GARE ROUTIÈRE

From 4am the ballet of all the chapas and buses leaving Nampula in all directions begins. For the island of Mozambique, until noon, lucky, find a chapa whose path is direct. Otherwise, chapa to Nacala and get off at Monapo. From there, grab a chapa for Ilha. Heading to Nacala all day long. In the direction of Angoche, one or two chapas in the early morning. Westbound, train highly recommended. The road to Niassa is very bad. If you are heading north or south, take the long-distance bus instead.