Hero image: Metangula, Lake Niassa — Lichinga, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Lichinga is the capital of Niassa province, on a high plateau east of Lake Niassa.
It is the main gateway to the Mozambican shore of the lake.
Lichinga at a glance
- Region
- Lake Niassa
- Type
- Town and gateway
- Regional gateway
- Lichinga Airport (VXC)
Nearby destinations
Plan the rest of your trip
- Lake Niassa: the regional guide
- All Mozambique destinations by region
- Where to stay in Mozambique
- Mozambique travel planning
Plan a Lake Niassa trip
Combine Lichinga with nearby places in the same region.