Amazing things to do in Mozambique...

Ilha de Mozambique (Mozambique Island)is a 1 sq km island, connected by a bridge with the mainland.

Although it is so tiny, Ilha de Mozambique's history means that it is home to incredible diversity. The Arab, Indian and Portugeuese architecture sits with traditional African buildingstraditional African households – huts covered with straw and bamboo.

The island also houses the the Church of Nossa Senhora Baluarte, built in 1522, which is  the oldest surviving European building in the southern hemisphere.

With such a rich and diverse history and 16,000 inhabitants it sounds like there is a lot packed into just 1 sq km!

Inhaca and Portugese Island are about 35km from Maputo.

Take one of the boattrips that departs from the Marina and spend a day at the islands.
We took Nau tours. The boat we were on had a problem so going back to Maputo took 3 hours instead of one. I got a bit irritated but my kids thought it was great fun.
Vodacom also has a boat called vodacom express that goes to Inhaca only.

Portugese Island is not developed and there is rarely any shade. So remember to take something for shade. The sun is hot.