Mozambique

Mozambique
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Traveling to Mozambique? Land Connected.

Mozambique stretches along the Indian Ocean from Maputo to the Quirimbas, with dhow-sailed islands, coral reefs and wide, empty beaches. Install your CGOO eSIM before you fly and you land connected at Maputo airport, ready for island boats, city markets and long coastal drives without hunting for a SIM shop.

Choose the Plan That Fits Your Trip

  • Fixed data or unlimited: pick from the plan grid above by trip length and data use — fixed-data plans for maps, messaging and light browsing, unlimited plans for heavy use and hotspotting.
  • Instant delivery: your QR code and installation link are emailed within minutes of checkout. Install before your flight; validity starts on the day you activate.
  • Good to know: your phone must support eSIM (dial *#06# and look for an EID), and your 15-digit IMEI is required at checkout so your eSIM can be provisioned.

Travel Highlights

  • Bazaruto Archipelago: dune islands, clear water and dugongs, reached by boat or light aircraft from Vilankulos.
  • Maputo: the capital's Central Market, the old railway station and the fort, with live marrabenta music in the evenings.
  • Tofo Beach: a laid-back surf and dive town, known for whale sharks and manta rays in season.
  • Gorongosa National Park: a celebrated wildlife comeback story, with elephants, lions and vast floodplains.
  • Mozambique Island: a UNESCO-listed stone town of coral-stone houses, chapels and a centuries-old fort.

Getting Around

  • Ride-hailing in Maputo: the Yango app operates in Maputo and nearby Matola, with the fare shown before you book; coverage thins fast outside the capital.
  • Airport to the city: from Maputo airport, use the Yango app or an official airport taxi and agree the fare first; street taxis at the terminal overcharge.
  • City transport: chapas (shared minibuses) cover Maputo cheaply but are crowded; regular taxis need the fare agreed before you set off.
  • Between cities: long-distance buses and domestic flights link the main towns; roads in the north can be rough, so allow extra time.

Safety and Practical Tips

Petty crime happens in Maputo, especially around markets and at night — keep phones out of sight, use app-booked or hotel cars after dark, and avoid walking alone on empty beaches.

Check current advice before travelling to the far north: parts of Cabo Delgado province have an armed insurgency, and many governments advise against travel there. Malaria is present — take prophylaxis and use repellent.

Entry and Visa

Entry rules depend on your passport. Most visitors now arrange entry online before travel — an eTA for visa-exempt nationalities or an eVisa for others — as visa on arrival has been replaced for most nationalities. Apply well before departure and carry a passport valid for at least six months.

Weather and Climate

  • Warm year-round: coastal temperatures sit around 25–30°C in most months, with warm seas for swimming all year.
  • Wet season (November to March): hot and humid, with heavy rain and a risk of cyclones on the central and northern coast.
  • Dry season (April to October): cooler, drier and sunnier — the best months for safaris and beach trips.
  • South vs north: the south is drier and cooler in winter; the north stays hot and humid for longer.

Money and Payments

  • Currency: the Mozambican metical (MZN) — cash is the default for taxis, markets and small guesthouses.
  • Cards: accepted at larger hotels and restaurants in Maputo and resort towns, but rarely elsewhere.
  • ATMs: available in cities and larger towns; stock up before island or rural trips, as cash machines are scarce there.
  • Wise: works wherever Visa or Mastercard is accepted — it does not replace the cash you will need day to day. Mobile money (M-Pesa and e-Mola) is widely used locally.