La Représentation de la République du Mozambique à Genève, Suisse

Situation

Mozambique is situated on the Southeast Coast of Africa. To the East is the Indian Ocean, Tanzania, Malawi and Zambia are to the North, to the West, Zimbabwe and South Africa and to the South, Swaziland and South Africa.

The total area of Mozambique is 799 380 km2 from North to South, to the East it has a coastline with the Indian Ocean for over 2515 km. The more south we go the narrower the land becomes, its widest point being the Central Northern region, between the Coast and the point where the rivers Arángua and Zambeze meet. The narrowest southern point, in the Namaacha region is only 47, 5 km wide.

From the coastal plains inland, the land changes abruptly form a narrow palm-studded strip of beach along the coast to a broad belt of savannah and woodland then forested mountains. Forty percent of the territory has an altitude rising to 200 meters; Cabo Delgado, Nampula and the interior of Inhambane, are plateaus of 200 to 600 meters and further on between Manica and Sofala the land forms mountains with heights above 1000 meters. The highest points of the country are in the mountainous region located by the border. For example, Massururero on the slopes of Manica and Sofala is 2436 meters high, Picos Namuli has an altitude f 2419 meters and Serra de Forongosa is 2000 meters high.

Most of the country’s rivers flow eastwards to the Indian Ocean.


History

The first people to inhabit Mozambique were the Bushmen. Between 200 and 300 AD, the Bantu, a group with different ethnic strains but with similar characteristics, migrated from the Great Lake to the North and pushed the local people into the poorer areas in the South. Towards the end of the VI century, the Swahili-Arabs established trading posts to trade for gold, copper and iron.

The Portuguese reached Mozambique in the XV century, with the arrival of Pêro Covilhã on the coast and the landing of Vasco da Gamma on the Ilha de Moçambique. (Island of Mozambique). Form 1502 up until the middle of the XVIII century Portuguese interests in Mozambique were controlled by the Portuguese India administration.

Right from the outset, the Portuguese built “feitorias”, or trading posts. These were followed by the fort of Sofala built in 1507.

Only years later, in an attempt to take over the gold producing areas did they venture inland and establish new train posts. These trading posts were succeeded, at the end of the XVII century in the Vale do Zambeze, by “prazos” or privately owned agricultural estates. These lands were either donated or conquered, as the case may be. This period can be considered as the beginning of Portuguese colonization in Mozambique.

The “prazos” were discontinued in 1832, by royal decree, and the emergence of fiefdoms initiated the slave trade, which continued up to and even after the abolition of slavery in the Colonies in 1869.

The division of Africa between the European powers, determined in the Berlin Conference f 1884/1885, obliged the Portuguese to maintain permanent occupation of the territories assigned to them.

Financial and military difficulties made it impossible for Portugal to maintain its occupation; consequently, large areas of land were leased to private companies who became notorious for forced labour practices. These companies controlled the agricultural resources as well as manual labour up until the 1930.

Even so, colonial occupation was never a peaceful process. Various tribal chiefs such as Mawewe, Ngungunhana and Komala showed strong resistance right into the XX century. Just as had happened with the other Portuguese colonies, Mozambique also rose up against Portuguese colonial rule. On the 25 September 1964, armed fighting broke out led by FRELIMO-The Mozambique Liberation Front- This party was a joint force of three movements that had organized themselves in exile.

The first leader of the movement was Eduardo Chivambo Mondlane and after his death on the 3rd of February 1969, Samora Moises Machel assumed leadership to become the first President of the Republic of Mozambique on the 25th of June 1975.

In 1977, civil war broke out, between FRELIMO and RENAMO (National Resistance Party of Mozambique) and lasted for 15 years, until 1992, when a peace accord was finally signed by both parties.

The first elections took place in 1994 and victory was obtained by Presidente Joaquim Alberto Chissano who had succeeded Samora Machel as party leader and President after Samora Machel died in a plane crash, in neighbouring South Africa.
Mozambique today is a democratic country holding its own elections as foreseen in the Constitution. The last elections ran smoothly in December 2004, Armando Emilio Guebuza, the Frelimo leader was elected President.


Population

Due to its strategically privileged position in the Southern part of the African Continent, its easily accessible vast coastline, abundant in fish and its fertile lands, Mozambique has been the home of various peoples and cultures, including the Bantu form Central Africa, Arabs, Indians and Europeans.

The Bantu are the most important however. This group made up of a number of different groups with a common culture and similar dialects originated the main ethnic groups such as the “Yaos”, the “Macuas”, the “Angones”, the “Nhanjas”, the “Tongas”, the “Bitongas” and the “Muchopes” who can be found living in groups and sub-groups, in this same order, from North to South.

Apart from the descendents of the Bantu group, another strong influence is the Swahili, located on the coast and responsible for introducing Islam to Mozambique. Indians and Europeans are also to be found in various parts of the country.
The present day population of Mozambique is in the order of 18 million, 13% of which live in the main urban centres, such as Maputo, Beira and Nampula.


Culture

Mozambique has always made its mark at international level in the areas of architecture, art, literature and poetry.
Name such as Malangatana, Mia Couto and José Craveirinha amongst others, are already well known outside Mozambique.
Various athletes are also well known in quite a number of sporting activities, in particular the international athlete Lurdes Mutola.

The creative local handicraft is of course very representative of the artistic spirit of the Mozambique people. Worthy of special mention are the intricate and bizarre black ebony woodcarvings of the Macondes to be found in the north of the country.


Climate

The climate of Mozambique, influenced by the monsoons from the Indian Ocean and the hot current of the Mozambique Canal, is generally tropical and humid. The dry season, in the Centre/North lasts for about four to six months, where as in the South, the dry tropical climate lasts between six and nine months.

The rainy season is between October and April.
In the mountainous areas, the climate is typical of tropical conditions to be found at high altitudes.
Average temperatures are around 20° in the South and 26° in the North.

Highest temperatures are normally registered during the rainy season.


Beaches

The Mozambique coast faces the Indian Ocean and because of its climate, warm waters and vast beach area is rich in many marine specials, some of which are unfortunately in danger of extinction.

In the North the beaches are mainly rocky, where as in the Centre, situated near the river mouths, we find what can be described as dry riverbed beaches bordered by extensive mangroves.

The sandy beaches are to be found in the South, with high dunes covered with low rough vegetation.
Parallel to the coast, are isolated or groups of islands, some of which provide the tourist with good conditions in terms of lodging and the opportunity to observe the very varied vegetation and fascinating wildlife.

Historic monuments are also to be found on these islands, a testimony to the Arabs and Europeans who settled there. The magnificent transparent waters are an irresistible invitation to go swimming, snorkelling and diving and admire the extraordinarily beautiful coral reef and the underwater marine life.

The best known beaches along the coast noted for their visitor orientated infra-structures are: Pemba, Bazaruto, Bilene, Inhaca, Inhambane Marracuene, Morrungulo, Ponta de Ouro, Ponta de Malongane, Tofo, Xai-Xai, Zongoene, Ilha de Moçambique, Fernão Veloso, Chocas, Vilanculos and Inhassoro.


Landscapes Flora and Fauna

Mozambique is very rich in both land and sea fauna and flora.
The type of land and climate has created three different varieties of vegetation: dense forestland in the high parts of the North and Centre of the country, woodland and savannah in the South and mangroves along the coastline.

In terms of wild life, the main species to be found in these ecosystems are elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, hippopotamus, antelopes, tortoises and monkey sand varied species of bird life.

Apart from the wild life, there are beautiful landscapes and views to be admired both along the coast and in the higher mountainous areas.

To allow the visitor to once again appreciate these magnificent natural surroundings, which were seriously affected by the war, a number of parks are being recuperated such as, Gorongosa which was one of the best in Africa, other special reserves, in particular the one in Maputo, famous for its elephants, Marromeu at the mouth of the Zambezi, the home of many buffalo and also partial reserves such as Gilé, northwest of Quelimane and Niassa, on the banks of the river Rovuma.

The natural reserve of Bazaruto offshore is well known for its exotic birds, coral reefs and protected marine species such as, dolphins, marine turtles and also the dugong.

Useful Information

Airports
A well laid out airport system makes domestic air travel within Mozambique quick and safe.
The airports of Maputo, Beira and Nampula are open to international traffic. Regional traffic uses Pemba and Vilanculos.

Border Control Posts
The existing posts are to found at
Ressano Garcia (06h00-19h00), Namaacha (07h00-20h00),
Goba (07h00-20h00), Ponta d’ouro (07h30-17h30),
Machipanda (06h00-18h00), Chuchamano (06h00-18h00),
Zóbwè (06h00-18h00), Milange (06h00-18h00) e
Mandimba (06h00-18h00)
It is recommended that visitors arrive well before the stipulated closing times.

Ports
Maputo, Beira, Nacala and Pemba

Visas
Any visitor wishing to visit the country must obtain a visa from the Mozambique Consulate or Embassy. It is necessary to present a passport, two recent photographs and fill in the respective form.
Visas can be obtained at the frontiers for a 30 day visit. South Africa, Swaziland, Malawi and Tanzania in the base of agreements are exempt of visas.

Customs
Upon arrival visitors must declare those articles subject to custom duties.
Free of tax are objects of personal use such as clothing, books and cameras

Each visitor is allowed:
Tobacco: 400 cigarettes or 100 small cigars or 50
big cigars or 250 g of loose tobacco;
Alcoholic drinks: 1 litre of spirits and 2, 25 l of wine;
Perfume: 50 ml of perfume;
Medication: reasonable quantities for personal use.

Other articles not exceeding USD 50;
Narcotics and Pornographic material are prohibited;
Transport of arms must have a special license;
Any transactions with customs should include the respective receipt.
Entry of Vehicles on Tourist or Business Trips Belonging to or Driven by Non-Residents
A temporary import license is required upon entry into the country.
Vehicles imported temporarily cannot be sold or lent out and the owners must present temporary import documentation whenever requested.

Identification
It is obligatory to carry identification at all times. An authenticated photocopy of the same is allowed.

Health
All visitors must be in possession of a certificate declaring that they have been vaccinated against yellow fever. Precautions should be taken to avoid mosquito bites and extra care taken when drinking water and eating local tropical food so as to minimize the risk of intestinal upsets so frequent in tropical climates.
Should medical assistance be required, well-equipped clinics are available

Electrical supply
Local voltage is 220/240 V 50 Hz

Water
Although local water is reasonably safe, visitors are advised to drink the good quality bottled water available in most urban and tourist centres.

Post offices
The main urban centres provide the necessary postal services. Express Mail, such as DHL and EMS are also available.

Climate
In the North and along the coast, the climate is tropical and humid, in the Interior, the South and in the Province of Tete, tropical dry and in Gaza, tropical arid.
The rainy season is between October and April, with temperatures between 27° and 29° and the dry season between May and September with temperatures between 18° and 20°.

Driving
In Mozambique driving is on the left.
All drivers must carry the following documents: Identification, driver’s license, car registration, insurance when applicable a temporary import license for towing caravans, boats, etc.
Seat belts are obligatory as is the emergency triangle in case of breakdown or accident. Access to certain regions often depends on weather condition; consequently it is advisable to obtain information on certain routes before planning a journey.

Language
The official language is Portuguese.
In general people understand and speak some English.
Outside the urban areas, each region has its own dialect.

Currency
The local currency is the metical-
Dollars and Rand are accepted in many places.
Exchange is easily available in the banks and exchange agencies. Credit cards and traveller’s cheques are accepted in most establishments.

Local time
GMT + 2 hours

Public holidays
January 1st New Year’s Day
February3 Mozambique’s Heroes Day
April 7 Mozambique‘s Women’s Day
May 1st Labour Day
June 25 Independence Day
September 7 Lusaka Agreement Day
September 25 Armed Forces’ Day
October 4 Peace Day
December 25 Family Day

Telephones
Worldwide direct connections are available, using the international code or telephone operator if necessary.
From abroad dial 258 (country code) followed by number required.
There are two mobile operators, 82 and 84

MAPUTO

To the North is the Province of Gaza, to the South is South Africa, to the West is Swaziland and to the East the Indian Ocean. Maputo offers urban tourism in the beautiful capital of the Country and of the Province. It is renowned for its wide avenues lined with red acacias and lilac jacaranda trees and offers the visitor not only sun and sea, on the magnificent beaches on the Indian Ocean coast but also trips to the interior to visit the natural park of Maputo, the dam of the “Pequenos Libombos” or as an alternative, the idyllic village of Namaacha.
The Bay of Maputo, together with the rivers Incomati and Maputo define the limits of the capital. The Inhaca Island, in front, is considered World Biological Heritage because of the magnificent multicolour coral reefs and the number of rare species of fish to be found in the waters.
Inhaca, at a 15 minutes fight from Maputo, provides good tourist accommodation and is an excellent example of what is to be found on the coast; mangroves, marvellous beaches, wild life and luxurious vegetation. Near Inhaca are two uninhabited islands, Santa Maria and the “Ilha dos Portugueses”. Boat trips to the islands offer a wonderful day at the beach plus sightings of the various species of fish found by the coral reefs.
The main ethnic groups are Ronga and Changana.


How to get there
Travel by plane from Europe via Lisbon, or form Johannesburg in South Africa, where flights are available daily.
Travel by car, crossing the borders at Ressano Garcia when coming from South Africa and at Namaacha, when travelling from Swaziland. From the other Provinces using the EN1.


Where to stay
Good hotels, guest and boarding houses guarantee an excellent stay, whether it is on business or pleasure.
What to visit
- The House of Iron, transported to Maputo from the Universal Exhibition of Paris; Av. Samora Machel
- The botanical garden of Tunduru on Av. Samora Machel with its doorway built in the Manueline style
- The Fort of Nª Senhora da Conceição situated in Praça 25 de Junho (25th June square) which has been turned into a military museum
- The Central Market, known as “Bazar da Baixa”, built in 1901, supplies fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs and a wide variety of handicraft can be purchased there, Av. 25 de Setembro
- The Catholic Cathedral built in 1944 situated in Praça da Independência and facing the Centro Cultural Franco-Moçambicano
- The Mosque, built at the beginning of the XX century
- The Railway Station built at the beginning of the XX century, in “Praça dos Trabalhadores”
- The “Yellow House” in Consiglieri Pedroso was the seat of the first Colonial Government. Today it is the Money Museum
- The Natural History Museum, a gothic style building in Praça Travessia do Zambeze, displays many of the animal species natural to Mozambique and a collection , considered unique in the world, of elephant foetuses showing the different months of gestation
- The National Art Museum with collections of art and sculptures of Mozambique artists in Av. Ho Chi Min
- The National Geology Museum in Av. de 24 de Julho
- The Revolution Museum in Av. de de Julho
- The Fish Market in Av. da Marginal
- Inhaca Island, 15 minutes from Maputo by air, or 3 hours by boat with magnificent coral reefs and the interesting Marine Biology Museum
- The “Pequenos Libombos Dam”, built on the river Umbelúzi in Boane
- The Maputo special Reserve, south of the city, on the way to Ponto do Ouro, is famous for its elephant herds and the bands of flamingos to be seen on the lakes that have formed near the coast
- In Namaacha the magnificent waterfall, located in beautiful natural surroundings


Where to eat
Restaurants offer good food prepared with fine quality fish and shellfish.


Where to relax
The vast and beautiful fine sandy beaches are an irresistible invitation to swim and soak up the sun.
The best known are: Inhaca Island; where there are two beaches Farol and Santa Maria and the “Ilha dos Portugueses” famous for underwater diving and coral reefs
Macaneta Beach, with its strong waves and white sand can be reached by boat or by road via Marracuene
Ponto do Ouro Beach, at the most southern point of the country, 117 km from Maputo, can be reached travelling overland by jeep, or by road from South Africa
Malongane Beach, 5 km north of Ponta do Ouro


Entertainment
Most hotels have their own bars and entertainment programmes for visitors and residents.
Cinema lovers have three cinemas at their disposal:
Xenon in Av. Julius Nyerere
Gil Vicente in Av. Samora Machel
Cinema Charlot in Av. Eduardo Mondlane
The theatre is also a local attraction, especially at weekends and there are three main theatres to choose from, Teatro Avenida, Matchedje and Casa Velha.


Fairs and events
May Pilgrimage to Namaacha
August Theatre Festival
September FACIM, the Mozambique International Fair
December The S. Silvestre Race in the end of the year


Where to shop
At the local shops in the street next to the main hotels, the 25th September avenue near to Feira Popular every Saturday in the Shop of the Handicraft Association of Physically Disabled, the Central Market, and on small stalls, visitors can find beautiful examples of local art and craft, wood, bon and stone sculptures, batiks oil paintings etc., depicting the culture and spirit of Africa.


Sport
The visitor has number of different activities at his disposal a golf course, the gymnasium and tennis courts in Maputo itself.
Along the coast on the immense beaches and high seas there is line and underwater fishing.
In the interior there are a magnificent landscapes to vista and admire.
Hunting is available in the official hunting reserves.
Target range shooting is also available.
Horse riding at the Horse Riding Centre.
Flying, parachuting and model airplane flying at the Mozambique Flying Club (member of IAF-International Aeronautic Federation).


Useful Telephone Numbers
Police 258 21 325 031
Fire Station 258 800 198 198
Hospital 258 21 325 000 /9
Airport 258 21 465 827 /9


Eating out


Cafés
Café Milano
922 Av 24 Julho, Maputo 2131 36 19
News Café
Polana Shopping Centre, Maputo 82 283 22 00


Pastry and Cake Shops
Paniáfrica Moçambique Lda
153 R Gen Teixeira Botelho, Maputo 2141 91 98
Pastelaria Africana
1282 Av Eduardo Mondlane, Maputo 2131 55 05
Pastelaria Cristal
554 Av 24 Julho, Maputo 2149 63 05
Pastelaria Florida
719 Av Eduardo Mondlane, Maputo 2132 05 36
Pastelaria Jet 7
601, r/c Av Mao T Tung, Maputo 2148 52 57
Pastelaria Nauras
3468 r/c Av 24 Julho, Maputo 2140 78 89
Pastelaria Nautilus
8 Av 24 Julho, Maputo 2149 80 50
Pastelaria Pérola de Maputo
Pr Jat, Maputo 2130 70 13
Pastelaria Pizza Atlântico
2124 Av Eduardo Mondlane, Maputo 2131 55 06
Pastelaria Princesa Lda
1003, r/c Av Filipe S Magaia, Maputo 2130 29 88
Pastelaria Salão de Chá Ateneia
53/38, r/c Av Fernão Magalhães, Maputo 2132 63 74
Pastelaria da Sé
737 Av Ho Chi Min, Maputo 2130 88 81
Pastelaria Surf Lda
1769, r/c Av 24 Julho, Maputo 2130 92 96
Pastelaria Surf II
290 Av Friedrich Engels, Maputo 2149 65 44
Pastelaria Venesa
1271, r/c Av Paulo S Kankhomba, Maputo 2131 43 06


Restaurants
Anchor Lda
28, r/c R Argélia, Maputo 2149 11 30
Bula Bula
Ponta do Ouro 2165 00 03
Clube dos Professores da Universidade
160 R Dr José Almeida, Maputo 2149 64 60
Cottage
1267 Av Eduardo Mondlane, Maputo 2130 54 09
Esplanada Chuquelane
Av Marginal, Maputo 2148 51 31
Innscor Moçambique SARL
240, r/c Av Mao T Tung, Maputo 2149 99 08
Jardim dos Mariscos
290 Av Friedrich Engels, Maputo 2149 65 43
Las Brasas Restaurante
822 Av Julius Nyerere, Maputo 2149 51 31
Marisqueira Sagres Lda
4272 Av Marginal, Maputo 2149 52 01
Matikous
4275, Av Samora Machel, Maputo 2174 74 67
New York Pizza
688, r/c Av 24 Julho, Maputo 2131 32 32
O Nosso Cantinho
Matola D-Matola 82 422 89 60
Ponto Final
R Mercado, Boane 2177 00 10
Restaurante a Cegonha
Rec Feira Popular, Maputo 2131 01 24
Restaurante A Lanterna
1156, r/c Av Tomás Nduda, Maputo 2149 67 74
Restaurante Bar Esplanada Calunha
Parc 483 Av Abel Baptista, Matola 2178 17 63
Restaurante Chinês Kow Long
466 Av Julius Nyerere, Maputo 2149 52 16
Restaurante Clube Maritimo
65 B° Triunfo, 2ª Avenida, Maputo 2145 05 12
Restaurante Coimbra
225 Av Albert Luthuli, Maputo 2131 42 64
Restaurante Costa do Sol Lda rcs@teledata.mz
Av Marginal, Maputo 2145 01 15
Restaurante Docks
Av Marginal, Maputo 2149 32 04
Restaurante e Pastelaria R Galaxy Lda
Rua 1314 B° Coop, Maputo 2141 56 68
Restaurante El Grego
326 Av Julius Nyerer, Maputo 2149 18 98
Restaurante Hoyo Hoyo
29 Av Filipe S Magaia, Maputo 2142 91 82
Restaurante Humula
240 Av FPLM, Maputo 2146 01 83
Restaurante Japonês Aska
420, r/c Pr Jat Av 25 Setembro, Maputo 2130 26 18
Restaurante Lucas
Inhaca 84 745 21 27
Restaurante Macaneta
Av 10 Novembro Portão n°1 Facim, Maputo 2130 90 73
Restaurante Maputo Water Front
74 Av 10 Novembro, Maputo 2130 14 08
Restaurante 1908
560 Av Eduardo Mondlane, Maputo 2132 48 34
Restaurante O Petisco
837 Av Francisco O Magumbwe, Maputo 2149 28 13
Restaurante Piripiri
2228 Av 24 Julho, Maputo 2149 23 79
Restaurante Sociedade Monte Alentajano
281, r/c Av Julius Nyerere, Maputo 2149 91 32
Restaurante Spur
5165 Av Marginal Mini Golf, Maputo 2148 74 94
Restaurante Terraço
410, r/c Av Julius Nyerere, Maputo 2148 68 64
Restaurante Vila Itália
635 Av Friedrich Engels, Maputo 214972 98
Restaurante Zé Verde
2952 Av Angola, Maputo 2146 56 15
Siam Smile Thai Restaurant
4873 Av Marginal B° Triunfo, Maputo 2148 51 32


Shopping


Handicraft and Regional Articles
Aid to Artisans
509 Av Base N’Tchinga B° Coop, Maputo 2141 71 79
Artes Universal Makonde
832 Av Mártires Machava, Maputo 2149 59 87
Craft Center F: 48 6508
82 308 95 30
1361 Av Filipe S Magaia Esq Av Ho Chi Min, Maputo 2148 65 07
Serigrafia Logos
1277 Av Zedequias Manganhela, Maputo 2148 65 07
Shanty Craft Lda
268 2ª Avenida B° Triunfo, Maputo 2145 03 05


Boutiques
Boutique La-Luna Lda
200 R Joaquim Lapa, Maputo 2132 61 08
Boutique Meia Luna
144 Loja 2 R Sé, Maputo 2131 051 78
Boutiques de Maputo Lda
Sala 7 Aeroporto Mavalane, Maputo 2146 55 39
Especial Viagem Comercial Lda
920 Av Zedequias Manganhela, Maputo 2130 16 21
Gringo
2 R Fernando Pessoa, Maputo 2141 42 71
Vernissage
11 Loja 32 Av 24 Julho, Maputo 2149 57 25


Bars
África Bar
2182 Av 24 Julho, Maputo 2131 48 21
Café Bar Gil Vicente
43 Av Samora Machel, Maputo 82 079 67 20
Esplanada Grande Amigo
2, r/c R Honório Barreto, Maputo 2140 74 43
Sociedade de Gestão Sheik
57, r/c Av Mao T Tung, Maputo 2149 01 97


Cinemas and Theatres
Cinema Gil Vicente
45 Av Samora Machel, Maputo 2130 87 68
Cinema Xenon
776, r/c Av Julius Nyerere, Maputo 2149 72 56


Other Services


Customs
Delegação Aduaneira de Namaacha
B° Fronteira, Namaacha 2196 00 10
Delegação Aduaneira de Ressano Garcia
Rec Fronteira-Ressano Garcia 2155 00 10
Direcção Geral das Alfândegas
130 R Consiglieri Pedroso, Maputo 2130 64 52


Laundry
Clean África
154 Av Agostinho Neto, Maputo 2149 59 89


Shops
Malaria Control Shop and Camping
819, r/c Av Ahmed S Touré, Maputo 2130 71 28


Health


Clinics
Acácia Clínica da Mulher
1463, Av Marien N’Gouabi, Maputo 2140 83 84
Centro Médico Atlântis
741, r/c Av Karl Marx, Maputo 2143 17 91
Clínica 222 UMD Lda Urgências Médicas Domiliárias
823, r/c Av 24 Julho, Maputo 2131 30 00
Clínica Especial Hospital Central
Av Eduardo Mondlane, Maputo 2142 95 22
Consultório Médico Vital
537, r/c Av Lucas Luali, Maputo 82 881 81 70
Consultórios Médicos de Maputo
458, r/c Av 24 Julho, Maputo 2148 64 35
Nazira Karimo Vali
1475, r/c Av Agostinho Neto, Maputo 2131 22 39
Vida Consultório Médico
2534 Av Ahmed S Touré, Maputo 2132 61 47
Vikhela – Centro de Medicina Física e Reabilitação
1642, 1° B-C R Resistência, Maputo 21 41 44 07


Dentists and Orthodontists
Clínica Dentária Dente Feliz
657, 1° Av Julius Nyerere, Maputo 2149 14 26
Clínica Dentária, TM
660, r/c Av Mao T Tung, Maputo 2149 93 03


Hospitals
Hospital Central de Maputo
Av Eduardo Mondlane, Maputo 2132 50 02
Hospital Geral do Chamanculo
1064 Av Trabalho, Maputo 2140 00 94
Hospital Geral José Macamo
Av OUA, Maputo 2140 00 45
Hospital Geral da Machava
R Jardim, Machava 2170 81 47
Hospital Geral de Mavalane
Av FPLM, Maputo 2146 01 03
Hospital Militar de Maputo
R General Teixeira Botelho, Maputo 2141 68 37


General Services


Travel and Tourist Agencies
Agência de Viagens Mextur
1226, r/c D Av 25 Setembro, Maputo 2142 84 27
Allworld Travel Lda
2929 Av Julius Nyerere, Maputo 2148 63 80
Alpha Tours Lda
123, r/c Av 24 Julho, Maputo 2148 93 93
Aquarium Lda
171 Av Karl Marx, Maputo 2132 03 37
Atlantis Tours
1347 Av Vladimir Lenine, Maputo 2130 51 49
Baiatur Lda
1177, 2°-D Av Patrice Lumumba, Maputo 2130 51 49
Bay Tours Viagens Turismo Lda
707, r/c Av Mártires Mueda, Maputo 2149 61 84
Corporate Travel Serviços Lda, CTS
657 Av Julius Nyerere, Maputo 2149 66 24
COTUR – Comércio Turismo e Agência de Viagens Lda
1242 Av Karl Marx, Maputo 2135 57 00
Dana Agency Mozambique Lda
772 Av Mao T Tung, Maputo 2149 40 60
Dhunia Tours & Travel Lda
657 r/c Av Ahmed S Touré, Maputo 2131 60 89
Dolphin Agência de Viagens
957 Av Karl Marx, Maputo 2131 34 01
Eurotravel Lda
78 R Gen Pereira D’Eça, Maputo 2149 74 03
Expresso Tours Agência de Viagem e Turismo
95, r/c R Joauim Lapa, Maputo 2130 79 63
Golden Travel
96 Av Baptista Carvalho, Maputo 2130 94 51
Intersol Tours
761, r/c Av Ahmed S Touré, Maputo 2130 74 25
JB Travel Tours Lda
2096 Av 24 Julho, Maputo 2131 52 40
Lusoglobo Moçambique Lda
1211, Av 25 Setembro, Maputo 2130 80 67
Marcopolo Travels Lda
Ph 1 Av Kenneth Kaunda; Maputo 2141 50 23
Monomotapa Travel Agency Lda
105, r/c Av Fernão Magalhães, Maputo 2132 64 27
Nar Service – Agência de Viagens Turismo
1830, r/c Av Eduardo Mondlane, Maputo 2130 68 99
Novo Mundo – Viagens e Turismo Lda
114 Loja 32 R Sé, Maputo 2130 62 02
Pegasus Viagens e Trânsito Lda
917 Av Ahmed S Touré, Maputo 2130 28 79
Planet Travels Tours Agência Viagens Turismo Lda
213 R Mesquita, Maputo 2131 37 44
Planet Vermelho Agência de Viagens e Turismo Lda
690 Aeroporto Mavalane, Maputo 2146 52 68
Professional Travel Services Ltd
692 Av 25 Setembro, Maputo 2131 3974
SDL Travel Lda
3549 Av 24 Julho, Maputo 2140 32 17
Serviços de Transportes Inhaca
Pç 25 Junho, Maputo 84 220 16 10
SET – Sociedade Exploração Turística Lda
2/A Av 25 Setembro, Maputo 2132 23 63
Simara Travel & Tours http://www.simaratours.com/
1249Av 24 Julho, Maputo 2130 38 25
Sundown Travel Lda
33 R Gen Pereira D’Eça, Maputo 2149 66 90
SOTIL – Sociedade Turística de Inhaca Lda
809, r/c Av Filipe S Magaia, Maputo 2132 19 08
Top Tours
877, 1° Av Armando Tivane, Maputo 2148 66 89
Trans Alex Turismo Lda
331 Av Manoel Boulloza, Maputo 2178 24 32
Travel Today Moçambique Lda
204, r/c Av Patrice Lumumba, Maputo 2131 51 30
Tropical Air Tours
899, r/c Av 24 Julho, Maputo 2143 10 06
World Link Viagens Turismo e Serviços Lda
886, r/c Av Paulo S Kankhomba, Maputo 2130 67 69


Banks
African Banking Corporation Mozambique SARL
999 Av Julius Nyerere, Maputo 2148 21 00
Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento
420 av 25 Setembro, Maputo 2132 64 09
Banco Asutral SARL
1184, 10° Av 25 Setembro, Maputo 2142 81 25
Banco Internacional de Comércio de Moçambique SARL
420, 1° 10 Av 25 Setembro, Maputo 2131 30 40
Banco Internacional de Comércio SARL, ICB
1915, r/c Av 25 Setembro, Maputo 2131 11 11
Banco Internacional de Moçambique SARL
1800 Av 25 Setembro, Maputo 2135 15 00
Banco Mercantil e de Investimento SARL
3549, 4° Av 24 Julho, Maputo 2140 79 79
Bano de Moçambique
Av 25 Setembro, Maputo 2131 80 00
Banco Oportunidade SARL
4136 Av 24 Julho, Maputo 2140 74 74
BCI – Fomento
Av 25 Setembro, Maputo 2135 37 00
Caixa Cooperativa de Crédito SARL
40 Av Bagamoyo, Maputo 2130 30 56
Novo Banco – Banco de Microfinanças
112, r/c Av Olof Palme; Maputo 2131 33 44
Standard Bank
Novo Edif 1 Pç 25 Junho, Maputo 2135 25 00
World Bank, The
1224 Av Kenneth Kaunda, Maputo 2149 46 50


Foreign Exchange
Acácio Câmbios
658 r/c Av Patrice Lumumba, Maputo 2131 22 63
Afzal Câmbios
773 Av Ho Chi Min, Maputo 2130 09 65
Confiança Câmbios Lda
473 r/c Av Francisco O Magumbwé, Maputo 2148 88 19
Ecocâmbios
1749 Av 24 Julho, Maputo 2130 50 60
Executivo Câmbios Lda
26 r/c Âv Samora Machel; Maputo 2131 04 32
Expresso Câmbios
175 Av Olof Palme, Maputo 2142 87 58
Internacional Câmbios Lda
280 r/c Av Eduardo Mondlane, Maputo 2149 02 91
Mundial Câmbios
1830, Av 24 Julho, Maputo 2131 08 64
Mundo do Câmbios lda
278 Av Mao T Tung, Maputo 2149 99 95
Nós Câmbios
1389 Av 24 Julho, Maputo 2131 11 02
Real Câmbios
1160 r/c Av Vladimir Lenine, Maputo 2132 05 38
Sarbaz Câmbios Lda
933 Av Julius Nyerere, Maputo 2149 44 26
Soraiex Moçambique Câmbios Lda
1392 Av Karl Marx, Maputo 2131 03 91


Post Offices
Correios de Moçambique
30, 1° Av 25 Setembro, Maputo 2131 21 35


Chambers of Commerce
Câmara de Comércio e Indústria Moçambique África do Sul
452 r/c R Mateus S Muthemba, Maputo 2149 51 97
Câmara de Comércio de Moçambique
452 R Mateus S Muthemba, Maputo 2149 19 70
Câmara do Comércio Moçambique/Estados Unidos da América
452 r/c R Mateus S Muthemba, Maputo 2149 29 04
Câmara do Comércio Portugal/Moçambique
114 R Sé; Maputo 2130 02 29


Customs and Transit Agents
Hussene Nalagy – Despachante Oficial
4 r/c R Joaquim Lapa, Maputo 2132 65 59
Rogers – IDS Mozambique Lda
63 Tv Banco Moçambique, Maputo 2130 45 47


Fuel Station
Engen Petroleum Moçambique Lda
1230, 3° Porta 307 Av 25 Setembro, Maputo 2132 52 01
Estação de Serviço OK
Av Amilcar Cabral/Av Paulo S Kankhomba, Maputo 2142 69 02
Estação de Serviço Cabeça de Cavalo
3431 Av Moçambique, Maputo 21 47 56 37


Fairs and Exhibitions
Facim – Feira internacional de Maputo
10 de Novembro, Maputo 2142 71 51


Internet-Services
Emil Net
1123, 2° A Av 25 Setembro, Maputo 2130 72 18
Teledata de Moçambique Lda
Edif Tiger Centre 710, 5° Av Ho Chi Min, Maputo 2135 35 00


Oil Companies
Petromorc & Sasol
420, 2° Av 25 Setembro, Maputo 2136 03 01


Tollgates
Trans African Concessions Moçambique http://www.tracn4.co.za/
Estr Nacional n°4, Maputo 2175 16 11


Telecommunications
Moçambique Celular Lda
Av 25 Setembro, Maputo 2135 11 11
Telecomunicações de Moçambique SARL
R Sé, Maputo 800 123 123


Translators and Interpreters
Oliveira, Maria Leonor
160 R António Bocarro, Maputo 2149 69 89
Portugal Rosa, M Adriana F
12 Rua G B° Coop, Maputo 2141 59 32
Poupado, Maria Antonieta R
43, 1° 3 Av Ho Chi Min, Maputo 2142 85 30
Pragana, Sandra
657, 2° Av Julius Nyerere, Maputo 2149 56 54


Personal Services


Florists
Danimila Flores do Campo
278, r/c R Pereira Lago, Maputo 2149 51 65
Flor Real Florista
617 Av Mao T Tung, Maputo 2149 18 06
La Bomboniera
899 r/c Av 24 Julho, Maputo 2131 45 34
Magnólia Florista
325 Av Salvador Allende, Maputo 2132 34 30
Rosas de Moçambique
358 Av Julius Nyerere, Maputo 2149 04 87
Tilândia Lda
452 Av Julius Nyerere, Maputo 2149 44 54
Xiluva Florista
1550 r/c Av 24 Julho, Maputo 2131 45 53


Transports


Airports
Aeroportos Internacional de Maputo
AI Aeroporto, Maputo 2146 58 27


Cars
Abnasir Lda
135/A/2 Av Marien N’Gouabi, Maputo 2141 59 41
Hina Motores Lda
3224 Av 24 Julho, Maputo 2140 18 54
Jazmak Motors Lda
517 Av Guerra Popoular, Maputo 2131 23 96
Rabia Motors Lda
280-r/ Av Angola, Maputo 2140 25 20
Sehgal Car Center Lda
645, Av Lucas Luali, Maputo 2140 23 69


Airline Companies
Air Corridor
Aeoroporto Mavalane, Maputo 2146 58 88
Air Serv International
Rec Aeroporto, Maputo 2146 67 27
Airplus SARL
Aeoroporto Mavalane, Maputo 2146 63 41
LAM – Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique
http://www.lam.co.mz/
Av Karl Marx, Maputo 800 147 000
MEX – Moçambique Expresso SARL
AI Aeroporto, Maputo 2146 60 08
Salut Air Lda
Aeoroporto Mavalane, Maputo 2146 58 06
SAR – Serviço Aéreo Regional Lda
586 Av Fernão Magalhães, Maputo 2131 52 32
TAP Air Portugal
114 R Sé, Maputo 2130 39 27
Transairways
Aeroporto 88, 1°, Maputo 2146 51 08
Unique Air Charter Lda
Edif Aeroporto, Maputo 2146 55 92


Shipping Companies
Leme Agência de Navegação Lda
Pr Jat 267, 2° Av Zedequias Manganhela, Maputo 2130 80 98
Maersk Mozambique Lda
Edif Tiger Center 710, 3° Av Ho Chi Min, Maputo 2130 81 31
Manica Freight Services Moçambique SARL
51, 4° Pç Trabalhadores, Maputo 2132 30 21
Mediterranean Shipping Company Moçambique Lda
Pr 33 Andares 256, 4° 415 R Imprensa, Maputo 2130 21 52
MIF – Mozambique International Freight Forwardings Services Lda
256, 5° R Imprensa, Maputo 2132 68 54
Mozline SARL
Pr Tiger Shop Centre, 3° Av Ho Chi Min, Maputo 2130 30 76
Naval Serviços à Navegação Lda
21 Tv Catembo, Maputo 2132 07 93
S&C Moçambique Gestão de Navios e Tripulações
4 Av Mártires Inhaminga, Maputo 2130 83 34
Star Maritime Agencies Moçambique Lda
401 Av Olof Palme, Maputo 2132 08 42


Rent-a-car
Auto Rent Empresa de Aluguer de Automóveis Lda
1164 r/c Av Patrice Lumumba, Maputo 2130 82 18
Avis Moçambique Car Rental Lda
2211 r/c Av Angola, Maputo 2146 70 07
Car Premium Moçambique
Aeroporto Mavalane, Maputo 2146 60 43
Europcar http://www.europcar.co.mz/
1418 Av Julius Nyerere, Maputo 2149 36 19
Expresso Rent A Car
707 Av Mártires Meuda, Maputo 2149 36 19
Hertz Moçambique Car Rental
2006, Av 24 Julho, Maputo 2130 31 72
Imperial Car Rental
Aeroporto Mavalane, Maputo 2146 52 50
Inter Rent Lda
1516, r/c Av Mao T Tung, Maputo 2141 88 78
Kulomba Lda
987 r/c Av Filipe S Magaia, Maputo 2130 46 49
Tristar Car Rental Lda
638 r/c Av 24 Julho, Maputo 2132 42 71


Taxi
Top Taxi (Moc) Lda
1107 Av Ahmed S Touré, Maputo 2131 10 04


Passenger Transport
Panthera Azul
273 Av Zedequias Manganhela, Maputo 2130 20 77


Embassies, Consulates, Legations


High Commissions
South Africa
41 Av Eduardo Mondalane, Maputo 2149 00 59
UK
310 Av Vladimir Lenine, Maputo 2132 01 11
Canada
1138 Av Kenneth Kaunda, Maputo 2149 26 23
India
167 Av Kenneth Kaunda, Maputo 2149 24 37
Malawi
75 Av Kenneth Kaunda, Maputo 2149 26 76
Mauritius
42 R D Carlos B° Sommershield, Maputo 2149 41 82
Nigeria
821 Av Kenneth Kaunda, Maputo 2149 24 57
Tanzania
852 Av Mártires Machava, Maputo 2149 01 10
Swaziland
Par 141/A Av Zimbabwe, Maputo 2149 24 51
Zambia
1286 r/c Av Kenneth Kaunda, Maputo 2149 24 52
Zimbabwe
242 R Damião Góis, Maputo 2149 00 25

Libya (Bureau Popular da Líbia)
274 R Pereira Marinho, Maputo 2149 06 62

Portugal (General Consulate)
519 Av Mao T Tung, Maputo 2149 01 50


Embassies
Germany
506 r/c R Damião Góis, Maputo 2149 27 14
Belgium (Bureau da Cooperação Internacional em Moçambique)
470 Av Kenneth Kaunda, Maputo 2149 19 71
Cuba
492 Av Kenneth Kaunda, Maputo 2149 24 44
USA
107 Av Kenneth Kaunda, Maputo 2149 27 97
Russia
2445 Av Vladimir Lenien, Maputo 2141 73 72
Finland
1128 Av Julius Nyerere, Maputo 2149 05 78
France
94 Av Ahmed S Touré, Maputo 2149 05 52
Ireland
3332 Av Julius Nyerere, Maputo 2148 35 24
Iceland
1649 r/c Av Zimbabwe, Maputo 2148 35 09
Italy
387 Av Kenneth Kaunda, Maputo 2149 22 27
Japan
2820 Av Julius Nyerere, Maputo 2149 98 19
Portugal
720 r/c Av Julius Nyerere, Maputo 2149 03 16
Norway
1162 Av Julius Nyerere, Maputo 2148 01 00
Denmark
1162 Av Julius Nyerere, Maputo 2148 00 00
Spain
347 R Damião Góis, Maputo 2149 20 25
The Netherlands
324 R Kwame Nkrumah, Maputo 2149 00 31
Angola
783 Av Kenneth Kaunda, Maputo 2149 36 91
Egypt
851 Av Mao T Tung, Maputo 2149 11 18
Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic
141 R Dar-Es-Salaam, Maputo 2149 00 98
Algeria
121 R Mukumbura, Maputo 2149 20 70
Iran
1494 r/c Av Zimbabwe, Maputo 2149 36 35
China F: 49 11 96
3142 Av Julius Nyerere, Maputo 2149 15 60
Zaire
127 Av Kenneth Kaunda, Maputo 2149 21 70
Sweden
1128 Av Julius Nyerere, Maputo 2148 03 00
Switzerland
1213 Av Julius Nyerere, Maputo 2149 27 44
Timor-Leste
1586 Av Zimbabwe, Maputo 2149 36 44

GAZA
To the north of Gaza is the Province of Manica and to the South the Province of Maputo, to the West South Africa, to the East the Province of Inhambane and the Indian Ocean. Gaza itself is a flat green plain stretching along the mouths of the rivers Limpopo and Changane, rising only in altitude when nearing the South African border.
Its geographical situation and the fact that it has the warmest waters of the Northern beaches make it an obligatory stop for t hose travelling form Maputo or South Africa or Swaziland.
At a distance of only 224 km form the city of Maputo, Gaza, the capital of which is Xai Xai, is greatly sought after as an ideal place for a holiday or simply for a relaxing weekend as it offers numerous attraction including beautiful beaches, well equipped tourist complexes, the spectacular estuary of the river Limpopoi and the vast extension of green wood land along the valley of the river.
A number of hotels also provide excellent conditions for holding business meetings and other events, and makes it possible to combine business and pleasure.
The main ethnic groups are the Changana, and the Chopi.


How to get there
When travelling from Maputo, along the EN 1, and via the frontiers of Namaacha, Goba or Ressano Garcia, when coming from Swaziland or South Africa.
Charter flights from Maputo are available.


Where to stay
A number of hotels, guest and boarding houses, camping sites and tourist complexes guarantee the visitor good accommodation.


What to visit
Apart from the beaches, the National Parks of Banhime and Limpopo. The National Park of Limpopo incorporates the Great Transfrontier park of Limpopo (GPTL) and also the Kruger National park of South Africa and the Gonarezhou National Park of Zimbabwe.
The Missingir dam next to the village of the same name.
On the Limpopo delta, various species of animals can be observed and photographed in their natural habitat.
The “Regadio do Chókwè” (the vast irrigation lands of Chókwè), with its rice, corn and cotton plantations.


Where to eat
Restaurants offer good food, prepared mainly with fresh fish and shellfish.


Where to relax
The province of Gaza has many beautiful beaches to choose from, in particular:
Xai-Xai beach, 10 km from the capital of the Province. The massive reef parallel to the beach provides natural protection against the strong waves and at low tide small pools are formed where gathering mussels, oysters and other shellfish is a favorite pastime.
Chongoene beach, 8 km north of Xai-Xai beach, is very similar and equally attractive.
Zongoene beach, next to the mouth of the Limpopo River. Fishing and driving over the dunes are excellent pastimes on offer here.
Bilene beach, near the shores of the vast Lagoon, south of the Province and 190 km from Maputo, is famous for its transparent waters and fine white sands.


Entertainment
The main hotels have their own bars and provide enjoyable entertainment for visitors and residents.


Where to shop
Typical African handicraft can be readily purchased in local market places.


Sport
Rod and underwater fishing are usually well-rewarded activities.
Walks along the beaches where the air is clean and pollution free is also a very attractive healthy option.


Useful telephone numbers
Police 258 282 25 364 /310
Hospital 258 282 25 111


Accomodation


Hotels
Bukusha Lda
R Marginal-Praia Bilene 2825 90 01
Complexo da Família
Av Samora Machel, Xai-Xai 2822 21 03
Complexo Humula
Av Amilcar Cabral, Praia Bilene 2825 90 20
Complexo Palmeiras http://palmeiras.no-ip.org/
Av Marginal, Praia Bilene 2825 90 19
Complexo Turistico Halley
Praia Xai-Xai, Xai-Xai 2823 50 03
Girassol Bilene www.girassolhoteis.co.mz
Praia Bilene 2825 90 71
Hotel Kaya Kahina
34, 1° Av Samora Machel, Xai-Xai 2822 23 91
Motel Bilene
Praia Bilene 2825 90 14
Motel Paraíso de Verão
Macia 2825 10 52
Parque do Campismo
Praia Xai-Xai, Xai-Xai 2823 50 22
Wilsons & Fumo Holdings Lda
Praia Xai-Xai, Xai-Xai 2823 50 25
Zongoene Lodge
Zongoene 2824 20 00


Boarding Houses
Lagoa Azul
Av Marginal, Praia Bilene 2825 90 06
Pensão Africana
204 R 25 Setembro, Xai-Xai 2822 22 11


Eating Out


Restauranst
Paraíso de Chidenguele
Chidenguele 2826 70 01
Restaurante Danúbio
Av Ngungunhane, Chibuto 2827 20 44
Restaurante Kapulana
Av 25 Junho, Xai-Xai 2822 30 90
Restaurante Pontinha
94 Av Samora Machel, Xai-Xai 2822 25 86


Take Away
Kalunga Take Away
Av Samora Machle, Xai-Xai 2822 22 42


Entertainment


Bars
Bar Piquenique
1° Bairro Av 7 Abril, Chókwè 2812 01 10


Other Services
Customs
Delegação Aduaneira
B° Inhamissa, Xai-Xai 2822 67 60


Health


Hospitals
Hospital Distrital da Macia
Macia 2825 10 88
Hostpital Provincial de Gaza
20 R Hospital-Tavene, Xai-Xai 2822 51 11


General Services


Travel and Tourist Agencies
Samima Investimentos Lda
Av Samora Machel, Xai-Xai 2822 27 72


Banks
Banco Autral SARL
2217 Av Samora Machel, Xai-Xai 2822 21 42
Banco Internacional de Moçambique SARL
Av Samora Machel Bairro 10, Xai-Xai 2822 29 66
Banco de Moçambique
R 25 Setembro, Xai-Xai 2822 52 91
BCI-Fomento
Bairro 11, Xai-Xai 2822 64 80
Standard Bank
Av 25 Junho, Xai-Xai 2822 22 28


Post Offices
Correios de Moçambique
Av Samora Machel, Praia Xai-Xai 2823 50 08


Telecommunications
Moçambique Celular SARL
Av Samora Machel, Xai-Xai 2822 64 40
Telecomunicações de Moçambique SARL
R 25 Junho, Xai-Xai 2822 23 50

INHAMBANE
Inhambane is bordered to the North by the Provinces of Manica and Sofala, to the South and East by the Indian Ocean, and to the West by the Province of Gaza, and is considered as perhaps one of the best quality tourist regions in Mozambique.
Apart from the excellent beaches stretching all along the coast, and the famous tourist destination the Archipelago of Bazaruto, the interior holds natural parks where various species of wildlife can be observed.
In the city of Inhambane, capital of the Province, the visitor can visit the local museum and monuments and places that are testimony to the presence of the people that have passed through this land.
The towns of Maxixe, Quissico and Vilanculos are other urban centers of interest to visit, to shop and admire the natural beauty of the surroundings.
The main ethnic groups are the Matshwa, Bitonga and Chopi.


How to get there
The EN 1 from Maputo or the EN 6 from Zimbabwe, taking the EN 4 fork in Inchope.
The Province of Inhambane has two aerodromes, one in the City of Inhambane and the other in Vilanculos. Both receive regular and charter flights from Maputo, Beira and South Africa.


Where to stay
A number of hotels, lodges, guest and boarding houses, camping sites and tourist complex guarantee the visitor good accommodation.


What to visit
The Inhambane Museum, where on display are musical and agricultural instruments, photographs of the colonial era and a number of artifacts typical of African culture.
In the Casa da Cultura there is a very old locomotive on show;
The Cathedral of Nª Srª da Conceição built in the XVIII century;
The Inhambane Mosque built during the middle of the XIX century;
The National Reserves and Parks of Zinave, Bazaruto and Pomene.


Where to eat
A number of restaurants offer good food prepared mainly with fresh fish and shellfish.


Where to relax
Relax on the numerous beaches on the coast, namely Zavala, Závora, Tofo, Baía do Cocos, Barra, Jangamo, Pomene and many more.
At Vilanculos and Inhassoro, a fishing centre with a beautiful beach, excellent for anglers. In front extends the National Archipelago of Bazaruto, about 780 km from Maputo.
The idyllic Archipelago of Bazaruto consists of four islands, Bazaruto, Benguerra, Magaruque and Santa Carolina and to swim and dive in the clear limpid waters of the Indian Ocean next to the coral reefs rich in rare and beautiful vegetation and marine species, is an unforgettable experience.
Bird lovers can find in the Bazaruto National Park 164 different species of birds, some quite rare.
For those who love to seashells, magnificent examples are to be found here worthy of the best collections.
Photographers will find that the light, especially towards evening, associated to the beauty of the landscape provides opportunities to capture on camera something quite special.


Entertainment
The main hotels have their own bars and provide enjoyable entertainment for visitors and residents.


Fairs and events
Every year the “Marimbeiros of Zavala” hold their Festival. This group of men is very well known not only in Mozambique but also in other parts of Africa for playing the “timbila”. Another of their talents is reciting spontaneous verse.


Where to shop
Handicraft and artifacts typical of Mozambique can be readily purchased in most establishments.


Sport
The sea conditions are very favorable for the practice of nautical sports.
Those lovers of deep-sea fishing will find a large number of species ready for the catch, in particular the needlefish form April to August and the marlin form middle September to December.
Those who enjoy diving will find near the coral reefs spectacularly beautiful sights.


Useful telephone numbers

Police 258 293 20 830
Hospital 258 293 20 345
Airport 258 293 20 312


Accomodation


Hotels
Águia Negra www.aguianegra.co.za
Vilanculos 2938 23 87
Baía dos Cocos Lda
R Vigilância, Inhambane 2832 08 82
Bamboozi Beach Lodge www.bamboozi.com
Praia Tofo, Inhambane 2932 90 40
Baobab Beach
R Palácio B° Central, Vilanculos 2938 22 02
Barra Lodge www.barralodge.co.za, www.barraresorts.com
Praia Barra, Inhambane 2935 60 01
Benguerra Holdings Lda
Vilanculos 2938 40 18
Blue Water Beach Resort Lda www.vilanculosresorts.com
Vilanculos 2938 40 30
Campismo de Vilanculos
B° Central, Vilanculos 2938 20 43
Casa Barry Lodge Lda
Praia Tofo, Inhambane 2932 90 07
Complexo Residencial Bimbi
Av Eduardo Mondlane, Vilanculos 2938 21 05
Complexo Shelsio
B°19 Outubro, Vilanculos 2938 21 45
Complex Turístico Seta
Estr Nacional 252, Inhassoro 2939 10 00
Complexo Xinhicuane Lda
R 19 Outubro, Vilanculos 2938 24 50
Dalilo’s Hotel Residencial
Estr Nacional n° 1, Massinga 2937 10 43
Flamingo Bay www.flamingobay.co.za
Praia Barra, Inhambane 2935 60 01
Hotel Cadente e Marinhos Lda
Praia do Tofo, Inhambane 2932 90 15
Hotel Dona Ana
Av Eduardo Mondlane B° Central, Vilanculos 2938 22 31
Jangamo Beach Lodge
Jangamo 2935 60 39
Marlin Lodge www.marlinlodge.co.za
Ilha Benguerra, Inhambane 2938 40 35
Morrungulo Moçambique
Massinga 27823558262
Motel Dércia
Av Eduardo Mondlane B° Central, Vilanculos 2938 20 70
Nyati Beach Lodge Lda
R Mercado Mocoque, Vilanculos 2938 21 00
Palm Grove Lodge
Praia Barra, Inhambane 2935 60 02
Palmeiras Lodge
B° Central, Vilanculos 2938 22 57
Pensão Pachiça Lodge
129 3 Fevereiro, Inhambane 2932 05 65
Shelsio Complexo & Restaurante
B° 19 Outubro, Vilanculos 2938 21 45
Smugglers Sports Bar
Av Eduardo Mondlane, Vilanculos 2938 22 53
Sunset Lodge Mozambique
Praia Barra, Inhambane 2935 60 15
Villa La Mar Lda
B° 19 Outubro, Vilanculos 2938 23 02
Vilanculos Beach Lodge Lda
Vilanculos 2938 23 88


Guest Houses
Residencial Tânia
2° pr Rocha R Manuel Rocha, Maxixe 2933 00 58


Eating Out


Pastry and Cake Shops
Pastelaria e Padaria Moçambique
Av Revolução, Inhambane 2932 05 44


Restaurants
Casa Rex Restaurants & Casa de Hospedas
B° 190 Outubro, Vilanculos 2938 20 48
Complexo Âncora
B° 25 Junho, Vilanculos 2938 24 44
EstalagemMónica
B°Mucoque, Vilanculos 2938 20 90
New York Pizza
B° 19 Outubro, Vilanculos 2938 22 22
Pedro, Viriato
Estr Nacional n°1, Massinga 2937 10 61
Petsor Lda
B° Central, Vilanculos 2938 20 87
Quinta de Santo António
Jangamo 2935 60 30
Restaurante Bar Oceano
R Serpa Rosa, Maxixe 2933 00 97
Restaurante Dom Carlos
Maxixe 2933 01 58
Restaurante Nacional
Estr Nacional n°1, Maxixe 2933 06 70
Restaurante Pub A Maçaroca
32 Av Acordos Lusaka, Inhambane 2932 04 89
Snack Bar Stop
Estr Nacional N°1, Maxixe 2933 00 25


Bars
Bar Magalo
B° Cimento, Morrumbene 2934 10 74
Dino’s Beach Bar
Praia Tofo, Inhambane 82 410 88 90


Fishing
Big Blue
B° 19 Outubro Mahaque, Vilanculos 2938 24 25


General Services


Banks
Banco Austral SARL
Av Independência, Inhambane 2932 02 56
Banco Internacional de Moçambique SARL
92 Av Acordos Lusaka, Inhambane 2932 05 73
BCI-Fomento
Av Independência, Inhambane 2932 11 90
Standard Bank
Av 7 Setembro, Maxixe 2933 06 22


Post Offices
Correios de Moçambique
Av Samora Machel, Inhambane 2932 09 56


Telecommunications
Moçambique Celular SARL
B° Chambone 6, Maxixe 2933 03 91
Telecomunicações de Moçambique SARL
Av Eduardo Mondlane, Inhambane 2932 02 40


Travel and Tourist Agencies
Malibu Lda
Av Eduardo Mondlane, Vilanculos 2938 22 91


Health


Hospitals
Hospital Provincial de Inhambane
Av Eduardo Mondlane, Inhambane 2932 03 45
Hospital Rurall de Vilanculos
B° Central, Vilanculos 2938 20 62


Other Services


Customs
Delegação Aduaneira
Av Revolução B° Balane 3, Inhambane 2932 04 47


Transports


Airline Companies
Mex – Moçambique Expresso SARL
Aeroporto, Vilanculos 2938 23 30


Airports
Aeródromo de Inhambane
509 Av OJM, Inhambane 2932 03 12
Aeródromo de Vilanculos
B° Aeroporto, Vilanculos 2938 23 22


Passenger Transport
Amor do Mar Rodrigues
Vilanculos 82 490 57 80
Transport Golfinho
B° Central, Vilanculos 82 462 47 00

SOFALA

Sofala is situated in central Mozambique, and is an important meeting point between the South North and West, by means of the Beira “corridor routes” an old and very important naturally formed route the North and Westcan reach the interior and neighboring countries.
To the North is Tete and Zambézia, to the South Inhambane, to the West Manica and to the East the Indian Ocean.
The main urban centre is the city of Beira, built slightly north of the ancient town of Sofala on lands that were originally swamps, below sea level and near one of the most important ports in the country and in Africa. Its name comes from D Filipe da Beira who landed there on an official visit at the beginning of the XX century
The main ethnic groups are the Sena and Ndau.


How to get there
From the South daily flights form Maputo or the EN 1 road route form Zimbabwe and Manica on the EN 6 and from the North by plane or road.


Where to stay
A number of hotels, guest and boarding houses, guarantee the visitor and agreeable stay.


What to visit

In the city of Beira:
- The Cathedral, on Av Eduardo Mondlane, built in 1925. Stones dating back to the XVI century form the fort of Sofala, which has since been slowly engulfed by the sea, were used in its construction.
- Infante Sagres House, situated in the square bearing the same name
- House of Portugal, a colonial era building situated in Praça do Metical
- “Casa dos Bicos”, on Av Samora Machel, is a modern building used for exhibitions and other events
- Largo do Município (Municipial Square) is a very attractive area, colonial in architecture and situated in the heart of the city. There are shops, esplanades and other inviting the visitor to spend here a few leisurely and pleasant hours.

Outside the city:
- The National Park of Gorongosa, the natural habitat of various species of large animals and birds
- The Marromeu Buffalo Reserve


Where to eat
Restaurants offer good food prepared mainly with fresh fish and shellfish.


Where to relax
About 10 km inland is a resort called “Six Miles”. Here in a beautiful tropical setting is an artificial lagoon dotted with tiny islands where the visitor can take swim or a leisurely ride on a pedal boat “gaivota”.
Between the lighthouse of Macuti and the Nautical Club is Salinas, yet another beautiful beach.


Entertainment
Bars and discotheques are an attractive option to relax and enjoy the local ambience.


Fairs and events
The Sanctuary on the road to Manica is the site of a pilgrimage that takes place every year in remembrance of the past, before the Portuguese arrived in Mozambique.
Another ancient tradition, still kept, is the making of incisions or tattoos on the body in the form of geometrical patterns to enhance beauty and keep away evil spirits form this and other worlds.


Where to shop
In the old part of the city, there are shops selling handicraft made locally and also neighboring countries.
Purchases can also be made at the informal markets by the beaches.


Sport
Shooting and hunting is allowed in especially reserved game areas.
Accompanied by a local guide, the magnificent views of Gorongosa Mountain, the highest peak of which is 1820 m, is as exciting as it is and breathtaking.
There is also Golf Course for those who enjoy the practice of this sport.


Useful telephone numbers
Police 258 2332 78 27
Fire Station 028 800 198 198
Hospital 258 2331 20 71
Airport 258 2330 10 24


Accommodation


Hotels
Complexo Habitacional do Macuti
Av Mártires Revolução, Beira 2331 23 57
Hotel Embaixador
R Maj Serpa Pinto, Beira 2332 31 21
Hotel Miramar
R Vila B Truão, Beira 2332 22 83
Hotel Moçambique
550 Av Bagamoyo, Beira 2332 50 11
Hotel Savoy
49 R Pedro A Cabral, Beira 2332 93 02
Hotel Tivoli
363 Av Bagamoyo, Beira 2332 03 00
Motel Bispo
734/B Estr Nacional n° 6 Inhamizua, Beira 2332 35 55


Boarding Houses
Pensão Domino
Marromeu 2364 04 20
Pensão Moderna
Tv Igreja, Beira 2332 99 01


Eating Out


Restaurants
Complexo Monte Verde
Estr Aeroporto, Beira 2330 16 51
Restaurante Biques
Av FPLM, Beira 2331 24 51
Restaurante Esplanada Estrela Vermelha
Av Samora Machel, Beira 2332 40 95
Restaurante Imperial
176 R Açores, Beira 2332 47 20
Restaurante Macuti
Complexo Residencial, Beira 2331 25 20
Restaurante Mônaco
168 R Madeira, Beira 2332 32 32
Restaurante Moulin Rouge
10 Pç Trabalhadores, Beira 2332 21 30
Restaurante Pic-Nic
123 R Costa Serrão, Beira 2332 38 06


General Services


Banks
Banco Austral SARL
117 R Daniel Napatima, Beira 2332 50 51
Banco Internacional de Moçambique SARL
322 Pç Metical, Beira 2332 94 51
Banco de Moçambique
473 r/c Lg Luís Camões, Beira 2332 91 35
Banco Oportunidade de Moçambique SARL
505/A r/c Av Bagamoyo, Beira 2332 49 01
BCI-Fomento
R Maj Serpa Pinto, Beira 2332 39 75
Novo Banco SARL
2898 Av Samora Machel, Beira 2332 06 50
Standard Bank
Lg Araújo Lacerdo, Beira 2332 56 92


Chambers of Commerce
Câmara de Comércio de Moçambique
115, 1°-E Pç Município, Beira 2332 41 08


Consultants
SCA – Sociedade de Consultoria Auditoria e Serviços Lda sca.Beira@teledata.mz
R Dr Eduardo A F Almeida, Beira 2332 30 19


Customs and Transit Agents
José Manuel Rodrigues Ranchol Despachante Aduaneiro
67 R Costa Serrão, Beira 2334 52 04
NBL – Despachante Aduaneiro Lda 82 728 68 30
nbldespachoaduaneiro@teledata.mz
159 R Açores, Beira 2332 07 96


Embassies, Consulates and Legations
Consulado Geral de Portugal
148, 2° R António Enes, Beira 2332 60 66
Consulado Geral do Zimbabwe
617-D R D. Francisco Almeida, Beira 2332 79 50
Embaixada da Itália
756 r/c D Av Centro Comercial Macuti, Beira 2331 28 22


Foreign Exchange
Multicâmbios Lda
6 r/c R Açores, Beira 2332 88 43
786 Câmbios Lda
3137 r/c R Machado Santos, Beira 2332 85 27


Post Offices
Correios de Moçambique
Pr TV 80 r/c R Gen Machado, Beira 2332 28 00


Telecommunications
Moçambique Celular SARL
332 R Companhia Moçambique Chaimite, Beira 2332 74 11
Telecomunicações de Moçambique SARL
R Companhia Moçambique, Beira 2332 27 00
Teledata de Moçambique Lda
192 R Correia Brito, Beira 2332 05 66


Health


Clinics
Clínica Avicena Lda
Av Poder Popular Chaimite, Beira 2332 79 90


Hospitals
Hospital Central da Beira
Av Mártires Revolução, Beira 2331 20 71


Other Services

Customs
Alfândega da Beira
1013, 1° R Beira, Baixa-Baixa 2332 26 89


Transports


Airline Companies
Air Corridor
Rec Aeroporto, Beira 2330 22 22
ETA – Emprensa de Transportes Aéreos Lda
12 Rec Aeroporto, Beira 2330 30 76
LAM – Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique
R Maj Serpa Pinto, Beira 2332 41 42


Airports
Aeroporto Internacional da Beira
Rec Aeroporto, Beira 2330 10 71


Maritime Transports
Lonav Lda
869 R Algarve, Beira 2332 06 44


Passenger Transport
Panthera Azul
43 Av Mouzinho Albuquerque, Beira 2332 50 42


Rent-a-car
Avis Moçambique Car Rental Lda
B° Aeroporto, Beira 2330 12 63
Car Premium Rent A Car
Rec Aeroporto, Beira 2330 19 48
Imperial Car Rental
Aeroporto Internacional, Beira 2330 26 50
Rent A Car Lobato Lda
25 r/c Rec Aeroporto, Beira 2330 25 21


Shipping Companies
ANFRENA – Agência Nacional de Frete e Navegação
77, 1° R Costa Serrã, Beira 2332 31 91
Leme Agência de Navegação, Lda
39, 1° R Aruângua, Beira 2332 77 29
Manica Moçambique
Lg. Buzi, Beira 2332 51 65
Mediterranean Shipping Company (Moç) Lda
152 R Poder Popular, Beira 2332 47 26
Moz Global Services Lda
R Luís Inácio, Beira 2332 30 52
PERMAR – Peritagens e Conferências Marítimas
228 R Cons° António Enes, Beira 2332 54 29


Taxis
Transporte Táxi Marcelo
Serviço de Táxi 24 hrs 82 32 49 130
455 Av Bagamoyo, Beira 2332 29 21

MANICA

Manica is situated in the central interior area of the country. To the North is the Province of Tete, to the South, the Provinces of Inhambane and Gaza, to the East the Province of Sofala and to the Wes, Zimbabwe.
The Province of Manica is one of the highest in country and the source of many of the rivers that flow east towards the Indian Ociean.
The mountain water is pure and light, in particular the waters of Mountain Vumba, bottled and distributed throughout most of the country.
The capital is Chimoio, an important economic centre of the Province.
Vila Manica, benefitting greatly form frontier commerce, is the second largest urban cetnre.
The main ethnic groups are the Shonas and the Senas and the Ndau.


How to get there
Travel by road from Zimbabwe via the Mutare/Machipanda border and from Beira on the EN 6.
Regular flights are available.
Travel by road from Maputo on the EN 1, taking the EN 6 in Inchope for Beira or Manica.


Where to stay
Manica has a number of hotel establishments that can be contacted through travel agencies or directly after consulting “Accommodation”.


What to visit
In Chimoio, the mural in Praça dos Heróis is a testimony to independence. The Mosque is worthy of a visit as is also the Provincial Library, housed in a typical colonial era building.
In Vila Manica, after passing through the charming historic gates, is the Geology Museum installed in a beautiful colonial era house and where on show is a varied and rare collection of the minerals and rocks to be found in this region.
Near Vila Manica is the fort of Macequece, built by the Portuguese to strengthen their hold on the land where they established themselves after the agreement made with the ancient Monomotapa Empire.
About 5 km from Chimoio, is “cabeça do velho” (the old man’s head), an inceredibel natural stone formation resembling profile of an old man’s face.
A little further on, about 50 km from Chimoio, in Revué is the Chicamba Real Dam, and about 1 km higher up is a belvedere providing a magnificent view over the lake. Bird watchers can find numerous species of exotic and rare birds in this region.
Chinhamapere, is a sacred place for the local inhabitants. Here the paintings engraved on rocks testify to the presence of the ancient people who once lived here.
About 20 km north of Manica, near the frontier with Zimbabwe, are the Penhalonga Mountains inhabited by the Shonas who paint their traditional houses in various colors made from mixing clays.


Where to eat
In restaurants mentioned, good meals can be had, made with fresh local produce.


Where to relax
Accompanied by a local guide, the views obtained when walking and scaling the hills of Serra de Vumba, 2,5 km from Chimoio, is a magnificent experience.
The Hills of Penhalonga, along the border with Zimbabwe, offer excellent opportunities for mountaineering lovers.
In Chimanimani is the trans-frontier reserve with Zimbabwe. On the Mozambique side it extends over an area of 1756 km². Monte Binga (2436 m), the highest point in Mozambique is here and also the “montanhas dos espíritos”, (hills of the spirits), a sacred place for the local people. The landscape and views are interesting and unusual and a large variety of animals and vegetation have made it their natural habitat.


Where to shop
Ceramics, carving in ebony wood and stone, basketry and other article made form wood and straw, in particular the famous “Cadeirões de Chimoio* (large basket chars) are easily available in shops or from the craftsmen themselves.


Fairs and Events
The livelihood of the local people depends on agriculture. The fear of drought and famine, already experienced, is ever present. Thus, in a region such as this where sacred rites are part of daily life, it is common in the local villages to witness sacred rituals invoking the spirits to beg that the rainfalls will come on time.


Sport
Walking and rock climbing, in particular on Monte Binga is an attractive option.


Useful telephone numbers
Police 258 251 222 13
Fire Station 258 800 198 198
Hostpital 258 251 224 15
Airport 258 251 222 42


Accommodation


Boarding houses
África Comercial & Irmãos Lda
B° 25 Junho, Chimoio 2512 21 63
Delgado, Alberto Folige M
Estr Nacional n° 6 B° Eduardo Mondlane, Gondol 2514 11 11


Hotels
Centro de Formação da Cruz Vermelha
B° Namatsane, Chimoio 2512 30 71
Executivo Manica Hotel
B° 4 Zona Residencial, Chimoio 2512 31 35
Hotel Moinho
B° Mudzingadzi, Chimoio 2512 47 62
Hotel Residencial Castelo Branco 82 522 5960
Zona Residencial R Sussundenga, Chimoio 2512 34 39
Manica Lodge
B° Josina Machel, Manica 2516 24 52
Manica Turismo
B° 25 Setembro, Manica 2516 21 50
Motel Casa Msika
Messica 2516 60 09


Eating Out


Restaurants
Pensão e Restaurante Altântida Lda
R Dr Araújo Lacerda, Chimoio 2512 20 27
Pensão e Restaurante São Cristóvão
B° 25 Setembro, Manica 2516 22 53
Piscina de Manica
B° Josina Machel, Manica 2516 20 60
Restaurante Bar Imaculada de Conceição
B° 25 Junho, Sussundenga 2515 20 85
Restaurante Bar Sport Club
Av 25 Setembro, Chimoio 2512 28 37


General Services


Banks
Banco Austral SARL
R Dr Araújo Lacerda, Chimoio 2512 20 73
Banco Internacional de Moçambique
Av 25 Setembro, Chimoio 2512 37 71
Banco Oportunidade de Moçambique SARL
836/870 Av Setembro, Chimoio 2512 31 91
BCI-Fomento
Av 25 Setembro, Chimoio 2512 45 23
Novo Banco SARL
568/A Av 25 Setembro, Chimoio 2512 26 59
Standard Bank
R Patrice Lumumba, Chimoio 2512 35 40


Fairs and exhibitions
Exposição Feira de Chimoio
Rec Exposição Feira, Chimoio 2512 27 76


Post Offices
Correios de Moçambique
R Patrice Lumumba, Chimoio 25 12 23 45


Telecommunications
Moçambique Celular SARL
Av 25 Setembro, Chimoio 2512 49 32
Telecomunicaões de Moçambique SARL
R Patrice Lumumba, Chimoio 2512 23 10


Travel and Tourist Agencies
Mafuia Comercial Lda
61 R Operários, Chimoio 25 12 23 10


Health


Clinics
Clínica Privada Fátima
Pr Patel Av Trabalho, Chimoio 2512 36 69


Hospitals
Hospital Distrital Sussundenga
B° 25 Junho, Sussundenga 2515 20 22
Hospital Provincial de Chimoio
R Hospital, Chimoio 2512 2415


Other Services


Building Construction – Public works
ECMEP CENTRO – Empresa de Construção e Manutenção de Estradas e Pontes
Estr Nacional n° 6, Chimoio 2512 26 04


Customs
Alfândegas
Av 25 Setembro, Chimoio 2512 34 26
Delegação Aduaneira
Manica 2516 20 26


Expor t- Import
Inchope Madeiras Lda F: 12 33 20
inchopemadeiras@hotmail.com
Estr Nacional n° 6, Chimoio 2312 36 41


Uniforms
Flotex – Manica
B° 4° Congresso, Manica 2516 23 91


Personal Services


Florists
Vilmar Rosas
Manica 82 509 41 70


Transports


Airports
Aeródromo do Chimoio
Rec Aeródromo, Chimoio 2722 03 12

TETE

Tete is situated on the banks of the Zambezi River and is noted for its contrasts, on the one hand the natural beauty of the landscapes, the “embondeiro” tree (baobab), associated with ancient legends, vast green valleys and on the other hand, the gigantic man-made Cabora Bassaa Dam, an amazing feat of engineering and technology. It is the second largest dam in Africa and the fifth largest in the world. The reservoir has a surface area of 2000 km², is 270 km long and at its widest point reaches over 30km.
The main ethnic groups here are the Nyanja and the Nyungue and the Sena. The wealth of the region lies in its minerals and agriculture and cattle farming. Ecotourism is also a potentially strong area still to be developed.
In the less known more remote areas, there are wide varieties of wild animals.
Although situated inland it has a privileged position in relation to the frontiers to the North with Zambia, to the East with Malawi, to the West with Zimbabwe and bordering in South, with the Provinces of Manica and Sofala.


How to get there
There are regular flights form Maputo or Beira, or alternatively car travel along the EN 6 that links Beira to Machipanda.
From Zimbabwe via Cuchamano, from Malawi via Zóbwè and from Zambia via Cassacatiza.


Where to stay
A number of hotels, guest houses, motels and boarding houses offer reasonable lodging, see “Accommodation”.


What to visit
The Cabora Bassa Dam, in Songo is well worth a visit.
The suspension bridge over the River Zambwzi, built during the 1960’s, links the city of Tete to the carboniferous centre at Moatize.
The Boroma Church, partially in ruins but which still testifies tot the grandeur of this Jesuit Church built at the end of the XIX century. The Fort of S. Tiago Maior de Tate, a Portuguese military construction dating back to the XVI century.
The “fonte nicho” (a natural spring used for water supply, the architecture of which has a strong Portuguese influence) at Vila de Angónia. The rapids and waterfalls of the Zambezi River.
The traditional huts built in the tradional way, with wooden stakes and stones, reeds and clay and covered with a thatched roof are still fairly common in some districts of the Province.


Where to eat
In the hotels and restaurants mentioned in “Food and drink” excellent meals are served prepared with fresh local produce.


Entertainment
Bars and discotheques guarantee a lively nightlife in the warm tropical evenings.


Fairs and events
The traditional dances are the characteristic of this particular Province. In particular, the “nhau”, a dance of initiation, represents virility, sacrifice and heroics. The wooden masks used in this dance are particularly impressive and fearsome.


Where to shop
Art and craft, including masks and basketry can be purchased in various establishments and local informal street market stalls.


Itineraries
Visit to Monte Zumbo famous for its clear water springs. There are safaris in the River Mussenguezi region, where wild animals and exotic vegetation abound. It is recommended that all trips and visits be organized by travel agencies.


Useful telephone numbers
Police 1219
Hospital 258 52 22 152
Airport 258 52 200 11


Accommodation


Boarding Houses
Pensão Alves
Av 24 Julho, Tete 2522 25 23


Hotels
Hotel Kassuende
Av 25 Julho B° Josina Machel, Tete 2522 25 31
Hotel Zambeze
Av Eduardo Mondlane, Tete 2522 31 00
Motel Tete
Av 25 Junho, Tete 2522 34 98
Parque Oriental Motel, A
Ulónguè 2525 20 25
SAF – Sociedade Turística Lda
Av Liberdade, Tete 2522 23 45


Eating Out


Restaurants
Esplanada Almadia Bar Restaurante
R Poder Popular, Tete 2522 23 20
Esplanada Why Not
R 3 Fevereiro B° Filipe S Magaia, Tete 2522 40 91
Luís, Maria Manuela B
Av Liberdade, Tete 2522 34 96
Teles, Manuel Sacadura S
B° Patrice Lumumba, Songo 2528 24 98
Zambeze – O Paraíso Misterioso
Av Liberdade, Tete 2522 46 10


General Services


Banks
Banco Austral SARL
Av Eduardo Mondlane B° Josina Machel, Tete 2522 33 23
Banco Internacional de Moçambique SARL
Av Julius Nyerere, Tete 2522 24 12
BCI-Fomento
B° Francisco Manyanga, Tete
Standard Bank
Av Independência / Av Julius Nyerere, Tete 2522 40 26


Post Offices
Correios de Moçambique
B° Agostinho Neto, Songane 2528 21 20
Correios de Moçambique
Av Liberdade, Tete 2522 28 90


Telecommunications
Moçambique Celular SARL
Av Liberdade, Tete 2522 35 61
Telecomunicações de Moçambique SARL
Av Liberdade, Tete 2522 27 00


Health


Hospitals
Hospital Distrital
B° 1° Maio, Moatize 2524 21 11
Hospital Provincial de Tete
R Kwame Nkrumah, Tete 2522 21 52


Other Services


Customs
Alfândega de Tete
Av Liberdade, Tete 2522 27 51


Transports


Airline Companies
LAM – Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique
Av 24 Julho, Tete 2522 20 56


Airports
Aeroporto de Tete
Chingodze, Tete 2522 00 10


Rent-a-car
Búfalo Rent-a-car
Av Josina Machel, Tete 2522 32 99

ZAMBÉZIA

Zambézia is situated in the Centre/North part of the country, bordered on the North by the Provinces of Nampula and Niassa, to the South by Sofala, to the West by Malawi and the Province of Tete and to the East, the Indian Ocean.
Facing the Indian Ocean, the vegetation changes as the land becomes higher. On the low plains, near the coast, there are vast areas of palm trees. Higher up at Gurué the green tea plantations blend with the cotton plantations and the colorful fruit orchards.
On the flat coastline, next6 to the river Bons Sinais, so called by Vasco da Gama when he discovered the he was finally on the right route to India, is the town of Quelimane capital of the Province and an important trading port.
A little further south, on the mouth of the river Zambezi, is Chinde, once a main sugar producing centre and possibly the oldest settlement in Zambezia.
Zambezia, with its many rivers and green valleys is the natural habitat of a wide variety large mammals and birds. The main reserves are Gilé, in the district of the same name, the natural reserve of Derre, in the District of Morrumbala, home of the gray palapala and the hunting reserve of Madal Safaris in the District of Chinde, home of a wide variety of birds.
The main ethnic groups are the Chuabos, the Lomwè and the Macuas.


How to get there
There are regular flights from Maputo or Beira, or alternatively, road travel form Beira or Nampula.


Where to stay
Hotels, tourist complexes and guesthouses, guarantee a pleasant stay see “Accomodation”.


What to visit
The Old Cathedral, a magnificent austere building, the Church Nª Senhora do Livramento, built in 1800, and the Mosque of Quelimane, a modern construction with ornate lattice work at the top of the façade.
The “Fontes quentes” (hot water springs) near the towns of Morrumbala, Lugela and Gilé.


Where to eat
The traditional food of Zambezia is quite spicy and greatly appreciated by all who taste it. The best known dish is perhaps the “Zambezia Chicken” prepared with coconut milk.


Where to relax
45 km northeast of Quelimane, is Zalala beach, lined with thick, leafy casuarinas trees. The magnificent white sands, transparent waters, are a tempting invitation just to relax and appreciate the surrounding beauty.
Further inland is the beautiful mountainous region of Gurué, where there are extensive areas of tea plantations. Here too is Mount Namuli, the second highest point in Mozambique with an altitude of 2419 meters.


Entertainment
Bars and discotheques offer a lively nightlife.


Fairs and events
For Samba lovers there is the traditional Carnival held in February.
Namarrói, north of Quelimane is famous for its “Dance of the Snakes”. A ritual to guarantee success and safety preceded the dance. The snakes are captured alive in the surrounding bushland, and after the dance are returned to their natural habitat.


Where to shop
Basketry mats and handicraft using the leaves and fruit of the coconut tree can be found in the shops in Quelimane.


Sport
The hunting reserve at Gilé, with a wide variety of mammals and birds is an obvious choice for lovers of this sport.


Useful telephone numbers
Police 258 2421 34 53
Fire Station 258 2421 22 22
Hospital 258 24 21 30 00
Airport 258 2421 28 00


Accommodation


Boarding Houses
Pensão Cruzeiro
Av Eduardo Mondlane, Mocuba 2481 01 84
Pensão Gúruè, A C T
Gúruè 2491 00 50
Pensão Quelimane
Av Eduardo Mondlane, Quelimane 2421 23 59
Pensão 24 Julho
Av Filipe S Magaia, Quelimane 2421 27 31


Hotels
Complexo Hoteleiro Muassi Kanuma
Av Liberdade B° Santagua, Quelimane 2421 62 34
Flamingo Lda
Av 1 Julho, Quelimane 2421 56 02
Hotel Chuabo
Av Samora Machel, Quelimane 2421 31 81
Hotel Rosy
Av 1 de Julho,Quelimane 2421 49 69
Hotel 1 de Julho
B° Cansa, Quelimane 2421 58 18
Hotel Zambézia
Av Acordos Lusaka, Quelimane 2421 54 90
Residencial Milénio
84 Av Zedequias Manganhela, Quelimane 2421 33 14
São Cristovão
23 Av Eduardo Mondlane, Mocuba 2481 06 07


Eating Out


Pastry and Cake Shops
Pastelaria Nacional Lda
Av Eduardo Mondlane, Quelimane 2421 29 93
Pastelaria Riviera
133 Av Samora Machel, Quelimane 2421 28 37


Restaurants
Bar Restaurante Petisco Africano
R FPLM, Quelimane 2421 63 61
Restaurante Bar Aquário
Av 1 Julho, Quelimane 2421 28 70
Restaurante Pôr do Sol
Nicoadala 2429 00 06


General Services


Banks
Banco Austral SARL
Av 1 Julho, Quelimane 2421 31 61
Banco Internacional de Moçambique SARL
49 Av Josina Machel, Quelimane 2421 39 64
Banco de Moçambique
24, 6° Tv 1 Julho, Quelimane 2421 28 28
Banco Oportunidade de Moçambique SARL
24 Av 1 Julho, Quelimane 2421 65 52
BCI – Fomento
Pr Barreto & Filhos Av Samora Machel, Quelimane 2421 55 73
Standard Bank
Av Josina Machel, Quelimane 2421 40 92


Post Offices
Correios de Moçambique
Av Samora Machel, Quelimane 2421 42 43


Telecommunications
Moçambique Celular SARL
1198 r/c Av 1 Julho, Quelimane 2421 55 28
Telecomunicações de Moçambique SARL
Av Samora Machel, Quelimane 2421 27 50


Travel and Tourist Agencies
AVIP
Av 1 Julho, Quelimane 2421 39 88
Navitur Lda
Av Paulo S Kankhomba, Quelimane 2421 57 54
Zambézia Travels
Edif Boror Av Samora Machel, Quelimane 2421 61 74


Health


Hospitals
Hospital Provincial de Quelimane
R Acordos Lusaka, Quelimane 2421 29 14
Hospital Rural de Mocuba
R Hospital, Mocuba 2481 03 09


Other Services


Customs
Alfândega de Quelimane
R Robert Mugabe, Quelimane 2421 22 04


Transports


Airline Companies
Air Corridor SARL
Av 25 Junho, Quelimane 2421 63 33
Air Service
24 aV 7 Setembro, Quelimane 2421 24 87
LAM – Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique
Av 1 Julho, Quelimane 2421 28 00
Transportes Aéreos Hoorbai Lda
168 Av 1 Julho, Quelimane 2421 33 78


Airports
Aeroporto de Quelimane
Av 25 Junho, Quelimane 2421 30 54


Shipping Companies
Leme Agência de Navegação Lda
Av Julius Nyerere, Quelimane 2421 21 89
Manica Freight Services Moçambique SARL
Pr Emose 774 Av Marginal, Quelimane 2421 39 08

NAMPULA

Nampula is a commercial centre and is bordered on the North by the Provinces of Cabo Delgado and Niassa, by Zambézia in the South and West and by the Indian Ocean on the East.
The Province of Nampula, or more correctly the “Ilha de Moçambique” was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in recognition of its unique cultural and architectural heritage and can be considered the birthplace of the Mozambique nation.
There are a number of ideas as to the original name of this small coral island. Some may it is Muipti, others say that the name Mozambique which came into use in the XVI century, originated form Mussa-Bin-Biki, the name of the son of the Sultan Bin-Biki, once lord of the island. Many different races from distant lands passed through, but in particular the Arabs used it as a commercial settlement to trade with the interior and the entire Mozambique coastline.
In 1498, Portuguese navigators landed there, took over the island, and expelled all those who had interests on the island. They made it into a strategic point from where they could venture into the rest of the country. For this purpose the fort of São Sebastião was built and also a “feitoria” (trading post).
Nampula is a Province rich in landscapes, history and is very well positioned strategically, as can be seen in the cities of Nampula, Ilha de Moçambique, Angoche and Nacala, one of the best natural ports in Africa.
The main ethnic group is the Macua.


How to get there
Regular flights are available from Maputo and other Provinces by road travelling from Beira, crossing the Zambezi in Caia, or from Malawi, via the border of Chipo de Mandimba.


Where to stay
Hotels, boarding houses tourist complexes and guest houses, guarantee a pleasant stay, see “Accommodation”.


What to visit
The main attractions on Ilha of Mozambique are: the old part of the city with its buildings of stone and coral, the arte-sacra museum, the Chopal built in Manuelino style, the Fort of S. Sebastião, the Palace of São Paulo, the monuments to Luis de Camões who wrote par of “The Lusidias” during his two years stay there, the Hindu Temple, and other remains testifying to the peoples and cultures that passed there.
Nampula is a modern city built along modern architectural lines.
On the outskirts of the town the landscape is suddenly and curiously interrupted by a number of granite domes and peaks. The Dam that supplies the city with water is also a point of interest.
A visit to the Cathedral is recommended and also the Ethnography Museum on Av Eduardo Mondlane where works of art representative of Mozambique culture are on show.
The city of Angoche on the coast, once inhabited by Arabs and Swahilis is well known for shrimp fishing.


Where to eat
Local cuisine is rich and varied, influenced by the different cultures that once settled here. The hotels and restaurants mentioned serve the tasty specialties that are only to be found in Nampula.


Where to relax
Choose from Chocas beach in Mossuril or in Nacala, Fernão Veloso beach, or Farol Beach on Ilha de Goa, in front of Ilha de Moçambique, where the white sands and transparent waters where dolphins play, are irresistibly inviting.
The giant marine turtles lay their eggs here and on clear nights it is possible to witness this fascinating sight.


Entertainment
Bars and discotheques provide lively entertainment.


Fairs and events
Singing and dancing is an integral part of daily life here.
Music and rhythm comes naturally to the Nampula people.
The dance of the Tufo, peculiar to Ilha de Moçambique is for example very energetic and requires a great deal of agility and dexterity on the part of the performer.
Also peculiar to the region is the white root extract the women apply to their faces and body to make their skin soft and smooth.


Where to shop
The Macuan people, the main group in Nampula, are well known for the originality and beauty of their handicraft, carvings and sculptures in ebony wood, ceramics, basketry and woven mats.
On Sundays a handicraft fair is held in the city of Nampula where richly carved pieces of furniture are also available for purchase.


Useful telephone numbers
Police 1219
Fire Station 258 800 198 198
Hospital 258 621 30 01
Airport 258 621 31 00


Accommodation


Hotels
Altas Hotel Apartamentos Lda
1/A Av Samora Machel, Nampula 2621 82 22
Bamboo Actividades Hoteleiras Lda
1465 Estr Rapale B° Natikri, Nampula 2621 74 75
Complexo Napala
B° Naherenque, Nacala 2652 06 08
Complex Turístico Namarralo
Chocas Mar 2652 06 08
Girassol Nampula Hotel www.girassolhoteis.co.mz
326 Av Eduardo Mondlane, Nampula 2621 60 00
Hotel Lúrio
Av Independência, Nampula 2621 28 98
Hotel Maiaia
B° Maiaia,, Nacala 2652 63 51
Hotel Milénio
Av 25 Setembro, Nampula 2621 88 77
Hotel Nampula
Av Francisco Manyanga, Nampula 2621 21 47
Hotel Omuhipiti
B° Museu – Ilha de Moçambique 2661 01 01
Hotel Tropical
B° Museu, Nampula 2621 22 32
Residencial Brasília
26 R Continuadores, Nampula 2621 21 26


Boarding Houses
Pensão Central
17 Av Paulo S Kankhomba, Nampula 2621 25 19
Pensão Estrela
Av Paulo S Kankhomba, Nampula 2621 49 02
Pensão Marques
Av Paulo S Kankhomba, Nampula 2621 25 27
Pensão Parque
Av Paulo S Kankhomba, Nampula 2621 23 07


Guest Houses
Residencial Karuthakka
R 3 Fevereiro, Nampula 2621 67 31
Residencial Monte Carlo
R Cidade Moçambique, Nampula 2621 27 89


Eating Out


Restaurants
Bar Bela Vista
Cidade Alta Bloco 1, Nacala 2652 01 11
Bar Restaurante O Pescador
45 Av Liberdade, Angoche 2672 07 57
Bar Restaurante Relíquias
B° Museu, Ilha de Moçambique 2661 00 92
Quinta Nasa
B° Muatava Rex, Nampula 2621 57 07
Restaurante Bar Almeida Garrett
266 Av Francisco Manyanga, Nampula 2621 61 93
Restaurante Bar Central
12/A R Combatantes, Nampula 2621 22 03
Restaurante Bela Vista
Cidade Alta, Nacala 2652 04 04
Restaurante Cristal
Av Paulo S Kankhomba, Nampula 2621 38 69


Entrertainment
Boites and Dancings
Baís Azul
R Direcção Trabalho, Nacala 2652 66 60


Other Services


Customs
Alfândega de Nacala
Zona Portuária, Nacala 2652 63 21
Delegação Aduaneira de Nampula
Edif Governo Av Trabalho, Nampula 2621 41 04


Beverages
VINICALA – Sociedade dos Vinhos de Nacala
Engarrafadores de Bebidas Alcoólicas
Rua 54 B° Maiaia Cidade Baixa, Nacala 2652 68 77


Health


Hospitals
Hospital Central de Nampula
Av Samora Machel, Nampula 2621 30 01
Hospital Distrital Ilha Moçambique
B° Museu, Ilha de Moçambique 2661 01 73
Hospital Geral de Nacala
B° Triângula, Nacala 2652 08 80
Hostpital Militar
Zona Militar, Nampula 2621 30 36


General Services


Travel and Tourist Agencies
Arservice
54 r/c Rua 54 B° Maiaia, Nacala 2652 63 06
Navitur Lda
1 r/c R Cuamba, Nampula 2621 76 56


Banks
Banco Austral SARL
Av Paulo S Kankhomba, Nampula 2621 35 96
Banco de Moçambique
R Monomotapa, Nampula 2621 63 19
BCI-Fomento
Av Paulo S Kankhomba, Nampula 2621 82 54
Banco Internacional de Moçambique SARL
Av Francisco Manyanga, Nampula 2621 62 52


Post offices
Correios de Moçambique
B° Museu, Ilha de Moçambique 2661 00 66
Correiros de Moçambique EP
R Correios, Nacala 2661 01 31


Telecommunications
Telecomunicações de Moçambique SARL
Av Eduardo Mondlane, Nampula 2621 24 43
Telecomunicações de Moçambique SARL
B° Museu, Ilha de Moçambique 2661 01 31


Transports


Airline Companies
Air Corridor
1026 Av Eduardo Mondlane, Nampula 2621 33 33
LAM – Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique
Av Frencisco Manyanga, Nampula 2621 33 22
SAR – Serviço Aéreo Regional Lda
444 R Cidade Moçambique, Nampula 2621 24 01


Airports
Aeroporto Internacional de Nampula
Alm Aeroporto, Nampula 2621 31 00


Rent-a-car
Imperial Car Rental
Aeroporto Internacional, Nampula 2621 63 12
Maersk Mozambique Lda
Rec Porto, Nacala 2652 68 37
Moti Rent A Car
R Aeroporto, Nampula 2621 86 87


Shipping Companies
Leme-Agência de Navegação
R Porto, Nacala 2652 65 17
Maersk Mozambique Lda
Rec Porto, Nacala 2652 68 37
Manica Freight Services (Moç) SARL
Zona Portuária, Nacala 2652 68 20
Mediterranean Shipping Company Moçambique Lda
Pr MSC R Porto, Nacala 2652 65 98


Taxis
K Ci & Jojo Taxi
803 Av Paulo S Kankhomba, Nampula 2621 44 44

NIASSA

Niassa is the largest Province in Mozambique. There are places of extraordinary beauty to visit contrasting with areas of natural woodland.
Lake Niassa, the third biggest lake in Africa and Malawi delimit the Province to the West, whilst to the East is Cabo Delgado, to the North Tanzania and to the South Nampula and Zambezia.
The main urban centre is Lichinga, on the plain of the same name in the western part of the Province not far from Lake Niassa.
The main ethnic groups are the Macua, the Nyanja and the Yao.


How to get there
There are regular flights from Maputo and by road from Cabo Delgado or Malawi, travel via the Chipo / Madimba border. It is advisable to use 4WD, as parts of the way are rough dirt tracks.
There is a train linking Nacala to Malawi, and in Cuamba, the second largest urban centre, there is a line to Lichinga.


Where to stay
Hotels, guesthouses, boarding houses, lodges and camping sites, in the hunting reserves provide accommodation.


What to visit
Not to be missed is Lake Niassa, with its fresh transparent water, picturesque and unique landscapes in the mountainous region and the Niassa Reserve covering an area of 42.000 km², where large mammals in particular, elephants, lions, leopards, buffalos can be photographed in their natural habitat.


Where to eat
Although there are very few eating places, a number of restaurants are available in Lichinga.


Where to relax
The white sandy beaches and transparent waters of the Lake Niassa, are an attractive invitation to forget the hustle and bustle of daily life, and in the evening, the magnificent sunset over the Lake is a truly unforgettable African experience. The forests and mountains of Niassa with its wildlife, in particular the wide variety of brightly coloured birds and large animals, vegetation and natural beauty, offer photography lovers spectacular views.


Entertainment
Bars and Discotheques provide lively entertainment.


Fairs and events
Dancing and music are an integral part of local life.
To provide music for the dances, curious wind instruments are carved from the fruit of the calabash plant, the size of the holes determining the sounds emitted.


Where to shop
Close to the centre of Lichinga is an African market.
Basketry, including cylindrical baskets and so called “domestic utensils specific to this region can be purchased from the artisans themselves or from local bazaars.


Sport
The main sporting activity in this region is in fact hunting, and there are a number of big game hunting reserves in the Province of Niassa.
Eco-tourism is also an attractive option.
Lake Niassa is excellent for scuba diving and snorkelling.


Itineraries
Travel Agencies can recommend the best itineraries, in accordance with personal preferences and interests, so that the visitor can appreciate the full the beauty of Niassa.


Useful telephone numbers
Police 258 2712 07 51
Hospital 258 2712 02 11
Airport 258 2712 01 27


Accommodation


Hotels
Girassol Lichinga Hotel www.girassolhoteis.co.mz
Av Filipe S Magaia, Lichinga 2712 12 79
Hotel Chiwindi
Av Julius Nyerer, Lichinga 2712 0345
Hotel Vision 2000
R 5 November, Cuamba 2716 26 32

Boarding Houses
Pensão Namuli
Av Município, Cuamba 2716 25 84
Pensão Ponto Final
Av Filipe S Magaia, Lichinga 2712 09 12
Pensão Residencial Cariacó
R 5 Novembro, Cuamba 2716 25 95


Guest Houses
Residencial Rest House
B° Muchenga, Lichinga 2712 05 92


Eating Out


Restaurants
Lourenço, Lúcio Fonseca
R 3 Fevereiro, Cuamba 2716 28 46


General Services


Banks
Banco Austral SARL
R 7 Abril, Lichinga 2712 06 42
Banco Internacional de Moçambique SARL
Av Filipe S Magaia, Lichinga 2712 02 51
BCI-Fomento
Av Filipe S Magaia, Lichinga 2712 89 27


Embassies, Consulates and Legations
Embaixada da Suécia
Av FPLM, Lichinga 2712 03 27


Post Offices
Correios de Moçambique
Av Filipe S Magaia, Lichinga 2712 09 13


Telecommunications
Moçambique Celular SARL
Av Samora Machel, Lichinga 2712 10 41
Telecomunicações de Moçambique SARL
Av Filipe S Magaia, Lichinga 2712 04 11


Health


Hospitals
Hospital Provincial de Lichinga
Av Trabalho, Lichinga 2712 02 11


Other Services


Customs
Alfândegas
R Nachingwea, Lichinga 2712 04 46


Transports


Airline Companies
Air Corridor
Av Filipe S Magaia, Lichinga 2712 15 15
LAM – Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique
Av FPLM, Lichinga 2712 04 34


Airports
Aeroporto de Lichinga
Alm Aeroporto, Lichinga 2712 01 27

CABO DELGADO

It is the northern most Province of Mozambique, to the north is the river Rovuma which limits the border with Tanzania, to the South, the river Lúrio separating it from the province of Nampula, to the east the Indian Ocean and to the west the province of Niassa.
Three main ethnic groups inhabit Cabo Delgado: the Macondes, the Macuas and the Mwani.
The biggest urban centre is Pemba, an important tourist centre and a historical city situated on the bay with the same name. This bay is the third largest in the world.
To the North, along the 200 km of coastline, extends the Archipelago of Quirimbas. It consists of 32 islands, and perhaps the best known, in terms of historical interest, natural beauty and magnificent beaches is the “Ibo Island”, which was in the past an important commercial centre first controlled by the Arabs and later by the Portuguese.


How to get there
Regular daily flights connect Maputo and Pemba.
The Pemba airport receives regional traffic, form Tanzania and South Africa for example.
It is also possible to reach the region by the road from Nampula, covering a distance of about 440 km.


Where to stay
Hotels, tourist complexes, guest houses and camping sites provide accommodation for all pockets.


What to visit
Great attractions to visitors are the marks left here by the different peoples and cultures that visited the Northern Coast of Mozambique in the past. The idyllic beaches and magnificent landscaped are of course, not to be missed.
The Archipelago of Quirimbas, with its magnificent white sandy beaches, where in the Quirimbas National Park one can see marine turtles, dolphins, dugongos, elephants, leopards, etc.
Another point of interest is the Fort of S João Baptista, built on the “Ilha do Ibo” by the Portuguese to ensure their control over local trade.
When visiting the old part of the city of Pemba it is easy to see evidence of Arab influence.


Where to eat
In the tourist complexes and in the urban areas, good restaurants can be found. The main restaurants in the Region are mentioned.


Where to relax
Pollution free white sandy beaches and warm transparent waters are an irresistible invitation to swimming, snorkelling and total relaxation.
Amongst the innumerable beaches that stretch along the coast perhaps the most well known are the Wimbe, Farol, Mecúfi, Mocímboa da Praia, Chuiba, Quilálea, Matemo, Palma and Pangane.


Entertainment
Discotheques and bars provide lively entertainment.


Where to shop
In Pemba and “Ilha de Ibo”, in bazaars and open air markets, very artistic local handicraft is available for purchase.
Of special interest are the stalls on the sidewalks where local artisans craft articles in silver and also the intricate and bizarre sculptures carved in black ebony wood by the Macondes, an ethnic group living in the higher interior regions of the Province,


Sport
Snorkelling and scuba diving by the coral reefs is a great attraction.
Fishing at São Lazaro, about 42 nautical miles from the coast attracts many visitors, not only for the size of the fish but the number of different species.
For photography lover, the Quirimbas reserve which includes the Quirimbas archipelago and the frontier coastal zone abounds in magnificent landscapes, marine mammals and exotic birds.
Hunting is permitted in Lugenda and Negomano.


Itineraries
Travel Agencies mentioned can provide itineraries tailored to personal needs and interests.


Useful telephone numbers
Police 258 2722 10 06
Hospital 258 2722 03 48
Fire Station 258 2722 02 23
Airport 258 2722 31 12


Accommodation


Hotels
Centro Turístico Caracol www.centroturisticocaracol.com
Praia Wimbe, Pemba 2722 01 47
Complexo Hoteleiro Natasha
Av Pioneiros, Mocímboa da Praia 2728 11 36
Complexo Turístico Nautilus
Praia Wimbe, Pemba 2722 15 20
Pemba Beach Hotel
Av Marginal, Pemba 2722 17 70
Quilálea Arquipélago das Quirimbas
R Comércio, Pemba 2722 18 08


Boarding Houses
Pensão Baía
289 R 1° Maio, Pemba 2722 01 53
Pensão Leeta
Av Samora Machel, Mocímba da Praia 2728 11 47
Pensão Ntima
R 1° Maio, Mueda 2728 40 22
Pensão Residencial Magig
Av Eduardo Mondlane, Mocímba da Praia 2728 10 99


Guest Houses
Residencial Lys
Rua XII, Pemba 2722 09 51
SAL – Simplex Aldeia Lda
8693 Av Marginal Praia Wimbe, Pemba 2722 01 34


Eating Out


Restaurants
Pastelaria Flor d’Avenida
286 Av Eduardo Mondlane, Pemba 2722 05 14
Pemba Dolphin
Praia Wimbe, Pemba 2722 09 37
Restaurante Aquila Romana
Praia Wimbe, Pemba 2722 19 72
Restaurante Arco Iris de Júlio Fenias
B° Caraiacó, Pemba 2722 02 63
Restaurante Bar e Encontro
R Comércio, Pemba 2722 12 53
Restaurante Mar e Sol
Praia Wimbe, Pemba 2722 01 36
Restaurante 556
Rua 3, Pemba 2722 14 87


General Services


Banks
Banco Austral SARL
Av Eduardo Mondlane, Pemba 2722 02 45
Banco Internacional de Moçambique SARL
R Comércio, Pemba 2722 62 52
BCI-Fomento
Av 25 de Setembro, Pemba 2722 02 40
Standard Bank
Av Eduardo Mondlane, Pemba 2722 05 24


Post Offices
Correios de Moçambique
Av 25 Setembro, Pemba 2722 09 13


Telecommunications
Moçambique Celular SARL
Av 25 Setembro, Pemba 2722 04 17
Telecomunicações de Moçambique SARL
R 1° Maio, Pemba 2722 06 61


Travel and Tourist Agencies
Agência de Viagens Nautilus Lda
Av Eduardo Mondlane, Pemba 2722 08 26
Kaskazini Lda
Pemba Beach Hotel, Pemba 2722 03 71


Health


Hospitals
Hospital Provincial de Pemba
R Base Moçambique, Pemba 2722 07 96
Hospital Rural de Moçambique da Praia
Av Eduardo Mondlane, Mocímboa da Praia 2728 11 53


Other Services


Bulding – Firms
Riana Construções Lda
R Aeroporto, Pemba 2722 13 39


Customs
Direcção Provincial das Alfândegas
R Porto, Pemba 2722 00 97


Travel and Tourist Agencies
Village Beach Project
R Aeroporto, Pemba 2722 19 50


Shopping
Handicraft and Regional Articles
Artes Maconde Lda
2390 Av 25 Setembro, Pemba 2722 11 00


Transports


Airline Companies
Air Corridor
B° Alto Gingone, Pemba 2722 07 99
LAM – Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique
Av Eduardo Mondlane, Pemba 2722 12 51


Airports
Aeroporto de Pemba
Alm Aeroporto, Pemba 2722 03 12


Good Traffic
Transportes Ruela
Av Marginal B° Paquitequete, Pemba 2722 02 82


Rent-a-car
Moti Rent a Car
R Aeroporto, Pemba 2722 16 87

MOZAMBIQUE CUSTOMS
Notice to Travellers Entering Mozambique

Declaration of Travellers
Passengers who:
· Have nothing in excess of their own personal effects, or the Travellers’ Allowances
· Have no commercial goods, and
· Have no prohibited or restricted items may make a delaration to the effect that they have NOTHING TO DECLARE


Other passengers and all crew members must make a COMPLETE DECLARATION of the goods they are importing.
If you are in any doubt make a COMPLETE DECLARATION.
Your declaration may be challenged and you and your baggage may be selected for examination whichever declaration you make.


Warning: There are HEAVY PENALTIES under customs law for making a FALSE DECLARATION and giving or offering a bribe to a government official.


Traveller’s allowances
Individual duty free fiscal allowances are granted monthly in respect of goods imported by travellers which are intended for personal or family use.

Goods
Allowance
Tobacco products
*200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250 grams of smoking tobacco
Alcoholic drinks
*1 litre of spirits and 2,25 litres of wine
Perfumes
50 ml perfumes or 250 ml of toilet water
Pharmaceutical products
Quantity considered reasonable for personal consumption


Other goods Up to a value of $ 50 US Dollars (or equivalent)


* The allowances market do not apply to persons under 18 years of age.


Notes
Personal effects includes those items that you take form home that you reasonably require during your journey, such as clothes, books, tools of trade, camera, etc. Returning residents should note this NOT include items bought or obtained during the journey.


Prohibited or restricted items include narcotic drugs, firearms, weapons; pornographic material, counterfeit goods, plant material, meat and meat products.
Goods for which licence is required form the competent authorities

Authorities
Goods
Ministry of Interior
Arms, explosives and fireworks
Bank of Mozambique
Gold, silver and platinum in coin or ingots
Ministry of Agriculture
Animals, hides, skins or other parts of animal, animal products
Ministry of Agriculture
Plants, roots and tubers
Ministry of Health
Medicines


Importation and exportation of Foreign Currency
You need not declare up to an amount of USD 5,000 (five thousand dollars) or equivalent, in cash or traveller’s cheques. Above this limit you must make a declaration to Customs of Mozambique.

(For more information on the formalities involved for amounts above the limit, please contact the Bank of Mozambique and refer to law 3/96 of 4 January).
For more details, please consult the Customs Tariff Book (Pauta Audaneira-Dec 39/2002 de 26 de Dezembro) and the General rules for Customs Clearance. (Regras Gerais de Desembaraço Audaneiro – Dec N° 30/2002 de 2 de Dezembro). If you have any doubts you should enquire of Customs or by telephone number: 800 000 8000 – “Green Line” (free call and valid for all country).

V I S A

APPLYING FOR VISA TO MOZAMBIQUE
Office hours (Monday to Friday): 09h00 to 13h00


Applying for visa to the Republic of Mozambique, ALL APPLICANTS should comply with the following requirements:

a) A passport with six months minimum validity

b) One form dully filled in, provided by the Mission

c) Two passport photos

d) For tourist visa: A copy of the flight tickets from the Travel agency or a confirmation
of the hotel reservation

e) For Diplomatic and Service passports: a Verbal Note from the employer of the
Applicant and another one from the institution in Mozambique, which organizes the event

f) For visit or business trip: Terms of Responsibility from the person(s) or institution(s) to
be contacted is required. The Terms of Responsibility may be addressed to the Embassy - via fax or post office- by concerned person(s) or institution(s).

g) Term for issue:

Ø Normal: ten (10) days
Ø Urgent: five (5) days minimum (with payment of an extra charge)

h) Fees per person: from 1st August 2008
Ø Single entry CHF 90
Ø Double entry CHF 110
Ø Multiple entry CHF 130
Ø Extra charge for an urgent visa CHF 40

i) For residents outside Geneva and/or Switzerland:
Please include expedition charge: CHF 5.- (registered mail);
CHF 5.50 for 2 passports, etc.

j) Postal account number (payment form): 17-780811-7, with annexed confirmation

NB: Please enclose your telephone number(s) in case we need some clarification.

FORMALITÉS POUR SE RENDRE AU MOZAMBIQUE

Horaire : du lundi au vendredi de 09H00 à 13H00


Le Visa d’entrée au Mozambique est exigé à tout ressortissant étranger.

Vous devez présenter :

a) votre passeport (valable au moins de 6 mois)

b) une demande de visa établie sur le formulaire réglementaire, fourni par la Mission

c) 2 photos d’identité

d) Pour le visa touristique, veuillez présenter un titre de transport (une photocopie de billet d’avion (aller/retour) ou une confirmation de la réservation de l’hôtel)

e) Pour le visa diplomatique et Laissez-passer, veuillez présenter une note verbale émanent de l’autorité compétente et une lettre d’invitation de l’institution à Maputo qui organise l’évènement.

f) Les personnes se rendant au Mozambique en visite ou en voyage d’affaires, devront présenter une déclaration de prise en charge à être envoyé du Mozambique à la Mission (par fax) par la personne ou société qui les invite, la date d’entrée et la durée du séjour.

g) Délai pour l’obtention du visa : 10 jours

h) Frais d’émission du visa par personne: à partir de 1er août 2008 :
Visa une entrée CHF 90
Visa deux entrées CHF 110
Visa multiples entrées CHF 130
Taux d’urgence CHF 40
(Obtention de visa à partir de 5 jours de délai)

i) Pour les personnes éloignées Genève et de la Suisse :
Envoi du visa par lettre signature : frais de port CHF 5.- et CHF 5.50 pour 2 passeports, etc.

j) Numéro du compte postal (bulletin de versement) : 17-780811-7
Avec photocopie de la confirmation du paiement

N.B. : Pour toute demande de visa veuillez nous fournir votre adresse et n°. de téléphone et fax pour d’éventuels contacts.

ANTRAG FÜR EIN VISUM
Montags bis Freitags: 09H00 bis 13H00


Jede Person, die sich nach Mosambik begeben will, muss ein Visum besitzen.


Es sind folgende Unterlagen erforderlich:

a) Ihr Originalpass mit zumindest 6 Monaten Gültigkeit

b) Antragsformular muss vollständig ausgefühlt werden

c) 2 Passfotos

d) Touristenvisum: eine Kopie von den Flugbillets oder eine Reisebestätigung;
Bestätigung von der Hotelreservierung

e) Für Diplomaten und Lassez-passer: eine amtliche Mitteilung von der
Botschaft/Organisation und eine andere von der Institution in Mosambik, die das Ereignis organisiert

f) Für Besuchende oder Geschäftsreisende: Ein Schreiben (per Fax), mittels welchem eine Person/Institution/Organisation/Firma für Sie die Verantwortung übernimmt. Auch der Grund des Besuches ist von der Person/Institution etc. Bekannt zu geben

g) Fristen pro Person: Normalfall: 10 Tage
Ab dem 1. August 2008

h) Simples Visum: CHF 90
Doppeltes Visum: CHF 110
Multiples Visum: CHF 130
Expresszuschlag (5 Tage Frist): CHF 40

i) Für Personen, die sich ausserhalb Genfs und/oder der Schweiz befinden:Rücksendekuvert frankiert für CHF 5 (per Einschreiben), CHF 5.50 für 2 Pässe, etc.

j) Postkontonummer (Einzahlungschein): 17-780811-7

N.B. Bitte Telefonnummer(n) bekannt geben, damit wir Sie bei Unklarheiten
kontaktieren können.