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kirst21
Jan 16th 2009
Please can someone help me. I'll be in Southern Africa later this year and I'm interested in seeing Mozambique as I've heard great things.
I want to know what is the best time of year to travel? what season is good?
Also, is it expensive? how much does a beer cost? what's the average cost of a meal? I'll be traveling on the Euro.

Also, i've heard you need a 4x4. Do I have to hire one or is it possible to drive through the country in a normal car?
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symone
Jan 16th 2009
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The best time to visit Mozambique is during the spring, from about August to November, when the weather is at its most pleasant (comfortable temperatures and some short rain storms). Local beers include 2M (dosh-em), Laurentina and Manica, which cost about €0.80 each, and imported beer is just under €2. A light meal will generally cost between €2 and €5, while at a restaurant you can expect to pay up to about €20 for dinner. 4x4's are not needed for the most part but there are a couple of places, in flooded or very under-developed areas, where they are advisable.
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Guest
Jan 16th 2009
Getting around Mozambique is pretty easy, even in a regular car. The road linking Maputo - the border in the south - to Vilanculos near the middle of the country is quite new and in good condition. Always drive slowly though, and never at night, as there can be pretty devastating potholes when you least expected. You only need a 4 x 4 if you are going off-road and in the north.
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clouse
Jan 20th 2009
I´m also thinking about going to Mozambique for a few weeks in July/August.
What´s about snorkeling at that time? Is the ocean calm in some spots? Which ones? Are there good opportunities to do it just from the beach? Another thing I´d like to do is a nice Safari? Is it true that in Mozambique there are hardly animals to see?
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jen524
Jan 21st 2009
I'm also planning a trip to for 2 - 3 weeks somewhere between May and September. I'm hoping for May. Do you think this is a good time to go? I've heard winter is the drier season but it's still warm. Also, someone told me it's cheaper at this time of year than over the summer months because they put the prices up from November to Feb... is this true?

Oh, and to clouse - I DONT think mozambique is the place for safari. But since you'll be so close, you should just hop across the border to South Africa and visit the Kruger Park. I've been twice and it's really amazing.
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clouse
Jan 22nd 2009
Hi jen524, thx for the input. Already checked flights to Johannesburg (from Germany), what´s a lot cheaper than flying directly to Maputo. Might be a good opportunity to just do the Kruger NP on the way to or back from Maputo then. There seem to be good conections from Johannesburgh to Maputo by bus (+/-10h) or train (+/- 15h). But visa on arrival at Mozambique border is not available, I think.
What about calm water snorkeling spots with coral reef at Mozambique coast?
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Lo4te
Jan 26th 2009
Please Visit www.kaya-kweru.com to see what Mozambique can offer, This web site is a ressort called kaya-kweru, it's cituated in ponta d'ouro, 400km from durban...

if u have a facebook account join our group called:What happens in ponta, stays in ponta...

regards
Michael Loforte
+258 84 75 47 377
michael.loforte@gmail.com
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Melek Hanson
Jan 26th 2009
Snorkelling is good all year round. The water is always around 25 degrees C and the reefs are close to shore and in mostly good condition. You can go snorkelling with whale sharks at Tofu Bay - one of the most amazing experiences you will ever have. The closest good reef to snorkel is probably Inhambane, 400 kms north of Maputo.

Jen : prices are higher over the South African Xmas holidays.
Clouse: Visas are same day service in Joburg, and you can also fly direct into Vilanculous if you want to skip Maputo entirely.
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Joe
Feb 14th 2009
hi,
If you have a chance, change your Euro, Pounds for USD in your home country because you will get a better rate, otherwise bring your cash card.
Euro and Pounds don't get a very good exchange rate as the are not widely used in the country except mosthly in Maputo. As far as safari's go, you could bive the Gorongosa park a call and book a safari there. They have been stocking up on animals and they have the most breathtaking views, waterfalls, etc.
Happy trails. Need any help, shoot me an email at. ljbrito@yahoo.com
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anthonie
Mar 15th 2009
can you please help me to guide me by getting hold of the right people in regards to the Mozambique education department ??????????????if i can get a mail adress or website and contact details if possible?? My contact details is anthoniejhb@mweb.co.za or tpgjhb@mweb.co.za, many thanks Anthonie.
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lynz
May 5th 2009
Hi there, I'm hoping someone out there can help me out with some advice on traveling to South africa. I'm doing research now on South African bush and beach holidays. Although I've never been, what interests me most is a combination of a couple days in kruger park followed by an island getaway in Mozambique. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on what time of year is best to do this and if anyone has a recommendation in regards to a travel agency online to book thru?
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aCCOMMODATION
Nov 13th 2009
Contact Michael or Da Vinci in Ponta d'Ouro / Mozambique for any type of accommodation or info:
+258 82 73 76 500
+258 84 75 47 213
pontadouro.accommodation@gmail.com
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