Getting Around Mozambique

Air

LAM-Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique (www.lam.co.mz) offers domestic flights linking Maputo with Beira, Chimoio, Inhambane, Lichinga, Nampula, Pemba, Quelimane and Tete. 

Departure tax

Included in the air fare.

Road

Driving after dark may be hazardous.

Side of the road

Road Quality

Tarred roads connect Maputo with Beira and Beira with Tete. It's possible to travel by road in southern Mozambique though flood damage can cause serious delays.

Car Hire

You can hire cars from international and local agencies in Maputo and Beira.

Taxi

Rarely available outside large towns.

Regulations

You must carry a reflective triangle and reflective clothing in your car at all times.

Documentation

A national driving licence is valid for up to 90 days. Third-party insurance is compulsory and is available at most land borders.

Urban travel

Maputo has a fairly extensive bus service, with modern buses gifted by China. Taxis are metered and drivers expect a tip.

Rail

CFM (www.cfm.co.mz) runs Mozambique's railways. Services include a train from Maputo to Ressano Garcia on the South African border and from Maputo to Chicualacuala on the Zimbabwean border. Most trains have three classes, but there are few sleepers and no dining or air-conditioned cars. For seats and sleepers, it is necessary to book in advance. All train services are subject to disruption. Services from Beira have been suspended due to reconstruction work. See CFM's website for a list of current routes.