Mozambique Travel

Page Updated: Apr 2020

Mozambique Travel - Mozambique is on the south-eastern coast of Africa and is bordered by Tanzania in the north, South Africa and Swaziland in the South, Zimbabwe in the West and Zambia and Malawi in the north-west. After years of civil war, Mozambique has been rebuilding itself and has much to offer overseas hunters and other tourists.

Mozambique Travel Facts

• Formerly: Portugese East Africa
• Capital: Maputo
• Area: 801,590 km2
• Population: 21,284,701
• Language: Portugese (official), other dialects

Mozambique Money

• The local currency is the Metical (MZM).
• Locations of Visa ATMs in Maputo and Beira.
• Locations of Cirrus/Mastercard/Maestro ATMs in Mozambique.
• ATMs are the cheapest way to get local currency in Mozambique but be security aware when using an ATM. Also don't wholly rely on getting your local cash at an ATM in Mozambique - they are frequently empty or broken. Read more on money in Africa.
• There is both a Visa and Mastercard ATM available at Maputo airport.

Electricity In Mozambique

Voltage: 220 V | Frequency: 50 Hz | Power sockets: Type B

Mozambique Map

Getting To Mozambique

TAP

• Non-Stop from Lisbon to Maputo, Mozambique

South African Airways

• Non-Stop from Johannesburg to Maputo, Mozambique

South African Airlink

• Non-Stop from Johannesburg to Beira, Mozambique
• Non-Stop from Johannesburg to Tete, Mozambique

Ethiopian

• Non-Stop Addis Ababa to Maputo, Mozambique

Mozambique Travel Health

Vaccinations/boosters are strongly recommended for:

• Diphtheria
• Hepatitis A
• Tetanus
• Rabies
• Typhoid

Malaria In Mozambique

Malaria prophylaxis is recommended for all travellers to Mozambique at all times of year. The red area indicate substantial risk of malaria.

Other Health Hazards In Mozambique

• All hepatitis strains are endemic.
• Bilharzia is present in fresh water.
• Tuberculosis is an increasingly serious health concern in Mozambique.
• Food and drink contamination.

Getting A Visa For Mozambique

A Mozambique visa is required for most citizens of the world. The list of country exceptions can be seen here with all application requirements.

A single entry tourist visa may be issued at the airport on your arrival with payment of a fee, saving enormous prior effort. Your hunting outfitter will arrange this.

Mozambique Visa Application Forms

• Visa Application Form if applying in the US.
• Visa Application Form if applying in the UK.

Mozambique Embassy Websites

• Mozambique Embassy in USA
• Mozambique Embassy In UK
• US Embassy in Mozambique
• British High Commission in Mozambique
  

Recommended Reading For Mozambique Travel

The Bradt Travel Guide (2017) to Mozambique contains a good overview of the history of Mozambique as well as useful hints for tourists in relation to money, customs, wildlife and more.

Useful Mozambique Travel Resources

• Firearm Import Regulations for Mozambique
• Hunting Mozambique
• US Travel Advisory on Mozambique
• The Smart Traveller Enrollment Program is a free service for US travellers which enables those travelling abroad to notify the nearest US Embassy or Consulate of their trip. This enables you to receive travel warnings, travel alerts and any emergency notifications from your family.
• UK Foreign & Commonwealth Travel Advisory on Mozambique

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