Travel information
Distances
Komatipoort Maputo 95km fuel available
Maputo Macia 160km fuel available
Macia Xai-Xai 61km fuel available
Xai-Xai Quisico 90km fuel available
Quisico Inhambane 120km fuel available
Inhambane Bela vista Lodge 27km Have Fun
How to get to Bela Vista Lodge from Johannesburg
Take the N4 - past Witbank, Nelspruit and all the way to the Komatipoort border.
Once through the Ressano Garcia border post, follow the main toll road to Maputo
As you enter Maputo proceed through the toll gate and shortly after take a left turn onto EN1 to Xai-Xai. This is the main coastal road north.
Pass Villages of Maracuene (28km), Manhica (75km), Macia (143km) and Chissano to the town of Xai-Xai 204km North of Maputo, this is a good place to re-fuel.
Continue on the North Coastal Road passing smaller villages and towns, including Chidenguele (262km), Quissico (392km) and Inharrime (372km).
From Inharrime continue for approximately 45km passing Cumbano which has a large radio mast on the left side of the road to LINDELA
Keep a look out for a sign board on your left saying LINDELA.
Immediately after this sign the tar road forks, turn right.
Inhambane is approximately 33km from this turn.
Once in Inhambane drive to where you see the harbour quay on your left. Turn right at Broad Road Ave. DA Independecia (it is possible that there will be no road names up).
Continue to the large semi-circle, turn right onto the road running at the back of the circle. Continue with this road - it bears left as you leave the town. Keep on this road, passing the airport turn-off on your left. Continue with this road for 18km.
As you come over a rise you will find Babalaza Restaurant on your right. The tar road bears right and a sand road continues straight.
Keep straight on the sand road for about 8 km and you will find Bela Vista on your right on the main sand road.
How to get to Bela Vista Lodge from Durban
Take the N2 north towards Mkuzi and Pongola. Before Pongola take the right turn towards the Lavumisa / Golela borber post entering Swaziland. The drive time across Swaziland is about 2 hours. Drive past Big Bend heading north with the Lebombo mountains on your right. There are 2 border posts exiting Swaziland into Mozambique namely Goba, which is the 1st one and then a little further north is the Lomahasha border control. From these border posts it is a drive of approximately 75km on a tarred road to Maputo. South African passport holders do not need visa'a when entering Swaziland.
As you enter Maputo proceed through the toll gate and shortly after take a left turn onto EN1 to Xai-Xai. This is the main coastal road north.Pass Villages of Maracuene (28km), Manhica (75km), Macia (143km) and Chissano to the town of Xai-Xai 204km North of Maputo, this is a good place to re-fuel.Continue on the North Coastal Road passing smaller villages and towns, including Chidenguele (262km), Quissico (392km) and Inharrime (372km).
From Inharrime continue for approximately 45km passing Cumbano which has a large radio mast on the left side of the road to LINDELA
Keep a look out for a sign board on your left saying LINDELA.
Immediately after this sign the tar road forks, turn right.
Inhambane is approximately 33km from this turn.
Once in Inhambane drive to where you see the harbour quay on your left. Turn right at Broad Road Ave. DA Independecia (it is possible that there will be no road names up).
Continue to the large semi-circle, turn right onto the road running at the back of the circle. Continue with this road - it bears left as you leave the town. Keep on this road, passing the airport turn-off on your left. Continue with this road for 18km.
As you come over a rise you will find Babalaza Restaurant on your right. The tar road bears right and a sand road continues straight.
Keep straight on the sand road for about 8 km and you will find Bela Vista on your right on the main sand road.
Want to avoid Maputo, try this alternative route...
Approxiamtely 40 km from the border post, turn left to Moamba. in Moamba stay on tar road and turn right. Shortly after leaving Moamba turn left and cross the river over new bridge. Tar now ends. Keep on this road through village of Sabie to Magude town (95km). Go through Magude, cross rail road bridge, turn left to Xinavane. Go straight through Xinavane to T junction. Turn left onto EN 1 towards Masia and Xai Xai. This route is shorter than route through Maputo and more scenic. 4 x 4 recommended. This is a 4x4 route only so please no small vehicles.
Visas
South African passport holders do not require a visa for Mozambique, however, other nationalities need to apply for visas. It is advisable to obtain visas before traveling to Mozambique as this can often prove difficult at the various points of entry including airports and border control posts. By applying in advance for your visa a 3 month multiple entry visa can be obtained, whilst at any border post only a month single entry visa will be issues, both currently costing around 80 USD.
Malaria Prophylaxis Required
You have several options when selecting which anti-malarial medicine to take, here is some information to help you. Some strains of malaria found in Mozambique are resistant to Chloroquine. It is not recommended to scuba dive whilst taking Mefloquine also known as Larium.
Speak to your doctor for advice on which drug treatment will be best to suit you and your family.
There are also homeopathic alternatives available.
For further information contact: Linksfield Malaria Clinic in South Africa Tel: +27 12 421 6805
Komatipoort Maputo 95km fuel available
Maputo Macia 160km fuel available
Macia Xai-Xai 61km fuel available
Xai-Xai Quisico 90km fuel available
Quisico Inhambane 120km fuel available
Inhambane Bela vista Lodge 27km Have Fun
How to get to Bela Vista Lodge from Johannesburg
Take the N4 - past Witbank, Nelspruit and all the way to the Komatipoort border.
Once through the Ressano Garcia border post, follow the main toll road to Maputo
As you enter Maputo proceed through the toll gate and shortly after take a left turn onto EN1 to Xai-Xai. This is the main coastal road north.
Pass Villages of Maracuene (28km), Manhica (75km), Macia (143km) and Chissano to the town of Xai-Xai 204km North of Maputo, this is a good place to re-fuel.
Continue on the North Coastal Road passing smaller villages and towns, including Chidenguele (262km), Quissico (392km) and Inharrime (372km).
From Inharrime continue for approximately 45km passing Cumbano which has a large radio mast on the left side of the road to LINDELA
Keep a look out for a sign board on your left saying LINDELA.
Immediately after this sign the tar road forks, turn right.
Inhambane is approximately 33km from this turn.
Once in Inhambane drive to where you see the harbour quay on your left. Turn right at Broad Road Ave. DA Independecia (it is possible that there will be no road names up).
Continue to the large semi-circle, turn right onto the road running at the back of the circle. Continue with this road - it bears left as you leave the town. Keep on this road, passing the airport turn-off on your left. Continue with this road for 18km.
As you come over a rise you will find Babalaza Restaurant on your right. The tar road bears right and a sand road continues straight.
Keep straight on the sand road for about 8 km and you will find Bela Vista on your right on the main sand road.
How to get to Bela Vista Lodge from Durban
Take the N2 north towards Mkuzi and Pongola. Before Pongola take the right turn towards the Lavumisa / Golela borber post entering Swaziland. The drive time across Swaziland is about 2 hours. Drive past Big Bend heading north with the Lebombo mountains on your right. There are 2 border posts exiting Swaziland into Mozambique namely Goba, which is the 1st one and then a little further north is the Lomahasha border control. From these border posts it is a drive of approximately 75km on a tarred road to Maputo. South African passport holders do not need visa'a when entering Swaziland.
As you enter Maputo proceed through the toll gate and shortly after take a left turn onto EN1 to Xai-Xai. This is the main coastal road north.Pass Villages of Maracuene (28km), Manhica (75km), Macia (143km) and Chissano to the town of Xai-Xai 204km North of Maputo, this is a good place to re-fuel.Continue on the North Coastal Road passing smaller villages and towns, including Chidenguele (262km), Quissico (392km) and Inharrime (372km).
From Inharrime continue for approximately 45km passing Cumbano which has a large radio mast on the left side of the road to LINDELA
Keep a look out for a sign board on your left saying LINDELA.
Immediately after this sign the tar road forks, turn right.
Inhambane is approximately 33km from this turn.
Once in Inhambane drive to where you see the harbour quay on your left. Turn right at Broad Road Ave. DA Independecia (it is possible that there will be no road names up).
Continue to the large semi-circle, turn right onto the road running at the back of the circle. Continue with this road - it bears left as you leave the town. Keep on this road, passing the airport turn-off on your left. Continue with this road for 18km.
As you come over a rise you will find Babalaza Restaurant on your right. The tar road bears right and a sand road continues straight.
Keep straight on the sand road for about 8 km and you will find Bela Vista on your right on the main sand road.
Want to avoid Maputo, try this alternative route...
Approxiamtely 40 km from the border post, turn left to Moamba. in Moamba stay on tar road and turn right. Shortly after leaving Moamba turn left and cross the river over new bridge. Tar now ends. Keep on this road through village of Sabie to Magude town (95km). Go through Magude, cross rail road bridge, turn left to Xinavane. Go straight through Xinavane to T junction. Turn left onto EN 1 towards Masia and Xai Xai. This route is shorter than route through Maputo and more scenic. 4 x 4 recommended. This is a 4x4 route only so please no small vehicles.
Visas
South African passport holders do not require a visa for Mozambique, however, other nationalities need to apply for visas. It is advisable to obtain visas before traveling to Mozambique as this can often prove difficult at the various points of entry including airports and border control posts. By applying in advance for your visa a 3 month multiple entry visa can be obtained, whilst at any border post only a month single entry visa will be issues, both currently costing around 80 USD.
Malaria Prophylaxis Required
You have several options when selecting which anti-malarial medicine to take, here is some information to help you. Some strains of malaria found in Mozambique are resistant to Chloroquine. It is not recommended to scuba dive whilst taking Mefloquine also known as Larium.
Speak to your doctor for advice on which drug treatment will be best to suit you and your family.
There are also homeopathic alternatives available.
For further information contact: Linksfield Malaria Clinic in South Africa Tel: +27 12 421 6805