Mozambique, full of white-sand beaches and diverse wildlife has for many years been a great holiday destination, welcoming over a million visitors year after year.

Tourism is a major part of the east African country’s economy. In 2023 Mozambique generated $221.2 million (approximately £180 milllion) in tourism revenue, reports 360 Mozambique.

However, Mozambique’s tourism industry might just be at risk as the relaxing holiday spot is now being impacted by ongoing political unrest and distruption.

The impacts so severe that FCDO has warned Brits against travelling there.

The govermental body that offers foreign travel advice to British nationals issued a warning on December 27 following concerns of sparked unrest caused by Mozambique elections in October last year.

There are also districts that the FCDO has urged british travellers to avoid “due to attacks by groups with links to Islamist extremism.” For the areas that are not listed the FCDO still advises avoiding travel.

The website states: ” FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the rest of Mozambique due to ongoing political unrest and disruption.” The violent protests are spreading across the nation and according to the FCDO it is expected to continue.

It added: “Protests can be violent and occur at short notice. Police have used live ammunition, leading to civilians being killed and injured. There are increased incidents of criminality including looting, break-ins and robberies.”

Prior to the chaos, the country was finally getting the recognition it’d been working hard to gain, with travellers beginning to steer towards the destination boasting similar experiences to the popular island of Zanzibar, just hours away.

Greg Fox, Co-founder of Mahlantit Luxury Travel said: “Mozambique has been marking remarkable strides in tourism.”

However, now those in the tourism industry fear that the current situation could severely imapct it.

Hamish Van Gruisen from the Ultimate Travel Company said: ” “If the travel advisory remains in place for much longer, the impact it will have on this exciting development and indeed on Mozambique tourism as a whole will be devastating,” reports The Telegraph

For Brits who may currently be in Mozambique the FDCO advises to seek local advice, monitor the local media, avoid large gatherings or demonstrations, to pay attention to surroundings and avoid travelling after dark.