Mozambique (south)
Africa - Self-drive
Itinerary idea: Maputo, Ponta do Ouro, Inhaca, Tofo, Bazaruto
Strengths: Warm sea, beaches, snorkelling
Weaknesses: Malaria, sandy roads, few facilities
Children and safety: Warm sea and snorkelling, malaria prophylaxis needed
Weather: Dry and warm, days about 25 °C
Book ahead: 6 months
Key facts
- Best time to go: May to October
- Flight from Milan: about 14 hours
- Rain days in August: 2
- Daylight hours in August: 11
- Driving: on the left
- Malaria: present
- Visa (EU citizens): Check visa rules
- International licence: Yes
- Currency: Metical (MZN)
- Language: Portuguese, little English
- Roads: Sand tracks, beach driving with low tyre pressure
- Vaccinations: Hepatitis A, typhoid; malaria prophylaxis
Ratings (1 to 5)
- Ease of getting around: 3
- Child friendly: 3
- Scenery and wildlife: 4
- August weather: 5
- Logistics ease: 3