Travel Resources: 55+ Apps & Sites We Actually Use

We run tours in Mozambique, but we’re travellers first — and over the years we’ve collected the apps and sites that quietly make every trip work. This is that list: the flight finders, booking sites, eSIMs, insurers, maps, and odd little lifesavers we actually open, kept honest and free for anyone to use. It’s deliberately global, not just Mozambique — though when something ties back to planning your trip here, we’ve linked our local guides.

Use the search box to jump to a tool, or filter by category and region.

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If you only get five

Short on time? These five cover the basics of almost any trip — sort them and you are ready to go.

Flights & fares

These are the flight search engines and fare-trackers we use to find the cheapest way into Mozambique — and anywhere else in the world.

Where to stay

These booking sites cover everything from hostels to whole-home rentals, plus the price-comparison tools that stop you overpaying.

Getting around

These apps move you on the ground — ride-hailing, buses, trains, ferries, carpools, and the route planners that tie them all together.

Staying connected

These tools keep you online and reachable abroad — data eSIMs, Wi-Fi finders, VPNs, and cheap international calls.

Travel insurance

These travel-insurance providers cover medical emergencies, cancellations, and lost gear — sort one before you fly, not after.

Food & dining

These apps help you eat well on the road — local reviews, table bookings with discounts, and food delivery.

Things to do

These platforms book tours, classes, and experiences wherever you land.

Handy extras

These are the small, surprisingly useful tools that smooth out a trip — from finding a bathroom to proving an onward flight for a visa.

Affiliate link — if you buy through it, EKAYA earns a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only list services we use ourselves.

Common questions

Still on your mind.

What travel apps do I actually need?

Four cover most trips: a data eSIM so you're online on arrival (we use Airalo), an offline maps app (Organic Maps), a flight search engine (Skyscanner or Google Flights), and travel insurance booked before you fly. Everything else on this page is there for when you need it — buses, ferries, food delivery, a public-toilet finder.

Are these travel resources free?

Most are free to use — search engines, maps, planners, and trackers cost nothing. You only pay for the actual service: an eSIM data plan, a travel-insurance policy, a VPN subscription, or a booking. We've flagged the one partner link on this page (Airalo) clearly; the rest are simply tools we rate.

Which eSIM is best for Mozambique?

Airalo is what we recommend and use ourselves — you buy a Mozambique data plan in the app before you fly and you're online the moment you land, no SIM-swapping or roaming bills. We go deeper on local data, Wi-Fi, and Vodacom SIMs in our staying connected in Mozambique guide.

Do these tools only work in Mozambique?

No — this is a global toolkit. Most of these apps work worldwide; a handful are region-specific (Southeast Asia or Europe) and carry a small badge so you can spot them. Use the search box and category filters to narrow the list to what you need for your trip.

How often is this list updated?

We review it regularly and only add tools we'd genuinely use — see the last-reviewed date at the foot of the page. Found something brilliant that's missing, or a link that's broken? Tell us on WhatsApp and we'll take a look.

Still not sure?

Planning a trip to Mozambique and not sure which of these you’ll need? Send us a WhatsApp and we’ll tell you exactly what to download before you fly — which towns have working ATMs, where you’ll have signal, and what to leave at home. While you’re here, browse our other travel tips, see getting around Mozambique, or start with where to go.

Last reviewed: 13 June 2026. Links and apps change — we check them periodically, but always confirm prices and coverage on the provider’s own site. Affiliate disclosure: the Airalo links on this page are partner links; if you buy through them, EKAYA earns a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only list services we use ourselves. Sources: our own day-to-day travel and the experience of running tours from Vilanculos.