Luxury Safaris in Mozambique | All inclusive Mozambique Safaris

Capital city: Maputo (population 1.1 million)

Area: 801,590 km2

Population: 31.26 million (2020)

Language: Portuguese

Currency: Metical (MZN)

Time zone: (GMT+02:00) Harare, Pretoria

Dialing code: +258

Given that the weather is milder and drier, June through August is thought to be the greatest time to travel. The greatest time to see the large game and take advantage of the sunshine on the coast is later in the dry season (in late August and September) when temperatures start to rise. Early in the rainy season, which typically lasts from November to December, is the optimum time to see birds.

Located in Southern Africa, Mozambique shares land borders with Malawi, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Swaziland. The eastern side of the country runs along the Indian Ocean, giving Mozambique plenty of coastline crucial for recreation, trade, tourism, and the fishing industry. Inland, mountainous terrain extends along the western and northern borders with the Limpopo and the Zambezi Rivers running through the country into the sea.

Cell phone coverage is generally available in Mozambique’s large cities and tourist towns. Rural and remote areas may have less network coverage. Remember to activate global roaming with your service provider before leaving home.

Credit cards are used in Mozambique, but not all establishments will accept credit. Large hotels, restaurants, and tourist service providers usually accept credit cards but expect smaller operators and shops to accept cash only.

Kabira Safaris Africa takes the health and safety of its guests seriously and goes to great lengths to ensure that expeditions are safe, exciting, and enjoyable for all. Before departing, we urge that all passengers consult with their government or a national travel advisory agency for the most up-to-date information:

From Australia?
Go to: http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/

From New Zealand?
Go to: http://www.safetravel.govt.nz/

From Canada?
Go to: https://travel.gc.ca/

From the US?
Go to: http://travel.state.gov/

From the UK?
Go to: http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/

The World Health Organization
also provides useful health information:
Go to: http://www.who.int/en/

• Australia: Yes – Visa required
• Belgium: Yes – Visa required
• Canada: Yes – Visa required
• Germany: Yes – Visa required
• Ireland: Yes – Visa required
• Netherlands: Yes – Visa required
• New Zealand: Yes – Visa required
• South Africa: No visa required
• Switzerland: Yes – Visa required
• United Kingdom: Yes – Visa required
• USA: Yes – Visa required

Most nationalities are now required to gain a Mozambique visa prior to arrival. The visa is valid for a maximum of 30 days and costs approximately USD82 (plus any visa service and courier fees).

***PLEASE NOTE***
Visitors to Mozambique have reportedly been able to obtain a visa on arrival at the Mozambique border despite the introduction of the above regulations in mid-2015. However, our official advice is to pre-arrange your visa. If you chose to obtain it at the border, it is at your own risk.

Entry Requirements – Yellow Fever Certificate:

All travelers entering Mozambique who has been to any country where Yellow Fever is known to exist (as listed by the World Health Organisation) must present a valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate on arrival. If you cannot present a valid certificate on entry you may need to be vaccinated at your expense (approximately US$55).

Entry Requirements – Passport Validity:

The passports of all visitors wishing to enter Mozambique (and South Africa) must be valid for a minimum of six months. You will also need to have at least two blank pages remaining in your passport on arriving in Mozambique.

Although tipping isn’t customary in Mozambique, establishments in tourist areas like Maputo are increasingly accepting (and expecting) tips. A tip of 10% in restaurants and cafes should suffice, although it’s not entirely necessary. With many service workers receiving low wages, tipping waiters, porters and drivers is considered generous.

Travelers will be able to access the internet at cyber cafes in Mozambique’s large cities and towns frequented by tourists. Expect little to no internet access in remote and rural areas.