Mozambique Travel Guide

All visitors must have passports (minimum validity six months) and visas (obtainable from embassies, high commissions and consulates)

There are rumours that some borders and airports may issue them on arrival, don't count on it and obtain a visa before arrival.
They cost US$82 | R615 - valid for 30 days
Multiple entry visas are also available.

South Africans do not require visas for holiday, only for business

At the South African land border (Lebombo/Ressano Garcia) you can choose the currency in which you want to pay for your visa, meticais being slightly cheaper than rand

- Woven baskets

- bags

- hats

- printed cloths

- silver jeweler

- colorful art works

- wooden sculptures

- pottery

- decorated plates and ceramics

Portuguese is the local language.

English is widely spoken

Mozambique's local currency is the Meticaisl - divided into 100 centavos.

US$, ZAR, British pounds and Euros are freely convertible at commercial rates at any bank or exchange bureau

It is advisable to carry cash or travelers cheques as credit cards are not widely accepted.

a course of anti malaria tablets is strongly advised. Vaccinations against hepatitis A, polio tetanus and typhoid are also recommended.

A yellow fever certificate is required for those arriving from infected areas.

for most of the year, light weight clothing is a must. During the winter months (June - August) pack a sweater or jacket for the chilly evenings.

In restaurants "smart casual" is the norm (short sleeved shirts and slacks for men, blouses and skirts or informal dresses for women).
Topless sunbathing is frowned upon.

When visiting game reserves neutral colours are preferred.
Shorts and safari shirt sin brown, beige, dark green or khaki are best.

Wear sensible walking shoes and take a hat for protection against the the sun.

In the evening it is advisable to wear long sleeved shirts and slacks as protection against mosquitos.

What to Bring

here's our suggestions: camera * camcorder * binoculars * extra supplies of film and batteries * torch * insect repellent * sunglasses * suntan lotion * lip balm

Mocambique covers an area of over 800 000 sq. kms - 3 times the size of Great Britian.
Getting between major destinations can take days not hours.
Roads are generally in poor condition, although significant improvements are underway.

You can take the Intercape Mainliner, +27 861 287 287, from Johannesburg to Maputo.
These buses run in both directions on a regular basis, one in the morning, and another overnight, and are safe and affordable.

Other carriers include Greyhound and Translux

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