Mozambique Travel Guide 🇲🇿
Complete travel guide to Mozambique — Maputo, Indian Ocean beaches, Bazaruto Archipelago, marine life & coastal culture
🌤 Live Weather — Maputo
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📌 Quick Facts
🏙 Capital Maputo
🌍 Geography Indian Ocean coast · Savannas · Islands
💱 Currency Mozambican Metical (MZN)
🗣 Language Portuguese
⏱ Time Zone GMT +2
🔌 Plug Type Type C · F — 220V
Mozambique is famous for pristine beaches and marine biodiversity.
🛂 Visa & Entry Rules
E-visa available Visa on arrival (some) Passport valid 6+ months- E-visa available for many nationalities
- Visa on arrival for select travelers
- Proof of accommodation recommended
🗓 Best Time to Visit
🌤 May–Oct Dry season — best time
🌧 Nov–Mar Rainy & cyclone risk
🤿 Diving Best Jun–Oct
🏖 Beaches Best Apr–Nov
💰 Average Trip Budget
- 🎒 Budget — $35–55 / ₹2,900–₹4,600
- 🏨 Mid-range — $80–120 / ₹6,600–₹10,000
- 🏝 Island resorts — $200+ / ₹16,500+
🗺 Top Places to Visit
Maputo Bazaruto Archipelago Tofo Beach Quirimbas Islands Gorongosa National Park Inhambane🚇 Transport & Getting Around
- Domestic flights to islands
- Buses & minibuses in cities
- Car hire recommended
📶 Mobile SIM & Internet
- Providers — Vodacom · Movitel · mCel
- Good coverage in cities
- Limited in remote islands
💵 Money & Payments
- Cash widely used
- Cards accepted in hotels
- ATMs available in cities
🍽 Food & Local Cuisine
- Peri-peri seafood
- Prawns & lobster
- Matapa (cassava leaves)
- Portuguese-influenced dishes
🛡 Safety & Travel Awareness
- Generally safe in tourist areas
- Petty theft in cities
- Follow local guidance
🧳 Suggested 5-Day Itinerary
- Day 1 — Arrive in Maputo
- Day 2 — Maputo city & markets
- Day 3 — Fly to Bazaruto Islands
- Day 4 — Snorkeling & beaches
- Day 5 — Island relaxation
❓ FAQs
Is Mozambique safe for tourists?
Yes, especially in beach and resort areas.
Is English spoken?
Limited. Portuguese is the main language.
Do I need cash?
Cash is useful outside major resorts.
What is Mozambique best known for?
Beaches, diving, and marine life.
🚨 Emergency Numbers
👮 Police 119
🚑 Ambulance 117
🔥 Fire 198
🩺 Tourist Help Mozambique Tourism Office
🎟 Tours & Activities in Mozambique
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