TRAVEL TIPS FOR MOZAMBIQUE |
Posted on Friday, 5 March 2010 |
 Country: Mozambique
Population: 15.7 million
Currency: Metical. Dollars and Rand are also accepted. Travellers cheques are only useful in hotels.
Language: Portuguese, some English in cities and holiday locations and many tribal languages and dialects.
Airports: Mavalane International 8km north of Maputo, Beira, 13km Inhambane, Nampula, Pemba and Vilanculos.
Airlines: TAP Air Portugal have connecting flights through Lisbon and Johannesburg. LAM Mozambique Airlines and South African Airways also operate through South Africa and there are domestic flights available.
Visas: Entry visas are needed for most nationalities and should be arranged prior to arrival. It is possible to purchase them at the point of entry if they are major border crossings. Passports must be within 6 months validity. Bring passport sized photos with you if you intend to arrange visas when you arrive.
Health: It is recommended that you drink bottled water and avoid ice in drinks. health insurance is also advised as the standard of hospital care is considered less than first world standards.
Anti malaria tablets are advised and polio tetanus and typhoid are recommended. A Yellow fever certificate is required if you are coming from countries of risk.
Where is Mozambique?
Mozambique is on the South Eastern coast of Africa. It shares borders with Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa and Swaziland. It covers an area of 800,000 square miles and has a coastline that stretches the length of its 1,500 miles or more than 2000 kilometres.
The population is 15.7 million and the main language is Portuguese owing to it's colonial history. You will find some English spoken in the larger cities and there are many local dialects as well. the population is concentrated along the coastline and the river basin of the Zambezi river.
What is the climate like in Mozambique?
Hot and sunny for much of the year. The climate is tropical to sub-tropical and, as the country is located in the Southern hemisphere, summer is from October to March and winter is from April to September. It is sunny all year round but it can be cooler in the evenings during the Winter period so you may need to bring a light cover up for your trip.
The rainy season is from November to April, during the hot and humid summer months during which time there is an increased risk of cyclones.
When is the best time to visit Mozambique?
The cooler Winter months from April to September are the best months to visit for activity or beach based holidays like kayaking, diving or sunbathing and swimming. The weather is less humid and the lower temperatures are perfect holiday conditions.
The trade off is that you may see increased wildlife activity during the winter months and the rainy season. So match your season to the holiday activity.
Why choose a holiday in Mozambique?
Mozambique is a little realised holiday destination and yet it offers some of the most stunning natural beauty in the world and what you will find there is pristine and unspoiled, with 2500km of Indian Ocean beach front. 1200 species of fish have been identified in the waters surrounding Mozambique and it is one of the world's top ten diving sites.
With nature reserves, African wildlife, archipelago islands, luxurious ecologically sound accommodation, spa resorts, fresh seafood, fishing, snorkelling and a history that is long and rich, Mozambique is a true paradise on this planet.
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