Mafalala Walking Tour

The Mafalala walking tour is an incredible 3-hour journey through one of Maputo's oldest, most iconic, and historic neighborhoods. The tour can be led in Portuguese or English and accompanied by local guides.
The Mafalala walking tour tells the story of Maputo's development since colonial times, when the city was called Lourenço Marques, and explains Mozambique's struggle for independence. Most of the freedom fighters resided in this neighborhood, including Samora Machel (First President of Mozambique), Joaquim Chissano (2nd President of Mozambique), Pascoal Mocumbi (former Prime Minister), José Craveirinha and Noémia de Sousa (forefathers of Mozambican poetry), and intellectuals who were instrumental in the development of a movement for nationalism, Mozambican identity, and independence.

During the tour, you will have the opportunity to learn about the rich cultural and religious diversity. Mafalala is inhabited by diverse African, Christian, and Muslim ethnic groups who live together in harmony. The tour will take you to one of the local primary schools, where you can interact with the children and learn more about the social aspects of the community, as well as about a traditional dance group made up of women called Tufo da Mafalala—these women represent the Macua ethnic group.

Hours: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM