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Why visit Mozambique?
For the adventurous traveler(s) seeking to enjoy architecture, beaches, birdwatching, culture, deep-sea fishing, eco-tourism, forts, national parks, scuba diving, tropical islands, and wildlife.
At a Glance
- Souvenirs to Buy: Carved chess sets, colorful cotton fabrics, elaborate masks, and wood carvings.
- Local Cuisine to Try: Bolo Polana (dessert). Chamussas (fried pastry). Dobrada (tripe). Feijoada (bean stew). Frango (barbecue chicken). Galinha Asada (stewed chicken). Matapa (spinach stew). Mucapata (starchy side). Paõzinho (bread roll). Prego (steak roll). Pudim (pudding). Rissóis (battered shrimp).
- Local Drink to Try: Clara (lager beer). Larentina Premium (lager beer). Laurentina Preta (dark lager). Tipo Tinto (liquor).
Fun Facts
- Maputo's Polana Hotel (Maputo) is considered one of Africa's most expensive hotels.
- Divided into ten provinces.
- Minimum average legal salary is $60USD per month.
Lake Malawi (AKA: Lake Nyasa), Mozambique. Photo Credit: Teresa Cotrim/Pixabay
Special Holidays/Occasions
- Annual Events: (February) Marrabenta Festival, (May) AZGO Festival, STRAB Festival, (July) Chopi Music Festival, Tambo International Art Festival, (September) Fellowship of Rock and Roll Festival (FORR), (October) Kinani Contemporary Dance Festival, (November) Jazz Festival, and Wine Festival.
- Holidays: New Year's Day, Heroes' Day, Women's Day, Workers' Day. Independence Day, Victory Day, Armed Forces Day, Day of Peace & Reconciliation, and Family Day.
Good to Know
- Remains one of the poorest and underdeveloped countries in the world.
- Portuguese is their official language. Natives speak Makhuwa, Sena, Swahili, or Tsonga.
- Internal flights are often canceled, delayed or overbooked.
- Beaches are most popular around Beira, Inhambane, Maputo, Praia do Xai-Xai, and Vilanculos.
- Declare camera(s) and electrical good(s) at Customs upon arrival and present the Registration Form upon departure.
- Crime is a problem throughout most cities.
- Marlin fishing is best between July - August (Bazaruto Islands).
- Ponta do Ouro (south) is known for scuba diving.
- Sanitation is below our standards.
- Traffic moves on the left.
- Do not photograph airports, bridges, government installations, or soldiers.
- Landmines exist along back roads.
- Wet Season is from October - March.
- Most roads are unpaved.
- Dry Season is from April - September.
- Discrimination against LGBT people is known to occur.
- Possession and use of recreational drugs is illegal.
- For safety reasons, avoid isolated areas and traveling at night.
- Rail service connects Malawi, South Africa, and Zimbabwe.
- Dusk to dawn, wear long sleeves and long trousers to best minimize mosquito bites.
- Not deemed an accessible friendly destination.
- The northern region lies within the monsoon trade winds of the Indian Ocean.
- Avoid still waters due to Bilharzia (life-threatening parasite).
- Electricity and water outages are common.
- The mountain areas (west) are usually degrees cooler.
- Provinces of Nampula and Zambezia (north-central) are the most populated.
- You must carry your passport with you at all times.
- Tourism industry is unevenly regulated, therefore inspections do not commonly occur.
This international destination requires:
- A valid passport with six months of validity and two blank pages for entry and exit stamp.
- Tourist VISA required.
- Yellow Fever Vaccination.
- Currency Restrictions for Entry/Exit: $5,000USD.
Dune, Bazaruto Island. Photo Credit: Teresa Cotrim/Pixabay
- Best Time to Visit: May - October
- Coolest Months: June - August
- Hottest Months: December - March
- Peak Season: May - October
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