Entry & Customs

A passport with a visa (South African citizens do NOT need a visa
anymore) – For non-South African citizens: You can purchase a visa at the
border, which is cheaper and faster than arranging before hand. Your visa
will be issued at passport control at your point of entry and costs
approximately R180 per person

Original vehicle registration papers if driving yourself OR a letter
from your bank with a copy of your vehicle registration papers.

Driver’s license (Southern African citizens do not need an
International license)

Emergency triangles – place these in a visible point on your vehicle
(i.e. your dashboard or tied to the front of your vehicle). You do not
need the blue triangles… only the standard red ones

The border post at Komatipoort (Ressano Garcia) is open daily from 06h00
– 24h00

South African side (Komatiepoort):

First fill in your vehicle / goods export form, get a gate pass and then
get your passport stamped

Mozambique side (Ressano Garcia):

Get your passport stamped - You have to pay R17.00 / person;
Take out the compulsory 3rd party insurance (R 85.00 / vehicle); buy the
compulsory temporary import permit for all vehicles - including boat
trailers (payable in meticais)

Health Care & Malaria:

Malaria:
Malaria is a very real threat in Mozambique. Please follow these basic
guidelines:
Prophylaxis – Please consult your GP for advise.
Repellants – citronella, Peaceful Sleep, mosquito coils etc.
Homeopaths also recommend taking a Vitamin B complex & garlic
tablets and there are various Homeopathic anti-malaria products on the
market.
All beds have mosquito nets … please insure that you are well
tucked in at night before going to sleep!

Yellow Fever Vaccination:
All travelers entering Mozambique from any of the 43 countries where
yellow fever has been diagnosed must present a valid certification of
vaccination against the disease. Any passenger who cannot present such a
certificate at his or her point of entry will be vaccinated at the cost of
about 54 US dollars before entering the country. Yellow fever has been
reported from 43 countries, mostly in Africa and Latin America.

The nearest hospital is in Inhambane with basic facilities. We recommend
travel insurance and Medical evacuation insurance in the event of an
emergency.

Money
Take Rands or US Dollars CASH –Credit cards are only accepted at the 5*
hotels and dive schools (who will charge you a 5% bank fee in the even
that you should pay via credit card. Although Rand is widely accepted, we
advise that you exchange into Meticais for use at the markets,
restaurants, shops and petrol stations (You can pay in Rands at the petrol
stations, but you will get a weak exchange rate)

When traveling by car, exchange money before you enter the border at
the Komatiepoort Oasis: There are always people selling meticais at the
border on the SA side at the Komatiepoort Oasis petrol station. Make sure
that you get the right amount of money for what you are exchanging – the
exchange varies and is pinned to the US Dollar. Please confirm the rate
before leaving your destination.

Exchange money at banks (closed for siesta between 12H00 – 14H00),
local shops, even the markets – ask around.
You can draw money from the ATM in Inhambane with your credit card
only… Not a normal ATM card. Please insure that you have your PIN code for
the credit card in order to withdrawal from the ATM.

What to bring
DOCUMENTS & FORMALITIES
Driver’s licence & ID Books – VERY IMPORTANT
Passport & Visas (if applicable)
Vehicle Registration papers
2 x Red Triangles (You do NOT need the blue triangles)
Registration papers for trailers
Third Party Liability Insurance (You purchase this at the border at R85
per vehicle – Compulsory!)

CLOTHING
Shorts, T-shirts, Sarongs, Summer dresses etc – the dress code in
Mozambique is very relaxed.
Sandals and shoes.
Long sleeved shirts and long pants (light) for the evenings (it is
important to cover most of your body for protection against mosquitoes).
Hat and sunglasses.
Swimming costume and towel.
Light jacket / Sweatshirt

OTHER ITEMS
Swimming towels
Mosquito repellent (Tabard, Peaceful Sleep, citronella etc.)
Mosquito coils
Malaria precautions
Sun block and after sun soothers
Torch – in case of a power failure in Tofo – very important!
Snorkel, mask and fins if you have – most places that have a scuba
operation offer these for hire or free of charge if you are on a ocean
safari
Camera and film
Good book to read
Small medical kit with basic items - Hydrogen peroxide is very
effective for insect bites and scratches. Also an ointment for insect
bites, disinfectant, headache tablets and other basic supplies – surgical
spirits is an excellent disinfectant for any scratches or cuts from the
ocean!
Hammocks, beach umbrella & beach chairs

SMALL COMFORTS…
Your favourite South African wines
Chips, sweeties, biltong…. chocolate… yum !