Mozambique Travel 101 - some good tips and advice.

**MrDeeSA** · 2018/02/20, 10:52 PM

Originally Posted by Paul Dold

Excellent guide! This will prove most useful to those traveling to Mozambique.

But I must say does not sound like a relaxing holiday!

Trick is to be prepared. Having an umbrella does not mean it will rain

**MrDeeSA** · 2018/02/20, 10:56 PM

Originally Posted by worldofinflation

Mods, can we Pin this?

You can get the info on the DriveMoz FB Group look for #DriveMoz101

**MrDeeSA** · 2018/02/20, 10:57 PM

Originally Posted by Curtis - new guy

Anyone aware of how far the road between Kosi and Maputo is now? Travelling 28th March and want to use the route through to Tofinho!
Am I correct in saying best to overnight Maputo area rather than trying to get through in 1 day...

Bridge not finished at Katembe, but the road is tarred up to 10km from Kosi Border, as was reported on DriveMoz

**MrDeeSA** · 2018/02/20, 10:58 PM

Originally Posted by GarethHAllen

How do I join DriveMoz without facebook?

It unfortunately for you its a FB Group - why not open a FB account just for DriveMoz, and DriveBots / Nam / Zim

**MrDeeSA** · 2018/02/20, 11:00 PM

Originally Posted by Pietskeade

Heading to Inhambane for Easter. Going to hit the Komati border early morning on Friday 30th.

Anybody experience/theories on how bad/busy it might be and how long it could take to get through?

We are bracing for a wait but could always plan to go through Swaziland instead if we knew it was going to be a mess

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Any advice much appreciated.

We will report on DriveMoz if the border will be 24h open. albeit, it might be busy

**MrDeeSA** · 2018/02/20, 11:02 PM

Originally Posted by TonyP

If I'm not mistaken, the border post should be open 24 hours a day. I know it is over December, but not sure about Easter

After some negotiations between the Presidenets of Moz and SA, it should have been a 1 stop 24h. But you know what Zuma did, he did not worry about his promises .. well nothing happened, we do however believe it will be 24h open, it will be announced on DriveMoz

**MrDeeSA** · 2018/02/20, 11:05 PM

Originally Posted by Kalahari Safari

Great info indeed, thanks for the trouble.
However, if I have a chance to escape the rat race, rules and orders for my vacation I do not choose to go places where these are more stringent.
So for me it is - THANKS MOZAMBIQUE, GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER AND WE MIGHT CONSIDER AGAIN.

Each country has its rules. since its SADEC most rules are the same. Botswana and Nam also has rules, so learn them before you go/ That is what the FB Groups DriveMoz / bots / Nam /Zim tries to assist with

**MrDeeSA** · 2018/02/20, 11:08 PM

Originally Posted by Curtis - new guy

Anyone aware of how far the road between Kosi and Maputo is now? Travelling 28th March and want to use the route through to Tofinho!
Am I correct in saying best to overnight Maputo area rather than trying to get through in 1 day...

Road is tarred, except 10km from Kosi. Katembe bridge not finished, we recommend you do Boane / Alternative Ring road, rather via Maputo. Dont Drive at night, its too far for one day. Sleep over at Macaneta - maybe Tan n Biki. Blue anchor is closed now (for public)

**lmc** · 2018/02/21, 09:38 AM

Hello MrDeeSa,
maybe you could help regarding the following questions:
We plan to spend 5 or 6 days in MOZ from Jhb on next may. Intially, we wanted to visit Maputo and Ponta do Ouro and back to SA by Kosi Bay.
Regarding the situation and without 4x4, we are going to avoid Ponta do Ouro and just focus on Maputo and surroundings.

The planning trip would be from Nelspruit: 1 night in Maputo / 2 days in Bilene or Xai-Xai/ back to Maputo for 2 days and return by Swaziland border (Goba).

So, could you please adavice for the following questions:

1- we are french but from Reunion Island and there no Moz embassy in our country: can you confirm we can get visa at the border?

2- I will be with my son (he is 15years old): is the unabridged birth certificate the same than that one I have to produce when entering in South Africa?

3- we plan to travel with our 2 mountain bikes of big value: would it be a problem at the border post?

4- Is the road to Goba border post doable with a sedan car?

5- can we reach Bilene without 4x4?

Thanks for all your advice,

best regards,

Laurent