Inhaca Island

The island of Inhaca lies about 40km off the coast of Maputo. Like so many of Mozambique's islands, it is a natural paradise of unspoiled forests, grassy plains, breathtaking beaches and coral reefs.

A favourite destination for South African divers and snorkellers (particularly at Santa Maria or the lighthouse), Inhaca is easily accessed by ferry or boat trip from Maputo's ferry terminal, or via a short flight from Maputo.

The ecologies of Inhaca's four shores are sharply differentiated from one another: grassy plains in the north, forested sand dunes in the east, and exposed mudflats in the south and west. More than 200 species of birdlife have been recorded on the island.

Since 1976 large areas of Inhaca Island have enjoyed ecological protection. Inhaca's biological station, built in 1951 for research and education, offers accommodation and oversees the administration of the island's diverse marine and terrestrial ecology.

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