Casa de Praia
Casa de Praia is situated less than 10km from the Vilankulo International Airport.
Visas Passports Everyone needs a passport to enter Mozambique.
SA passport holders Do not need a visa but at the border they will still charge a R17 'admin fee'. Other Nationality passports Most other nationalities require a visa, these can be obtained from an embassy in advance and the cost varies from R750 (UK / US) to R350 most European countries and South America. The cost is a reflection of how much a visa would be for a Mozambican to visit your country Airports SA Airlink operates one flight daily to Johannesburg and Vilanculos. On the following days Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. LAM (Air Mozambique) operates one flight daily, every day of the week from Johannesburg (OR Tambo) and return. Flying time is approx. 2 hours and departs OR Tambo at 10h55 every day. The return flight from Vilanculos arrives OR Tambo at 16h20 every day. From 19 June 2014 SA Airlink will commence twice weekly scheduled flights from Nelspruit to Vilanculos. SA8258 departs Nelspruit at 11h35 on Thursdays & Sundays, arrives Vilanculos at 12h50. Departs Vilanculos at 13h45 arrives 15h30 Johannesburg. This allows you easy access from Kruger National park to Mozambique |
More you need to know...
Land Borders
South African entry borders: Kosi Bay , Komatipoort
Swaziland entry borders: Namaacha
Zimbabwe entry borders: Mutare, Cuchamano/Nyamapanda
Malawi entry bordersVila Nova, Milange, Zobue, Dedza,
A visa at any of the above entry points currently cost R171 per passport and takes a few minutes extra at the border - please note if you are crossing by bus (Intercape, greyhound or the like) the bus is not obliged to wait for you while your visa is being issued !! Some bus companies including Intercape will NOT allow boarding in South Africa if you do not have a valid visa for Mozambique).
Borders where it is essential to already have a visa before arrival
From South Africa: Giryonda (Kruger)
From Tanzania: Rovuma River crossing
From Malawi: If crossing the lake by ferry
Driving
The roads to Vilanculos are acceptable and tarred, but look out for potholes en route; a 4x4 is not a necessity. We do not suggest travelling at night in Mozambique. Fuel is readily available, but it is suggested to fill up whenever possible. Unleaded fuel is available in Vilanculos.
Getting your vehicle and boat into Mozambique
Please ensure you bring a valid Identity Document with driver's licence (S.A.D.C. or INTERNATIONAL) as well as yourORIGINAL vehicle registration documents. Mozambican temporary import permits for all vehicles (including boat trailer) are obtainable at all border postsand are valid for 30 days.
3rd Party insurance is compulsory and can be bought upon entry at R150.00 per vehicle and R80 per trailer.
You will need a permit to launch your boat, which is available at any Maritime office in any major town.
Driving tips
You do not need a 4 x 4 to get to from South Africa to Vilanculos, as the road is tarred all the way. We do however urge you to ensure that your vehicle is in reliable roadworthy condition, as the roads can be unpredictable. Keep to the speed limits. This is usually 30 kmph - 50 kmph in towns and 120 kmph on the open road.
It is advisable to keep your fuel tank filled as the distances between filling stations could cause problems and stations occasionally run out or have intermittent electrical supply to run their pumps. There are filling stations in Maputo, Macia, Xai-Xai, Quissico, Inhambane, Maxixe, Massinga, Vilanculos and Inhassoro.
Try not to travel after dark. There are a lot of people and animals using the roads as well as vehicles without lights.
Check you are leaving the border with the following:
Distances
Johannesburg to Vilanculos: 1385km
Johannesburg to Nelspruit: 350km
Nelspruit to Komatipoort Border: 95km - N4 road
Komatipoort Border to Maputo: 95km - N4 road two tolls
Maputo to XaiXai : 302km - EN1 road
XaiXai to Maxixe: 291km
Maxixe to Vilanculos : 252km - EN1 road
Mozambique toll stations
These can be paid in Rand, US$ or Mozambique Meticais.
Please note Garage cards, debit cards and credit cards are NOT accepted at Toll stations
There are not many toll routes in Mozambique the main two are on the road between Komatipoort and Maputo.
Border post times
Komatipoort (Ressano Garcia) - open every day of the year between 07h00 - 19h00.
During the busy December period (generally from 20 December to 03rd January) this border stays open 24-hours.
Namaacha/Lomaacha (Swaziland/Mozambique) - opens at 07h00, closes at 18h00.
Oshoek/Ngwenya (South Africa / Swaziland) - opens at 07h00, closes at 20h00.
Kosi Bay/Ponta d' Ouro (Faranzela ) - opens at 08h00, closes at 17h00.
South African entry borders: Kosi Bay , Komatipoort
Swaziland entry borders: Namaacha
Zimbabwe entry borders: Mutare, Cuchamano/Nyamapanda
Malawi entry bordersVila Nova, Milange, Zobue, Dedza,
A visa at any of the above entry points currently cost R171 per passport and takes a few minutes extra at the border - please note if you are crossing by bus (Intercape, greyhound or the like) the bus is not obliged to wait for you while your visa is being issued !! Some bus companies including Intercape will NOT allow boarding in South Africa if you do not have a valid visa for Mozambique).
Borders where it is essential to already have a visa before arrival
From South Africa: Giryonda (Kruger)
From Tanzania: Rovuma River crossing
From Malawi: If crossing the lake by ferry
Driving
The roads to Vilanculos are acceptable and tarred, but look out for potholes en route; a 4x4 is not a necessity. We do not suggest travelling at night in Mozambique. Fuel is readily available, but it is suggested to fill up whenever possible. Unleaded fuel is available in Vilanculos.
Getting your vehicle and boat into Mozambique
Please ensure you bring a valid Identity Document with driver's licence (S.A.D.C. or INTERNATIONAL) as well as yourORIGINAL vehicle registration documents. Mozambican temporary import permits for all vehicles (including boat trailer) are obtainable at all border postsand are valid for 30 days.
3rd Party insurance is compulsory and can be bought upon entry at R150.00 per vehicle and R80 per trailer.
You will need a permit to launch your boat, which is available at any Maritime office in any major town.
Driving tips
You do not need a 4 x 4 to get to from South Africa to Vilanculos, as the road is tarred all the way. We do however urge you to ensure that your vehicle is in reliable roadworthy condition, as the roads can be unpredictable. Keep to the speed limits. This is usually 30 kmph - 50 kmph in towns and 120 kmph on the open road.
It is advisable to keep your fuel tank filled as the distances between filling stations could cause problems and stations occasionally run out or have intermittent electrical supply to run their pumps. There are filling stations in Maputo, Macia, Xai-Xai, Quissico, Inhambane, Maxixe, Massinga, Vilanculos and Inhassoro.
Try not to travel after dark. There are a lot of people and animals using the roads as well as vehicles without lights.
Check you are leaving the border with the following:
- Driver’s license.
- Vehicle ownership documents and letters of permission (applicable to hired and borrowed vehicles).
- A vehicle export document.
- Mozambique vehicle import document. (T.I.P)
- Valid insurance for Mozambique
- Everybody's passport with an entry stamp to Mozambique.
Distances
Johannesburg to Vilanculos: 1385km
Johannesburg to Nelspruit: 350km
Nelspruit to Komatipoort Border: 95km - N4 road
Komatipoort Border to Maputo: 95km - N4 road two tolls
Maputo to XaiXai : 302km - EN1 road
XaiXai to Maxixe: 291km
Maxixe to Vilanculos : 252km - EN1 road
Mozambique toll stations
These can be paid in Rand, US$ or Mozambique Meticais.
Please note Garage cards, debit cards and credit cards are NOT accepted at Toll stations
There are not many toll routes in Mozambique the main two are on the road between Komatipoort and Maputo.
Border post times
Komatipoort (Ressano Garcia) - open every day of the year between 07h00 - 19h00.
During the busy December period (generally from 20 December to 03rd January) this border stays open 24-hours.
Namaacha/Lomaacha (Swaziland/Mozambique) - opens at 07h00, closes at 18h00.
Oshoek/Ngwenya (South Africa / Swaziland) - opens at 07h00, closes at 20h00.
Kosi Bay/Ponta d' Ouro (Faranzela ) - opens at 08h00, closes at 17h00.