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Travel Information
Mozambique Visa's
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Visas are no longer required for entrance to Mozambique if you are traveling
on a South African Passport. For international passports, visa’s are obtainable
from the Mozambique Consulates in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Nelspruit and Durban.
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Money
Visitors to Mozambique should ensure that they take sufficient cash with them, as traveller's cheques are
only acceptable at some hotels. Rands can be cashed at the Border after entering, and most resorts accept
Rand or US $ notes.
Currency in Mozambique is the Metical and the exchange rate is approximately
R1 = Mt3.4 . There are credit card and ATM facilities available. Note the Mozambique government has recently
dropped 3 zero's on the Metical.
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Malaria
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Mozambique is a Malaria risk area. Ensure that you consult your
doctor on suitable anti-malaria treatment for the area and bring along additional mosquito repellents.
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Food
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Most basic foodstuff can be bought in Mozambique - The local markets (reed stalls) are hygienic,
even if they are not the supermarket shelves you're used to. They sell fresh vegetables and fruit,
seafood, bread, eggs, rice and other basics. Cold drinks and alcohol are widely available from shops.
Red meat is not easily available outside of Maputo and fruit juice and long life milk are quite expensive.
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Making use of the beaches
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Access to beaches must be on existing roads and paths only. Please keep the beaches free from litter.
It is illegal to drive on the beach unless you are launching a boat. Your vehicle could be impounded if you are caught.
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When using boats
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Boats must be launched from access roads. Please keep the safety of people on the beach in mind.
Please do not interfere with the activities of local fishermen trying to sustain themselves.
Before launching make sure you have visited the local harbor master, and paid and obtained a boat license.
Launching fees are valid for 30days and cost approx:
Rubber Duck Mtn363, Fibre Glass boat Mtn505, Jet Ski Mtn200, Sail Boat Mtn100, Rowing Boat Mtn75,
Canoe Mtn45
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Fuel
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Fuel in Mozambique is fairly expensive and becomes more expensive the further north you travel.
We would recommend you fill up your vehicles prior to entry.
It is best to carry some local currency to pay for petrol, as it is more expensive in Rands
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Emergencies
If you loose your passport, are detained or imprisoned by the Mozambican authorities or
become destitute due to circumstances beyond your control and need to return to South Africa
contact the Consular section at the South African High Commission
41 Eduardo Mondlane Ave, Maputo.
Tel: 490059 / 491614 / 493030 / 490547 / 490587 (o/h)
450031 / 33 (a/h)
403029 (fax)
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Getting There
BY AIR From South Africa
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TTA (t/a pelican air Johannesburg) and SAA Skylink offer schedules flights from Johannesburg
and Maputo daily into Vilanculos. It is possible to charter a small aircraft that can fly direct
from Johannesburg to Vilanculos.
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BY ROAD From South Africa
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The road from Komatipoort border to Vilanculos is tarred and you do not need a 4x4. Look out for
potholes and roadworks. Follow the main toll road from Komatipoort to Maputo. Just before getting
into Maputo, you turn left onto the National road EN1 to the North (Xai-Xai, Inhambane, Vilanculos,
Beira). Vilanculos is ±700km from Maputo. Approximately 250Km's North of Maxixe you will see a turn-off
to the right to Vilanculos. Vilanculos is approximately 18Kms from the turn off.
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Border crossings and Times
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Komatipoort / Resano Garcia (South Africa / Mozambique) - opens at 06h00, closes at 19h00
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Getting your Vehicle and Boat into Vilanculos
Please ensure you bring a valid ID book with driver's licence as well as you ORIGINAL vehicle registration documents.
Mozambican temporary import permit for all vehicles (including boat trailer) are obtainable at border at a cost of
around R15 (valid for 30 days).
3rd Party insurance is compulsory and can be bought upon entry at R150.00 per vehicle and R80 per trailer.
You will need a permit to launch your boat, which is available at any Maritime office in any major town.
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Driving Tips
You do not need a 4 x 4 to get to from South Africa to Vilanculos, as the road is tarred all the way. We do however
urge you to ensure that your vehicle is in reliable roadworthy condition, as the roads can be unpredictable.
Keep to the speed limits. This is usually 30 km/h - 50 km/h in towns and 120 km/h on the open road.
It is advisable to keep your tank filled as the distances between filling stations could cause problems and stations
occasionally run out or have intermittant electrical supply to run the pumps. There are filling stations in Maputo, Macia, Xai-Xai, Quissico, Inhambane, Maxixe, Massinga,
Vilanculos and Inhassoro.
Try not to travel after dark. There are a lot of people and animals using the roads aswell as vehicles without lights.
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