Natalie and Wayne

TRAVEL

VALID PASSPORT & VISA
Please CHECK the validity of your passport & double check with your home affairs about visa fees & application cost. PASSPORT (must be valid for 6 months to come and have 3 clean pages available for stamps)

*People travelling with children need to travel with an UNABRIDGED BIRTH CERTIFICATE

*RSA Citizens do not need a visa to gain entry into Moz

!NB AT THE BORDER POSTS!
Make sure that your passport has been stamped on BOTH sides (RSA & MOZ) of the border w/correct dates (SA & Moz)

*PLEASE REFER To 4X4 General Must Have's TAB for Car Documents

ZA Sticker

Set of Red Warning Triangles

At Least 2-3 Yellow Reflective Vests

Yellow and Blue Mozambique Warning Triangle Stickers (2 are required *only if towing a trailer)

We suggest that you travel with your SPARE KEY for your vehicle

Mozam Travel Tips

Cross-border Tips

NB CAR DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

Drivers of South African-registered cars crossing SA borders must carry, copy and present:

*3rd party insurance ±R280.00. Buy this online pre-trip: HOLLARD 3rd Party OR ASKARI 3rd Party

*Temporary import permit *should you be towing a boat/trailer/wet bike etc. ±R150.00.

*Originals OR Certified copy of Vehicle Registration/vehicle licence papers (Copies must be stamped by a Commissioner of Oaths)

*Valid Drivers License

*A letter of permission from your vehicle insurance company stating that you may take your car into Mozambique and will still remain covered whilst there.

*If you are still paying off your vehicle; the car must be accompanied by a letter from the bank giving authorisation to take the vehicle across the border and must indicate dates of travel. Both the bank letter and licence papers should be signed by a Commissioner of Oaths.

*If the driver of the vehicle is not the owner of the vehicle; an affidavit from the police giving authorisation from the financial institution/owner to take the vehicle abroad is required, along with certified copies of the owners Passport &/ ID.

*If the car is rented; the driver must have a letter from the rental company giving permission to take the vehicle out of the country.

You can drive your car to Kosi Bay Border & park your car (±R60 p/d). Book a Border Shuttle (±R200 p/p - see details below to book a shuttle) or hop in with a mate. We do suggest that you have shared access to a car while in the Ponta Malongane area.

2 ROUTE OPTIONS
Route 1: JHB via Jozini Dam using Kosi Bay Border (not a toll road, pot holes & stop & go’s, add another ±1hr) Kosi Bay is relaxed atmosphere and easy (±30mins Max)

Route 1 - Kosi Bay LINK

Route 2: JHB via Nelspruit using Komatipoort Border (easy toll roads/highway all the way)
Komatipoort is always a busy boarder, not for the faint hearted, expect ques (±1-2 hr MAX)
Border times are 06h00 – 22h00, strictly (allocate extra time for busy border)

Route 2 - Komatipoort LINK

KOSI BAY BORDER SHUTTLE
Email Herman: kangelaestate@gmail.com OR WhatsApp him on (+258) 84 373 0067
*Please arrange min 1 month in advance

KOSI BAY
Relaxed atmosphere and easy
08h00 – 17h00, strictly
*allocate extra time for adverse road conditions

KOMATIPOORT
Always a busy boarder, not for the faint hearted, expect ques & ”runners” hassling you
06h00 – 22h00, strictly
*allocate extra time for busy border

More info? Here are some tips/rules for the border crossings :

Travel Tips

CUSTOMS ALLOWANCES P/P

*200 cigarettes

*1lt of spirits AND 2,25 lts of Wine

*Long Life / Staples

*NO Meat & Fresh Food (*TBC Current Meat Ban)

*NO BEER AT ALL

TIPS
*TREAT all officials with respect!
*ASSIGN 1 person p/c to deal with the Officials ONLY & keep your cool & smile
*KEEP your “food” slips with you when crossing the border for the officials BUT keep the slips under R800 p/p
*SUPPORT the local communities & restaurants/shops
*If you do “bring” meat, it is at your own risk but; vacuum pack & freeze before the journey.
*GOING back into RSA. If you buy Wooden CARVINGS & FRESH FOOD; RSA officials have know to search cars and confiscate any items found.

RSA AIRLINK - CLICK HERE

Mozam Airline LINK

Flights operate daily out of OR TAMBO & CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL -> Maputo through AIRLINK & LAN Airlines.

Rent a 4x4 Car OR arrange an Airport Transfer/Shuttle to Kangela OR get your mates to collect you on route!

AIRLINE ±R3,5K return, ± 1/2 hour flight
CAR HIRE ±R1,5 – R2,5 p/d/p/c, 130km/2hours drive ROUTE LINK HERE OR AIRPORT SHUTTLE ±R4K return trip with 4pax

AIRPORT SHUTTLE
Email Herman kangelaestate@gmail.com OR WhatsApp him on (+258) 84 373 0067
*Please arrange min 1-2 months in advance

FLY TO DURBAN & DRIVE

Hop into a car with someone OR hire a 4x4 & Drive to Kosi Bay Border.

CAR HIRE ±R1,5 – R2,5 p/c/p/d
KOSI BAY BORDER SHUTTLE (if you leave your car at the border)
Email Herman: kangelaestate@gmail.com OR WhatsApp him on (+258) 84 373 0067
*Please arrange min 1 month in advance

CELL PHONES & RECEPTION

There is NO RSA RECEPTION in Mozambique, therefore we suggest switch off and enjoy the downtime! But if you do need some internet/phone access, most Shebeens/Restaurants have WIFI hotspots, but here are some alternatives;

*Order / Buy a MozVodacom SimCard
BUY A SIM CARD LINK
*Contact Eureka Life Organic Health(PTA) on Tel (076) 625 2766

WIFI FOR KANGELA GUESTS
+ Houses offer internet/WIFI dongles on arrival, ask the house staff to buy a Data Sim Card & they will set it up for your stay ±R250
+ There is an “office” at Kangela that does allow paid access to WIFI & Internet (±R100)

NOTE SLOW CONNECTION
Moz Internet/WIFI is slower than what we are used to, so just chill!

Ponta Malongane is classified as a LOW Risk Malaria Area

The choice of taking prophylactics is up to you (personally we have never taken in 16 years)

!Come prepped with GnT’s & Repellents (most houses have made precautions)

*Kyle Torrington naturally attracts mosquitos, his wife & the people in his house are 100% safe.

Need More Info? Helpful Links here:
Malaria Link

*If you return from Mozam & present symptoms of Malaria, please go direct to a Lancet Laboratory & get a blood test. Alternatively before you travel you can buy malaria home test kits at any travel clinic that stocks these. Travel Clinic

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