Zambezia, Mozambique

Location: Central-northern Mozambique, stretching from the Indian Ocean coast inland to the highlands. Capital: Quelimane, a historic port city on the Bons Sinais River. Identity: Zambézia is one of Mozambique’s most fertile provinces, known for its agriculture, coastline, and cultural diversity. Character: A province of contrasts — lush river valleys, coastal mangroves, tea plantations, and vibrant towns.

Zambézia is one of Mozambique’s most fertile and diverse provinces, located in the central-northern region of the country. Its capital, Quelimane, sits on the Bons Sinais River and has long been a hub of trade, culture, and coastal life. The province stretches from the Indian Ocean coastline with mangroves and beaches, inland to the tea-covered highlands of Gurúè and the towering Mount Namuli, Mozambique’s second-highest peak.

Zambézia is often called the “Green Heart of Mozambique” because of its rich agricultural output — rice, maize, coconuts, tea, and tropical fruits thrive here thanks to fertile soils and abundant rainfall. It is also a province of cultural diversity, home to Makua, Lomwe, and Sena communities, each contributing music, dance, and craft traditions that enrich its identity.

Key Features:

Geography: Coastal plains, river valleys, and mountainous highlands.

Economy: Agriculture powerhouse (tea, rice, fruits), fishing, and port trade via Quelimane.

Culture: Strong traditions in crafts, dance, and cuisine, with Portuguese colonial heritage visible in architecture.

Tourism: Offers eco-tourism (Mount Namuli, rivers, mangroves), agro-tourism (tea estates in Gurúè), and coastal leisure (Praia de Zalala).

Positioning - Zambézia can be branded as:

“The Green Heart of Mozambique” — fertile, diverse, and culturally rich.

A destination where mountains meet the sea, offering unmatched variety.

A province that balances heritage, agriculture, and natural adventure.