Mozambique is very rich in both land and sea fauna and flora. The type of land and climate has created three different varieties of vegetation: dens; forestland in the high parts of the North an Center of the country, woodland an savannah in the South and mangrove along the coastline.

In terms of wild life, the main species to be found in these ecosystems are elephant lions, leopards, cheetahs, hippopotamus antelopes, tortoises, monkeys and varied species of bird life. Apart from the wild life, there are beautiful landscapes and views to be admired both along the coast and in the higher mountainous areas.

To allow the visitor to once again appreciate these magnificent natural surroundings which were gravely affected by the war, a number of parks are being recuperated. Some examples include the Gorongosa National Park, which was once one of the best in Africa, other special reserves in Maputo which is , famous for its elephant, Marromeu at the mouth of the Zambezi, the home of many buffalo and also partial reserves such as Gile, northwest of Quelimane and Niassa, on the banks of the river Rovuma.

The natural reserve of Bazaruto offshore is well known for its exotic birds, coral reel and protected marine species such as dolphins, marine turtles and also the dugong.

Airports:
A well laid out airport system makes domestic air travel within Mozambique quick and safe. The airports of Maputo, Beira and Nampula are open to international traffic. Regional traffic uses Pemba and Vilanculos.

VISAS:
Any visitor wishing to visit the country must obtain a visa from a Mozambique Consulate or Embassy.

It is necessary to present a passport, two recent photographs and fill in the respective form. Visas can be obtained at the boarder posts for a 30 day visit. Citizens of South Africa, Swaziland, Malawi, Tanzania and Zimbabwe on the basis of  agreements are exempt of visas.

Customs
Upon arrival visitors must declare all articles subject to customs duties. Free of tax are objects of personal use such as clothing, books and cameras. Each visitor is allowed: - Tobacco: 400 cigarettes or 100 small cigars or 50 big cigars or 250grm of loose tobacco; - Alcoholic drinks: I liter of spirits and 2,251 of wine; - Perfume: 50ml of perfume; Medication: reasonable quantities for personal use. - Other articles not exceeding USD 50; - Narcotics and Pornographic material are prohibited; - Transport of arms must have a special license; Any transactions with customs should include the respective receipt.

Health
All visitors must be in possession of a certificate declaring that they have been vaccinated against yellow fever. Precaution should be taken to avoid mosquito bites and extra care taken when drinking water or eating local tropical food so as to minimize the risk of intestinal upsets so common in tropical climates. Should medical assistance be required, well-equipped clinics are available.