Mozambique Tourist Information

HEALTH AND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
All visitors require a valid passport is required and visa for entry in Mozambique. Visa authorities must be contacted well in advance.
South African Contacts: Mozambique Consulate
Johannesburg: +27 (11) 327 5704/5/7/9
Cape Town: +27 (21) 426 2944/5
Durban: +27 (31) 303 7130
Pretoria: +27 (12) 4010 300
Note: At present No inoculations are required , but anti-malaria tables are advisable all year round. Drink bottled water only.
INSURANCE:
Please note Flame of Africa strongly recommends you take out a full insurance policy that covers the duration of your stay. Please contact your local insurance agency.
CLOTHING AND CLIMATE:
Light weight tropical clothing is suitable all year round. Sun protection and mosquito repellents are strongly advisable.
TIME DIFFERENCE:
GMT +2
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS:
  • 01 January
  • 03 February
  • 07 April
  • 21 April
  • 01 May
  • 25 June
  • 07 September
  • 25 December
  • 26 December
CURRENCY:
The local currency is the Mozambique Metical. Major credit cards are accepted in most establishments. US Dollar travel cheques are advised. South African Rands are becoming increasingly acceptable, especially in the South.
LANGUAGE:
Portuguese is the local language. English is widely spoken.