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    Default Advice on roads in Moz

    Hi folks I’m looking for advice on the following route:

    • from Hazyview to Maputo then to Ponta do Ouro (N200) via Catembe
    • From Ponta do Ouro to Kosi Bay…… and then to Durban.

    Specifically what is the road from Maputo to Ponta and then Kosi Bay like. Does it need 4x4 and would you travel alone.

    Any info would be appreciated.

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    Default Re: Advice on roads in Moz

    Last time up there Maputo to Kosi border road is very good and safe on your own, from turn off to ponta it tar all way to ponta then stops tar just as get into ponta
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    Default Re: Advice on roads in Moz

    Tar road all the way. might need 4 x 4 in Ponta if staying over, haven't been in Ponta for a long time. I have just made a mistake after taking the right turn and then the very soon after, left turn to get onto the bridge in Maputo. trust the signs . Be careful for speed traps otherwise a nice drive. Speedbumps and cattle grid when going past the Maputo Elephant reserve. Also normally a road block at Salamanga, looking for stolen cars from SA.

    That bridge to Catembe is special... enjoy!!
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    Default Re: Advice on roads in Moz

    We where there end of last year. Maputo to Ponta is good tar road. Ponta to Kosi as well. Stick to speed limits.

    Maputo itself was a mess with roadworks.

    As others stated 4x4 in Ponta dependent on where you want to go. The further you get from Ponta on the side roads the more you might need 4x4.
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    Default Re: Advice on roads in Moz

    Thanks all, much appreciated.

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    Default Re: Advice on roads in Moz

    Hi
    In October it will be my first time going to Moz but will be traveling from Secunda to Ponta de Ouro.
    I am contemplating going through Swaziland.
    I want to enter Swaziland at Oshoek and exit at Namaacha, and then on to Ponta.

    Any suggestions and info on the road conditions?

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