Quelimane
Place in Zambezia Province, Mozambique
Quelimane is a seaport in Mozambique. It is the administrative capital of the Zambezia Province and the province's largest city, and stands 25 km (16 mi) from the mouth of the Rio dos Bons Sinais. The river was named when Vasco da Gama, on his way to India, reached it and saw "good signs" that he was on the right path. The town was the end point of David Livingstone's west-to-east crossing of south-central Africa in 1856. Portuguese is the official language of Mozambique, and many residents of the areas surrounding Quelimane speak Portuguese. The most common local language is Chuabo. Quelimane, along with much of Zambezia Province, is extremely prone to floods during Mozambique's rainy season.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 349,842
- Coordinates
- -17.879, 36.888
- Timezone
- Africa/Maputo
- Elevation
- 1 m
Overview of Quelimane
Quelimane is the kind of busy regional city you find in Mozambique. It counts about 349,842 residents. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Plan around nature, culture and nightlife and you will not run out of ideas. Its southern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Quelimane
Nature in Quelimane
(14)Quelimane's nature entries include Beaches, Countryside, Forest, Gardens and Geological Formations. All of it is drawn from Quelimane's recorded activities. That is 14 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Culture in Quelimane
(11)Culture in Quelimane covers Ancient Ruins, Art Galleries, Cathedrals, Churches and Fountains. The full list runs to 11 activities. Straight from the activity profile stored for Quelimane.
Nightlife in Quelimane
(5)Under nightlife, Quelimane is tagged with Clubs, Disco, Events, Festival and Music. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Quelimane.
Adventure in Quelimane
(4)Adventure in Quelimane covers Adventure, Adventure Parks, Boat Rides and Climbing. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Quelimane.
Sports in Quelimane
(4)Sports lovers get Biking, Hunting, Running and Slopes. All of it is drawn from Quelimane's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Water Sports in Quelimane
(3)Water Sports in Quelimane covers Kayaking, Swimming and Water Sports. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Quelimane.
Family in Quelimane
(2)For family, expect Aquariums and Water Parks. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Quelimane.
Shopping in Quelimane
(2)Looking for shopping? Quelimane has Food and Shopping. Plan them together and you have a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Quelimane.
Wellness in Quelimane
(2)On the wellness side, Quelimane offers Farms and Turkish Baths. Everything listed here comes from what Quelimane is actually tagged with. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Quelimane
December to March brings the conditions water activities need. Choose October to November and March to April for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Long-distance travel plus local networks make Quelimane straightforward to reach and cross. Time zone: Africa/Maputo.
Similar destinations
Places near Quelimane that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Quelimane known for?
- Quelimane, in Mozambique, is best known for nature, culture and nightlife. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 349,842 residents.
- What can you do in Quelimane?
- Recorded activities in Quelimane include Beaches, Countryside, Forest, Gardens and Geological Formations. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Quelimane?
- December to March brings the conditions water activities need. Choose October to November and March to April for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Quelimane located?
- Quelimane is located in Mozambique. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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