Nampula: An Enjoyable Weekend Escape
Known as "The Capital of the North," Nampula, Mozambique, is a vibrant city found in the Nampula Province in northeastern Mozambique. As the country's third-largest city, it has a sprinkling of western-style hotels, restaurants, and shopping centers as well as some cultural and historical tourist attractions. The city is accessible from the Nampula Airport (APL), a public airport in the northeastern part of Mozambique.
Best Time to Visit
The city of Nampula welcomes many tourists during the peak period of May to August, who flocks to the city to enjoy the interesting attractions the city offers. While the weather is ideal for sightseeing during these months, Nampula hotel prices are costlier than the rest of the year. However, visitors who plan to visit within this time frame should book their flights and accommodations ahead of time.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Linger at the Nampula Cathedral, one of the city's most attractive and elegant structures that dates back to the late colonial period. If you're lucky, then you might catch a game at the Nampula Stadium, a multi-purpose stadium that serves as the home stadium of Clube Ferroviário de Nampula. While in town, you have plenty of choices when it comes to booking hotels. The New Hotel Nampula offers comfortable accommodation in a good location within the city. The Grand Plaza Hotel Nampula is a 5-star hotel with excellent amenities while Hotel Seasons and Spa is a 3-star hotel with rooms that have city views. All these are conveniently accessible to many of Nampula's sights and landmarks. The Hotel Omuhipiti may be far, but it offers room services, a restaurant, a gym, and an outdoor pool.
