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There is plenty to do in Tofo Beach.....
Tofo Beach has some of the best scuba diving in the world. Its possible to dive all year round, no matter what the season! Dives are conducted from semi-rigid inflatable boats which launch through the surf (an exciting activity by itself) and take their divers to some of the top dive sites in the Indian Ocean. Its possible to see five meter wide giant Manta Rays on at least four of the main sites in Tofo and there are Whale Sharks and Dolphins all year round and Humpback Whales during June to October. You can also take your beginner PADI Open Water Diver course and continue your training right through to Instructor if you wish. We highly recommend Diversity Scuba which is a quality 5 Star PADI IDC Centre offering excellent diving and quality instruction. Please check out their website on www.diversityscuba.com for more details.
Spend the morning or afternoon exploring the more remote areas around Tofo and Tofinho on horse-back. Its a wonderful way to see the local countryside and to see a little more of the life and culture of the local villagers. Volker and Marcia own and manage Cavalheiros do Tofo and offer lessons in the paddock and rides for all experience levels, whether you'd like to stay at a gentle walking pace and wander through the dunes, or prefer a fast gallop through the surf along the beach, they can cater for every need. The horses are easy-going and well looked after. The stables are easy to reach, only 5 minutes drive from Tofo village. Please e-mail Tofo Travel for more information and bookings.
Tofo/Tofinho has all the makings of a world class surfing destination.
Tofo offers perfect conditions for beginners' and long-boarders' waves,
with more small sand points down the beach that can be good rides given
the correct swell and tide combination. Tofinho is an excellent
point break with a quality right hander over a shallow reef ledge that
works at low tide. Around the corner at Backdoor are shallow right
and left tubes that break into an almost dry reef. The Waterworks
Surf and Coffee Shop (also see Places to Eat
and Drink) has surf and boogie boards for hire and also a
great surf shop where you can buy surfing
equipment and clothing plus bags, jewelry and much more. They also
have all the tide and weather information you need. They are based next
door to Diversity Scuba.
There
is some great fishing to be done from Tofo Beach, both from shore and on
a boat fishing charter with Alan at Sundust Fishing Charters, based at
Albatroz Holiday Cottages. Alan has been in Tofo for many
years and knows all the best locations to catch the big fish.
He'll take you out, give you all the advice you need and make sure you
have a great days fishing. You can also fish from the shore and
the best locations are from the headland and along the beach in Tofinho.
For more details, please contact
Tofo Travel.
Inhambane
is 20km away from Tofo Beach. Its one of the oldest cities in
Mozambique (although it is more a small town than a city) and has wide,
tree-lined streets and elegant old buildings with an "art-deco" style of
architecture. There is a cathedral (hence Inhambane city) a museum
and a beautiful old mosque and the central market is full of colour.
You can buy fresh vegetables and fish and all sorts of interesting
crafts here. The harbour and jetty are particularly interesting
and you can take a dhow (local sail boat) across the harbour to the town
of Maxixe. Also in Inhambane is the post office, three banks all with
ATM machines that accept a wide variety of international cash point
cards, the telephone exchange and two internet cafes (one on the water
front and one on the market road) that offer a full range of business
services. To get to Inhambane, take a local chappa (minibus
taxi) from the market in Tofo to the central market in Inhambane.
Dinos Bar: Located right on the beach front just past Hotel Tofo Mar. Get comfortable in one of the deck-chairs on the beach deck during the day and enjoy a 2M (the local beer). Get some friends together to share pizzas and enjoy the vibrant party atmosphere at night. The menu is varied and includes lots of different dishes from pizzas and schwarmas to grilled fish and prawns or a beef kebab. Good music, friendly people. Also located at Dino's Bar is Natty Threads, a great little beach shop selling clothes, bags, jewelry, swim-wear, suntan lotion and much more. Full bar. Closed Wednesdays.
Turtle Cove: Turtle Cove's restaurant, located in Tofinho, just before you enter Tofo, offers great fish dishes, kebabs, grilled chicken, sushi (a specialty of the house) and daily specials in a Moroccan-style setting. Candle-lit tables, cushion-covered sofas and hammocks and a central open fire under the stars create a warm and welcoming atmosphere with views over the mangrove to the beach and ocean beyond. Full bar. Open every day.
Casa de Comer: Located just off the beach front close to Diversity Scuba, the atmosphere is French bistro/Mozambican café. Enjoy a relaxed breakfast or lunch on the shady brick patio or a candle lit dinner and good wine in the evening. The crab mayonnaise starter is delicious. Full bar. Closed Tuesdays.
Waterworks Cafe: Located right next door to Diversity Scuba, just off the beach front, this chilled coffee and surf shop offers breakfast (choose from full English to a healthy yoghurt muesli) and lunch, and the menu includes simple fare like toasted sandwiches and holiday treats such as waffles, ice-cream and Sarah's famous chocolate cake. They also serve specialty teas and coffees. The shop offers surf and beach wear, a book exchange, bags and jewelry, postcards, suntan cream and much more. Hire a surf or boogie board and get a lot of good surfing tips from Gal. Also serve beer and some spirits. Closed Mondays.
Tofo-On-Line: Tofo's internet cafe, based upstairs at Dino's Bar, which offers other business services - photocopying, faxing, laminating and so on - also serves delicious snacks including rolls and sandwiches, various specials and owner Pat's wonderful smoothies and milkshakes and coffees. No alcohol. Closed Wednesdays.
Café No Mar Restaurant: Located at Café No Mar guest house, overlooking the headland and surf beach at Tofinho. The restaurant is open for pre-bookings only and can cater for groups of up to 18. They offer individually styled cuisine and quality wines plus jazz nights and other live music. The restaurant is small and intimate with a comfortable lounge and bar area and outside seating where you can sit and enjoy the stunning panoramic ocean views. Full bar, open for pre-bookings only.
Mundos Restaurant: Mundos offers pizzas, burgers and a variety of other dishes and is located right at the heart of Tofo, just next door to Diversity Scuba with indoor and outdoor seating and a friendly atmosphere. Full bar, open every day.
Albatroz Restaurant and Bar: Albatroz Lodge has a very nice restaurant and bar overlooking the swimming pool and with views of Tofo Beach and the ocean. They serve a variety of dishes including steaks, fish, chicken, prawns and other seafood (their seafood platter is fantastic) and also offer a fabulous Sunday buffet from 12.30pm. Full bar. Open every day.
Casa Barry Restaurant and Bar: Located at the far end of Tofo Beach with a large outside deck overlooking the length of Tofo Beach, its a great location for a sun-downer. They offer a variety of dishes from steak to seafood and also have a very large and very good sea-food platter. Full bar. Open every day.
Bar Babalaza: This small bar and restaurant is located 5km out of Tofo at the junction of the roads to Inhambane and Barra Beach. Run by Kevin who has been in Tofo for many years, they offer good food including their famous crab curries and delicious prawns. Although not on the beach, its a great place to sit and chat in the shady front garden while you wait for their fresh bread to bake. You can also buy ice here. Full bar. Open every day.
Mango Beach: The restaurant at Mango Beach offers a range of quality dishes from Sushi to grilled chicken plus three course meals. The restaurant has stunning views over the ocean to one side and coconut-palm-filled valleys on the other and is a great place to sit with a beer and watch the sun go down. Open year-round but necessary to book in advance during out of season periods.
Aquatico Lodge: The Aquatico Lodge restaurant is open every day during high seasons but during low season only when the lodge has guests, although everyone is welcome! They offer basic fare including various sea-food, grilled chicken, steaks and so on. Full bar.