Mozambique Travel Tips
Mozambique is considered to be the land of smiles and it doesn’t fail to live up to its name. With activities for everyone, Mozambique is sure to fulfill the traveling taste buds on your holiday package. Sunset cruises, dolphin tours, sailing, deep-sea fishing, diving, snorkeling- you just name it and Mozambique will make your wishes come true!
Attractions:
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Maputo: The capital city of Mozambique never fails to entertain you to the best. You are always near the sea and the breeze. The local seafood served here is sure to take your taste buds on a ride. You can also find fresh fish in the marginal market to suit your barbeque requirements. We offer you a day off the coast on our travel packages to the Macenta Island of the Inhacas so that you get an exhilarating experience of diving and snorkeling.
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Beaches: With Ponta do Ouro in the south and the beaches of Xai-Xai and Bilene in Maputo’s north, Mozambique sure has a lot to offer. Sharks, shoals of fishes, coral and manta rays frequent these beaches, making it a colorful sight. There are many secluded beaches like Tofo around Inhambane. These spots have many luxury resorts and may arrange deep sea fishing for you. The beaches of Pemba and the Quirimbas Archipelago too are frequented by tourists on vacation packages for heavenly experiences.
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Lago Niassa: If you want to be enthralled by the wilderness of Africa, just a visit to this lake can make your journey worthy! With glimpses from the undeveloped country, this journey is sure to sweat you out and leave a satisfied thrill in you.
Climate: The temperature varies throughout the country but the inlands are a little cooler than the coasts. It is humid during the rains but winters from April to September are drier. The southern part of the country is less tropical.
Most suitable time for visiting: The best time to visit Mozambique is during the winters when the temperatures are lower and the weather is relatively dry. This is also the time when we offer our special discount vacation packages.
Landing and taking off: Mozambique Airlines connects Johannesburg and Lisbon with Pemba via Maputo, daily. Our inclusive vacation package team deals with the flight issues so that you have no worries when on your trip.
Internal Transportation: Road transportation is generally good. You can get taxies and cars on hire.
Communication: The telephone density in the country is just 16 per 1,000 people. The country code is 258.
Currency: The accepted currency is Mozambique Metical.
Time: The time in Maputo and the rest of Mozambique is a couple of hours ahead of the GMT.
Heath Information: You need an international certificate proving the fact that you have been immunized from yellow fever, if you happen to come from an infected place. It is advisable to be protected against malaria, dengue fever, hepatitis A, typhoid, polio and bilhazaria. Colehra, tuberculosis and HIV AIDS are also prevalent. Hospital facilities are definitely not at their best and it is recommended that you have a health insurance plan prior to your visit.
