Maxixe - Inhambane

I'm goint to Mozambique soon. I will do some diving from Tofo but also want to explore some places north of there such as Vilanculos and Morrungulo Beach. Since I will fly out of Moz from Inhambane airport I will then come back to Inhambane from the north.

Is there a regular car ferry between Maxixe and Inhambane, or do I have to drive the 50km detour on the EN1 south of Maxixe to get to Inhambane?

In this region, what speed can I assume on average, driving with a car?

There is no car ferry across the port, the road is in pretty good condition so it should take you less than an hour. Its about 60km.

I was in Inhambane a couple of weeks ago and drove right past the jetty for the ferry to Maxixe. Although I didn't look closely, I saw nothing that suggested you could take a car on the ferry. On that basis, you may have to drive round the bay.

That said, the road from the EN1 to Inhambane is absolutely fine so I would expect the drive from Maxixe to take no longer than the speed at which you intend to travel: 50 kms should take no more than 30-40 minutes or so. Watch out for traffic cops on the EN1. They will seize every opportunity to take some cash off you, do don't give them the chance.

And if it is not raining take the little short cut about 15km from Lindela - watch out for the small sign on LHS pointing down a sand road to Inhambane.

Thank you all! It's good to know what to expect.

The road between Maxixe and Vilanculo is not in good shape (or wasn't when I was there 18 months ago) and is not really recommended in a normal car. It is possible though and Vilanculo is definitely worth visiting. Let me know what dates you had in mind - maybe we can help with transport.