Places to visit near

Mocímboa

Mocímboa is a town in Cabo Delgado Province district, Mozambique of about 27,909 people. Within 50 km by road there are 36 places to visit: 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 rivers, islands & mangroves and 8 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Vamizi Island and Ilha Dejumbe.

11.3167° S, 40.3500° EPop. 27,909

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Within 30 km11 places
Within 50 km36
Must-see2
Notable32
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Mocímboa

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:24 pm

126 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Mocímboa
  2. Baía Mocímboa da Praiabeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Ilha Mechangariver spot · 1 hrs
  4. Baía Ngalouabeach · 1.5 hrs
  5. Baía Naquerobeach · 1.5 hrs
  6. Lago Tanganédialake · 45 min
  7. Back in Mocímboa
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Mocímboa?

Baía Mocímboa da Praia (beach, about 10 km), Baía Ngaloua (beach, about 24 km), Lago Tanganédia (lake, about 25 km), Ilha Mechanga (river spot, about 25 km), Baía Naquero (beach, about 30 km), Ilha Lipulula (river spot, about 6 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Mocímboa?

36 places on Spotwander: 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 rivers, islands & mangroves, 8 beaches & coast, 1 attraction.

Which is the nearest lake to Mocímboa?

Lago Tanganédia, about 25 km by road; Lago Cuondge (27 km) is next.

Which is the nearest river spot to Mocímboa?

Ilha Lipulula, about 6 km by road; Ilha Congo (23 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Mocímboa?

Start in Mocímboa, visit Baía Mocímboa da Praia, then Ilha Mechanga, then Baía Ngaloua, then Baía Naquero, then Lago Tanganédia, and drive back — about 126 km by road in all.