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Voykit pocket guide · Mozambique
Tofo Beach
Spend 4–5 days for diving, whale‑shark and manta‑ray encounters; 2–3 days covers beach, snorkelling and town sights.
Tofo Beach is a small coastal town in Inhambane Province, famous for large marine life and relaxed beach vibe. A short 2‑day stay lets you see the market, try a few dives and enjoy the surf, but 4‑5 days lets you dive multiple sites, join a manta‑ray or whale‑shark safari and unwind on the sand without rushing.
- Country
- Mozambique
- Best months
- May–Nov
- Stay
- 4–5 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- MZN
- Money
- Currency is the Mozambican metical (MZN, MT). Cards work in Maputo and larger lodges; markets, small restaurants and transport are cash.
- Daily spend
- Budget MT 500–800 excl. bed · Mid MT 800–1 200 excl. bed · High MT 1 200+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Vodacom, Movitel and Tmcel are the networks; Vodacom has the widest coverage along the southern coast.
- Emergency
- Police 119 · Ambulance 117 · Fire 198
- Plugs
- Types C, F, M · 220 V · 50 Hz · South African large round-pin (M) common in the south; bring an adapter for both.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: About 10% if no service charge.; Dive crew: US$5–10 per day in the tip jar.; Lodge staff: US$5–10 per guest per day in the box.; Car guards: 20–50 MT.
- Water
- Not safe from the tap; lodges provide filtered water.
- Toilets
- Flush toilets in hotels and restaurants; basic outside towns.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Prawns (fresh, per kg) | 100 MT |
| Crayfish (fresh, per kg) | 150 MT |
| Single dive (most shops) | check |
| Taxi Inhambane → Tofo | MT 1 100 |
| Bus Fatima's (Maputo ↔ Tofo) | MT 1 250 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- INH · Inhambane Airport
- —
Typical fares
- Fatima's bus Maputo → Tofo
- about MT 1 250, 10‑12 h (check)
- Taxi Inhambane → Tofo
- about MT 1 100, 20‑30 min (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
The town is compact; most visitors walk everywhere.
See and do
Known for
- whale sharks
- manta rays
- diving and snorkelling
- beach nightlife
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Inhambane town | Chapa from Tofo, 20–30 min | ≈30 min |
| Praia de Jangamo | Taxi or shared minibus north, about 30 km (19 mi)Taxi or shared minibus north, about 19 mi (30 km) | ≈1 h |
| Maputo | Bus Fatima's or Cheetah, 10–12 h | ≈11 h |
Sleep
- Bamboozi Backpackers
- Dorms, huts and chalets; budget option; R90‑600/night (rand).
- Casa Barry Lodge
- Upscale beachfront lodge with dive centre; various room types.
- Hotel Marinhos
- Large beach hotel; check price.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Desculpe |
| Thank you | Obrigado |
| How much is it? | Quanto custa? |
| Where is the beach? | Onde fica a praia? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: 'Bom dia' and a handshake, then your question; avoid: Skipping greetings with officials
- Police stops: Calm, polite, documents ready; avoid: Arguing or offering money
- Dress: Cover up off the beach; avoid: Bikinis in town
- Photos: Ask first; avoid: Police, soldiers, buildings
Scams and watch-outs
- Theft has been reported on the beach; keep valuables supervised.
- The main beach walk is unlit at night; avoid walking alone after dark.
- Jellyfish may appear seasonally; wear a long‑sleeve shirt when swimming.
Petty theft and jellyfish are the main risks; keep valuables watched, avoid unlit beach walks after dark, and wear a shirt when swimming.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Tofo Beach yet. Suggested stay: 4–5 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- whale sharks
- manta rays
- diving and snorkelling
- beach nightlife
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Tofo Beach: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Tofo Beach, revision 5294889 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5294889
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/tofo-beach). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.