Hero image: Mount Gorongosa — Judy Gallagher, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Beira is a major port city on the coast of Sofala province and the main gateway to central Mozambique.
Travellers most often use it as a base for reaching Gorongosa National Park and the central highlands.
Beira at a glance
- Region
- Central Mozambique
- Type
- City and port
- Regional gateway
- Beira Airport (BEW); Chimoio
Nearby destinations
Gorongosa National Park
National park in Central Mozambique
Chimoio
City in Central Mozambique
Chimanimani National Park
National park in Central Mozambique
Plan the rest of your trip
- Central Mozambique: the regional guide
- All Mozambique destinations by region
- Where to stay in Mozambique
- Mozambique travel planning
Plan a Central Mozambique trip
Combine Beira with nearby places in the same region.