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Self – Drive Holidays to Mozambique
Is it Safe to Do a Self-Drive Holiday to Mozambique?
Yes of course it is safe to do a self drive holiday to Mozambique.
Self-drive holidays in Mozambique are extremely popular with South Africans, and every year thousands of vehicles travel into Southern Mozambique for an incredible holiday experience. Of course there will be a few challenges with the traffic police, delays at the border and some bad roads as you venture further north. But…its all getting easier and less challenging so pack your bags and hit the road!
Read all about Mozambique’s roads, traffic police and border formalities here. It is safe to do a self-drive holiday to Mozambique these days thanks to the new tar road from Kosi Bay to Maputo and Ponta do Ouro!
Self-drive holidays to Mozambique allow travellers to be impulsive and flexible. It’s liberating to choose diverse accommodation in shady campsites, spacious self-catering villas, rustic cabins or luxury hotels for the night as you go. South African Development Community (SADC) residents do not need visas to enter Mozambique!
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Essential Documents and Items on a Mozambique Self-Drive Holiday
Distances to travel can be deceiving and driving across borders can be challenging. Be aware of the ubiquitous Mozambique police in their many different uniforms and pack the correct essential documents for border control posts. The main document you need to get through the border posts is a valid passport that will not expire during your stay in Mozambique.
For driver’s license and vehicle documentation for self-driving in Mozambique, tick off this summarised checklist:
Driver’s license requirements.
For specific mandatory items when driving in Mozambique, we can show you all you need here. Read all about border post formalities here.
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The Best Self-Drive Destinations in Mozambique
This Mozambique self-drive travel guide will make your holiday easier. Make sure that your accommodation and special package deals are booked far in advance of your due travel dates. Find out more here.
We Recommend these best self-drive destinations in Mozambique:
Cabo Beach Villas – gorgeous tropical beach-styled chalets where space is not an issue. Mind-blowing views over Inhaca Island and the Hells Gate channel.
White Pearl Resorts – a self-drive holiday to Ponta Mamoli is in your hands thanks to the new tar road to Kosi Bay. Settle into a luxury ocean-view pool villa after exploring Maputo National Park.
