Mozambique
Coach / Cars
Luxury buses, tours and regular bus and mini-bus services operate between Durban, Johannesburg and Maputo and Beira. Buses are the cheapest mode of transport in Mozambique but regular services only operate between major towns where roads are in motorable condition. The bus service in the capital, Maputo is better than most and actually covers a large amount of territory. In all the cities, taxis are metered and drivers still expect to be tipped. Cabs are rarely available outside the main cities but there are plenty of car rental firms. For those planning to drive themselves, insist on hiring a sturdy 4WD and check its roadworthiness. Travelling in a car can be risky as the roads are not well maintained and little infrastructure exists to handle breakdowns or accidents. Much of the countryside has still not been cleared of all landmines
Air
Mozambique is served by several international and regional airlines that connect the international airports at Maputo, Beira and Nampula to destinations in Africa, Asia and Europe. Mozambique's national airline is LAM and flies to many international capitals. Maputo International Airport receives flights from Paris, Lisbon, Johannesburg and Harare. Taxis are available at the airport while buses from Maputo city centre. Travellers flying from Mozambique have to pay a Departure Tax.
Train
Travellers can train into Mozambique from South Africa, Malawi and Zimbabwe. While there are a few direct connections available, most train journeys involve a changeover at the border town. The civil war disrupted the train network in Mozambique and even now all parts of the country are not connected to each other by train services. There is no existing rail line connecting the two major cities of Maputo and Beira in Mozambique. Trains from Maputo connect Goba and Ressano Garcia and travel further down the line to the border with Zimbabwe. Most of the trains that run in Mozambique have three classes, but have a very small number of sleeper, dining or air-conditioned cars. Advance bookings are recommended, particularly for the sleeper section.
Boat
Regular ferry services operate along the northern coast between Quelimane and Beira, and Quelimane, Nacala and Pemba.
