Inhambane City Guide (Mozambique, 2026)

Backpacking in Inhambane
🏆 Top pickcity ranked #4
By Johan Kruseman 🇳🇱 | Updated October 22, 2026

Inhambane is a separate, much older town from the beach strip of Tofo; most travelers assume the surf and dive scene is the city itself, but the two sit about 20 kilometers apart. The city lies on the south-central coast of Mozambique, on the west shore of a wide bay, and it suits people who like to wander, haggle and watch life from a café table. If you need nightlife or a checklist of sights, skip it. Staying in town costs you a little more effort to reach the ocean, but gives you far more local color than a beach bunk, and for most backpackers that is the better use of a day. Walk the shaded colonial avenues, ride a dhow across the bay, and grab fresh cashews from a roadside seller. The ferry to Maxixe leaves from a jetty crowded with wooden dhows with patched triangular sails.

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Best time to go: May - October
Daily cost: US$38 to 71 [visitmozambique.net]

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✨ Why go?
Ranked #4 city in MozambiqueWhy visitors keep coming back

Inhambane works for backpackers because it is a calm, walkable base with a lived-in feel that the beach towns nearby lack. The grid of old Portuguese streets means you can cover the center on foot in an hour, and the waterfront market and the jetty give you a daily dose of real Mozambican commerce without any tourist staging. Hostels and guesthouses are small and sociable, and the town is a realistic place to sleep when beach prices climb or when you want to eat where locals do. It also sits on the main coastal road, so buses and shared minibuses link it to Maxixe and the EN1 highway for onward travel north or south. Treat it as a two or three night stop: long enough to settle in, find the best grilled fish and see the town properly, short enough that you will not run out of things to do. … read more 👉

Inhambane works for backpackers because it is a calm, walkable base with a lived-in feel that the beach towns nearby lack. The grid of old Portuguese streets means you can cover the center on foot in an hour, and the waterfront market and the jetty give you a daily dose of real Mozambican commerce without any tourist staging. Hostels and guesthouses are small and sociable, and the town is a realistic place to sleep when beach prices climb or when you want to eat where locals do. It also sits on the main coastal road, so buses and shared minibuses link it to Maxixe and the EN1 highway for onward travel north or south. Treat it as a two or three night stop: long enough to settle in, find the best grilled fish and see the town properly, short enough that you will not run out of things to do. If you only care about diving or surfing, sleep at the beach instead.

💡 HighlightsMust-see experiences and standout moments

Cathedral of Our Lady of Conception: A white colonial church with twin towers on the main square, one of the oldest in the region. Go in the morning when the light hits the facade. Free to enter, 15 to 20 minutes.
Inhambane Jetty and Dhow Crossing: Wooden dhows ferry locals and goods across the bay to Maxixe. Ride one in the early morning when traffic is busiest. About US$0.50 to 1 each way, 20 to 30 minutes.
Central Market (Mercado Central): Stalls of cashews, dried fish, spices, tropical fruit and capulana fabric. Best before 10 am. Free to wander, with snacks from US$1, allow 45 minutes.
Mesquita Velha (Old Mosque): A 19th-century mosque that reflects the town’s Swahili and Indian Ocean trading past. Visit outside prayer times and dress modestly. Free or a small donation, 15 minutes.
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Cathedral of Our Lady of Conception: A white colonial church with twin towers on the main square, one of the oldest in the region. Go in the morning when the light hits the facade. Free to enter, 15 to 20 minutes.
Inhambane Jetty and Dhow Crossing: Wooden dhows ferry locals and goods across the bay to Maxixe. Ride one in the early morning when traffic is busiest. About US$0.50 to 1 each way, 20 to 30 minutes.
Central Market (Mercado Central): Stalls of cashews, dried fish, spices, tropical fruit and capulana fabric. Best before 10 am. Free to wander, with snacks from US$1, allow 45 minutes.
Mesquita Velha (Old Mosque): A 19th-century mosque that reflects the town’s Swahili and Indian Ocean trading past. Visit outside prayer times and dress modestly. Free or a small donation, 15 minutes.
Praça da Independência and the Waterfront Promenade: Shaded benches, old government buildings and a pleasant stroll along the bay. Late afternoon is cooler and busier with locals. Free, 30 to 60 minutes.
Inhambane Museum (Museu Provincial): A small collection covering local history, traditional instruments and the slave and ivory trade era. Weekday mornings are best. Entry roughly US$1 to 2, 30 to 45 minutes.
Old Colonial Avenue Walk: Faded pastel Portuguese villas under flame trees, with crumbling balconies and tiled facades. Walk in the early evening. Free, 1 to 1.5 hours.

Day trips from Inhambane include Tofo and Barra beaches for diving and whale shark season, Praia do Rio Pomene to the north, and the quiet lagoons around Linga Linga.

The jetty crossing and the Central Market pair well in one morning, since the dhows are busiest right when the stalls are freshest.

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🏘️ NeighborhoodsWhere things are and how it's laid out

Inhambane is small enough to cover on foot, so you can chain its districts together in a single energetic day and spend nothing on transport. Here is how the pieces fit.

Old Town and Waterfront: Start here. Faded colonial buildings, a pink-toned cathedral, the Jama Mosque and the Praça da Independência sit along a shaded bay promenade. You stride the whole thing in under an hour, and it costs nothing, so it gives you the most for your morning. Sunset over the water is the free show.
Central Market (Mercado Central): Dive in for cashews, fresh prawns, peppers, and stalls of capulanas. It is loud, close and worth the sweat. Go early, before the midday heat flattens you.
Maxixe: Across the bay, reached by a short ferry or motorized dhow crossing. It is a working transport hub with little to see,

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Inhambane is small enough to cover on foot, so you can chain its districts together in a single energetic day and spend nothing on transport. Here is how the pieces fit.

Old Town and Waterfront: Start here. Faded colonial buildings, a pink-toned cathedral, the Jama Mosque and the Praça da Independência sit along a shaded bay promenade. You stride the whole thing in under an hour, and it costs nothing, so it gives you the most for your morning. Sunset over the water is the free show.
Central Market (Mercado Central): Dive in for cashews, fresh prawns, peppers, and stalls of capulanas. It is loud, close and worth the sweat. Go early, before the midday heat flattens you.
Maxixe: Across the bay, reached by a short ferry or motorized dhow crossing. It is a working transport hub with little to see, but the crossing itself is a cheap, breezy little adventure and the gateway for buses north.
Tofo: About 20 to 25 minutes by shared minibus, this is where you surf, dive and meet other travelers. Bars, beach barbecues and early-morning ocean launches make it the nightlife pick, though a day there costs noticeably more than in town.
Barra: Further along the peninsula, with a lighthouse, calmer beaches and a quieter, more spread-out feel. Walking between spots is too far, so budget for rides.

⌛️ 1 daySeeing the highlights in 24 hours

8:00 AM: Inhambane Jetty Start on the water, where dhows load passengers, bicycles and sacks of produce for Maxixe. Ride one across and back (about an hour) to see the town from the bay, then walk up to the waterfront.

9:30 AM: Central Market Wander the stalls for cashews, fruit and dried fish, and have a pastry and coffee nearby. It is a short walk from the jetty.

11:00 AM: Cathedral and Praça da Independência Step into the cathedral, then stroll the square and the promenade where the sea breeze takes the edge off the heat.

12:30 PM: Lunch by the bay Choose a simple spot for grilled fish or prawns with rice and a cold local beer. Take your time through the hottest hours.

2:30 PM: Mesquita Velha and Museum Walk to the old mosque, then the provincial museum nearby. Both are small and quiet, … read more 👉

8:00 AM: Inhambane Jetty Start on the water, where dhows load passengers, bicycles and sacks of produce for Maxixe. Ride one across and back (about an hour) to see the town from the bay, then walk up to the waterfront.

9:30 AM: Central Market Wander the stalls for cashews, fruit and dried fish, and have a pastry and coffee nearby. It is a short walk from the jetty.

11:00 AM: Cathedral and Praça da Independência Step into the cathedral, then stroll the square and the promenade where the sea breeze takes the edge off the heat.

12:30 PM: Lunch by the bay Choose a simple spot for grilled fish or prawns with rice and a cold local beer. Take your time through the hottest hours.

2:30 PM: Mesquita Velha and Museum Walk to the old mosque, then the provincial museum nearby. Both are small and quiet, and they explain why this town matters.

4:30 PM: Residential back streets Leave the center and drift through the neighborhoods behind the main avenue, where children play football under mango trees and women sell fried snacks from doorways. Few visitors come here, and people are friendly if you greet them first.

6:30 PM: Waterfront sundowner Finish with a drink on the promenade as dhows return and the town lights come on.

🌤️ When to go?Weather, crowds, and seasonal trade-offs

May to September (cool, dry): Days sit around 24 to 27°C (75 to 81°F), nights dip to 14 to 18°C (57 to 64°F). Humpback whales pass offshore from roughly July to October, and the ocean is cooler for diving and snorkeling. Days are shorter, about 11 hours of light.
December to March (hot, wet): Expect 30 to 34°C (86 to 93°F), thick humidity, afternoon downpours and the cyclone risk window. Days run about 13.5 hours. Beds are cheaper, but some roads turn muddy.
April and October to November (shoulder): Temperatures of 26 to 30°C (79 to 86°F), lighter rain and thinner crowds. Whale shark sightings stay decent, and prices ease.
Christmas to mid-January and Easter: South African holidaymakers flood Tofo, and rooms and rates jump by a third or more.

Book ahead for late December, but arrive in late May or early June for warm water and quiet beaches.

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🛏️ Where to stay?Best areas and accommodation options

Tofo is the best base for most backpackers, with Inhambane town a close second for anyone who wants it cheaper and calmer. Tofo has the most dorm beds and budget rooms on the coast, typically US$10 to 20 a night, and you walk to the beach, dive centers and bars, so you spend little on transport. It gets loud, with music drifting late near the main strip, and the crowd is social and young. After dark, stick to the lit main road and avoid the empty beach path. Chapas into town run until late afternoon, so plan evening returns with a taxi or a tuk-tuk. Book ahead at Christmas and Easter, when prices … read more 👉

Tofo is the best base for most backpackers, with Inhambane town a close second for anyone who wants it cheaper and calmer. Tofo has the most dorm beds and budget rooms on the coast, typically US$10 to 20 a night, and you walk to the beach, dive centers and bars, so you spend little on transport. It gets loud, with music drifting late near the main strip, and the crowd is social and young. After dark, stick to the lit main road and avoid the empty beach path. Chapas into town run until late afternoon, so plan evening returns with a taxi or a tuk-tuk. Book ahead at Christmas and Easter, when prices rise sharply.

Inhambane town suits you if you prefer quiet nights and local feeling. Guesthouses and small rooms cost about US$15 to 30, dorms are rare, and everything sits near the market and bus stops, giving easy onward travel along the coast. It sleeps early, so nightlife is thin, but you wake to calm streets and cheaper dinners. Staying here and visiting Tofo by chapa during the day can save a fair amount if you are not there to party.

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🚌 Getting aroundHow to get from A to B

From the Inhambane bus stop and chapa park near the market, the center is a 5 to 10 minute walk, or a US$1 to 2 ride in a three-wheeled tuk-tuk if you carry a heavy pack. Inhambane is compact, flat and easy on foot, while the real moving around happens between the town, Tofo and Barra. Public transport is informal but frequent.

Walking: Free and the best way to cover the old town, market and waterfront in an hour or two. Wear a hat, since shade runs thin at midday.
Chapas (shared minibuses): The backpacker workhorse. A ride to Tofo costs about US$1 to 1.50 and takes 25 to 40 minutes, though they leave only when full, so expect waits. Services thin out after late afternoon, and the first run starts around dawn. They squeeze in people, bags and chickens, but the savings beat any alternative.
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From the Inhambane bus stop and chapa park near the market, the center is a 5 to 10 minute walk, or a US$1 to 2 ride in a three-wheeled tuk-tuk if you carry a heavy pack. Inhambane is compact, flat and easy on foot, while the real moving around happens between the town, Tofo and Barra. Public transport is informal but frequent.

Walking: Free and the best way to cover the old town, market and waterfront in an hour or two. Wear a hat, since shade runs thin at midday.
Chapas (shared minibuses): The backpacker workhorse. A ride to Tofo costs about US$1 to 1.50 and takes 25 to 40 minutes, though they leave only when full, so expect waits. Services thin out after late afternoon, and the first run starts around dawn. They squeeze in people, bags and chickens, but the savings beat any alternative.
Tuk-tuks and motorbike taxis: Fast for short hops within town, usually US$1 to 3. Agree the price before you climb in. They give you a late-evening option when chapas stop, with the wind in your face.
Private taxis: Roughly US$10 to 20 to Tofo or Barra, comfortable and direct, and worth splitting between three or four travelers when you land after dark.
Ferry to Maxixe: The crossing takes 15 to 25 minutes and costs under US$1. Boats run through the day until the evening, and you ride the bay with locals instead of waiting on a road. Choose it every time you head north.

👛 Costs (as of 22 October 2026)Travel costs and budget guide for Inhambane

Inhambane costs a backpacker about US$38 to 71 per day, with Tofo pushing you toward the higher end. The figures below assume a dorm bed, local food and shared transport.

Category	Budget Range	Local Reality
Dorm (high season)	US$12 to 20	Mostly in Tofo, with prices jumping at Christmas and Easter.
Dorm (off-season)	US$8 to 14	Often negotiable from February to June.
Meals	US$8 to 15	Market food and beach grills are cheap; restaurant seafood costs more.
Local transport	US$2 to 5	Chapas cost about US$1 to 1.50 a ride, tuk-tuks US$1 to 3.
City transport pass	Not available	No pass exists; you pay per ride.
Basic activities and entry fees	US$5 to 25	Walking, beaches and markets are free; boat trips cost US$40 to 90.
Miscellaneous	US$3 to 6	Water, SIM data, sunscreen and tips.
Total Daily Budget	US$38 to 71	Excluding ocean

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Inhambane costs a backpacker about US$38 to 71 per day, with Tofo pushing you toward the higher end. The figures below assume a dorm bed, local food and shared transport.

Category	Budget Range	Local Reality
Dorm (high season)	US$12 to 20	Mostly in Tofo, with prices jumping at Christmas and Easter.
Dorm (off-season)	US$8 to 14	Often negotiable from February to June.
Meals	US$8 to 15	Market food and beach grills are cheap; restaurant seafood costs more.
Local transport	US$2 to 5	Chapas cost about US$1 to 1.50 a ride, tuk-tuks US$1 to 3.
City transport pass	Not available	No pass exists; you pay per ride.
Basic activities and entry fees	US$5 to 25	Walking, beaches and markets are free; boat trips cost US$40 to 90.
Miscellaneous	US$3 to 6	Water, SIM data, sunscreen and tips.
Total Daily Budget	US$38 to 71	Excluding ocean safaris and diving.

Eat at the market and buy seafood straight from the fishermen to cut your food bill roughly in half. Cash in meticais is used for most small purchases.

source: visitmozambique.net

⚠️ Prices can change and everyone travels differently, so take this as a rough guide. Hope it helps you plan your adventure!

🚌 Day tripsEasy escapes and nearby places

Inhambane works well for day trips because the beaches, lagoons and a lighthouse all sit within an easy hop, and chapas run the main corridor.

Tofo Beach:

The obvious pick, 25 to 40 minutes by chapa for about US$1 to 1.50. Go for surf, a beach walk or an ocean safari to see manta rays and whale sharks, with boat trips costing roughly US$40 to 90. Humpbacks show up from July to October. First-timers often leave town too late, and morning launches go early.

Barra Peninsula:

About 30 minutes by chapa or taxi, with calm, shallow water, a lighthouse, mangrove edges and sandy lanes that suit a long walk. Count on US$3 to 6 for transport and a lunch. Low tide exposes wide flats, so check times before you walk the beach.

Maxixe and Linga Linga:

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Inhambane works well for day trips because the beaches, lagoons and a lighthouse all sit within an easy hop, and chapas run the main corridor.

Tofo Beach:

The obvious pick, 25 to 40 minutes by chapa for about US$1 to 1.50. Go for surf, a beach walk or an ocean safari to see manta rays and whale sharks, with boat trips costing roughly US$40 to 90. Humpbacks show up from July to October. First-timers often leave town too late, and morning launches go early.

Barra Peninsula:

About 30 minutes by chapa or taxi, with calm, shallow water, a lighthouse, mangrove edges and sandy lanes that suit a long walk. Count on US$3 to 6 for transport and a lunch. Low tide exposes wide flats, so check times before you walk the beach.

Maxixe and Linga Linga:

Cross the bay to Maxixe, then continue by boat or road toward the Linga Linga peninsula. Allow a full day and US$8 to 20 with boat shares. It is quiet, remote and best in the dry months, from May to October. Confirm the last boat back before you settle in.

Guinjata Bay:

Roughly 45 minutes to an hour south by shared transport or taxi, a long white beach with few crowds and good snorkeling. Budget US$6 to 15 including food. Arrive early, as transport back thins by afternoon.

🍲 FoodLocal Cuisine & Drinks

Inhambane sits on the coast, so seafood leads. Look for grilled prawns and crab with piri-piri, or matapa cooked with coconut and peanuts. The region is also famous for cashews, sold roasted in bags at the market for a few dollars, and for coconut used in sauces and sweets.

For the cheapest feed, head to the central market, where women fry fish, serve rice and beans, and sell fresh bread rolls (pão) for pennies. Along the waterfront and at Tofo, small beach shacks grill catch of the day for roughly US$4 to 8, and you eat with your fingers, sand between your toes. Cold 2M or Laurentina beer goes well with everything, and fresh coconut water from a roadside vendor costs about US$0.50 to 1.

In Tofo, cafés add smoothies, coffee and backpacker staples, with bars that fill after the dive boats return. … read more 👉

Inhambane sits on the coast, so seafood leads. Look for grilled prawns and crab with piri-piri, or matapa cooked with coconut and peanuts. The region is also famous for cashews, sold roasted in bags at the market for a few dollars, and for coconut used in sauces and sweets.

For the cheapest feed, head to the central market, where women fry fish, serve rice and beans, and sell fresh bread rolls (pão) for pennies. Along the waterfront and at Tofo, small beach shacks grill catch of the day for roughly US$4 to 8, and you eat with your fingers, sand between your toes. Cold 2M or Laurentina beer goes well with everything, and fresh coconut water from a roadside vendor costs about US$0.50 to 1.

In Tofo, cafés add smoothies, coffee and backpacker staples, with bars that fill after the dive boats return. Evenings are social, with long communal tables and shared plates. For a dessert, look for local cashew sweets and fresh tropical fruit such as mango in season.

🛡️ SafetyTraveler Safety Guide

Inhambane is relaxed and low-key, and most problems here are petty and avoidable. Opportunistic theft of phones, cameras and bags happens at the market, on the beaches and on crowded chapas, so keep valuables in a front pocket and never leave belongings unattended on sand while you swim. After dark, take a tuk-tuk or taxi rather than walking empty roads or the beach between Tofo’s bars and your bed. Solo travelers, including women, generally manage fine with normal awareness, though walking alone at night is where you should be cautious. Police sometimes stop vehicles to ask for small “fines,” so carry a photocopy of your passport and stay calm and polite. Agree prices for tuk-tuks and boat trips before departure. Currents off the beaches can be strong, so ask locals or dive operators where … read more 👉

Inhambane is relaxed and low-key, and most problems here are petty and avoidable. Opportunistic theft of phones, cameras and bags happens at the market, on the beaches and on crowded chapas, so keep valuables in a front pocket and never leave belongings unattended on sand while you swim. After dark, take a tuk-tuk or taxi rather than walking empty roads or the beach between Tofo’s bars and your bed. Solo travelers, including women, generally manage fine with normal awareness, though walking alone at night is where you should be cautious. Police sometimes stop vehicles to ask for small “fines,” so carry a photocopy of your passport and stay calm and polite. Agree prices for tuk-tuks and boat trips before departure. Currents off the beaches can be strong, so ask locals or dive operators where it is safe to swim. Malaria is present, so take precautions against mosquitoes.

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FAQFrequently asked questions about Inhambane

Three days suits Inhambane well. Spend one day in the old town and market, and two on the coast at Tofo and Barra for diving, surfing or whale watching from July to October. Add a fourth day for Guinjata Bay or Linga Linga if you like quiet beaches.

Yes, Inhambane is manageable for solo backpackers who use normal care. Petty theft at the market, on beaches and on chapas is the main issue, so keep valuables close. After dark, take a tuk-tuk (US$1 to 3) instead of walking, and take malaria precautions.

Inhambane is known for its faded colonial waterfront, its cashews and its easygoing coastal feel. Tofo, about 25 to 40 minutes away by chapa for roughly US$1.50, draws divers and snorkelers for manta rays, whale sharks and humpback whales from July to October. The bay crossing to Maxixe by ferry takes around 20 minutes.

⚠️ Things can change over time, so always validate details locally before you go.

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Maxixe—Ferry landing, bay tides, grilled fish stands, mainland gateway| 4 km away
Massinga—EN1 district town, cashew groves, roadside grills, Morrungulo access| 60 km away
Xai-Xai—Surf beach, tidal pools, Limpopo mouth, beachfront seafood| 219 km away

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We 💚 feedbackFinal thoughts on visiting Inhambane

Most first-timers rush through Inhambane on the way to Tofo and miss the cashew sellers along the old avenues, who offer roasted nuts for far less than the beach shops. Buy a bag, sit by the bay and stay at least one night in town. I would skip the late-afternoon crossing when dhows leave only once full.

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Backpacking in Inhambane
🏆 Top pickcity ranked #4
By Johan Kruseman 🇳🇱 | Updated October 22, 2026

✨ Why go?
Ranked #4 city in MozambiqueWhy visitors keep coming back

💡 HighlightsMust-see experiences and standout moments

🏘️ NeighborhoodsWhere things are and how it's laid out

⌛️ 1 daySeeing the highlights in 24 hours

🌤️ When to go?Weather, crowds, and seasonal trade-offs

✈️ The backpacker research shortcutMozambique Travel Guide

🛏️ Where to stay?Best areas and accommodation options

🚌 Getting aroundHow to get from A to B

👛 Costs (as of 22 October 2026)Travel costs and budget guide for Inhambane

🚌 Day tripsEasy escapes and nearby places

🍲 FoodLocal Cuisine & Drinks

🛡️ SafetyTraveler Safety Guide

FAQFrequently asked questions about Inhambane

Other Mozambican cities near Inhambane

We 💚 feedbackFinal thoughts on visiting Inhambane

👋 Meet the founderWho’s Behind Take Your Backpack?

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Backpacking in Inhambane
🏆 Top pickcity ranked #4
By Johan Kruseman 🇳🇱 | Updated October 22, 2026

✨ Why go?
Ranked #4 city in MozambiqueWhy visitors keep coming back

💡 HighlightsMust-see experiences and standout moments

🏘️ NeighborhoodsWhere things are and how it's laid out

⌛️ 1 daySeeing the highlights in 24 hours

🌤️ When to go?Weather, crowds, and seasonal trade-offs

🛏️ Where to stay?Best areas and accommodation options

🚌 Getting aroundHow to get from A to B

👛 Costs (as of 22 October 2026)Travel costs and budget guide for Inhambane

🚌 Day tripsEasy escapes and nearby places

🍲 FoodLocal Cuisine & Drinks

🛡️ SafetyTraveler Safety Guide

FAQFrequently asked questions about Inhambane

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We 💚 feedbackFinal thoughts on visiting Inhambane

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