Mozambique
Download offline maps for Inhambane, Tofo, Barra, and surrounding areas. This feature supports navigation without an internet connection.
A currency converter app supports quick conversions of Mozambican Metical (MZN) to your home currency, aiding budgeting.
Download the Portuguese offline language pack. This application supports basic communication and understanding signs.
Widely used in Mozambique for communication. Many lodges and local guides use WhatsApp for bookings and services.
Use Babbel to pick up Portuguese phrases before or during your trip.
Sites like Skyscanner or Google Flights help find and compare prices for international and domestic flights.
Check official tourism information for Mozambique for travel advisories and cultural insights.
Reputable dive centers in Tofo and Barra offer detailed information on marine activities and courses.
Follow local dive centers and lodges. Join travel groups for Mozambique on Facebook for recent traveler experiences.
Search for travel podcasts or documentaries about Mozambique to deepen your trip context.
Major travel guide publishers offer comprehensive guidebooks on Mozambique that include sections on Inhambane.
A general Mozambique travel map can be very useful for understanding the country's geography.
Reading "A Complicated War" by William Finnegan for history or "The First Wife" by Paulina Chiziane for fiction.
Clear immigration, collect luggage, and locate your pre-arranged transfer or reputable taxi.
Familiarize yourself with your accommodation. Ask staff for local tips, chapa routes, and safety advice.
Exchange currency or withdraw cash from an ATM. Consider purchasing a local SIM card.
Confirm your International Driving Permit (IDP) if planning to drive. This document works with your national license.
Search for documentaries on Mozambique's history, culture, or incredible marine life. These portray context.
Look for content featuring the Marine Megafauna Foundation's work in Tofo.
Consider Skillshare for photography courses to capture stunning visuals.
Listen to Marrabenta music, a popular Mozambican dance style, for cultural flavor.
Explore Mozambican contemporary artists or traditional crafts online.
Online forums and Facebook groups offer recent traveler experiences and practical advice.
Inhambane Provincial Hospital is the main public facility. Limited private clinics are available.
For serious medical concerns, medical evacuation to Maputo or South Africa is often recommended.
Police, Ambulance, Fire: 112 or 119. Keep your accommodation's contact information handy.
Save all emergency numbers and your embassy's contact details in your phone. Also, write them down on a physical card to carry with you.
