Mozambique beach holidays & safaris

Most travellers visit Mozambique for its beaches and therefore prefer the dry months of May through to September – the ideal time for soaking up the sun and diving in the clear waters. This is also a good time to visit Gorongosa National Park for a wildlife safari.

During the summer months - November to April - weather conditions are very hot and humid, especially along the north coast. Rainfall and overcast skies during these months are not ideal if you are looking to laze on the beach and soak up the sun.

From a sealife perspective, whale sharks can be found from October to March, and the first humpback whales arrive in July, with the stragglers departing around October.

All visitors to Mozambique require a passport valid for at least six months beyond their departure date and a visa (US$35-80, depending on nationality), except for citizens of South Africa, Zambia, Botswana, Malawi, Mauritius, Swaziland, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe. While visas are technically available at airports and border posts, savvy travellers secure theirs in advance from Mozambican embassies.

A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive in Mozambique from/via any yellow fever country unless you are in transit and do not leave the airport. All children must travel with their own individual passports.

Please get in touch with your local GP or travel clinic well before travel to obtain professional medical advice and discuss up-to-date vaccination requirements for the areas you visit. 

Yellow fever

Mozambique is not a yellow fever country, and vaccination is not required.  

Malaria

Malaria is prevalent in Mozambique, and we advise you to consult your GP before you depart about taking prophylaxis. It’s also essential to cover up in the evenings when the malaria-carrying Anopheles mosquito usually feeds. The malaria incubation period is 1-3 weeks, so if you experience any flu-like symptoms, headaches, aching joints and back or nausea and diarrhoea, it is recommended that you get tested at the earliest opportunity and let the medical personnel know you’ve recently travelled to Africa. 

Cholera

Cholera is prevalent in Mozambique, but rarely affects travellers. 

Other vaccines

Hepatitis A is advised for most travellers, as the virus can be contracted through contaminated food or water.

Hepatitis B is recommended, especially if you might be exposed to blood or bodily fluids.

The Typhoid vaccine is suggested for travellers visiting smaller cities, rural areas, or staying with friends or relatives, because of the potential exposure to contaminated food or water.

The Rabies vaccination should be considered for travellers involved in outdoor activities that put them at risk for animal bites, such as camping, hiking, or caving, and for those working with or around animals.

We have been handcrafting experiential safaris since 1991. Travel in Africa is about knowing when and where to go, and with whom. A few weeks too early/late or a few kilometres off course, and you could miss the greatest show on Earth. And wouldn’t that be a pity?

Booking through a respected tour operator with many years of experience means that all you need to focus on is helping us design your safari and then having a superb vacation. The rest - all the nitty-gritty detail and admin is done while you relax. Our 24/7 concierges take care of problems such as flight changes and missed flights, last-minute road transfer and lodge changes due to unexpected events, and itinerary changes requested by you.

Remember that you will not save money by attempting to book and manage your own safari, but you will inherit mistakes and problems that arise.

Yes, your money is safe. Your payments go into a third-party TRUST ACCOUNT - protecting them in the unlikely event of a financial setback on our part. Also, we are members of SATSA who attest to our integrity, legal compliance and financial stability. See what travellers say about us.

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By booking your safari with Africa Geographic, you make a significant difference because:

• We donate a portion of every safari sold to selected conservation efforts at ground level

• Your safari supports our conservation publishing efforts, which educate the world about Africa's incredible biodiversity and the local people who protect it

• Our chosen lodges support local community initiatives, ensuring that tourism benefits the nearby villages directly. They also adhere to strict environmental practices, such as limited vehicle numbers and sustainable camp operations, which help protect the ecosystem

YOUR safari choice does make a difference - thank you!