  ete is situated on the banks of the Zambezi River and is noted for its contrasts , on the one hand the natural bauty of the landscape, the ¡°e,bpmdeorp¡± tree,associated with ancient legends ,vast green valleys and on the othe hand, the gigantic man-made Cabora Bassa Dam, anamazing feat of engineering and technology. It is the second biggest dam in Africa and the fifth biggest in the world. The reservoir covers an area of 2000km2, is 270 km long and at its widest point reaches over 30km.
Tete is situated on the banks of the Zambezi River and is noted for its contrasts , on the one hand the natural bauty of the landscape, the ¡°e,bpmdeorp¡± tree,associated with ancient legends ,vast green valleys and on the othe hand, the gigantic man-made Cabora Bassa Dam, anamazing feat of engineering and technology. It is the second biggest dam in Africa and the fifth biggest in the world. The reservoir covers an area of 2000km2, is 270 km long and at its widest point reaches over 30km.
The main ethnic groups here are the Nyanja, the Nyeuegwe and the Sena.Thewealth of the region lies in its minerals and agriculture and cattle farming. Ecotourism is also a potentially strong area still to be developed.
 
In the less known more remote areas. Wide varieties of wild animals are to be found.
It es an important transport junction between the North. With Zambia, the East with Malawi, the West with Zimbabwe and connecting in the South, the Provinces of Manica and Sofala.
There are regular flights from Maputo or Beira, or alternatively car travel along the EN6 that links Beira to Machipanda.
From Zimbabwe via Cuchamano, from Malawi via Z¨®bu¨¦ and from Zâmbia via Cassacatiz.
The suspension bridge over the River Zambez, built during the 1960¡¯s, links the city of Tete to the carboniferous centre at Moatize.
The Boroma Church, partially in ruins but which still testifies to the grandeur of this Jesuit Church built at the end of the XIX century.
The Fort of S. Tiago Maior de Tete, a Portuguese military construction dating back to the XVI century.
The ¡°fonte nicho¡± (a natural spring used for water supply, the architecture of which has a strong Portuguese influence) at Vila de Ang¨®nia.
The traditional huts built in the traditional way, with wooden stakes and stones, reeds and clay and covered with a thatched roof are still fairly common in some districts of the Province.
The Cabora Bassa Dam, in Songo is well worth a visit.
Art and craft, including masks and basketry can be purchased in various establishments and local informal street market stalls.
The traditional dances are still very popular, in particular the ¡°nhau¡±, a dance of initiation, represents virility, sacrifice and heroics. The wooden masks used in this dance are particularly impressive and fearsome.
Visit to Monte Zumbo famous for its clear water springs.
There are Safaris in the River Mussenguezi region, where wild animals and exotic vegetation abound.
It is recommended that all trips and visits be organized by travel agencies.
Hotels
Estalagem Rest Houge Zinapipia
R Comte Hodji Ya Enda-Tete 2522 43 61
Hotel Kassuende
Av 25 Junho-Tete 2522 25 31
Hotel Zambeze
Av Eduardo Mondlane-Tete 2522 31 00
SAF - Sociedade Tur¨ªstico Lda
Av Liberdade-Tete 2522 23 45
Restaurants
Esplanada Almadia Bar Restaurante
R Poder Popular-Tete 2522 23 20
A Piscina
Av Liberdade-Tete 2522 30 79
ESPLANADA WHY NOT
R 3 Fevereiro Bº Filipe S Magaia-Tete 2522 40 91
Lu¨ªs,Maria Manuela B
Av Liberdade-Tete 2522 34 96
Restaurante O Teles Lda
Bº Patrice Lumumba-Songo 2528 24 97
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