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Mozambique by Mini: Small car, big adventure

By Sarah Duff, for CNN
Published 1:29 AM EDT, Wed June 10, 2015
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A 4X4 isn't mandatory in Mozambique. Mini Coopers can easily take on a road trip via the EN1, a tarred road along the Indian Ocean coastline.
Mozambique by Mini —
A 4X4 isn't mandatory in Mozambique. Mini Coopers can easily take on a road trip via the EN1, a tarred road along the Indian Ocean coastline.
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The capital of Mozambique, Maputo is home to colonial buildings and lively markets. The city's CFM Train Station (pictured) appeared in the movie "Blood Diamond."
Mozambique's coastal capital —
The capital of Mozambique, Maputo is home to colonial buildings and lively markets. The city's CFM Train Station (pictured) appeared in the movie "Blood Diamond."
Sarah Duff
When in Mozambique, it's worth eating like a Mozambican. Crab matapa<em> </em>is<em> </em>a traditional Mozambican stew made from cassava leaves, ground peanuts and coconut milk.
Dishes of Mozambique —
When in Mozambique, it's worth eating like a Mozambican. Crab matapa is a traditional Mozambican stew made from cassava leaves, ground peanuts and coconut milk.
Joseph C Lawrence
The Polana Serena in Maputo dates to 1922. Guests have access to the hotel's antique elevator, large verandas and massive swimming pool.
Polana Serena Hotel —
The Polana Serena in Maputo dates to 1922. Guests have access to the hotel's antique elevator, large verandas and massive swimming pool.
Sarah Duff
A chance to see Mozambican rural village life is available by guided tour.
Village life —
A chance to see Mozambican rural village life is available by guided tour.
Joseph C Lawrence
Minis can be rented in neighboring South Africa, but  documentation is needed to drive across the border.
Rental roaming —
Minis can be rented in neighboring South Africa, but documentation is needed to drive across the border.
Joseph C Lawrence
Tofo offers a number of outdoor and water activities, including kite-surfing, kayaking and snorkeling.
Fun on Tofo Beach —
Tofo offers a number of outdoor and water activities, including kite-surfing, kayaking and snorkeling.
Joseph C Lawrence
Deep sea fishing and diving trips are also available to travelers.
Deep sea fishing —
Deep sea fishing and diving trips are also available to travelers.
Joseph C Lawrence
Marimba Secret Gardens is a low-key, beautiful retreat. Huts made from wood and thatch with views of the pretty gardens.
Marimba Secret Gardens —
Marimba Secret Gardens is a low-key, beautiful retreat. Huts made from wood and thatch with views of the pretty gardens.
Joseph C Lawrence
In addition to its golden sand beaches, Tofo has a selection of luxurious beach houses and boutique hotels.
Beach living —
In addition to its golden sand beaches, Tofo has a selection of luxurious beach houses and boutique hotels.
Joseph C Lawrence
Tofo Beach is the place to grab a pizza, eat prawns cooked over lava hot stones or try traditional Mozambican dishes.
Shoreline snacks —
Tofo Beach is the place to grab a pizza, eat prawns cooked over lava hot stones or try traditional Mozambican dishes.
Joseph C Lawrence
Surfing lessons are available to Tofo Beach. It's a good spot for beginners.
Surfing at Tofo Beach —
Surfing lessons are available to Tofo Beach. It's a good spot for beginners.
Joseph C Lawrence
Benguerra Island is a place to relax and watch for sails of deep sea fishermen on the horizon.
Benguerra Island —
Benguerra Island is a place to relax and watch for sails of deep sea fishermen on the horizon.
Joseph C Lawrence
Benguerra Island is part of the Bazaruto Archipelago. Tourists can take a horseback ride on the beach and go deep sea fishing and diving.
Benguerra Island Beach —
Benguerra Island is part of the Bazaruto Archipelago. Tourists can take a horseback ride on the beach and go deep sea fishing and diving.
Joseph C Lawrence
This luxury Azura on Benguerra Island offers villas with the beach for a backyard. Each one comes with its own pool and beach hut.
Azura retreat —
This luxury Azura on Benguerra Island offers villas with the beach for a backyard. Each one comes with its own pool and beach hut.
Sarah Duff

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