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Mozambique Travel Tips
Getting there: LAM (Mozambique Airlines), Airlink and SAA have regular flights between Johannesburg and Maputo. Flight duration is one hour.
Vilanculos, Bazaruto, Benguerra and Pemba: Daily charter flights to Vilanculos from Johannesburg with Federal Air and regular LAM flights to Inhambane, Beira, Chimoio, Nampula and Pemba. Airlink flies direct to Pemba.
Visas: SADC passport holders do not need visas. Visas can be arranged on arrival in Maputo, Vilanculos and Pemba. We recommend arranging visas prior to departure.
Currency: The local currency is the Metical. US$ and S.A. Rand are widely accepted. Visa and Master Card are accepted at the bigger hotels.
When to go: April to November is the best time. December to March is hot and humid (but still pleasant on the beaches).
Power supply: 220v with square 3 pin plugs.
Health: Malaria is rife, so take anti-Malaria tablets. Drink only purified/bottled water. Visitors from countries known to be at risk of yellow fever are required to present vaccination certificates.
What to pack: Take light comfortable clothing and protective wear for the tropical sun and rain. Also take insecticides and all personal medication and toiletries. Walking shoes for the National Parks.
Customs and luggage allowance: 200 cigarettes and 1 litre of alcohol. 20 kg on international flights and 10kgs for charter flights to the islands
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