Sands of Mozambique: Beaches, Wildlife & Island Dreams

This journey begins at Maputo, Mozambique. On the first day, we meet at 17:00.

Your Coordinator will add you to the WhatsApp group for your trip about 15 days before departure.
 It’s a great way to start getting to know your travel mates, receive more details about the first day’s meeting point, and ask any pre-departure questions you might have.

This journey ends at Maputo, Mozambique. On the last day, you are free to leave at any time, so whether you need to book a flight, a train, or wish to continue the journey on your own, you can organize your return as you prefer.

For this itinerary, soft luggage is required for logistical reasons and the convenience of the whole group - including yourself! Soft luggage includes backpacks, duffel bags, or sports bags, but not trolleys or bulky suitcases. The Travel Coordinator will provide guidance on the ideal baggage before departure via the WhatsApp group.

Mozambique is in the Central Africa Time zone, which is 2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+2). Mozambique doesn't observe daylight saving time.

If it's 12pm in the UK, it will be 2pm in Mozambique. If it's 12pm in New York, it will be 7pm in Mozambique. Keep this in mind when planning your calls or meetings!

Mozambique uses the Mozambican Metical (MZN). The daily exchange rate can vary, but as a rough guide:

• 1 GBP is about 80 MZN
• 1 USD is about 65 MZN
• 1 EUR is about 70 MZN

You can exchange currency at banks, official exchange bureaus, and some hotels in larger cities. Always double-check rates and fees before exchanging.

Credit cards and debit cards are commonly accepted in urban areas of Mozambique, especially in hotels, restaurants, and larger stores. Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted. However, it's a good idea to carry some cash for smaller vendors and rural areas where card facilities might not be available. ATMs are available in cities, allowing you to withdraw the local currency, Mozambican Metical, using your card. Always inform your bank of your travel plans to avoid any card issues while abroad.

Tipping in Mozambique is appreciated but not mandatory. In restaurants, leaving a tip of around 5 to 10 percent of the total bill is a nice gesture if you are happy with the service. For hotel staff, porters, and guides, small tips in cash are also common and appreciated. Remember, tipping shows gratitude for good service, so feel free to tip according to the service you receive.

In Mozambique, it's a good idea to buy a local SIM card or an e-SIM data plan, as Wi-Fi can be limited outside major cities. Local providers like Vodacom, Movitel, and Tmcel offer various plans. You can purchase SIM cards at airports, convenience stores, or mobile shops. While public Wi-Fi is available in some hotels and cafes, it might not always be reliable or fast. For a seamless connection, especially if you plan to travel outside urban areas, having your own data plan is recommended.

In Mozambique, the official language is Portuguese. However, you'll also encounter several local languages spoken throughout the country. Here are some useful Portuguese phrases you might hear or use:

• Hello - Olá
• Thank you - Obrigado (if you're male) / Obrigada (if you're female)
• Please - Por favor
• Yes - Sim
• No - Não

Being familiar with these basic expressions can help you connect with locals and make your travel experience more enjoyable.

In Mozambique, the power plugs and sockets used are types C, F, and M. The standard voltage is 220 volts, and the frequency is 50 Hz. If your devices use different plugs or voltage, we suggest bringing a universal adapter and possibly a voltage converter to ensure your electronics work properly.

In Mozambique, the main religion is Christianity, with a significant portion of the population identifying as Roman Catholic or Protestant. There is also a notable Muslim minority, primarily in the northern regions. While there aren’t specific dressing requirements for visitors, it's good to be respectful of local customs and dress modestly, especially in rural areas and places of worship. Important religious holidays in Mozambique include:

• Christmas and Easter for Christians
• Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha for Muslims

Packing for Mozambique calls for some careful planning to ensure you're prepared for the climate and activities. Here's a handy list to help you pack your backpack:

Clothing:

• Light cotton shirts
• Long-sleeve shirts
• Lightweight trousers
• Shorts
• Swimwear

Shoes:

• Comfortable walking shoes
• Sandals
• Flip-flops

Accessories and Technology:

• Sun hat or cap
• Sunglasses
• Power bank
• Camera
• Universal adapter

Toiletries and Medication:

• Sunscreen
• Insect repellent
• Basic first aid kit
• Travel-sized toiletries
• Antimalarial medication
• Pain relievers like ibuprofen or paracetamol

Mozambique is warm year-round, but it can get quite hot, so light and breathable clothing is best. Remember to dress modestly, especially in rural areas and when visiting religious sites.

Mozambique's weather varies by region due to its long coastline and diverse landscapes. Here’s a quick breakdown:

• North: Tropical climate with a rainy season from November to April. Temperatures are warm year-round.
• Central: Similar to the north, but with more pronounced dry and wet seasons.
• South: More temperate with a shorter rainy season, typically from December to March.

The best time to visit is during the dry season, from May to October, when the temperatures are milder and there's less rain.

Return international flights are not included on our trips because we want to give you full autonomy and flexibility. You can choose your preferred airline, fly from the airport that works best for you, and decide how many stopovers you want to make along the way.

As flights are not included, you also have more flexibility with your travel dates: you could arrive at your destination a few days early or return home a bit later – or even continue independently to a nearby destination!

An "Available" departure means that the trip isn’t confirmed yet and we’re waiting for a few more travellers to sign up… which could be you!

If you book the trip please wait for it to be confirmed before booking your international flights.

The question of all questions! Here’s some more information: 

• The Money Pot is a common fund collected in local currency from all travellers on the trip and managed by your Travel Coordinator. 
• It is used to streamline payments for extra activities, goods and services that the whole group decides to do. This guarantees flexibility in choosing activities and excursions at the destination in line with the mood of the group. 
• It is typically collected on the first day of the trip in local currency, although at times, the Travel Coordinator may ask for it to be paid before departure.
• You’ll find the Money Pot amount on the website under the section ‘What’s included in the Money Pot’. To find this look for ‘What’s included’, scroll down to ‘Money Pot? Click here’ and you’ll find the details.
• The amount varies depending on the destination chosen.
• It is usually used for group expenses that all travellers decide to take part in, but sometimes if you opt out of an activity it might make more sense for it to come out of the Money Pot. In these cases the Coordinator will return the amount for this activity back to you at the end of the trip. 
• It is estimated based on the experience of other groups but can vary depending on what activities your group is keen for. As such, the Travel Coordinator may need to increase the amount during the trip.
• If not all of the Money Pot is spent, the difference will be returned to all travellers at the end of the trip. 
• The Money Pot also covers the Travel Coordinator’s share of the activities included in the Money Pot, except for those activities that are free for the Travel Coordinator.
• If you pay in advance for part of the Money Pot before the trip for certain non-refundable optional activities, unfortunately, the amount cannot be refunded if the trip is cancelled. 

We offer several payment methods to fit every need:

1. Credit or debit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express);
2. Instalment payment with Klarna (you’ll pay for the trip in three equal amounts);
3. PayPal (for selected destinations);
4. Revolut Pay to pay even faster straight from your Revolut account.

Anyone who books a WeRoad trip has the option to cancel or modify the trip – including both the dates and the destination – free of charge up to 31 days before departure. In case of cancellation up to 31 days before departure, you will receive a 100% refund of the WeRoad trip price. If you make a change, a price adjustment will be applied to the new trip chosen – meaning, if the new trip is cheaper, we will refund the difference; if it’s more expensive, you will need to pay the difference.

If you’ve purchased the Flexible Cancellation Option (which you can add in the first step of the booking process), you can request a cancellation or trip change until 8 days before departure. In case of cancellation, you’ll receive a 100% refund of the WeRoad trip price, minus the cost of the Flexible Cancellation option. 

How to request a cancellation or change to your trip? Send us an email at [email protected] or a WhatsApp on +447716573700. Please share the booking reference for the trip you want to cancel or change, and, in case of a change, the new trip you would like to join.

For our trips we usually use locally owned accommodation instead of big hotel chains. It’s our favourite way to really experience the local culture and, whenever we can, support the local economy. Typically, you’ll stay in hotels, apartments, guesthouses and hostels with the same standard maintained across all trips in the same destination.

The list of accommodation for your trip will be shared with you by your Travel Coordinator 2-5 days before departure, along with other useful details for your adventure!

Yes! We might not know the flights for everyone else in the group, but there are ways to find out which flights your fellow WeRoaders will be taking. 

1. All travellers can share their flight details after booking on their My WeRoad account so that other travellers on the same trip can see these details anonymously. 

2. Alternatively you can join our Facebook group: Solo Travellers | WeRoad Community – (here is the extended link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/963298767843213 ) Look for a post about the trip you’re interested in or ask the group admin for help in getting in touch with your future travel companions!

3. If the Coordinator has already been assigned to the trip you’re keen for, you can easily find their Facebook post on the website. Click 'Ask the Coordinator' and follow the link here. 

Our groups usually consist of 8–12 travellers, with a minimum of 3–4 and a maximum of 15. 
Everyone on our trips speaks English, and travellers join us from across the UK, Europe and beyond. Our trips are open to travelers between 25 and 49 years old. The indicated age is meant to give you an idea of the type of group, but it's not a strict limit: it's possible to participate even with a few years more or less, as long as you can keep up with the pace and energy of the group you're traveling with.

Each group will be joined and led by one of our experienced Travel Coordinators, who’s there to ensure everything runs smoothly and the group feels well-supported. 

If you’d like to know more about our typical WeRoad groups do reach out to us on WhatsApp on +44 7716573700. 

Yes! If you're curious, you can take a sneak peek at the group before booking. 
You’ll find the info in the ‘Group’ section for each trip on the departures page, showing how many WeRoaders have already booked. 

Click the little arrow and you’ll even see their gender and ages – but hey, that’s exclusive info, so we’ll ask you to log in or sign up to see that!

For some trips, in the itinerary section, you’ll find the number of nights and the location (not the hotel) where you’ll be spending the night(s). The location shown is the one we usually go for on most trips, but in some cases, you might stay in a nearby town. This will depend on logistics or availability of accommodation. 

The list of accommodation for your trip (and therefore also the exact locations) will be shared by your Travel Coordinator 2-5 days before departure, along with other useful information for your adventure!

The WeRoad Travel Coordinator is an experienced and skilled traveller who will be the perfect companion for your trip. They will manage all the logistical aspects of the itinerary like transport, timings, accommodation, restaurant bookings and meeting points, so that you can enjoy the trip without this hassle. They’re there to support the group, ensure everything runs smoothly and will no doubt make the trip a lot of fun along the way too! 

The Coordinator will set up a WhatsApp group approximately 2 weeks before departure. This will be the moment to ask any pre-departure questions and get to know the rest of the group! If the trip you are interested in already has a Travel Coordinator assigned, you can contact them before booking. Their details will be on the trip page, or you can search for their name here. After booking, you will find their contact details in your My WeRoad account, under ‘Bookings and Trips’ > ‘Your Upcoming Trips’ > ‘Trip Details’.

Yes, on all our trips you will share a room with other WeRoaders in your group. By default this will be people of the same gender, unless you tick ‘I'm OK with a mixed gender room’ when you book. The bathroom will either be private or shared only with other travellers on the trip. The rooms might be twins, triples, quadruples or multi-share (up to 8 people in exceptional cases), depending on the destination and availability.

You will never share with people from outside of the WeRoad group, except in certain cases for local experiences, which are specifically mentioned in the itinerary or communicated before booking. These typically involve specific nights in unique accommodation like tents, homestays, or camping, offering a more adventurous travel experience in exchange for some comfort.

On some of our trips we can offer a private room for an additional cost. Just tick the ‘Private Room’ option at checkout to get this added. For some of our trips if you book as two travellers together you can add this private room free of charge. Look out for this option at checkout. 

Please note that if you do book a private room with a friend/partner this could be either a double or a twin room so please email [email protected] if you have a preference on this. 

When you set off on a WeRoad trip, you’re officially a WeRoader – and as we often say, 'once a WeRoader, always a WeRoader'. This means that once you’re part of the community, a little piece of WeRoad will always stay with you.

But you’re not just a WeRoader during your trips, far from it! The community is alive and active all year round: you can stay in touch by following and interacting on our social media channels, like the Facebook group or the Instagram profile. You can also come along to one of our many events that we run in different cities worldwide. Check out and sign up to our events by downloading the WeMeet app here.