Maxixe, which is pronounced 'ma-sheish', is named after an African chief and lies across the bay from Inhambane on the main highway linking south and central Mozambique. It serves as the commercial centre for the region and although it doesn't have the charm of Inhambane, there are shops, petrol stations and places to eat.

Throughout the day dhows and ferries make their way between the two towns carrying people and their goods to and from work.

The drive from Inhambane to Maxixe is a much longer round trip of about 60 kilometres.

Across the bay from Inhambane, Maxixe is a popular stopover point with travellers en route to Beira. Throughout the day dhows and ferries make their way between the two towns carrying people and their goods to and from work.

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The drive from Inhambane to Maxixe is a much longer round trip of about 60 kilometres.

There is a regular ferry service making the 4km trip between the two towns. The town is a busy, commercial centre on a stretch of coast lined with palm trees.

The view of Inhambane at sunset is well worth a look. You can launch boats at Campismo da Maxixe and it is possible to arrange trips to Linga-Linga point.

Maxixe from Inhambane side

Maxixe telephone code - Mozambique code +264
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Dhow Crossing Maxixe