What documents do I need to travel to Mozambique?
All visitors are required to hold a valid passport for entry into Mozambique, and visitors from some countries require a visa (see above).
Your current passport must be valid for 6 months minimum, from your date of entry into Mozambique. Your current passport must also contain a minimum of 3 blank pages (or more). These blank pages are to allow space for the visa as well as the stamps to the passport pages to allow you to travel cross border, in and out of Mozambique.
Are pets allowed?
Unfortunately, the reserve does not allow pets.
What to pack
Reef-friendly sunscreen, hat, insect repellent, swimwear, sunglasses, and a camera. You will need a water bottle, should you wish to take a long walk on the beach or through the dune forest. Reef-friendly sunscreen is available to purchase at all our villas. Biodegradable and high-quality bathroom amenities are available for your use and we encourage guests to use these if your own products are not eco-friendly.
Local attractions
Please refer to our Explore page for a list of things to do in the area
Malaria
We are in a low-risk area, however, we recommend you speak to your GP to organise a malaria prescription before you leave, and bring enough of the medication with you for the length of your trip. Note: local clinics have testing facilities and medication, should you contract malaria.
Travel Insurance
Recommended
How safe is Mozambique for tourists?
The South of Mozambique, where our villa is located, is close enough to civilization, but remote enough to enjoy true tranquillity and peace. Machangulo Peninsula is very safe and has a small local community with a very low crime rate. Like most places, we do encourage guests not to leave valuables lying around.
Health care facilities
There are very basic clinics in the area. Severe cases would likely seek medical attention in Maputo. There is an airstrip for a helicopter to land, should there be such an emergency.
Drinking water
There is safe water to drink in the rooms and we have additional water filters in the kitchens.
Child-friendly
Children of all ages are welcome.
What is the best time of the year to visit Mozambique?
With its tropical climate, Mozambique is the perfect all-year destination. April to December is our dry season, with tropical weather, clear skies, lots of sun, and rarely any rain. The rainy season is from January to the end of March, though these months are best for observing turtle hatching. June to October are ideal months for whale watching with the migrating humpback and southern right whales passing by, yet it is still mild in temperature. October overlaps with turtle nesting season, which spans through to December.
How many hours from South Africa to Mozambique?
This will depend on where you are travelling from. The drive to Mozambique from Durban is around eight hours, and the drive to Mozambique from Johannesburg is around 11 hours. A flight from Johannesburg to Maputo is around an hour, or a little longer via a scenic private charter flight.
Direct flights from Cape Town to Maputo – approximately 3 hours
Direct flights from Kruger – approximately 30 minutes
Direct flights from Johannesburg – approximately 2 hours
Is your accommodation wheelchair accessible?
The original design of the building means that currently, our villa is not wheelchair friendly.
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