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Climate
Tropical to sub tropical
There are two main seasons, one wet, and one dry. |
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The wet season
(summer), from November to March.
December to February. Temperature:
average 30 ºC.
Most of the rain falls in this period.
The climate is hot and humid. Sea
temperature: average 30ºC. Temperature
before and after: average 27ºC;
Climate warm and humid. Sea temperature:
average 28ºC. |
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The dry season (winter)
from April to October.
June and July. Temperature: average
19 ºC, cold, clouded and windy.
Sea temperature: average 21ºC
Temperature before and after: average
25ºC. The climate is warm and
dry. In the early morning and evening
it can be chilly. Sea temperature:
average 25ºC. |
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For divers and snorkellers
The optimal conditions are in April
– May and August – November. |
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| To come and
to go By plane: Vilanculos
has an international Airport, situated close
to town, with flights to and from Johannesburg,
Durban, Swaziland and Nelspruit in South Africa
and Maputo, Inhambane and Beira in Mozambique.
The 4 flight companies organize daily flights
to and from Johannesburg and Maputo. We organize
transfers from the lodge.
By bus: When you have time
it will be possible and much cheaper to drive
by bus. The coaches are air conditioned, comfortable
and quite reliable. There is a daily connection
between Johannesburg and Maputo and a weekly
connection between Maputo and Pambarra (Vilanculos).
We can organize a transfer from the bus stop.
It has to be planned well but travelling in
this way offers you a possibility to see something
more from the country.
By car: The quality of the
main road between Maputo and Vilanculos (750
km’s) is improving. Unfortunately there
are still some bad spots, especially when it
is raining. Good driving skills, a co-driver
and a reliable, strong car are strongly recommended
to make the 10-14 hours drive. To reach our
lodge from Vilanculos you will need a 4x4 in
the last 5 km’s.
We are able to advise you in planning and
booking your travel. Please contact us for more
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Health
Vaccinations: Advised through
medical consultant in your country.
Malaria: Wide spread in Mozambique.
Malaria medication: advised
through medical consultant in your country.
Other precautions: Protection through clothes
with long sleeves in the early mornings/evenings
in combination with insect repellent. The rooms
are provided with mosquito nets.
Sunburn: A good sunscreen,
with a high protection level is advised to bring
from your country.
Emergency medical service:
Maputo has good emergency medical service, but
if you become seriously ill, it’s best
to seek treatment in South Africa. Emergency
services are flying from Vilanculos airport,
but is expensive and has to be covered by personal
medical (travel) insurance.
Safety
Above Maputo crime is limited to small thefts
and robberies. Most incidents can be avoided
by the usual precautions: Don’t walk alone
in the dark on deserted places, watch your pockets
in the markets, don’t leave personal belongings
unguarded on the beach and avoid openly carrying
expensive things, like mobile phones jewellery
and I-pods. Violence against travellers and
sexual assault is rare in Mozambique. |
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Visa
A tourist visa is required for all visitors, except
South African, before entering the country. A
one-month single entry tourist visa can be issued
at any border post or on international airports.
A three-month multiple entry tourist visa can
be obtained at Mozambican Embassies. Passports
must be valid for at least 6 months.
For more information, please contact us.
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Money and
telecommunication
The official currency is recently changed in June
2006 to the Metical novo (MZN) (with a reduction
of 3 zeros).
Current exchange rates (average August 2006) |
| 1 € = |
32 MZN (before June 32.000
MZM) |
| 1 US$ = |
26 MZN (before June 26.000 MZM) |
| 1 SAR = |
3.8 MZN (before June 3.800 MZM) |
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ATM’s
There are three ATM’s in Vilanculos. You
can withdraw money with all sorts of international
coded pin cards (Master, Cirrus, Visa). Check
with your bank that your card is coded to withdraw
money overseas. Credit cards are accepted in larger
companies and hotels.
Exchanging Money
€uro, US$, British Pounds and South African
Rands can be changed at the banks and in exchange
offices in Maputo.
Payment at the lodge
We don’t have credit card facilities yet.
Payment has to be done cash. We accept €uro,
US$ and SA Rands.
Mobile phones
Telecommunications in Mozambique are improving
rapidly. In Vilanculos most cell phone cards
from South Africa and Europe can be used.
Internet
We offer the possibility to use our computer
to read your e-mail and to send short messages.
There is also an Internet Café in Vilanculos.
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