Landmines
All known minefields have been cleared. However, risks remain.
Take care travelling away from the main road networks in remote and rural areas. Be very careful in the central and southern provinces.
Stick to well-travelled roads.
Driving permit
To drive, you must have both:
a valid Australian driver licence
an International Driving Permit (IDP)
Get your IDP before leaving Australia.
Road travel
You’re more likely to be killed in a motor vehicle accident in Mozambique than in Australia. It’s dangerous to drive at night on rural roads.
Driving hazards include:
poorly maintained roads
poor local driving practices
animals and pedestrians on poorly lit roads, especially in rural areas
If you plan to travel outside Maputo during the rainy season from November to April, you’ll need a 4WD vehicle.
During the rainy season, road damage and floods may occur, including in:
Gaza
Inhambane
Sofala
Zambezia
Tete
the North-South road
Some pedestrians may deliberately cause accidents to extort money from you.
Checkpoints are common. Police might ask for a bribe.
If you plan to drive in Mozambique:
check you have the right insurance
learn local traffic laws and practices
ask for local advice on road conditions outside major centres
Stop at police signals, including at checkpoints.
More information:
Motorcycles
Check if your insurance policy covers you when using a motorbike or similar other vehicle.
Always wear a helmet.
Taxis
Use only registered taxis and limousines from reputable companies. Try to book them through your hotel.
Public transport
Avoid public transport. It can be unreliable and unsafe.
Choose to hire a car and driver from a reputable provider.
Sea travel
Piracy is a threat in the Indian Ocean.
Somali pirates have attacked shipping vessels up to 1000 nautical miles (1852km) from the Somali coast. Targets include:
commercial vessels
pleasure craft
luxury cruise liners
Read piracy reports from the International Maritime Bureau.
If you decide to travel by boat in the Indian Ocean:
take security precautions
be alert to threats
Air travel
DFAT doesn’t provide information on the safety of individual commercial airlines or flight paths.
Check Mozambique’s air safety profile with the Aviation Safety Network.
More information:
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