Maputo-based Dana Tours, with more than 20 years of experience, is the leading shore excursion and day tour supplier in Mozambique. With a fleet of chauffeur-driven SUVs, minibuses and 22-seater coaches, they offer personalised shore excursions for both small and large groups, handling 8 000 cruise guests in the past 12 months alone. They work with many cruise lines including Holland America, Fred Olsen, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Silver Seas, Regent Seven Seas, Oceania Cruises, The World, Semester at Seas and Azamara.

A great example of their local expertise was in Feb 2024, when the cruise ship Semester of the Seas had to make a last-minute stop in Maputo to avoid a cyclone. They had only 2-days’ notice to put together different shore excursions, and most had to be full-day adventures for students. The Religious Tour, for a group of 30 students, was a hit! The group visited a Hindu Temple, a number of churches, a synagogue and a mosque. They witnessed three weddings, and the feedback was that they must add this tour to their list of Shorex options.

Popular Tours

• The Mafalala Walking Tour: Discover the soul of Maputo in this enlightening three-hour tour through an historic neighbourhood. Learn about Mozambique’s history, local cuisine, community life, Mafalala literature, marrabenta music, traditional dancing and sports. The area is home to icons like Eusebio da Silva Ferreira, Jose Craveirinha, Fanny Mpfumo, Samora Machel and Tufo da Mafalala. Run by a local NGO, this tour supports community development and creates opportunities for Mafalala’s women and youth.
• Santa Maria, Inhaca Island and Portuguese Island Tour: Venture off the beaten track to discover a natural paradise unaffected by civilization. Santa Maria, Inhaca Island, and Portuguese Island boast wild, beautiful beaches and coral reefs, ideal for divers, snorkelers and nature lovers. Morning speedboat transfers from Maputo Marina (Escola Nautica) take 60-90 minutes to reach Santa Maria, where you can enjoy snorkeling in warm waters. Guests then visit Inhaca Island for a seafood lunch and Portuguese Island for a swim before returning to Maputo. (Availability of this tour depends on the length of time the ship is in port)
• City Tour of Maputo: Explore multicultural Maputo, a melting pot of Latin and African flavors, filled with unique historical tales. Discover the Maputo beloved by its locals on a three-hour tour, including stops at the Fortress, Central Market, Railway Station (CFM) Museum, and FEIMA curio market. Guests will also pass by the Maputo City Hall, Cathedral, Botanical Gardens, and Iron House.

Did you know that just over an hours drive from Maputo, you can go in search of the famous Big 5 wildlife on an African 4×4 safari into the Kruger National Park. Guests need to have a South African visa and a Mozambique re-entry visa.

For a full list of available day tours and excursions from Maputo, contact Natalie or Stephanie at Dana Tours for all your Mozambique travel needs.