Inhambane Accommodation
Accommodation in Inhambane
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Things to do in Inhambane
Inhambane is a small coastal town in the South of Mozambique. It is the capital of the Inhambane Province and lies along the Inhambane Bay, 470 kilometers northeast of Maputo. The town is quiet and beautiful and is growing in popularity with tourists. There is a rich history in the area and because of that there are wonderful old buildings that are worth visiting. The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Conception, the Governors House, the mosque and the museum all offer wonderful glimpses into the towns architecture and past. A visit to the market is also a real treat. The Mercado Central Market is a wonderful place to get fresh produce, fish, spices and nuts. The majority of other activities in the area revolve around the outdoors. Inhambane has wonderful beaches and open areas that are put to good use. Scuba diving and snorkeling are hugely popular, and many people charter boats to take day trips out on the water, and whales come quite close to the coastline during breeding season. Fishing is also a favourite past time. When on land, horse riding, quad biking and 4×4ing are all on offer. Or, for something a little quieter, walks on the beach or a picnic are welcome past times.
How to get to Inhambane
Inhambane is accessible by both road and air. If travelling there by car, it’s important to note that some areas require 4×4 access. If flying, Inhambane Airport allows quick and easy access to the town. The airport is one of Mozambique’s International Airports and mainly serves incoming and outbound flights from Johannesburg, Maputo and Vilankulo.
History & general info about Inhambane
Inhambane is one of the oldest East Coast settlements in Mozambique. Trade can be traced back in the area as far back as the 11th century. This was dominated by Dhows, but was soon supplemented by the arrival of Persian and Muslim traders. Pearls, ambergris and Chibuene were all traded, but it was cotton that dominated the area. The town grew substantially after the 15th century when Vasco da Gama visited. He used the port to replenish his ship when rounding Africa and took an immediate liking to the town. By 1534, the Portuguese had established a permanent trading post here. The town was then chosen as the first Jesuit mission to East Africa in 1560. The trading centre started dealing more and more with ivory and slave trading and this led to gradual growth of the area. It was however destroyed by the Soshangane in 1834. After this, the town started to regrow as Portuguese East Africa, an era largely responsible for the beautiful architecture you see today. The town has continued to grow through independence and has culminated in the small yet beautiful town you see today.
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