Hear the Afro-Latino rhythms of Maputo's streets from the back seat of a vintage habana.
Climb barefoot up the misty heights of sacred Monte Gorongosa.
Watch the spirits of the dead come to life at a masked mapiko dance.
Hum to attract a humpback whale while snorkelling in Two Mile Reef with dolphins and dugong.
One author, 2500km of coastline, 42 hilariously cramped bus rides and countless acts of kindness.
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