What makes mozambique unique

Mozambique is also famous for the quality of its fresh seafood. Fantastic artwork - the northern regions of Mozambique are famous for their crafts, including sculptures produced by the Makondo people.

Lots or art work depicts traditional beliefs, the struggle for independence and the civil war. The Gorongosa National Park is one of the wildest and unspoilt national parks in Africa where visitors can have a true wilderness experience. In the near-term, measures to support viable firms and households would be crucial for a resilient and inclusive recovery. In the recovery phase, policies focusing on supporting economic transformation and job creation, especially for the youth, would be critical.

Targeted interventions to support women and alleviate gender inequalities as well as to harness the power of mobile technology would support sustainable and inclusive growth in the medium term. Moreover, structural reforms are needed in support of the currently struggling private sector. Another major challenge is diversifying the economy away from the current focus on capital-intensive projects and low-productivity subsistence agriculture, while strengthening the key drivers of inclusion, such as improved quality of education and health service delivery, which could in turn improve social indicators.

The focus areas of the current World Bank Group strategy, which targets underserved regions of the country, are: a promoting diversified growth and enhanced productivity, b Investing in Human Capital, and c Enhancing sustainability and resilience. The portfolio is complemented by International Finance Corporation investments and Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency operations focused on private sector development.

In March , the government concluded and inaugurated road networks rebuilt in the province of Gaza, southern Mozambique, following the destruction caused by the and floods.

The first phase of the Roads and Bridges Management and Maintenance Program restored road connectivity between the various affected areas covering The second phase aimed for a more in-depth reconstruction of roads and bridges. For example, to increase rainwater flow and reduce overtopping in the rainy season, aqueducts were built, and 15 others repaired along the project's various roads and bridges. For years, the coastal city of Beira has been hit by violent storms and recurrent flooding.

The project upgraded and built 11 km of drainage canals, installation of six flood control stations and the construction of a , cubic meter large water retention basin, among other benefits.

Through several initiatives, the Bank-supported SWIOFish Project is helping Tanzania and Mozambique fishing communities increase their fish stocks and restore livelihoods and fisheries. Once in the forest one can follow the trail of elevated walkways through the forest and test out the 50m suspension bridge which is 70m above the gorge.

Other activities on offer are the zip line as well as a big swing. In the wet season the series of rapids is a must-see if you are in the north east of the country. You can visit the falls either after a short walk or do a relaxing boat cruise and enjoy the scenery around you.

Have you been to this amazing place before? Some things are worth getting up early for and a Balloon Safari in the Serengeti is certainly one of them. Rising before the birds and heading out in the silence of the pre-dawn towards the launch-site is all part of the anticipation.

From a bird's eye view, it's a whole new kind of safari experience. Have you ever done this kind of safari? Now, glamping is so much more than simply taking the rough edges off of a camping experience.

And, of course, glamping options in Africa are both magical and endless. So, have you been glamping yet? The hustle and bustle of daily living dissipates here as you entertain a slower rhythm of life. In the Kaokoveld extremes, where wildlife wanders freely, the infinite dome of blue sky holds sway during the day, and at night, the brilliance of the night sky takes the stage.

We wish you all the best and are glad that you have been a major part of our journey since the beginning. The picture actually gives the right answer to the question "Does Africa offer good value? If you decide to spoil yourself with a stay in one of the great game lodges - you won't regret it.

You can join every single game drive and learn about the animals from your guide and tracker or you can skip one of the game drives and just relax and hope for some animals to cross the lodges and maybe cool themselves down in the waterhole if there is one. So from all of us - we can only and truly say "Of course - Africa does offer not only good value but an amazing value for travellers travelling now and in future!

Cheetah tracking at Rogge Cloof in Sutherland is a very special activity to us. Everyone who knows our mirjamamazingafrica has probably listened to her raving about this amazing piece of land only 4 hours away from Cape Town.

Rogge Cloof offers an authentic Karoo experience with a luxurious angle. The cheetah tracking is filled with lots of information about the area and the cats. The cheetah tracking is not an animal interaction activity but part of a monitored reintroduction of cheetahs in the Karoo where they used to live in the past - book a stay at Rogge Cloof and take part in this amazing experience.

Our travelers send greetings from their adventure visiting the Dead Vlei in Namibia. What once was a marsh, is now a dried white clay pan, surrounded by some of the highest sand dunes in the world. It is believed that the clay pan formed more than a thousand years ago, when the Tsauchab river flooded after heavy rainfall and created shallow pools of water.

In these marshes camel thorn trees began to grow. But after around years, the climate changed. Drought struck the area. The sand dunes that encroached the area soon blocked off the Tsauchab river and any water. With no water, the trees were unable to survive. But they did not disappear. So harsh was the climate that the trees dried out instead of decomposing, and the desert sun scorched them into blackened bones.

Now all that remains are year old tree skeletons trapped in a white clay marsh, set against red rusted dunes and a brilliant blue sky. A forest frozen in time. Strikingly natural in decor and vibrant in personality, this theme carries up to the sunny rooftop deck with its bar, pool, loungers and outside tables for those who'd prefer to dine al fresco.

With its lush greenery, loungers, and an ice-cold Pina Colada in hand, you could be forgiven for thinking you were somewhere tropical, and not in the very heart of Cape Town. Right on your doorstep is the delicious Park Road, known for its choice of restaurants and bars.

We suggest you put on your walking shoes and explore! One of the very special treats staying at one of the amazing game lodges in Southern or Eastern Africa is the famous "bush breakfasts".

While you are enjoying your morning game drive the staff and chefs arrange the set-up in a beautiful location and surprise you with a breakfast in the middle of the bush. You don't need to miss anything from a normal breakfast but you are spoilt far more with an amazing experience.

Happy funfactmonday! We hope you all had an amazing start to the new week. Did you know the Ngorongoro Conservation Area? It is a nature reserve in the Eastern Great Rift Valley in north-central Tanzania and the most spectacular part is the Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest unbroken volcanic caldera.

Some scientists maintain that before it erupted, the Ngorongoro volcano had stood higher than Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest point in Africa. Here are 3 facts you may not have known yet: 1. The conservation area borders the Serengeti National Park to the north and west 3.

The Maasai are permitted to graze their cattle inside the Ngorongoro Crater, alongside thousands of animals living there. Happy funfactmonday — have you heard of the Cape Foral Kingdom? This majestic floral kingdom is the only to be fully contained within a single country. Happy hoteltiphumpday everyone.

Today we'd like to introduce you to Sanctuary Swala. In the heart of Maasai country and a remote corner of the Tarangire, in total seclusion amongst giant acacia trees and looking out beyond the flat savannah, Sanctuary Swala offers a very exclusive safari experience. The picturesque landscape is filled with ancient baobab trees, ambling elephants and birds in flight.

Built to the highest eco-friendly standards, this camp has a particularly low-carbon footprint. Traditional peaked thatch roofs harmonise beautifully with the surroundings bush and keep these areas cool in the hot months.

Complimentary Wi-Fi is available in the main area and in guests' tents. Greetings from Hermanus - our Kerstin and Mirjam visited this beautiful place, which is stretched along a narrow ribbon of land between towering mountains and a spectacular shoreline. Hermanus is surrounded by nature in her grandest style. Sitting on the edge of Walker Bay, this small coastal town offers a bewitching array of experiences.

She had a phenomenal display of orange, yellow, purple and white wildflowers carpeting the landscape. The vibrant colours were absolutely breathtaking and the intense beauty of the park was just magical. The wildflowers engulfed the Postberg Section as far as the eye could see and sometimes a backdrop of the ocean behind it.

Open fields with bright orange flowers as far as the eye can see. More desolate sections with luminous orange flowers with spattering of purple, yellows and whites. Our Nadine just visited this amazing Namaqualand flowers and was totally impressed! The Southern Ground Hornbill can only be found in our Amazing Africa and is the largest species of hornbill worldwide. These birds mostly hunt on the ground and their main food is insects to small animals. They can have live spans of up to 50 - 60 years!

Amazing, right? The male Southern Ground Hornbill are characterized by the black feathers and the red skin on the face while the females have violet-blue skin on the throats. Happy hoteltiphumpday everyone! Today we'd like to introduce you to Mfuwe Lodge, which is based in the South Luangwa National Park in Zambia and has a very special sighting once a year for the last few years. A herd of elephants is walking through the reception area not being bothered by the people at all and aiming towards the mango tree in the lodge ground.

That specific elephant family comes each year for at least three generations to feast on the mangos. A lot of visitors come specifically over those months to see that spectacle and even TV documentaries came to monitor that. A very special activity offered in Zambia is the canoeing at the lodges in the Lower Zambezi National Park. You can sit back and enjoy a very special safari in a canoe at a side part of the Zambezi.

It is a completely different feeling being on water level and being eye in eye with the animals. Crocodiles and hippos can be spotted regularly - and a very special encounter is seeing a herd of elephants drinking at the river. Throughout my career as a Chief Experience Officer with G Adventures I have been fortunate enough to have done some incredible things.

One adventure that will forever remain one of the most memorable was the day I got to snorkel with a whale shark off the coast of Tofu, Mozambique. It is hard to put into words how remarkable it felt to feel so small swimming with the gentle giant of the ocean. The reefs off of Tofu Bay offer the visitors the opportunity to snorkel with manta rays and whale sharks all year round. The high season where whale sharks are most prominent runs from November until May, but sightings are regularly made throughout the rest of the year.

Moving further north up the coast to another magical spot, Vilanculos is home to the beautiful coral reefs of the Bazaruto Islands. Here you can witness the swift movements of a manta ray while snorkeling and diving in picture perfect paradise. It is in the Bazaruto Islands that you can sail in a traditional Dhow Safari. A dhow is a traditional sailboat that the locals use for fishing and transportation between the islands. The Dhow Safari Experience is so special because while you relax and enjoy the warm currents of the Indian Ocean, you will have your very own chef on board cooking on an open fire pit right beside you.

It truly is a memorable experience and one that you will take with you long after you return home.