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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Mozambique
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Mozambique has 2 sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List — 1 cultural and 1 natural inscriptions, inscribed between 1991 and 1999. This map of UNESCO sites in Mozambique covers every listing, with a short description, the inscription year and the nearest airports — the fastest way to see the country's most important historical sites and landmarks in one place.
Island of Mozambique was the country's first inscription, added in 1991; iSimangaliso Wetland Park – Maputo National Park is the most recent, listed in 1999.
One inscription is transnational, shared with neighbouring countries: iSimangaliso Wetland Park – Maputo National Park. Start with iSimangaliso Wetland Park – Maputo National Park and Island of Mozambique, then use the map above to plan a route between the rest.
- Sites
- 2
- Cultural
- 1
- Natural
- 1
- First inscribed
- 1991
Sites on the map
Inscriptions Mozambique shares with other countries are not plotted here — you will find them in the list below.
Flying in
Airports closest to the most sites in this country.
- MPMMaputo1 site
- MNCNacala1 site
Keep exploring
All 2 sites in Mozambique
List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Mozambique
Every inscription with its year and category. Open a site for its story, map location and nearest airports.
| Site | Year | Type | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| iSimangaliso Wetland Park – Maputo National ParkiSimangaliso Wetland Park – Maputo National Park — UNESCO World Heritage Site. | 1999 | Natural | iSimangaliso Wetland Park – Maputo National Park — UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
| Island of MozambiqueIsland of Mozambique — UNESCO World Heritage Site. | 1991 | Cultural | Island of Mozambique — UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
Frequently asked questions about World Heritage in Mozambique
- How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Mozambique?
- Mozambique has 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: 1 cultural and 1 natural.
- What was the first World Heritage Site in Mozambique?
- Island of Mozambique was inscribed in 1991. Island of Mozambique — UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- What is the newest World Heritage Site in Mozambique?
- iSimangaliso Wetland Park – Maputo National Park, inscribed in 1999. iSimangaliso Wetland Park – Maputo National Park — UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Which sites in Mozambique are natural World Heritage Sites?
- 1 of the 2 listings is natural: iSimangaliso Wetland Park – Maputo National Park.
- Which UNESCO sites in Mozambique are easiest to reach?
- Each site page lists the closest airports with distance, so you can pick the gateway city first and work outwards. The "Flying in" panel on this page shows the main gateways for Mozambique.
- What are the main historical sites and landmarks in Mozambique?
- The 2 UNESCO-listed sites above are Mozambique's internationally recognised historical sites and landmarks, starting with Island of Mozambique (1991). Each entry links to a full page with a map, photos and travel notes.