Mozambique Travel Forum

I am looking for a map to the Polana Hotel. Can't read the one that's on the Internet.

The Government of Mozambique is making Pemba look like a paradise through their advertisements, yet it is not very popular, Why ?

1. Is it because,airline connections are poor?
2. Is personal safety the issue?
3. The facilities are not adequate?
4. Is it the language barrier ?
5. Or any other reason ?

Tryguru

Does anybody know if there is any public transportation going from Maputo to Vilanculos?

Thnanks a lot, cheerio, Sylvie

Hi All,

I'm currently in Zimbabwe, spending time near Mutoko, Zimbabwe. I'm looking to spend two or more weeks on the Mozambique coastline in May. Does anyone have any advice on where to spend that period (Biera seems the likely starting point) and how to get there? All I'm looking for is nice beaches and quiet settings without spending too much cash. Is it possible to rent a car and beach hop from Biera?
Oh and my Portuguese is minimal...

Thanks,

adam

Hi,

I would like to know if there's a bus service (instead of the train) from Johannesburg to Maputo and, if yes:
1. where I can get it (directly from the airport?)
2. where I can find a timetable
3. there can be problems at the border with the police, even if on a public transport.

Moreover, I read in a reply to the two sisters that it takes only two hours to reach the border. I was told there should be 7 hours in total Johannesburg- maputo. So it means that it takes 5 hours from the border to Maputo?

Thanks a lot.

Silvia

Can anyone please tell me whether unleaded petrol can be obtained in Chokwe?

We want to fly into Bazaruto and hire a car from this area and to drive to the Kruger National Park and then on to Johannesburg. I can not find anywhere online that rents cars around Vilanculos/Bazaruto. Can anyone advise if it is possible to rent a car and also if we would be able to drop it off in South Africa? Does anyone know how wong it would take to drive to the SA border?
Thanks
Fritz

I am going on november in Maputo for holidays. Any advice for any hotel (fair price)or anything I can do in Maputo? I will be there for one week.

We have had our LAM flight cancelled from Beira to Vilanculos any ideas whether we can get a road transfer or flight from Beira on a Wednesday to pick up with a thursday flight onto Bazaruto. We have had lots of helpful tips from tour agents etc but not actually got a solution yet.

I am currently working in Angola, but I would like to visit Mozambique this September. Both countries are Lusophones, but how do they differ from each other?

Myself and three of my friends, all of which experianced scuba instructor's will be travelling through South Africa probably from cape town north through mozambique starting this october through may possibly. We were thinking about buying a used 4 x 4 or two for our travels. I was wondering what anyone thought about travelling this way through these countries versus public transportation. Are roof tents safe in these countries if you stay out of the cities? Do you get a huge discount or pay more to get into the game parks with your own vehicle vs. paying a guide company? Is it easy to find backpackers etc. to share the expenses to give them rides? Where would diving be most recommended, as well as what game parks or parts of them are the best? Would it be possible to teach freelance instruction in either country, as we can teach new divers anywhere we have swimming pool like conditions as well as experianced divers more advanced diving as long as we can do a shore dive into open water or hire a boat? Any suggestions about any of these ideas or interest in joining our crusades let me know. I am just starting to do research now, so any and all advice is greatly appreciated. Thank You, Topher

I am planning to head south from Tanzania into Mozambique by the Mtwara border crossing in June. Is there a regular ferry across the river at that point? I've heard you have to wade across! Is it deep, dangerous? How are the roads in Cabo Delgado (and southernb Tanzania) at that time of year? Passable, possible, impossible? And the local transport?
Any advice, suggestions most welcome.
El Bairdo

hello, we are 4 students from lithuania and we are going to study in Istambul for autumn semester. could you help us to find a flat to rent?

Hi

My boyfriend and I are planning to go from Maputo to Vilanculos via bus, does anyone know where and if we can book ahead of time?
Thanks

F

Can someone help me, im looking for a cheap and effective way to get from Maputo to Ponto do Ouro. Are there any busses traveling this route? Me and my friends are traveling with surfboards. We are also looking for accomodation in Ponto do Ouro, as basic, primitive and thus cheap as possible. Thankyou

Hello everyone.

I am very interested in mail service from USA to Maputo. I would like to send regular sized letters and sometimes small packages. How can I do this efficiently? Were can I get addt information?

Can I rent or purchase a PO BOX?

Any advice would be great. Thanks!

Hi,

I am traveling to a bunch a different countries with no time table. Am I able to obtain a visa upon arrival? If so, is it difficult? I am a U.S. citizen.

Thank you,
globetrotter

hi,i'm 28 from israel and i'm planning to go to mozambique for about 3 weeks in mid may, i'm travelling alone and i wanted to know if it's dangerous for a woman to travel alone there...
i plan to go to the south beaches..
thank you.

I have 6 days in Mozambique and was wondering which option do members on this forum prefer: Inhambane or Vilanculos. I intend on spending 2 days in Maputo, a day of travelling, and then taking a flight back from either Inhambane or Vilanculos. So HELP :)?

Thanks,
A.

I arrive in Jo'Burg on a Saturday morning around 9,00 and would definitely miss the morning buses ... and no PM bus on Intercape. So, I was alternatively thinking of taking the evening train to the Moz border and then taking a chapa. What do people think of this route? Is the visa easy to get at the train station crossing? How much does it take on a chapa from border to Maputo? Are they easy to find? How long does it take? Finally, is the evening train safe with luggage?

Thanks,
A.

Hi - I'm planning a trip in August, and have seen differing advice about how to take money. An older guide says credit cards are of little use and recommends travellers cheques. However, the bank most likely to change these was about to merge with another. A newer guide says travellers cheques are a non-starter, and recommends taking cash, tucked away in multiple hidden pockets. (with credit card as back-up)

Could anyone advise based on recent experience? (I do not have a credit card, so would have to obtain one - have used travellers cheques successfully in a range of other locations)

Many thanks, Thor

I'm keen on a bird-watching trip from Johannesburg to Beira. I do not own a 4x4, and was wondering if anybody can give me info on the status of the roads to Beira. Also, anybody keen on joining me/letting me join them with 4x4?

I understand the Saudi greting is something like sholloom sheleck am I correct

hi guys

Hope someone can help me with my problem. How do we get from the Airport in Maputo to Ponta Malongane Resort. I cant find any website to help me with it and it seems that their public transport's not that good. Please help! Thanks
Monzi

Just wondering about the border crossing to the North- Kilambo (Tanzania - MOzambique).
Any one done it. I am getting conflicting reports (obviously weather has a big factor) from different websites and the blessed Lonely planet.
And if any one will crossing that way I will be there (definately maybe) 17 March.

Heres hoping...

My friend and I are thinking of going to Mozambique for a short holiday, arrive in Johannesburg and then to Mozambique.

Is it safe for two ladies to travel by themselves there or do we need a guided tour/holiday?

Please can you tell me when are the school holidays in Mozambique?

Hi, I am planning a honeymoon for my fiance and I (both live in the UK) in the first 2 weeks of July. She lived in Mozambique for 3 years when she was younger (during the civil war). We have both done a fair bit of backpacking and neither of us is into exclusive big resorts with no atmosphere. We are keen to do a bit of diving/relaxing on the beach as well as getting a feel for the atmosphere of the country. Just wondered if anyone who knows Mozambique had any recommendations as to where to go. Thanks
Ed

Hi,

We are planning a trip to Mozambique at end of March. We were wondeing if we could obtain our visitor visa at the border? We will have a rental car from SA (with permission to take the car to Mozambique). Will this present a problem at the border? How much will a visa and taking the car into the country cost?

Thanks for your help.

Phil and Nathalie

Hiya
My boyfriend and I want to end our South Africa Trip with approx 4 days on an island in Mozambique.
Ideally, we want a beautiful beach with a nice chalet right on the beach.
AWe dont want to "rough it" we like nice things but also dont want to spend a gazillion dollars!
I am currently looking at the following:
- Marlin Lodge
- Indigo Bay Island Resort, and
- Benguerra Lodge
Has anyone stayed here? CAn you please give your advice?
Also, will it be good sunbaking weather for around mid-September?
Thanks