Inhaca Island day tour from Maputo: Swim and local seafood

Island crossing, seafood lunch, and swimming in clear water off one of Mozambique's quietest beaches

A day tour from Maputo to Inhaca Island combines a boat crossing with views of the capital from the ocean, time on the island to taste fresh local seafood, and swimming in clean water among aquatic species. The guide speaks English, Portuguese or French, and the tour runs 6 to 8 hours with lunch, drinks and all fees included. Children from age 4 are welcome, and all areas are wheelchair accessible.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Inhaca Island and local sights

• View Maputo from the ocean
• Visit island and taste local seafood
• Swim and relax at beach

The experience

The day starts with a boat departure from Maputo, crossing the ocean with views of the capital receding behind you. Once on Inhaca Island, you move through different parts of the island at a pace that lets you absorb the quiet and the water. The guide handles the logistics of getting to places that would be difficult to reach alone, and arranges access to local spots where you can taste fresh seafood prepared the way islanders eat it, not a tourist version, but what comes from the boats that morning.

The island's main draw is the beach itself: clean water, shallow enough for swimming, and populated with aquatic species you can see as you move through it. This is one of Mozambique's least crowded beaches, and the afternoon gives you time to swim and sit with the view. Lunch happens on the island (fresh seafood is the centerpiece), and the tour includes bottled water, sodas and alcoholic drinks throughout the day, so you're not managing thirst or searching for a place to eat.

What’s included

• Lunch with fresh local seafood.
• bottled water, sodas and alcoholic drinks.
• boat transport to and from the island.
• guide in English, Portuguese or French.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Wednesday, Saturday and SundayDeparts at 06:30

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 80 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Vibe Experience Mozambique

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, Portuguese or French, so you can follow the commentary in whichever language works for you. All surfaces and transport are wheelchair accessible, making the island reachable even if mobility is a constraint on land.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (4 to 12 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the boat journey like from Maputo to Inhaca Island?

The crossing gives you views of Maputo from the ocean as you travel out. The boat is the main transport for the day, and the journey itself is part of what you see. The capital from the water is the opening of the tour.

Can I swim at Inhaca Island, and what's the water like?

Yes, swimming is built into the day. The water is clean and shallow enough to move through comfortably, and you'll see aquatic species as you swim. The beach is quiet and one of the best in Mozambique, so it's not crowded even when you're there.

What kind of food will I eat, and when?

Lunch is fresh local seafood prepared the way islanders cook it, eaten on the island. The tour also includes bottled water, sodas and alcoholic drinks throughout the day, so meals and hydration are handled.

How long does the full day take?

The tour runs 6 to 8 hours from start to finish, which gives you time on the island without the day becoming a marathon of travel.

Is this tour accessible if I use a wheelchair?

Yes, all areas and surfaces on the tour are wheelchair accessible, and transportation options are set up to accommodate wheelchairs. The operator prioritizes accessibility to difficult places.