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Mozambique - Country Information

This stretch of the continent’s South East coast is a true African tropical paradise…White sands, coconut palms and the spectacular warm turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean stretching as far as the eye can see... Mozambique is as exotic as it sounds.

Mozambique volunteer work - view volunteer projets currently available in Mozambique

Mozambique Photos

Photographs of Mozambique.

     

 

Mozambique Visas

All visitors to Mozambique require visas, which are valid for 90 days. Traveller should also have proof of onward travel.

Mozambique Health, Vaccinations, HIV/AIDS & Drinking Water

Malaria - Malaria prophylactics recommended by your personal physician are necessary. As well as insect repellent and covering yourself up with long trousers and light cotton long-sleeved shirts in the evenings.

Vaccinations - Hepatitis A, Polio, Typhoid

Vaccination against yellow fever is mandatory if travelling from an infected area, and recommended even if you are not. Be sure to have your vaccination record of yellow fever with you when you arrive.

HIV/AIDS - HIV/AIDS is a risk and it is recommended that you take all the necessary precautions.

It is advised that you drink bottled water in Mozambique where possible.

Mozambique Safety

The best advice is for you to be a well-informed traveller and that you adequately prepare yourself for your travel experience. African Impact offers 24-hour ground support for all our volunteers, and our coordinators will advise you on how best to integrate yourself into your country and your programme.

Please see our safety guidelines for more information or contact us if you have any specific questions about travel safety in Mozambique.

Mozambique Weather & Climate
  • Mozambique has one of the longest stretches of coastline of any African country on the East coast and a typically tropical climate.
  • Rainy Season and hottest months: November – March. The high lands and south coast get the worst of the rains.
  • June – August: this is when both rainfall and temperatures are at their lowest.
  • Areas near the coast have extremely high humidity during the rainy season.

Mozambique Travel Highlights

  • Based near the southern Mozambican city of Maputo, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourselves in the captivating local Afro-Portuguese culture and cuisine – the remnants of colonial days gone by…
  • Vilanculos and Inhassoro are two intriguing towns that form the gateway to the Bazaruto Archipelago. The islands of Benguera, Margeruqe and Bazaruto make up a World Heritage Site and a Dugong conservation area.
  • Paradise Island lives up to its name and her shores are home to some fascinating historical relics.

Volunteer in Mozambique

Mozambique volunteer projects - view Afican Impact's volunteer projets currently available in Mozambique

 

 

 

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