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  1. mozman avatar

    RE: visa on arrival

    by mozman 23 May 2012

    The official policy is that if there is a Mozambique Consulate in your home country, you are expected to get your visa there. BUT, Maputo…

  2. MarkSparky avatar

    RE: Mozambique 1 month

    by MarkSparky 24 April 2012

    There is a user 'oliver2011' who is heading your way. try to get hold of him. he is also talking of flying up to Beira, then Nampula and…

  3. Akva avatar

    RE: Your favourite places in northern Mozambique?

    by Akva 23 April 2012

    depands what you like. My choice: Gorongosa NP, Pebane, Gurue, Moz Island, Pemba, Macomia district. But all places are tourist attractions.…

  4. Piacarona avatar

    RE: South Africa, Mozambique, Tanzania, Malawi

    by Piacarona 27 March 2012

    Hi, We've actually crossed from Malawi to Pemba through Lichinga and the Niassa Reserve. I really advise you to do it but will depend…

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    RE: Vilankulo to nampula and nampula to Pemba

    by DaleJohnston 21 March 2012

    No direct buses as far as I know, we overnighted in Chimoio and then again in Quelimane. Brace yourself, it's quite a journey! Nampula…

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    RE: South Africa, Mozambique, Tanzania, Malawi

    by RudiK 17 March 2012

    We only went across from Blantyre to Ilha de Mozambique and back along the same route - we did not visit Nacala or Pemba. From Pemba…

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    Re: Vilankulo to nampula and nampula to Pemba

    by Akva 08 March 2012

    I am not sure about direct bus from Vilanculo to Nampula. Once did it, but with overnight in Quilimane. From Nampula to can take a bus…

  8. RudiK avatar

    RE: Mozambique border crossings

    by RudiK 25 January 2012

    Presumably you will be travelling using public transport. My wife and I travelled Blantyre - Mangochi - Mandimba - Cuamba - Nampula -…

  9. SandervW avatar

    Southern Tanzania & Northern Mozambique Feb/Mar 2012

    by SandervW 09 January 2012

    I will be travelling through Southern Tanzania and Northern Mozambique somewhere between the 20th of February and the 15th of March. I…

  10. RudiK avatar

    RE: Mandimba to ilha by car

    by RudiK 20 November 2011

    The stretch from Mandimba to Cuamba is a good gravel road (Nov 2009). From Nampula to Ilha is, if I remember correctly, a tarred road.…

  11. elwok avatar

    Quirimbas

    by elwok 16 November 2011

    Dear all, I am hoping to travel to Mozambique for 2 weeks in late Dec/early Jan i.e. Christmas/New Year period. It seems like I have…

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    The Quirimbas: Ibo, Matemo, Rolas...

    by javilo 14 November 2011

    The Quirimbas Archipielago and Ibo specially is an extraordinarius place. We have there in August for two weeks. From Pemba you can easily…

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    Re: Diving in Pemba (Mozambique)

    by raniresorts 25 October 2011

    Hi Tacy, As far as I know, CI Divers is still around. You can also contact the Activities Centre at Pemba Beach Hotel and Spa and they…

  14. Tacy avatar

    Diving in Pemba (Mozambique)

    by Tacy 24 October 2011

    Hi, I will be flying from Dar El Salaam to Pemba (Mozambique0 in a couple of days. I really want to do some diving (approximatly 10)…

  15. ToadofToadHall avatar

    RE: Budget beaches

    by ToadofToadHall 11 October 2011

    I've not really explored northern Zambia so can't compare like for like but northern Moz is fantastic - Ilha de Mocambique is great, chilled…

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    Re: What are "Must see's" of Mozambique (coming&returning from Kenya)

    by 2tanzania 06 October 2011

    Very nice your are planning to visit Mozambique. The northern part is beautiful and remote and gives you the feeling being the first one…

  17. misterfluff avatar

    RE: From Dar to Joburg

    by misterfluff 03 October 2011

    Hi To get from Dar to Pemba (the main city in Northern mozambique) will take you 4 days of solid and rugged travelling. I travelled Dar…

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    Re: Just back from Mozambique: sleeping advice in Ibo and Pemba (Wimbe beach)

    by benojeda 11 September 2011

    Hi, completely agree with you: The most charming and affordable place on Ibo... and excellent food -there's also another good place for…

  19. wgehring avatar

    RE: From Malawi to Mozambique

    by wgehring 07 September 2011

    From Malawi to the north beaches in Moz it will probably take you three days of travel on public transport, if everything goes well. Go…

  20. Mrs_Trellis avatar

    RE: North-south travel in Mozambique

    by Mrs_Trellis 04 September 2011

    LAM have a monopoly on internal Moz flights - there was talk of a new airline but I haven't heard of anything happening about that. Flights…

  21. teerak avatar

    RE: Beaches in the north

    by teerak 09 August 2011

    Hi! I and my boyfriend have just come back from Kirimbas Islands and Pemba. They were great and beautiful islands and beaches. Definitely…

  22. tnzalk avatar

    RE: Driving from Harare to Quirimbas Archipelago? How to...

    by tnzalk 25 June 2011

    I have heard it is best to go through mutare and we actually decided to stay a bit south of Pemba around Nacala (for the first four nights).…

  23. Mrs_Trellis avatar

    RE: Driving from Harare to Quirimbas Archipelago? How to...

    by Mrs_Trellis 23 June 2011

    I very much doubt if it's possible in 2 days - more like 3 to 4. You have two options, via Tete and Malawi or via Mutare and Chimoio.…

  24. reikookubo avatar

    RE: Ibo Island - how to get there?

    by reikookubo 19 May 2011

    Thank you very much for your valued information! It's nice to know how to get to Nampula when the train is not available and it doesn't…

  25. RudiK avatar

    RE: Ibo Island - how to get there?

    by RudiK 18 May 2011

    In Oct/Nov 2009 my wife and I travelled from Blantyre to Ilha de Mozambique using public transport. Day 1 by taxi to Mangochi Day 2 by…

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