To Pemba from South Africa
Travelling from South Africa to Pemba is not as difficult as it might seem as the transportation system as considerably improved since Mozambique opened its doors to tourism. However you should remember that you are still a very developping country and should therefore not expect to find the same infrastructure as your home country. Mozambicans are normally gentiles and relaxed. This can sometimes trigger stress attacks in people who are accustomed to fast moving operations. Remember that you are on holiday and the main thing is planning. If you plan your trip properly you will still have time to enjoy. The rule of thumb is not try to do more than you time allow you to.
By Own Transport
In order to enter Mozambique by car you will need the original registration d ocuments and if it is not your vehicle a letter from the owner granting permission to take the vehicle in to Mozambique. All foreign vehicles are required to have 3rd party insurance, which is available at many borders.
From Johannesburg (Lebombo/Ressano Garcia), take the N4 towards Nelspruit, follow it until you reach the border just after Komatipoort. The border opens from 6AM to 7PM (Occasionally open 24 hours during busy periods). On the Mozambican side follow the EN4 for a further 100km to reach Maputo. The stretch of the EN4 after the border leading up to the border has two toll stations that can be paid in USD, EUR, ZAR or MZN. Change is provided in Mts.
From Kruger Park (Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park), follow the signs for 95km to the Giriyondo Border Post. The border opens from 08:00 to 15:00 between April and September and from 08:00 to 16:00 between October and March. We aware that you need to have a 4X4 to follow this route . On entering Mozambique you will be charged a conservation fee for entering Parque Nacional do Limpopo. You do not need a third party insurance unless you exit the 'Parque Nacional do Limpopo' but in any case you may purchased the policy at the park exit gate to Massingir.
From Maputo you can take the time you wish, to follow all the way to Pemba passing through the points A, B, C, D, E, F on the Map . It is possible to do the all journey in 2 days driving constantly but we recommend stopping in some of the beautiful spots that Mozambique can offer. It will take you one week at a relax and enjoying pace to reach Pemba.
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By Plane
There are two airlines linking Johanesburg and Pemba; SAAIRLINK and LAM.
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By Public Transport
It is strongly advised to obtain a visa before travelling as the immigration procedures changed in January 2013. In addition bus companies will not permit you to board with a ticket to Maputo if you are not in possession of a visa.
From Johannesburg you can take the Intercape Mainliner to Maputo. There are bus departures in the mornings and the evening for overnight travels. They are safe and comfortable. Other carriers include Greyhound, Translux, panthera azul and Carlos Oliveira Transportes. We recommend the new transportation company Carlos Oliveira Transportes departing from Johanesburg on Tuesdays, Thursdays an Saturdays at 7am. This company can provide transportation all the way to Nampula. This will obviously be in various legs and will imply at least a stop over in Maputo and Beira. You may contact them on +27 725638648 / +27 11 4521771.
From Durban there are bus connections to Maputo via Big Bend, Swaziland, three times per week. These buses pass through Nelspruit and Komatipoort which can be another departure point. In addition here as well you might want to opt for Carlos Oliveira Transportes departing from Durban on Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7am. You can contact them on +27 31 3040997/ +27 71 133652.
Besides the bus company Carlos Oliveira Transportes, there are a number of short legs minibuses going through the main cities in the country. If you are travelling by your own means and have time, we recommend town hopping between the points A, B, C, D, E, F on the map.
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