Mozambique · Africa
Tofo is the kind of place that operates on its own clock. This small fishing village on Mozambique's Inhambane coast has become one of Africa's premier marine wildlife destinations, and for good reason: whale sharks feed in these plankton-rich waters year-round, and manta rays with six-meter wingspans glide through the shallows during summer. The beach itself is a long crescent of golden sand pounded by Indian Ocean swells that draw surfers from across southern Africa. Accommodation is refreshingly affordable, with beachfront cabanas starting around $20 USD and fresh prawns piri-piri going for under $8 at the local market restaurants. The town has a backpacker-meets-diver vibe, with dive shops outnumbering banks and the power occasionally cutting out in a way that nobody seems too bothered about. Getting here involves a scenic drive from Inhambane, the last stretch on sand tracks that feel like the road is daring you to keep going.
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