Mozambican Cuisine
The generous city boasts a plethora of seafood cuisine. Once in Tete, it is impossible to miss the ocean delicacies made by the locals at roadside markets.
Tete is the illustrious capital city of Tete Province in Mozambique. With a population of over 105,000 residents, it is the largest city on the Zambezi River. Tete offers a grand chance to embrace nature at its finest. Popular attractions of this Portuguese colonised city include Tete’s Suspension Bridge, indigenous baobab trees and the Cahora Bassa Dam.
Cheap flights to Tete are now available for a limited period of time, so grab the opportunity to be transported to this beautiful bustling city! Tete is home of Chingozi Airport (TET), which is located a short 15-minute drive from the city centre.
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The generous city boasts a plethora of seafood cuisine. Once in Tete, it is impossible to miss the ocean delicacies made by the locals at roadside markets.
The fourth-longest river in Africa crosses Mozambique and empties into the Indian Ocean. The Mozambican sun sets cathartically over the river; it is a delightful site to witness.
The magnificent dam is Africa’s second largest freshwater lake and the biggest hydroelectric scheme in the southern part of the continent. Embark on a guided tour of the dam.
Essential details you need to know before your trip
Country | Mozambique |
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Currency | Mozambican Metical |
Language | Portuguese / Swahili |
Hub Airport | Chingozi Airport (TET) |
Airline | LAM Mozambique Airlines |
Time Zone | GMT+2 |
Travel Adaptor | Type C / F / M |
The best time for a sunny extravaganza in Tete is May to November. It is the winter season, but this means the sub-tropical city has cooler temperatures and a minimal chance of rain. December to April is the wet summer season when the city experiences torrential downpour, which is followed by clear skies and sunshine again. For visitors going to Mozambique for game viewing, the best time to go is August and September. These are the dry months, so the bush has thinned out and visitors can spot wildlife at rivers and waterholes.
Average temperature (°C) & rainfall (mm) per month
Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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Low °C | 23°C | 23°C | 23°C | 21°C | 18°C | 16°C | 16°C | 17°C | 20°C | 23°C | 24°C | 24°C |
High °C | 34°C | 33°C | 33°C | 31°C | 29°C | 29°C | 30°C | 31°C | 34°C | 36°C | 36°C | 35°C |
Rainfall (mm) | 167 | 142 | 96 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 46 | 139 |
The city by day is a vivacious utopia that serenely enthuses visitors. Reaching insanely hot temperatures, Tete refuses to be gentle on any soul. Fret not, for you will be rewarded by her charismatic sunsets and calm evenings.
Tete was an important Swahili trade centre long before the Portuguese arrived. Known for its coal mining and tender goat meat, the city captivates the contrasting image of colonial and modern day architecture.
The cuisine in the city is worth gloating over. Locals are richly blessed with incredible delicacies. From diverse seafood to matapa (stewed cassava leaves, ground peanuts, garlic and coconut milk), Tete is a culinary playground for the taste buds.
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