2.3 Mozambique Road Assessment
Road Overview
Mozambique’s main economic activity is agriculture, which naturally relies on road transport to access markets at district, provincial and national levels. Being that Mozambique is a vast country, the road network and other surface transport networks (e.g. rail and waterways) play a key role in the social and economic development of the country, and the provision of adequate conditions for the mobility of people and goods.
The surface transport network also provides access to neighbouring countries, and is therefore important for the movement of transit goods through the ports of the country.
In recent years, traffic has been growing considerably, mainly long-distance and heavier traffic, as a consequence of the improvement in the economic situation of the country. The National Administration of Roads (ANE – http://www.ane.gov.mz/) systematically collects data on road traffic. Traffic counts are performed in 256 posts distributed throughout all the provinces of the country.
The road network is just 30,562 km long, of which only about 20% is paved (5,958 km of primary roads) and the remaining 80% of which is non-paved (4,963 km secondary roads; 12,764 km of tertiary roads and 6,876 km of rural roads).
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List
Distance Matrix
|
Distances from Capital City to Major Towns (km) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Maputo |
Xai-Xai |
Inhambane |
Beira |
Chimoio |
Tete |
Quelimane |
Nampula |
Nacala |
Lichinga |
Pemba |
|
|
Maputo |
221 |
479 |
1,216 |
1,147 |
1,533 |
1,622 |
2,098 |
2,287 |
2,464 2,197 (via Malawi) |
2,501 |
|
|
Xai-Xai |
221 |
259 |
996 |
927 |
1,313 |
1,402 |
1,877 |
2,067 |
2,245 1,977 (via Malawi) |
2,281 |
|
|
Inhambane |
479 |
259 |
794 |
725 |
1,111 |
1,200 |
1,676 |
1,865 |
2,043 1,776 (via Malawi) |
2,079 |
|
|
Beira |
1,216 |
996 |
794 |
203 |
589 |
484 |
959 |
1,149 |
1,327 1,253 (via Malawi) |
1,363 |
|
|
Chimoio |
1,147 |
927 |
725 |
203 |
387 |
579 |
1,054 |
1,244 |
1,421 1,051 (via Malawi) |
1,458 |
|
|
Tete |
1,533 |
1,313 |
1,111 |
589 |
387 |
680 |
1,156 |
1,345 |
1,550 667 (via Malawi |
1,559 |
|
|
Quelimane |
1,622 |
1,402 |
1,200 |
484 |
579 |
680 |
546 |
735 |
913 |
949 |
|
|
Nampula |
2,098 |
1,877 |
1,676 |
959 |
1,054 |
1,156 |
546 |
193 |
700 |
407 |
|
|
Nacala |
2,287 |
2,067 |
1,865 |
1,149 |
1,244 |
1,345 |
735 |
193 |
|
890 |
420 |
|
Lichinga |
2,464 2,197 (via Malawi) |
2,245 1,977 (via Malawi) |
2,043 1,776 (via Malawi) |
1,327 1,253 (via Malawi) |
1,421 1,051 (via Malawi) |
1,550 667 (via Malawi) |
913 |
700 |
890 |
|
705 |
|
Pemba |
2,501 |
2,281 |
2,079 |
1,363 |
1,458 |
1,559 |
949 |
407 |
420 |
705 |
|
|
Travel Time from Capital City to Major Towns (hours and minutes) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Maputo |
Xai-Xai |
Inhambane |
Beira |
Chimoio |
Tete |
Quelimane |
Nampula |
Nacala |
Lichinga |
Pemba |
|
|
Maputo |
3’40’’ |
7’00’’ |
17’30’’ |
16’20’’ |
21’30’’ |
24’ |
30’00’’ |
32’00’’ |
38’00’’ or 32’00’’(via Malawi) |
35’00’’ |
|
|
Xai-Xai |
3’40’’ |
3’30’’ |
13’50’’ |
12’40’’ |
17’50’’ |
20’40’’ |
26’0’’ |
28’00’’ |
34’00’’ or 28’00’’ (via Malawi) |
31’00’’ |
|
|
Inhambane |
7’00’’ |
3’30’’ |
11’30’’ |
10’20’’ |
15’30’’ |
18’20’’ |
23’50’’ |
26’00’’ |
32’00’’ or 26’00’’ (via Malawi) |
29’00’’ |
|
|
Beira |
17’30’’ |
13’50’’ |
11’30’’ |
3’30’’ |
8’40’’ |
8’30’’ |
14’00’’ |
16’20’’ |
22’00’’ or 19’0’’ (via Malawi) |
19’25’’ |
|
|
Chimoio |
16’20’’ |
12’40’’ |
10’20’’ |
3’30’’ |
5’20’’ |
9’40’’ |
15’10’’ |
17’30’’ |
23’10’’ or 15’50’’ (via Malawi) |
20’30’’ |
|
|
Tete |
21’30’’ |
17’50’’ |
15’30’’ |
8’40’’ |
5’20’’ |
10’30’’ |
16’00’’ |
18’20’’ |
24’00’’ or 11’00’’ (via Malawi) |
21’10’’ |
|
|
Quelimane |
24’00’’ |
20’40’’ |
18’20’’ |
8’30’’ |
9’40’’ |
10’30’’ |
6’30’’ |
8’50’’ |
14’30’’ |
11’50’’ |
|
|
Nampula |
30’00’’ |
26’00’’ |
23’50’’ |
14’00’’ |
15’10’’ |
16’00’’ |
6’30’’ |
|
2’30’’ |
11’20’’ |
5’30’’ |
|
Nacala |
32’00’’ |
28’00’’ |
26’00’’ |
16’20’’ |
17’30’’ |
18’20’’ |
8’50’’ |
2’30’’ |
|
13’30’’ |
5’30’’ |
|
Lichinga |
38’00’’ or 32’00’’ (via Malawi) |
34’00’’ or 28’00’’ (via Malawi) |
32’00’’ or 26’00’’ (via Malawi) |
22’00’’ or 19’00’’ (via Malawi) |
23’10’’ or 15’50’’ (via Malawi) |
24’00’’ or 11’00’’ (via Malawi) |
14’30’’ |
11’20’’ |
13’30’’ |
|
11’00’’ |
|
Pemba |
35’00’’ |
31’00’’ |
29’00’’ |
19’25’’ |
20’30’’ |
21’10’’ |
11’50’’ |
5’30’’ |
5’30’’ |
11’00’’ |
|
Road Security
Roads in Mozambique are generally safe.
Weighbridges and Axle Load Limits
|
Axle Load Limits |
LCA Country (Mozambique) |
|---|---|
|
Truck with 2 Axles |
16 tons |
|
Truck with 3 Axles |
22 tons |
|
Truck with 4 Axles |
22 tons |
|
Semi-trailer with 3 Axles |
26 tons |
|
Semi-trailer with 4 Axles |
32 tons |
|
Semi-trailer with 5 Axles |
38 tons |
|
Semi-trailer with 6 Axles |
38 tons |
|
Truck & Drawbar Trailer with 4 Axles |
32 tons |
|
Truck & Drawbar Trailer with 5 Axles |
38 tons |
|
Truck & Drawbar Trailer with 6 Axles |
38 tons |
|
Truck & Drawbar Trailer with 7 Axles |
38 tons |
2.3.1 Mozambique Land Border Crossing of Ponta do Ouro
Overview
This border post between Mozambique and South Africa is very small and therefore has little capacity to attend to people and vehicles. The process is usually time-consuming (on average 30 min per vehicle), particularly during the holiday period, in which delays tends to last hours.
The border is gradually becoming more used due to recent major road improvements to Maputo. With the conclusion of the Maputo-Catembe bridge, traffic is expected to increase extensively – mainly light, but also heavy vehicles are expected to a certain extent.
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing |
Mozambique: Ponta do Ouro |
|
Province or District |
Maputo |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Ponta do Ouro, 18 km (20 min) |
|
Latitude |
-26.864289 |
|
Longitude |
32.829384 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
|
|
Contact Person |
|
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Maputo Distance in 167 km Truck Travel Time: 6’00’’ Car Travel time: 2’45’’ |
|
Nearest Port |
Maputo Distance in 167 km Truck Travel Time: 6’00’’ Car Travel time: 3’00’’ |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Matola Distance in 150 km Truck Travel Time: 5’00’’ Car Travel time: 2’30’’ |
|
Other Information
|
Fuel stations are available. The border crosses the Maputo Game Reserve. There are no weighbridges until Matola. |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
8:00 to 17:00 |
|
Tuesdays |
8:00 to 17:00 |
|
Wednesdays |
8:00 to 17:00 |
|
Thursdays |
8:00 to 17:00 |
|
Fridays |
8:00 to 17:00 |
|
Saturdays |
8:00 to 17:00 |
|
Sundays |
8:00 to 17:00 |
|
National Holidays |
8:00 to 17:00 |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
No constraints |
Daily Capacity
The border procedures are very slow and capacity is restricted (20 vehicles per day).
Customs Clearance
Border & Vehicle Requirements:
- A valid passport with more than 6 months remaining until expiry date. Citizens of South Africa, Botswana, Malawi, Mauritius, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe do not require visas, but all other nationalities require holiday visas (which can be obtained from the border) to get into Mozambique.
- A valid driver's license for the driver.
- Vehicle & boat registration documents.
- Temporary import permits are compulsory for vehicles & must be filled in at the border.
- A Compulsory Third-Party Liability insurance certificate (valid for 30 days from the date issued which can be obtained at the border) per vehicle & per towed application.
- A "Declaration of entry of foreign currency" must be collected and completed at the customs desk if carrying over USD 5,000 in cash.
- For vehicles longer than 6 metres, reflectors on the front and rear of your vehicle are required.
- Each vehicle must have the 2 red reflective triangles & 2 reflective vests.
- No drugs, firearms or explosive materials can be brought in Mozambique.
For more information on customs in Mozambique, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information
Other Relevant Information
Border & Vehicle Costs:
- Third party insurance (available at the border) is compulsory – USD 11 per vehicle and USD 6 per trailer.
- A temporary import permit for vehicles and whatever trailer you are towing – USD 0.75 each.
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List
2.3.2 Mozambique Land Border Crossing of Goba
Overview
The border crossing between Mozambique and Eswatini serves both road and railway traffic. The process is normal. However, during the holiday period, there can be a large queue of vehicles waiting to get through the border. Usually no heavy traffic uses this border.
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing |
Goba border crossing |
|
Province or District |
Maputo |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Goba, 10 km (11 min) |
|
Latitude |
-26.257053 |
|
Longitude |
32.084697 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
|
|
Contact Person |
|
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Maputo Distance in 85.4 km Truck Travel Time: 4’00’’ Car Travel time: 1’40’’ |
|
Nearest Port |
Maputo Distance in 83.2 km Truck Travel Time: 4’00’’ Car Travel time: 1’35’’ |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Matola Distance in 75.9 km Truck Travel Time: 3’30’’ Car Travel time: 1’25’’ |
|
Other Information
|
Fuel available nearby No weighbridges until Maputo |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
8:00 – 18:00 |
|
Tuesdays |
8:00 – 18:00 |
|
Wednesdays |
8:00 – 18:00 |
|
Thursdays |
8:00 – 18:00 |
|
Fridays |
8:00 – 18:00 |
|
Saturdays |
8:00 – 18:00 |
|
Sundays |
8:00 – 18:00 |
|
National Holidays |
8:00 – 18:00 |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
n/a |
Daily Capacity
The border crossing process usually takes 15-20 min per vehicle giving a capacity of about 40-50 vehicles per day.
Customs Clearance
Border & Vehicle Requirements:
- A valid passport with more than 6 months remaining until expiry date. Citizens of South Africa, Botswana, Malawi, Mauritius, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe do not require visas, but all other nationalities require holiday visas (which can be obtained from the border) to get into Mozambique.
- A valid driver's license for the driver.
- Vehicle & boat registration documents.
- Temporary import permits are compulsory for vehicles & must be filled in at the border.
- A Compulsory Third-Party Liability insurance certificate (valid for 30 days from the date issued which can be obtained at the border) per vehicle & per towed application.
- A "Declaration of entry of foreign currency" must be collected and completed at the customs desk if carrying over USD 5,000 in cash.
- For vehicles longer than 6 meters, reflectors on the front and rear of your vehicle are required.
- Each vehicle must have the 2 red reflective triangles & 2 reflective vests.
- No drugs, firearms or explosive materials can be brought in Mozambique.
For more information on customs in Mozambique, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information
Other Relevant Information
Border & Vehicle Costs (prices are subject to change):
- Third party insurance (available at the border) is compulsory – USD 11 per vehicle and USD 6 per Trailer.
- Temporary import permit for vehicles and any towed trailer – USD 0.75 each.
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List
2.3.3 Mozambique Land Border Crossing of Namaacha
Overview
The border post between Mozambique and Eswatini has spacious premises and movement through the border is quick (10 min per vehicle). However, delays may be observed during holiday periods and long weekends. There is not much heavy traffic.
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing |
Mozambique: Namaacha |
|
Province or District |
Maputo |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Namaacha, 0 km |
|
Latitude |
-25.989210 |
|
Longitude |
31.998185 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
|
|
Contact Person |
|
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Maputo Distance in 80 km Truck Travel Time: 4’00’’ Car Travel time: 1’35’’ |
|
Nearest Port |
Maputo Distance in 77.8 km Truck Travel Time: 4’00’’ Car Travel time: 1’30’’ |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Matola Distance in 70.5 km Truck Travel Time: 3’30’’ Car Travel time: 1’20’’ |
|
Other Information
|
Fuel availability is good. There are no weighbridges until Maputo. |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
8:00 – 17:00 |
|
Tuesdays |
8:00 – 17:00 |
|
Wednesdays |
8:00 – 17:00 |
|
Thursdays |
8:00 – 17:00 |
|
Fridays |
8:00 – 17:00 |
|
Saturdays |
8:00 – 17:00 |
|
Sundays |
8:00 – 17:00 |
|
National Holidays |
8:00 – 17:00 |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
|
Daily Capacity
The border process is smooth and has plenty of capacity for the usual traffic.
Customs Clearance
Border & Vehicle Requirements:
- A valid passport with more than 6 months remaining until expiry date. Citizens of South Africa, Botswana, Malawi, Mauritius, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe do not require visas, but all other nationalities require holiday visas (which can be obtained from the border) to get into Mozambique.
- A valid driver's license for the driver.
- Vehicle & boat registration documents.
- Temporary import permits are compulsory for vehicles & must be filled in at the border.
- A Compulsory Third-Party Liability insurance certificate (valid for 30 days from the date issued which can be obtained at the border) per vehicle & per towed application.
- A "Declaration of entry of foreign currency" must be collected and completed at the customs desk if carrying over USD 5,000 in cash.
- For vehicles longer than 6 meters, reflectors on the front and rear of your vehicle are required.
- Each vehicle must have the 2 red reflective triangles & 2 reflective vests.
- No drugs, firearms or explosive materials can be brought in Mozambique.
For more information on customs in Mozambique, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information
Other Relevant Information
Border & Vehicle Costs (prices are subject to change):
- Third party insurance (available at the border) is compulsory – USD 11 per vehicle and USD 6 per Trailer.
- Temporary import permit for vehicles and any towed trailer – USD 0.75 each.
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List
2.3.4 Mozambique Land Border Crossing of Ressano Garcia
Overview
This is the main border post between South Africa and Mozambique and it serves the Maputo Corridor. It is heavily trafficked with light vehicles (up to 6,000 per day) with people on business travels as far away as Gauteng, and/or tourists coming for the beaches in Mozambique, scenic drives and game viewing in South Africa (Kruger Park). It has also plenty of buses and trucks crossing the border (up to 400 trucks per day) mainly to/from the Port of Maputo, and also serves railway traffic.
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing |
Mozambique: Ressano Garcia |
|
Province or District |
Maputo |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Ressano Garcia, 0 km |
|
Latitude |
-25.443035 |
|
Longitude |
31.986763 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
|
|
Contact Person |
|
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Maputo Distance 95.5 km Truck Travel Time: 5’00’’ Car Travel time: 1’45’’ |
|
Nearest Port |
Maputo Distance 93.2 km Truck Travel Time: 5’00’’ Car Travel time: 1’35’’ |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Matola Distance 81.3 km Truck Travel Time: 4’30’’ Car Travel time: 1’20’’ |
|
Other Information
|
There are fuel stations nearby. There is a weighbridge before reaching Matola. There is a separate route for heavy vehicles. |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
06:00 – 24:00 |
|
Tuesdays |
06:00 – 24:00 |
|
Wednesdays |
06:00 – 24:00 |
|
Thursdays |
06:00 – 24:00 |
|
Fridays |
06:00 – 24:00 |
|
Saturdays |
06:00 – 24:00 |
|
Sundays |
06:00 – 24:00 |
|
National Holidays |
06:00 – 24:00 |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
|
Daily Capacity
The border has plenty of capacity, but during peak holiday periods and long weekends extensive delays occur even with separation of heavy and light traffic.
Customs Clearance
Border & Vehicle Requirements:
- A valid passport with more than 6 months remaining until expiry date. Citizens of South Africa, Botswana, Malawi, Mauritius, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe do not require visas, but all other nationalities require holiday visas (which can be obtained from the border) to get into Mozambique.
- A valid driver's license for the driver.
- Vehicle & boat registration documents.
- Temporary import permits are compulsory for vehicles & must be filled in at the border.
- A Compulsory Third-Party Liability insurance certificate (valid for 30 days from the date issued which can be obtained at the border) per vehicle & per towed application.
- A "Declaration of entry of foreign currency" must be collected and completed at the customs desk if carrying over USD 5,000 in cash.
- For vehicles longer than 6 meters, reflectors on the front and rear of your vehicle are required.
- Each vehicle must have the 2 red reflective triangles & 2 reflective vests.
- No drugs, firearms or explosive materials can be brought in Mozambique.
For more information on customs in Mozambique, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information
Other Relevant Information
Border & Vehicle Costs (prices are subject to change):
- Third-party insurance (available at the border) is compulsory – USD 11 per vehicle and USD 6 per Trailer.
- Temporary import permit for vehicles and any towed trailer – USD 0.75 each.
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List
2.3.5 Mozambique Land Border Crossing of Giriyondo
Overview
This border crossing encompasses a very small border post between Mozambique (Limpopo Park) and South Africa (Kruger Park), only accessible with a 4 x 4 vehicle. It is advised that one not drive through this border during the rainy season.
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing |
Giriyondo (Kruger/Limpopo National Parks) |
|
Province or District |
Gaza |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Not relevant |
|
Latitude |
-23.583880 |
|
Longitude |
31.660017 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
|
|
Contact Person |
|
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Not relevant |
|
Nearest Port |
|
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
|
|
Other Information |
There is no fuel available. |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
October - March: 08:00 – 16:00 April - September: 08:00 – 15:00 |
|
Tuesdays |
October - March: 08:00 – 16:00 April - September: 08:00 – 15:00 |
|
Wednesdays |
October - March: 08:00 – 16:00 April - September: 08:00 – 15:00 |
|
Thursdays |
October - March: 08:00 – 16:00 April - September: 08:00 – 15:00 |
|
Fridays |
October - March: 08:00 – 16:00 April - September: 08:00 – 15:00 |
|
Saturdays |
October - March: 08:00 – 16:00 April - September: 08:00 – 15:00 |
|
Sundays |
October - March: 08:00 – 16:00 April - September: 08:00 – 15:00 |
|
National Holidays
|
October - March: 08:00 – 16:00 April - September: 08:00 – 15:00 |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
It is not advised to use this crossing during the rainy season. |
Daily Capacity
There is a very restricted capacity, reserved only for game viewers.
Customs Clearance
For more information on customs in Mozambique, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information
Other Relevant Information
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List
2.3.6 Mozambique Land Border Crossing of Pafuri
Overview
This border crossing is a small border post between Mozambique (Limpopo Park) and South Africa (Kruger Park), and is also very close to Gonarezhou Park in Zimbabwe. It is only accessible with 4 x 4 vehicles. It is advised not to drive through this border during the rainy season, due to potential flooding of the Limpopo River. The border crossing is mainly used by game viewers of GLTP (Great Limpopo Trans-frontier Park), which includes South Africa's Kruger National Park, Mozambique's Limpopo National Park and the Gonarezhou National Park in Zimbabwe.
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing |
Pafuri |
|
Province or District |
Gaza |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Not relevant |
|
Latitude |
-22.449123 |
|
Longitude |
31.315745 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
|
|
Contact Person |
|
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Not relevant |
|
Nearest Port |
Not relevant |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Not relevant |
|
Other Information |
There is no fuel available. |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
08:00 – 16:00 |
|
Tuesdays |
08:00 – 16:00 |
|
Wednesdays |
08:00 – 16:00 |
|
Thursdays |
08:00 – 16:00 |
|
Fridays |
08:00 – 16:00 |
|
Saturdays |
08:00 – 16:00 |
|
Sundays |
08:00 – 16:00 |
|
National Holidays |
08:00 – 16:00 |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
There is restricted accessibility during the rainy season. |
Daily Capacity
There is very restricted capacity, reserved only for game viewers of GLTP.
Customs Clearance
For more information on customs in Mozambique, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information
Other Relevant Information
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List
2.3.7 Mozambique Land Border Crossing of Chicualacuala
Overview
This border crossing mainly serves railway traffic on the Limpopo line, linking Maputo to Gweru, Bulawayo and Harare.
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing |
Mozambique: Chicualacuala |
|
Province or District |
Gaza |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Chicualacuala, 0 km |
|
Latitude |
-22.071654, 31.680744 |
|
Longitude |
-22.071654, 31.680744 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
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|
Contact Person |
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|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
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Nearest International Airport |
Not relevant |
|
Nearest Port |
Not relevant |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Not relevant |
|
Other Information |
There is fuel available. |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
07:00 – 16:00 |
|
Tuesdays |
07:00 – 16:00 |
|
Wednesdays |
07:00 – 16:00 |
|
Thursdays |
07:00 – 16:00 |
|
Fridays |
07:00 – 16:00 |
|
Saturdays |
07:00 – 16:00 |
|
Sundays |
07:00 – 16:00 |
|
National Holidays |
07:00 – 16:00 |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
|
Daily Capacity
There is very restricted capacity for road traffic.
Customs Clearance
For more information on customs in Mozambique, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information
Other Relevant Information
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List
2.3.8 Mozambique Land Border Crossing of Espungabera
Overview
This border post between Mozambique and Zimbabwe is only used for local traffic/border exchanges.
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing |
Espungabera |
|
Province or District |
Manica |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Not relevant |
|
Latitude |
-20.420845 |
|
Longitude |
32.757643 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
|
|
Contact Person |
|
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Not relevant |
|
Nearest Port |
Not relevant |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Not relevant |
|
Other Information |
There is no fuel available. |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
08:00 – 17:00 |
|
Tuesdays |
08:00 – 17:00 |
|
Wednesdays |
08:00 – 17:00 |
|
Thursdays |
08:00 – 17:00 |
|
Fridays |
08:00 – 17:00 |
|
Saturdays |
08:00 – 17:00 |
|
Sundays |
08:00 – 17:00 |
|
National Holidays |
08:00 – 17:00 |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
|
Daily Capacity
As a very small border post there is very little capacity.
Customs Clearance
For more information on customs in Mozambique, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information
Other Relevant Information
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List
2.3.9 Mozambique Land Border Crossing of Machipanda
Overview
This is a very important border crossing between Mozambique and Zimbabwe that serves the Beira Corridor. It hosts a high volume of light vehicles, plenty of buses and trucks, and is a railway border as well.
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing |
Mozambique: Machipanda |
|
Province or District |
Manica |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Manica, 20 km |
|
Latitude |
-19.005108 |
|
Longitude |
32.713900 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
|
|
Contact Person |
|
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Beira Distance 285 km Truck Travel Time: 9’00’’ Car Travel time: 4’30’’ |
|
Nearest Port |
Name Distance 289 km Truck Travel Time: 9’00’’ Car Travel time: 4’30’’ |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Beira Distance 288 km Truck Travel Time: 9’00’’ Car Travel time: 4’30’’ |
|
Other Information |
Fuel is available. There is a weighbridge on the way to Beira. |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
06:00 – 18:00 |
|
Tuesdays |
06:00 – 18:00 |
|
Wednesdays |
06:00 – 18:00 |
|
Thursdays |
06:00 – 18:00 |
|
Fridays |
06:00 – 18:00 |
|
Saturdays |
06:00 – 18:00 |
|
Sundays |
06:00 – 18:00 |
|
National Holidays |
06:00 – 18:00 |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
|
Daily Capacity
The border post has good capacity and delays only occur during holiday season and long weekends.
Customs Clearance
Border & Vehicle Requirements:
- A valid passport with more than 6 months remaining until expiry date. Citizens of South Africa, Botswana, Malawi, Mauritius, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe do not require visas, but all other nationalities require holiday visas (which can be obtained from the border) to get into Mozambique.
- A valid driver's license for the driver.
- Vehicle & boat registration documents.
- Temporary import permits are compulsory for vehicles & must be filled in at the border.
- A Compulsory Third-Party Liability insurance certificate (valid for 30 days from the date issued which can be obtained at the border) per vehicle & per towed application.
- A "Declaration of entry of foreign currency" must be collected and completed at the customs desk if carrying over USD 5,000 in cash.
- For vehicles longer than 6 meters, reflectors on the front and rear of your vehicle are required.
- Each vehicle must have the 2 red reflective triangles & 2 reflective vests.
- No drugs, firearms or explosive materials can be brought in Mozambique.
For more information on customs in Mozambique, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information
Other Relevant Information
Border & Vehicle Costs (prices are subject to change):
- Third-party insurance (available at the border) is compulsory – USD 11 per vehicle and USD 6 per Trailer.
- Temporary import permit for vehicles and any towed trailer – USD 0.75 each.
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List
2.3.10 Mozambique Land Border Crossing of Nyamapanda
Overview
This border post between Mozambique and Zimbabwe is very busy with travellers coming from southern to central Africa. It is also crossed by numerous heavy vehicles transporting goods to/from Malawi to Zimbabwe and South Africa.
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing |
Mozambique: Cuchamano |
|
Province or District |
Tete |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
|
|
Latitude |
-16.963854 |
|
Longitude |
32.862741 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
|
|
Contact Person |
|
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Harare Distance 238 km Truck Travel Time: 7’00’’ Car Travel time: 3’00’’ |
|
Nearest Port |
Beira, Mozambique Distance 543 km Truck Travel Time: 12’00’’ Car Travel time: 8’00’’ |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Tete, Mozambique Distance 145 km Truck Travel Time: 4’00’’ Car Travel time: 2’00’’ |
|
Other Information
|
It is a busy border post on a busy road. Fuel is available and there are weighbridges on both sides of the border. |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
06:00 – 18:00 |
|
Tuesdays |
06:00 – 18:00 |
|
Wednesdays |
06:00 – 18:00 |
|
Thursdays |
06:00 – 18:00 |
|
Fridays |
06:00 – 18:00 |
|
Saturdays |
06:00 – 18:00 |
|
Sundays |
06:00 – 18:00 |
|
National Holidays |
06:00 – 18:00 |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
|
Daily Capacity
This is usually a reasonably fast border crossing, but delays do occur when the number of trucks crossing the border increase.
Customs Clearance
Border & Vehicle Requirements:
- A valid passport with more than 6 months remaining until expiry date. Citizens of South Africa, Botswana, Malawi, Mauritius, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe do not require visas, but all other nationalities require holiday visas (which can be obtained from the border) to get into Mozambique.
- A valid driver's license for the driver.
- Vehicle & boat registration documents.
- Temporary import permits are compulsory for vehicles & must be filled in at the border.
- A Compulsory Third-Party Liability insurance certificate (valid for 30 days from the date issued which can be obtained at the border) per vehicle & per towed application.
- A "Declaration of entry of foreign currency" must be collected and completed at the customs desk if carrying over USD 5,000 in cash.
- For vehicles longer than 6 meters, reflectors on the front and rear of your vehicle are required.
- Each vehicle must have the 2 red reflective triangles & 2 reflective vests.
- No drugs, firearms or explosive materials can be brought in Mozambique.
For more information on customs in Mozambique, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information
Other Relevant Information
Border & Vehicle Costs (Prices are subject to change):
- Third-party insurance (available at the border) is compulsory – USD 11 per vehicle and USD 6 per Trailer.
- Temporary import permit for vehicles and any towed trailer – USD 0.75 each.
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List
2.3.11 Mozambique Land Border Crossing of Chimefusa
Overview
This is the only border post between Zambia and Mozambique. It is not extensively used because its road access is not good. Truck drivers and travellers prefer to travel via Zimbabwe or Malawi.
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing |
Chimefusa |
|
Province or District |
Tete |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Tete, 276 km |
|
Latitude |
-14.302832 |
|
Longitude |
32.349780 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
|
|
Contact Person |
|
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Lilongwe, Malawi Distance 231 km Truck Travel Time: 8’00’’ Car Travel time: 3’30’’ |
|
Nearest Port |
Beira, Mozambique Distance 861 km Truck Travel Time: 20’00’’ Car Travel time: 13’00’’ |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Tete Distance 276 km Truck Travel Time: 7’00’’ Car Travel time: 4’00’’ |
|
Other Information |
Fuel not easily available |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
07:00 – 17:00 |
|
Tuesdays |
07:00 – 17:00 |
|
Wednesdays |
07:00 – 17:00 |
|
Thursdays |
07:00 – 17:00 |
|
Fridays |
07:00 – 17:00 |
|
Saturdays |
07:00 – 17:00 |
|
Sundays |
07:00 – 17:00 |
|
National Holidays |
07:00 – 17:00 |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
|
Daily Capacity
This is a very small border post with limited capacity.
Customs Clearance
For more information on customs in Mozambique, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information
Other Relevant Information
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List
2.3.12 Mozambique Land Border Crossing of Zobue
Overview
This border post is situated on the Tete Corridor, approximately 118 km from Tete, and is the principal entry point when travelling between Malawi and Mozambique. This border post point is on the Mozambique side.
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing |
Mozambique: Zobue |
|
Province or District |
Tete |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Tete, 127 km |
|
Latitude |
-14.302832 |
|
Longitude |
32.349780 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
|
|
Contact Person |
|
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Blantyre, Malawi Distance 113 km Truck Travel Time: 4’00’’ Car Travel time: 2’00’’ |
|
Nearest Port |
Beira, Mozambique Distance 713 km Truck Travel Time: 18’00’’ Car Travel time: 11’00’’ |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Mwanza, Malawi Distance 11 km Truck Travel Time: 1’00’’ Car Travel time: 00’15’’ |
|
Other Information |
Fuel availability is good. |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
07:00 – 17:00 |
|
Tuesdays |
07:00 – 17:00 |
|
Wednesdays |
07:00 – 17:00 |
|
Thursdays |
07:00 – 17:00 |
|
Fridays |
07:00 – 17:00 |
|
Saturdays |
07:00 – 17:00 |
|
Sundays |
07:00 – 17:00 |
|
National Holidays |
07:00 – 17:00 |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
|
Daily Capacity
The border has a good capacity and functions well. However, being on the busy Tete Corridor that links Malawi with Zimbabwe and South Africa, delays occur if an increased number of trucks crossing the border.
Customs Clearance
Border & Vehicle Requirements:
- A valid passport with more than 6 months remaining until expiry date. Citizens of South Africa, Botswana, Malawi, Mauritius, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe do not require visas, but all other nationalities require holiday visas (which can be obtained from the border) to get into Mozambique.
- A valid driver's license for the driver.
- Vehicle & boat registration documents.
- Temporary import permits are compulsory for vehicles & must be filled in at the border.
- A Compulsory Third-Party Liability insurance certificate (valid for 30 days from the date issued which can be obtained at the border) per vehicle & per towed application.
- A "Declaration of entry of foreign currency" must be collected and completed at the customs desk if carrying over USD 5,000 in cash.
- For vehicles longer than 6 meters, reflectors on the front and rear of your vehicle are required.
- Each vehicle must have the 2 red reflective triangles & 2 reflective vests.
- No drugs, firearms or explosive materials can be brought in Mozambique.
For more information on customs in Mozambique, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information
Other Relevant Information
Border & Vehicle Costs (prices are subject to change):
- Third-party insurance (available at the border) is compulsory – USD 11 per vehicle and USD 6 per Trailer.
- Temporary import permit for vehicles and any towed trailer – USD 0.75 each.
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List
2.3.13 Mozambique Land Border Crossing of Milange
Overview
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing |
Mozambique: Milange |
|
Province or District |
Zambezia |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Milange 5 km |
|
Latitude |
-16.080508 |
|
Longitude |
35.736936 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
|
|
Contact Person |
|
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Blantyre, Malawi Distance 96 km Truck Travel Time: 4’00’’ Car Travel time: 2’00’’ |
|
Nearest Port |
Quelimane Distance 320 km Truck Travel Time: 8’00’’ Car Travel time: 4’00’’ |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Blantyre, Malawi Distance 96 km Truck Travel Time: 4’00’’ Car Travel time: 2’00’’ |
|
Other Information |
Fuel is usually available. |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
06:00 – 18:00 |
|
Tuesdays |
06:00 – 18:00 |
|
Wednesdays |
06:00 – 18:00 |
|
Thursdays |
06:00 – 18:00 |
|
Fridays |
06:00 – 18:00 |
|
Saturdays |
06:00 – 18:00 |
|
Sundays |
06:00 – 18:00 |
|
National Holidays |
06:00 – 18:00 |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
|
Daily Capacity
This is a well-functioning border post with little heavy traffic.
Customs Clearance
Border & Vehicle Requirements:
- A valid passport with more than 6 months remaining until expiry date. Citizens of South Africa, Botswana, Malawi, Mauritius, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe do not require visas, but all other nationalities require holiday visas (which can be obtained from the border) to get into Mozambique.
- A valid driver's license for the driver.
- Vehicle & boat registration documents.
- Temporary import permits are compulsory for vehicles & must be filled in at the border.
- A Compulsory Third-Party Liability insurance certificate (valid for 30 days from the date issued which can be obtained at the border) per vehicle & per towed application.
- A "Declaration of entry of foreign currency" must be collected and completed at the customs desk if carrying over USD 5,000 in cash.
- For vehicles longer than 6 meters, reflectors on the front and rear of your vehicle are required.
- Each vehicle must have the 2 red reflective triangles & 2 reflective vests.
- No drugs, firearms or explosive materials can be brought in Mozambique.
For more information on customs in Mozambique, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information
Other Relevant Information
Border & Vehicle Costs (prices are subject to change):
- Third-party insurance (available at the border) is compulsory – USD 11 per vehicle and USD 6 per Trailer.
- Temporary import permit for vehicles and any towed trailer – USD 0.75 each.
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List
2.3.14 Mozambique Land Border Crossing of Mandimba
Overview
This is a small border post between Mozambique and Malawi which is mainly used by the local population.
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing |
Mozambique: Mandimba Malawi: Chiponde |
|
Province or District |
Niassa |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Mandimba, 3.8 km |
|
Latitude |
-14.371304 |
|
Longitude |
35.615248 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
|
|
Contact Person |
|
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Blantyre, Malawi Distance 255 km Truck Travel Time: 8’00’’ Car Travel time: 5’00’’ |
|
Nearest Port |
Nacala, Mozambique Distance 672 km Truck Travel Time: 20’00’’ Car Travel time: 11’00’’ |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Lichinga, Mozambique Distance 249 km Truck Travel Time: 8’00’’ Car Travel time: 4’00’’ |
|
Other Information |
Fuel is not easily available. |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
06:00 – 18:00 |
|
Tuesdays |
06:00 – 18:00 |
|
Wednesdays |
06:00 – 18:00 |
|
Thursdays |
06:00 – 18:00 |
|
Fridays |
06:00 – 18:00 |
|
Saturdays |
06:00 – 18:00 |
|
Sundays |
06:00 – 18:00 |
|
National Holidays |
06:00 – 18:00 |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
|
Daily Capacity
This is a small border post with limited capacity.
Customs Clearance
For more information on customs in Mozambique, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information
Other Relevant Information
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List
2.3.15 Mozambique Land Border Crossing of Negomano
Overview
This is a small border post that is easily accessed due to recent construction of the Unity Bridge between Mozambique and Tanzania. However, there is not much traffic between the two countries at this stage.
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing |
Negomane |
|
Province or District |
Cabo Delgado |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Pemba, 486 km |
|
Latitude |
-11.413426 |
|
Longitude |
38.493445 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
|
|
Contact Person |
|
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Nampula Distance 734 km Truck Travel Time: 20’00’’ Car Travel time: 11’00’’ |
|
Nearest Port |
Pemba Distance 486 km Truck Travel Time: 14’00’’ Car Travel time: 8’00’’ |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Pemba Distance 486 km Truck Travel Time: 14’00’’ Car Travel time: 8’00’’ |
|
Other Information |
Fuel is not easily available. |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
07:30 – 16:00 |
|
Tuesdays |
07:30 – 16:00 |
|
Wednesdays |
07:30 – 16:00 |
|
Thursdays |
07:30 – 16:00 |
|
Fridays |
07:30 – 16:00 |
|
Saturdays |
07:30 – 16:00 |
|
Sundays |
07:30 – 16:00 |
|
National Holidays |
07:30 – 16:00 |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
|
Daily Capacity
This is a small border post with little capacity.
Customs Clearance
For more information on customs in Mozambique, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information
Other Relevant Information
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List
2.3.16 Mozambique Land Border Crossing of Namoto
Overview
This is a small border post mainly used for local traffic. For access, it is necessary to cross the Rovuma River by a small ferry, hence why it is not much used by road vehicles.
|
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing |
Mozambique: Namoto Tanzania: KIlambo |
|
Province or District |
Cabo Delgado |
|
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Quionga, 20 km |
|
Latitude |
-10.519360 |
|
Longitude |
40.380894 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
|
|
Contact Person |
|
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Nampula Distance 696 km Truck Travel Time: 24’00’’ Car Travel time: 11’00’’ |
|
Nearest Port |
Pemba Distance 430 km Truck Travel Time: 12’00’’ Car Travel time: 7’00’’ |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Quionga Distance 20 km Truck Travel Time: 2’00’’ Car Travel time: 1’00’’ |
|
Other Information |
There is no fuel available. |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
07:00 – 19:00 |
|
Tuesdays |
07:00 – 19:00 |
|
Wednesdays |
07:00 – 19:00 |
|
Thursdays |
07:00 – 19:00 |
|
Fridays |
07:00 – 19:00 |
|
Saturdays |
07:00 – 19:00 |
|
Sundays |
07:00 – 19:00 |
|
National Holidays |
07:00 – 19:00 |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
|
Daily Capacity
This is a very small border post with limited capacity.
Customs Clearance
For more information on customs in Mozambique, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information
Other Relevant Information
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List