Mozambique Guide

Visitors Travel Essentials

Our Mozambique visitors guide covers the must-know travel essentials to ensure your stay in Mozambique is safe, scenic and successful.

Emerging as both a new tourist destination and new destination for big industries, Mozambique is growing and adapting. Rubies, coal, gas, marble, cashews, seafood and aluminum are big draws for big businesses, while untamed wilderness, untouched diving and a unique food and culture scene make this an African adventure worth experiencing.

As a developing nation still finding its feet after a tumultuous history, things might not be as quick or as efficient as you might like, but the real beauty lies past the challenges in a nation that is a one-of-a-kind on the African continent.

Getting Around

If you are heading to southern Mozambique you will likely fly into Maputo International Airport. Visitors planning on flights to Inhambane, Beira, Tete, Nampula and Pemba will often make a flight connection in Maputo. Internal flights can be expensive, so booking in advance is a good idea if you are on a budget.

Buses connect to most major towns, but can be very slow, poorly maintained and travel on bad roads. While comfort is not a high priority, they do give an authentic experience and for the budget conscious you likely won’t find a cheaper way to get from A to B over a long distance in Mozambique.
Cars driving in Mozambique are required to carry a high-visibility vest, two hazard triangles, third party insurance and the vehicles ownership and insurance certificates. Car hire companies should provide vehicles equipped with what is necessary.
Roads can be busy, fuel stops can be scarce when away from main towns and main roads, and road conditions can be extremely poor (in Maputo the roads are generally well maintained).

It is also good to be aware that Mozambique police are very strict, and sometimes go beyond the law. When you are in the wrong, pay the fine and get a receipt. If you are not in the wrong, stay calm, be polite and ask to speak to a superior. While that sounds like a lot to be worried about, driving in Mozambique is mostly entirely incident free and an opportunity to experience this beautiful country at your own pace.

For the simplest way to get around, let your hotel guest services team book you a taxi. Fares can be pre-agreed.

Mozambique Weather

Depending on why you are visiting to Mozambique and when you need to travel, it is very wise to plan around the weather. Some months can get unbearably hot (if you aren’t used to 35°C or more) and some can be very rainy. It is also good to remember that the further north you go, the hotter it gets – temperatures nearing (or exceeding) 40°C are not uncommon in places such as Tete.

January - March – hot and wet with temperature’s averaging in the high twenties and low thirties. The weather can get stormy and very wet especially in February and March.
April – June - the end of the rainy season and the start of the dry season in April makes for a good month to travel. May stays warm and dry, while things cool off (though cold would be an exaggeration) to lows of 15 degrees in June.
July - September – the three best months for wildlife visitors to Mozambique. Both big ocean mammals and game drives can be at their best during this drier time of year. By the end of September, temperatures are back at a more ‘usual’ 30°C.
October – December – things start to really heat up again. The dry season ends, and temperatures start to climb. With temperatures going up it’s the perfect time of year for a diving trip. December is a popular month for underwater exploration.

Travel Documents

With the exception of visitors from neighbouring countries including South Africa, you will need a visa to visit Mozambique.

Border crossing experiences in Mozambique are generally simple, but it is recommended to get visas in advance rather than trying to get one at the border. For all visitors it is strongly recommended to check with your nearest Mozambican Embassy for current visa requirements and prices.

Business visitors should apply for a work visa in advance of their visit. Allow plenty of time for it to be processed. The application process is similar to a tourist visa with the exception of additional business information (letter of invitation) required.

Yellow fever vaccination certificates are not required from most destinations, but you may be asked to provide your yellow fever vaccination certificate to be allowed entry. As such, it is recommended you have an up to date vaccination certificate before you travel, wherever you are travelling from.

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