| |
Opens |
Closes |
|
Komatipoort /
Ressano Gancia |
06H00 |
22H00 |
|
Giryando |
08H00 |
17H00 |
|
Kosibay / Ponta
do Ouro |
08H00 |
17H00 |
|
Goba (Swaziland) |
07H00 |
18H00 |
|
Namaacha
(Swaziland) |
07H00 |
18H00 |
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Travelling in
Mozambique:
International and South African driver's licenses are
recognised in Mozambique. Avoid travelling at night as
there are some crazy drivers on the road. If you have
to drive by night, drive slowly as some vehicle have no
lights or reflectors. Broken down vehicles are left on
the road and are sometimes indicated by tree branches left
in the road. Hooting is acceptable in Mozambique, so
use it to warn pedestrians you are approaching. Watch
out for children running accross the road without looking
for oncoming traffic.
Traffic
police will probably stop you on occasions to check vehicles
and "papeis" (papers). The following will be needed:
Driver's licence, import permit (DA341), "serguro" (third
party insurance) and passports. When towing a trailer
a blue and yellow triangle needs to be fixed to the front of
the towing vehicle and the back of the trailer (or towed
vehicle). "Seguro" Third Party Insurance is compulsory for
foreign registered vehicles.
A temporary
import permit must also be obtained at the border post, the
DA341 is only obtainable at the border.
The vehicle
must be equipped with two red emergency triangles, and
safety belts must be worn at all times. Some policemen
might try to fine travellers for bogus offences. Stand your
ground if you have the necessary documentation. If you
feel you are miss treated, take the policemen's number which
is on a tag on his chest and lodge a formal complaint to the
Anti Corruption Unit - SA +27 800 002 870 and Moz +258 800
002 870
Original
ownership papers for vehicles are needed to get through the
border posts. If your vehicle is still under a lease
agreement, get a letter from the bank, giving you permission
to take the vehicle across the border. Ensure that
your current comprehensive vehicle insurance is valid in
Mozambique.
Observe
speed limits well within the stated limits since the
authorities might use outdated and "uncelebrated" radar and
other equipment.
The local currency is called METICALS (mt) The current
exchange rate varies at around 3 500mt to the Rand (ZAR).
This will vary and is directly connected to the international
markets. For the best exchange rate ii is advisable to go
to a Mozambique bank when in Mozambique or at Rennies bank
Nelspruit. Money can also be exchanged at dealers, but
don't expect the same rate as offered by the bank. Locals
might also offer to exchange money, but be aware of being
short-changed as they are master con-artists and often offer
false exchange rates. Rands and Dollars are also
