Directions to Lake Cahora Bassa

The Cahora Bassa dam forms Cahora Bassa Lake. The dam is jointly owned by Mozambique and Portugal. From independence in 1974 up until 2007, eighteen percent of the dam and lake were owned by Mozambique and eighty-two percent by Portugal, but in 2007 Portugal reduced its share to 15%.

The Cahora Bassa Dam is the largest hydroelectric power plant in southern Africa and the most efficient power generating station in Mozambique.

The lake is a nice place to go on holiday near Tete, especially on a day trip if you are staying in Tete or Sango, the nearby town. The dam is located about 120kms from the town of Tete. The Ugezi Tiger Lodge is located on the lake and is a nice place to go for a meal and to organize boat tours of the dam. One can also fish for freshwater bream and other types of fish, and crocodiles can be spotted from the boats or shore.

This is a nice place to go if you are interested in doing a boat tour of the dam and learning some of the histories of the area. There are also hills either side of the dam which, if you are feeling adventurous, you can climb for some breathtaking views of the lake's blue waters and surrounding greenery.

Cheetah Express

Cheetah Express does quick, comfortable, and affordable transfers between Maputo-Durban and Maputo-Nelspruit.

From from $50
3200 mts
Catsonova Cruises

Catsonova Cruises is a luxury Catamaran houseboat which boasts of striking fixtures and fittings. It has luxurious cabins that can sleep 10 passengers and can accommodate 19-day trip passengers. Day-trippers can enjoy a day out on the waters and cap it with cool sundowners. The cabins are spacious; all of them have comfortable beds and fans. Cold showers are provided and all the cabins come with power points (plug points). It is ideally suited for fishing trips, island tours, whale watching, snorkeling, and more.

From From $900 per day
Diversity Scuba Tofo
Tofo

Diversity Scuba is a popular diving center in Tofo in southern Mozambique and Tofo’s longest operating dive center. It is PADI 5 star CDC and offers dive courses for everyone from beginners to seasoned divers. Tofo has some of the best marine life to see, and you can dive with whale sharks, turtles, manta rays, and more. If you aren't keen to dive, take an ocean safari boat trip out to see dolphins, turtles, whale sharks, rays, and more. Finish your trip with a home-made cake and the best coffee in Tofo at the upstairs cafe.

From From US$ 50 Diving
Dolphin Dhow Safaris
Inhambane, Vilankulo

Offering activities connected to Dolphin Dhow Accommodation, Dolphin Dhow Safaris provides boats for snorkeling trips, ocean safaris, island tours, and more.

From From $51 per night
Vilanculos Activity Center
Inhambane, Vilankulo

Centrally located near the grocery store, bank, and cafe, the Vilanculos Activity Center provides a list of activities and contacts in Vilankulo.
Libelula Diving Lodge
Nampula, Nacala

The Libelula Accommodation and Diving Lodge is an intimate beachfront facility situated in Nacala, Nampula. Offering amazing ocean views, excellent diving, and sunny warm beaches, this is an ideal place to have a holiday.
Magoe National Park
Tete,

Magoe National Park is a protected area in Tete Province, Mozambique established as a national park in October 2013. Previously, the area was a part of the Tchuma Tchato Community wildlife management program.
Fort of Sao Sebastio
Nampula, Mossuril Bay

Located on the Ihla de Mocambique in the Nampula Province in northern Mozambique, the Fort of Sao Sebastio is the oldest still-standing fort in sub-Saharan Africa and a great site to visit in Mozambique.
The Surf Shack
Inhambane, Tofo

The Surf Shack is located right on the beachfront on Praia do Tofo, and is run by a South African couple with plenty of surfing experience. They do lessons, rentals, repairs, and kayaking, and have a cool shop inside. The atmosphere is chilled, with a cool vibe surfer vibe, and the shop opens out onto the beach. Perfect for learning to surf.
National Company of Song and Dance
Maputo,

The National Company of Song & Dance is Mozambique's national dance company.

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