TOFO & BARRA
This vibrant Mozambique village was once a charming fishing village and now attracts tourists to its warm weather and beach. Tofo is very laid back with sandy lanes and a beach stretches as far as the eye can see to Barra lighthouse and down to Tofinho point. Out of the South African summer holidays it is an extremely pleasant place with a number of small bars and restaurants and a laid-back vibe where all cultures mix harmoniously.
How to get there
Even though Tofo is located only 30 minutes by road from Inhambane airport, since the flights to Inhambane have become increasingly unreliable over the last past years, we recommend to fly to Vilanculos and take a 4 hour road transfer down to Tofo from there. The road is very good and you can see some of the country side on the transfer, so it isn't as bad as it sounds and it gets you there without any worry about a flight disruption. Tofo can also be reached by vehicle in a day from Maputo.
Accommodation
There is a good choice of budget to mid-range accommodation available, with a growing number of more high end options mainly towards Barra. Most accommodation in this area are smaller, owner run guest houses of a very good standard and a few smaller hotels.
Activities
Tofo and Barra are fantastic spots for big fish diving. If you want to see mantas, whale sharks, various shark species, schooling Indian Ocean fish and more, this is the place to be in Mozambique. Find extensive information about the diving under 'diving & snorkelling'. Other activities offered from Tofo and Barra are surfing, horse riding, kayaking and more.
How to get there
Even though Tofo is located only 30 minutes by road from Inhambane airport, since the flights to Inhambane have become increasingly unreliable over the last past years, we recommend to fly to Vilanculos and take a 4 hour road transfer down to Tofo from there. The road is very good and you can see some of the country side on the transfer, so it isn't as bad as it sounds and it gets you there without any worry about a flight disruption. Tofo can also be reached by vehicle in a day from Maputo.
Accommodation
There is a good choice of budget to mid-range accommodation available, with a growing number of more high end options mainly towards Barra. Most accommodation in this area are smaller, owner run guest houses of a very good standard and a few smaller hotels.
Activities
Tofo and Barra are fantastic spots for big fish diving. If you want to see mantas, whale sharks, various shark species, schooling Indian Ocean fish and more, this is the place to be in Mozambique. Find extensive information about the diving under 'diving & snorkelling'. Other activities offered from Tofo and Barra are surfing, horse riding, kayaking and more.
where to stay...
From our many visits to Tofo and Barra, we have first-hand knowledge of the lodges and below you can find the ones we most commonly use. Those lodges include mainly our favourites sorted from low-key to deluxe, which are usually smaller lodges with very personalised service, but also some bigger places, if they are the best or only option available. Open, close, then open each tab again to display the images fully.
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turtle cove
casa do mar
hotel tofo mar
baia sonambula
DUNA SOnAMBULA BOUTIQUE VILLA
SUMI
MASSINGA BEACH LODGE
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