Travel Tips
Everything you need to know before visiting Mozambique — from visas to vaccinations, money to packing. Practical advice from people who live here.
Start here
The four guides that answer most pre-trip questions.
Mozambique Visa 2026: ETA, e-Visa & Visa on Arrival
Mozambique visa rules for 2026: who needs an ETA, e-visa, or visa on arrival, what it costs ($10–$290), and a per-passport answer for US, UK, EU travelers.
Best Time to Visit Mozambique — Month-by-Month Guide (2026)
When is the best time to visit Mozambique? A local guide to the dry and wet seasons, whale season, diving conditions, and the best time to travel to Vilanculos and Bazaruto.
Mozambique 10-Day Itinerary — A Local's Plan (2026)
A realistic 10-day Mozambique itinerary from a local operator: Maputo, Tofo, Vilanculos, and the Bazaruto Archipelago. Day-by-day, with honest transit times, what to skip, and what to add.
Is Mozambique Safe Right Now? 2026 Safety Guide by City & Region
Is Mozambique safe to visit in 2026? An honest, city-by-city safety guide from a local operator — Maputo, Tofo, Vilanculos, Beira, Pemba, Cabo Delgado, vs South Africa, and what to actually expect.
Before you go
The admin: visas, money, when to come, and what to pack.
Mozambique Visa 2026: ETA, e-Visa & Visa on Arrival
Mozambique visa rules for 2026: who needs an ETA, e-visa, or visa on arrival, what it costs ($10–$290), and a per-passport answer for US, UK, EU travelers.
Read more →Best Time to Visit Mozambique — Month-by-Month Guide (2026)
When is the best time to visit Mozambique? A local guide to the dry and wet seasons, whale season, diving conditions, and the best time to travel to Vilanculos and Bazaruto.
Read more →Money in Mozambique: Currency, ATMs, Costs & Tipping
Mozambique is a cash-first economy. A practical guide to the metical, ATMs, cards, tipping, and what your day actually costs on the ground.
Read more →Flights to Mozambique — Routes, Airlines, and What Actually Works (2026)
A practical guide to flights to Mozambique in 2026: which airlines fly to Maputo, Vilanculos, Pemba, and Inhambane; international routes from the US, UK, Europe, and South Africa; and an honest take on LAM Mozambique Airlines.
Read more →Health & Vaccinations for Mozambique
What vaccinations you need, malaria prevention, and health tips for traveling in Mozambique.
Read more →What to Pack for Mozambique
The essential packing list for Mozambique — what to bring, what to leave behind, and what you can buy locally.
Read more →Travel Resources: 55+ Apps & Sites We Actually Use
Travel resources are the apps, sites, and tools that make a trip cheaper, smoother, and safer. Here's the curated, searchable set we actually use and hand to guests — flights, stays, eSIMs, insurance, maps, and more.
Read more →Getting around
How to reach Mozambique and move between its beaches and islands.
Getting to & Around Vilanculos
How to get to Vilanculos and travel around Mozambique — flights, buses, driving, and local transport.
Read more →Self-Drive Mozambique: Routes, Roads & What to Expect
An honest guide to driving Mozambique yourself — the EN1, fuel, police checkpoints, border crossings, and the one big rule (don't drive at night).
Read more →Mobile Data & Internet in Mozambique: Local SIM vs Airalo eSIM
Honest guide to staying connected in Mozambique — local SIM cards (Vodacom, Tmcel, Movitel), Airalo eSIM, and what actually works on the islands and in town.
Read more →Itineraries
Day-by-day plans, however long you have.
Mozambique 7-Day Itinerary — A Local's Plan (2026)
A realistic 7-day Mozambique itinerary from a local operator: Vilanculos and the Bazaruto Archipelago, then Tofo for whale sharks and surf. Day-by-day, with honest transit times and what to skip in a week.
Read more →Mozambique 10-Day Itinerary — A Local's Plan (2026)
A realistic 10-day Mozambique itinerary from a local operator: Maputo, Tofo, Vilanculos, and the Bazaruto Archipelago. Day-by-day, with honest transit times, what to skip, and what to add.
Read more →Mozambique 2-Week Itinerary — A Local's Plan (2026)
A realistic 14-day Mozambique itinerary from a local operator. Maputo, Tofo, Vilanculos, the Bazaruto Archipelago, and time to add Gorongosa or the Quirimbas. Honest transit times and what to actually book.
Read more →Staying safe
Honest, on-the-ground safety advice.
Is Mozambique Safe Right Now? 2026 Safety Guide by City & Region
Is Mozambique safe to visit in 2026? An honest, city-by-city safety guide from a local operator — Maputo, Tofo, Vilanculos, Beira, Pemba, Cabo Delgado, vs South Africa, and what to actually expect.
Read more →Female Travel in Mozambique: An Honest Guide for 2026
Practical advice for women traveling Mozambique — solo, with friends, or with a partner. What to expect, what to wear, and how locals actually treat foreign women.
Read more →Get to know Mozambique
The food, the language, the beaches and islands worth the trip.
What Language Is Spoken in Mozambique?
Portuguese is Mozambique's official language, spoken alongside 40+ Bantu languages like Xitswa and Emakhuwa. How much English you'll find — plus phrases that help.
Read more →Mozambican Food — A Local Guide to Cuisine, Piri-Piri, and Matapa
What to eat in Mozambique: a local guide to piri-piri chicken, matapa, prawns LM, fresh seafood, and the Bantu, Portuguese, Indian, and Arab influences that shape Mozambican cuisine. Plus practical food-safety tips for travelers.
Read more →The Best Beaches in Mozambique — A Local Guide (2026)
A local guide to the best beaches in Mozambique: Bazaruto, Tofo, Vilanculos, Barra, Ponta do Ouro, Pemba, the Quirimbas, and the quieter beaches most guides miss. Where to go, when, and what to expect.
Read more →The Islands of Mozambique — Bazaruto, Quirimbas, Inhaca, and Ilha
A local guide to Mozambique's islands: the Bazaruto Archipelago, the Quirimbas, Inhaca, and the UNESCO-listed Island of Mozambique. What's where, what's different, and which one is right for your trip.
Read more →Where to Dive in Mozambique — A Local Guide (2026)
Where to dive in Mozambique: Ponta do Ouro's sharks and dolphins, Tofo's whale sharks and mantas, the Bazaruto Archipelago's clear reefs, and the remote Quirimbas. A local guide to which dive coast suits you.
Read more →Whale Watching in Mozambique: Where & When to See Humpbacks
Where and when to see humpback whales in Mozambique: season runs June to November, peak August to October, off Tofo and the Bazaruto Archipelago. A local's guide.
Read more →Still Have Questions?
We're happy to help with any travel planning. Just send us a message — no question is too small.
Send Us a Message