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Mozambique fam trips for travel agents and hosts
A Mozambique fam trip introduces travel agents to island escapes and wild landscapes. Use this guide to discuss a focused itinerary with a host, compare the experiences on offer and clarify what is included. Actual dates, availability and hosted arrangements depend on the individual programme.
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Which places in Mozambique should travel professionals know?
Key parks, reserves, cities and coastlines in Mozambique, with when to go and how guests usually get there. Each links to Google Maps.
National parkBazaruto Archipelago National Park
Inhambane Province, Mozambique
A marine national park of islands, including Bazaruto and Benguerra, off the coast at Vilankulo, with high dunes, lagoons and reefs. It is the best-known island product in Mozambique.
Open in Google Maps ↗Photo: Bjørn Christian Tørrissen, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
TownVilankulo
Inhambane Province, Mozambique
A coastal town that is the gateway to the Bazaruto Archipelago, with an airport and dhow and boat departures to the islands. Agents should know it as the transfer point for most Bazaruto stays.
Open in Google Maps ↗Photo: Brian Dell, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
CityMaputo
Maputo City, Mozambique
Mozambique's capital and main international gateway, on Maputo Bay, with colonial-era architecture such as the Cathedral and City Hall. It is the usual starting point for the south, including Maputo National Park.
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National parkGorongosa National Park
Sofala Province, Mozambique
A park of more than 4,000 km² at the southern end of the Great Rift Valley, where seasonal floods shape grassland, woodland and pans. It is the main mainland wildlife product in Mozambique and pairs with a coastal or island stay.
Open in Google Maps ↗Photo: Judy Gallagher, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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CoastTofo
Inhambane Province, Mozambique
A beach town on the Barra peninsula near Inhambane, known for diving and ocean safaris with whale sharks and manta rays. It is a diving and beach product rather than a luxury island stay.
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National parkMaputo National Park
Maputo Province, Mozambique
A park created in 2021 from the Maputo Special Reserve and the Ponta do Ouro Partial Marine Reserve, covering coastal lakes, dunes, grassland and sea south of Maputo. Ponta do Ouro, at its southern end, is a diving base close to the South African border.
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Heritage siteIsland of Mozambique (Ilha de Moçambique)
Nampula Province, Mozambique
A UNESCO World Heritage island that was the capital of Portuguese East Africa until 1898, with the Fortress of São Sebastião and a historic stone town. It is the main heritage product in the north; check current FCDO advice for the route there.
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How should a Mozambique fam itinerary be planned?
Choose an island-led programme or a mainland wildlife focus, with connections checked by the ground handler. An island stay and a park visit should not be treated as neighbouring stops without checking the transfer plan.
Ask for island transfer arrangements, weather alternatives and activity inclusions in writing. Check current official travel advice for the exact areas proposed before confirming participation.
What should agents confirm with the host?
Ask for a written itinerary and inclusions list before accepting. A hosted stay does not automatically include transport or every experience.
- Accommodation, meals and the activities included at each stop.
- International and domestic travel, transfers, fees and any permits.
- Personal costs, cancellation terms and the expected follow-up after the trip.
- Current entry requirements for your passport, travel advice and suitable insurance for the planned activities.
When is the best time to visit Mozambique?
The dry season from May to October is the best time for most visitors to Mozambique, avoiding the November to April rainy season, when cyclones and floods can occur.
General pattern only; it varies by region and from year to year.
| Months | Season | What agents see |
|---|---|---|
| May to August | Cool dry season | The driest, mildest months; cooler evenings in the south |
| September to October | Warm dry season | Temperatures rise but rainfall stays low before the rains |
| November to April | Rainy season | Hot and humid; cyclones and floods can occur, and low-lying roads can become impassable |
What do travellers to Mozambique need to know?
- Capital
- Maputo
- Currency
- Mozambican metical MZN
- Official language
- Portuguese
- Time zone
- Central Africa Time UTC+2
- Dialling code
- +258
- Driving
- On the left
Plugs and power
Plug types C, F, M. Mains supply 220 V, 50 Hz. Bring a plug adapter for these types; check whether devices also need a voltage converter.
International gateways
- MPM Maputo International Airport, Maputo
- VNX Vilankulo Airport, Vilankulo
Entry
Citizens of several neighbouring countries can enter Mozambique without a visa; most other visitors need an eVisa or Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) from the official portal before travelling. Rules depend on your passport, and some northern areas, including most of Cabo Delgado province, are subject to travel warnings, so check current entry requirements and regional travel advice before booking.
Health
TravelHealthPro lists a high risk of malaria throughout Mozambique. There is no yellow fever risk in Mozambique, but a vaccination certificate is required from travellers arriving from, or transiting through, countries with yellow fever transmission risk; speak to a travel health professional well before travel.
Checked against the sources below. Rules change: confirm entry and health requirements before travel.
Questions travel agents and hosts ask
Are Mozambique fam trips always free?
No. The invitation determines which costs are hosted and which are paid by the agent. Confirm flights, transfers, permits, activities and personal expenses before accepting.
Where can travel agents find Mozambique fam trips?
Hosts list fam trips on RepBud, where travel agents can join RepBuddies free. Availability varies by destination and market; a country guide is not a promise of a current departure.
When is the best time to visit Mozambique?
The dry season from May to October is the best time for most visitors to Mozambique, avoiding the November to April rainy season, when cyclones and floods can occur.
What plugs are used in Mozambique?
Mozambique uses type C, F and M plugs. The mains supply is 220 V, 50 Hz.
What currency is used in Mozambique, and what time zone is it in?
Mozambique uses the Mozambican metical (MZN) and is on Central Africa Time, UTC+2.
Explore the destination
Destination references for this guide. Confirm current arrangements with your host.
- Visit Mozambique: destination map
- Visit Mozambique (official): practical information (visas, language, currency)
- Mozambique eVisa and eTA portal
- UK FCDO: Mozambique travel advice
- UK FCDO: Mozambique entry requirements
- UK FCDO: Mozambique safety and security (rainy season, cyclones and floods)
- TravelHealthPro: Mozambique
- World Bank Climate Change Knowledge Portal: Mozambique climatology 1991–2020
- Maputo National Park: about the park
- Mains electricity by country (IEC-based table)