Mozambique

Mozambique has many regional variations in climate. In general, the dry season runs from April/ May to October/ November with daytime temperatures of 24 – 27oC on the coast and some humidity also. It is a little cooler inland. Rainy season is January to April with higher temperatures of 27 – 31oC and high humidity. (We do not tour at this time).

Mozambique is +2 hours ahead of UTC/GMT

Portuguese (official)

Mozambican Metical

Visa & Mastercard are accepted in major cities and tourist centres such as Vilanculous. Outside these areas it is difficult to use credit cards. Note that merchant fees can be high on credit card purchases. Amex and Diners cards are very rarely accepted.

Do not rely on automatic teller machines (ATM’s) however they may be available in some areas.

We recommend that you travel with USD cash (printed after 2006 and in denominations smaller than $100 bills) or EUR cash. Make sure your cash notes are clean and undamaged as many banks and change bureau will not accept dirty, damaged or torn notes. It is useful to bring along some small denomination notes as you can pay for curios, drinks and restaurant meals in USD or EUR if you run out of local currency.

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Electricity in Mozambique is 220 Volts, at 50 hertz. The most common pin type is C. (2 round prong).

Electricity in Mozambique is 220 Volts, at 50 hertz. The most common pin type is C. (2 round prong).

Your safety is our number one concern. Our safety track record is exemplary thanks to careful management and thorough consultation with local partners. Our industry leading risk management procedures have become a skill that we continue to refine. Our leaders in the field are highly trained and have safety as their number one priority. Expert leaders, risk assessments, quality inclusions and your financial security all come standard when you travel with us.

Please refer to our Travel Advisory page for updates on recent events, travel warnings and advice.

We strongly recommend that all clients take out travel insurance at the time of booking to cover against sickness, accident, loss of baggage, unexpected alterations to travel arrangements and travel disruption, emergency evacuation, cancellations, etc. Insurance information is enclosed with your pre-departure information. Please contact us if you would like to obtain a quote for your trip duration.

We suggest that you consult your doctor, local government inoculation centre or a travel medical specialist in order to get the most current advice regarding vaccination requirements.

Money and valuables should always be stored safely when travelling. Keep your passport with you at all times and do not leave it in your main luggage. You will need it to change money and check into hotels. Where safety deposit boxes are available, we recommend that you use them. Keep jewellery and valuables to a minimum.