Paradise at your fingertips – follow these Mozambique Travel Tips
Travelling to a new place can be daunting. Still, these easy Mozambique travel tips will get you excited for your next trip to Barra Beach, Mozambique.
Mozambique is known for its beautiful beaches and rich cultural heritage, a must-see for the whole family. It can be daunting to travel to an unknown country, especially if you are travelling with your children.
Barra Beach Mozambique has been underestimated over the years, focusing more on its neighbours, such as Maldives, Mauritius, and Seychelles. While tourism is booming in these areas, Mozambique is slowly putting itself on the map as a popular travel destination in Southern Africa.
Why Travelling to Mozambique is worth it
People still have a negative image of the country due to the civil war after achieving independence from Portugal in 1975. Believe it or not, Mozambique is a safe travel destination in popular tourist areas.
There has been a lot of investment in the infrastructure and in creating tourist resorts. Of course, when travelling, you still must be vigilant and ensure that you are prepared for your trip.
These tourist resorts are created close to the beautiful beaches in Mozambique. Having one of the longest coastlines in Africa makes it the perfect spot for a full-day outing with the family.
As it is not a mass-tourism destination just yet, it is not hard to find a deserted beach to enjoy total privacy.
Equip yourself with UP-TO-DATE travel tips
When visiting a new destination, it is important to equip yourself with as much information as possible to prepare for your trip and avoid any unexpected surprises.
The following travel tips will equip you with the necessary knowledge to have a carefree holiday.
- Find yourself a good guidebook
Tourist information is hard to come by in Mozambique, so finding the most updated guide will help you navigate your way. These books contain anything from excellent maps, transportation options and the best accommodation and restaurants in the area.
- Check the weather
Mozambique is primarily hot and humid. The summer months are scorching, with lots of rainfall, especially from November to March. Winters are pleasantly warm with cool evenings. Average temperatures fluctuate between 24 and 34 degrees Celsius. If you are not one for too hot a temperature, book during the winter months.
- Spending money
The official currency is the Metical but should you have spent all your Meticais, the South African Rand and US Dollar are widely accepted. Many hotels and lodges have credit card facilities but check beforehand with your chosen accommodation.
- Tipping
It is standard at restaurants and bars for a 10% tip. Any other tipping, tour guides, hotel staff, etc., are at your discretion, but it is highly recommended.
- What to pack
Shorts, T-shirts, sarongs, summer dresses, flip flops, hats, sunglasses, swimming costume, towel, sunscreen, insect repellent and shoes for the day. Long sleeves shirts and long pants for the evenings (it is important to cover most of your body for protection against mosquitoes).
- Don’t drink the tap water
The water is not drinkable and could make you sick. Either boil or buy bottled water to ensure the seal isn’t broken.
- Driving to Mozambique
The highway is good from Gauteng to Maputo. The road from Maputo to Inhambane is slightly potholed, so be careful. It is not advised that you travel at night because there is no lighting on the road and other vehicles often have inadequate lighting
For information on entry into Mozambique, health information or legal advice, you can find more information on our website.
You’ve come all this way; why not stay at vista do mar?
Now that you have researched and followed the Mozambique travel tips, the next important step is finding the perfect accommodation.
Vista Do Mar, meaning “View of the Sea”, is the perfect accommodation in Barra Beach, Mozambique. All rooms are air-conditioned to help you during those hot, humid summer months, with magnificent sea views that Mozambique tourism boasts about.
Should you not have had time to find that perfect travel guidebook, the staff at the lodge will help you with any questions you may have.
You can laze by the pool or hit the secluded beach with a fully stocked bar, including bottled water. Should you have a more adventurous side, there are many activities to busy yourself with. Quad biking, deep-sea fishing, scuba diving, snorkelling, kite surfing, sunset cruises and much more!
You can read our reviews and contact us for more information on our beautiful accommodation in Bara beach, Mozambique.
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