
Quissico	106	(1)
Zavora Beach	106	(1)
Maxixe	107	(1)
Inhambane	108	(2)
Around Inhambane	110	(1)
Tofo	111	(1)
Barra	112	(1)
Massinga	113	(1)
Pomene	114	(1)
Vilankulo	114	(6)
Inhassoro	120	(1)
CENTRAL MOZAMBIQUE	121	(24)
Beira	121	(7)
Sofala	128	(1)
Gorongosa National Park	128	(1)
Marromeu	129	(1)
Chimoio	129	(2)
Around Chimoio	131	(1)
Manica	132	(1)
Chimanimani Mountains	133	(1)
Tete	134	(2)
Cahora Bassa Dam & Songo	136	(1)
Zobue	137	(1)
Zumbo	137	(1)
Quelimane	137	(4)
Around Quelimane	141	(1)
Mocuba	141	(1)
Milange	142	(1)
Gurue	142	(2)
Alto Molocue	144	(1)
NORTHERN MOZAMBIQUE	145	(38)
Nampula	145	(5)
Mogincual	150	(1)
Angoche	150	(1)
Ilha de Mocambique	151	(3)
A Remarkable Island	154	(6)
Chocas	160	(1)
Nacala	161	(1)
Cuamba	162	(1)
Mandimba	163	(1)
Lichinga	163	(3)
Lake Niassa	166	(3)
Niassa Reserve	169	(1)
Pemba	170	(5)
Montepuez	175	(1)
Quirimba Archipelago	175	(3)
Macomia	178	(1)
Chai	178	(1)
Pangane	179	(1)
Mueda	179	(1)
Mocimboa da Praia	180	(2)
Palma	182	(1)
Language	183	(4)
Glossary	187	(7)
Index	194