Mozambique Travel Info
1. Travel documentation
Passports: must be vaild (not expiring within 6 months for the date of travel), and
should have at least 2 clean pages. Please note that passports are required for adults
and children. There is a immigration fee of R17-
Visas: are only required for entry into Mozambique by non-
2. Vehicles
Only 4 X 4 vehicles can enter Mozambique due to the poor state of roads. If you do
not have such a vehicle a border pick-
If you are intending to travel with a 4 X 4 then the following information will be helpful.
When traveling with a 2 X 4 there are lock up facilities at the border South Africa & Mozambique side at a nominal cost of R30 per day.
3. Cell phones
Only cell phones from M-
4. Money.
Rands are accepted in Ponta do Ouro. You don't need to exchange your money into Meticas (Mozambiquan currency). At present the exchange rate is R1 for 4 mts. There are a VISA autobank in Ponta do Ouro, but please make sure you take enough cash with you, as only some resturants have card facilities, and they don't always work.
Southern Mozambique is considered a low risk malaria area – please consult your GP for advice on precautionary medication.
Take small dominations of cash with!!
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