Means of transport Maputo & Area

He is very punctual.

From Maputo to Catembe, the ferry leaves to: 5 a. m., 6 p. m., 7 p. m., 10 p. m., 14 p. m., 16 p. m., 17 p. m., 18 p. m., 20 p. m., 22 p. m., 23 p. m. and 15 p. m.;

From Catembe to Maputo, the ferry leaves to: 5 a. m., 6 p. m., 7 p. m., 9 p. m., 13 p. m., 17 p. m., 18 p. m., 19 p. m., 21 p. m., 22 p. m. and 23 p. m. (before it can).

The small airport of Maputo is new and pleasant. It has two terminals (international and domestic). There are a few restaurants, cafes, souvenir stores, car rental agencies, luggage wraps, currency exchange offices and ATMs. Remember to exchange money upon arrival. From/to the airport: an official cab or Viva Taxi, the cheapest local VTC app on smartphone with Mozambican number only (buy a SIM card at the airport). Free shuttle offered by some hotels.

Within 15 minutes of flight you will be at destination. If you stay at the Inhaca Lodge, they can take care of your reservations directly.

Their boats are well equipped, including rescue vests.

Rosa is the only one providing a taxi service (with its 4 X 4 staff). It is reliable, punctual and essential if you plan to join the Catembe Gallery Hotel.

3 small private boats that leave every 10 min (time to fill a number of passengers).

Paolo Santos only takes pedestrians and provides a service complementary to that of the Bagamoyo, so as to propose a crossing in both directions at least every hour.

From Maputo to Catembe, the ferry leaves to: 7 a. m., 9 p. m., 11 p. m., 13 p. m., 15 p. m., 18 p. m., 19 p. m.; 30 p. m.;

From Catembe to Maputo, the ferry leaves to: 7 a. m., 8 p. m., 10 p. m., 14 p. m., 17 p. m., 18 p. m., 30 p. m.

This is the national airline: Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique (LAM). It operates direct regional flights to Johannesburg, Lusaka, Dar es Salaam, Harare and the domestic flights that exist in the country from/to the provincial cities. Prices are high, but remain affordable for European tourists and represent an obvious time-saver, although one loses some of the charm of the road. Inhambane (for Tofo), Vilankulo (which also gives access to Bazaruto) or Nampula (for Mozambique Island) are the most booked.