Major city · Mozambique
Inhambane
Spend 1–2 days in Inhambane: see the colonial centre, visit the lighthouse and take a short trip to Tofo or Barra beaches.
Inhambane is a historic port town of about 80,000 people on a sheltered bay. Its colonial centre, market and cathedral are walkable, and the nearby peninsulas give easy access to surf, dive and relaxed beach resorts. One full day covers the town; add a half‑day for a beach hop.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MZN
- Best months
- Apr–Nov
- Airport
- INH
- Nights
- 1–2
Rules in force · 7Nine African countries on this site have no trip line bec…Across the subregion, plan every road leg to arrive befor…
- Africa ↗When a route touches a yellow-fever country — even a transit of 12 hours or more — keep the original yellow card (ICVP) in your hand luggage; health desks and airlines can refuse boarding or entry without it.
- Africa ↗Nine African countries on this site have no trip line because governments advise against travel; several others have no-go regions. Read your government's advice for every country on the route before paying deposits.
- Southern Africa ↗A rental car may leave its home country only with the rental company's cross-border letter, the registration papers and paid road taxes at each post; driving into Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique or Angola without them ends at the border.
- Southern Africa ↗Across the subregion, plan every road leg to arrive before sunset: livestock, wildlife, pedestrians and unlit trucks make night driving the main cause of serious visitor accidents.
- Mozambique ↗Many Western passports are visa-exempt for 30 days but still need an approved travel authorisation from the official evisa.gov.mz portal before departure; it cannot be bought on arrival.
- Mozambique ↗Carry your passport or a certified copy at all times; police document checks are common.
- Mozambique ↗Governments advise against travel to parts of Cabo Delgado province in the north; check your own government's advice for the exact areas.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide8 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Inhambane119 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Inhambane, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Mozambican metical (MZN, MT).Mozambique-wide
- SIM or eSIMVodacom, Movitel and Tmcel are the networks; Vodacom has the widest coverage along the southern coast.Mozambique-wide
- Tap waterNot safe from the tap; lodges provide filtered water.Mozambique-wide
- TippingRestaurant: About 10% if no service charge.Mozambique-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Mozambique-wide
- SafetyInhambane is generally safe for tourists; stay alert at night in isolated beach spots and keep valuables hidden in taxis.
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- RestroomsFlush toilets in hotels and restaurants; basic outside towns.Mozambique-wide
- Emergency numbers119 police · 117 ambulance · 198 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysOffices close at weekends and on public holidays; the long Christmas season slows paperwork.Mozambique-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportINH Inhambane Airport.
- Getting aroundTaxis and minibus (chapa) from town to the peninsulas (≈30 min).
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- INH Inhambane Airport
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
May
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27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
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25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Aug
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Nov
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Dec
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Apr–Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jul (16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Inhambane: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10 rd
Apr
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
4 rd
Jul
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3 rd
Aug
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5 rd
Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Taxis and minibus (chapa) from town to the peninsulas (≈30 min). A regular ferry links Maxixe to Inhambane (≈20 min, MT20). Buses run daily from Maputo (≈13 h, MT1200).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Tofo Beach
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Taxi or minibus from Inhambane town, about 30 km (19 mi) east, 30–45 minTaxi or minibus from Inhambane town, about 19 mi (30 km) east, 30–45 min
Surf, dive and lively beach bars.
Barra Lighthouse
goDoor to door: ≈45 min total
Taxi or minibus north along the peninsula, ~22 km (14 mi), 30 minTaxi or minibus north along the peninsula, ~14 mi (22 km), 30 min
Historic lighthouse, good snorkeling at low tide.
Maxixe (ferry crossing)
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
Walk to the dock, take the regular ferry, 20 min
Cross the inlet to continue north or return to Maputo.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Sunset Lodge
Beachfront on Praia da Barra; rates start around R600 (South African rand).
O Rouxinol
B&B near the central market; US$65–93 per room per night.
Casa Algodoal
Beach villa on Tofo; 2‑bedroom unit sleeps 4, rates from 1500 MT.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- MT300–500 excl. bed (check)
- Mid
- MT500–800 excl. bed (check)
- High
- MT800+ excl. bed (check)
Watch out
Safety
- Bus from Maputo departs 04:00, arrives 13:00; check schedule as it may change.Bus from Maputo departs 4:00 AM, arrives 1:00 PM; check schedule as it may change.
- Ferry price MT20 (2025) and duration ~20 min; verify before boarding.
- Roads to Tofo have potholes; use a high‑clearance vehicle for sand tracks.
- Petrol station attendants may overcharge; watch the pump meter.
- Police checkpoints are common on EN1; keep documents handy.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 119
- Ambulance
- 117
- Fire
- 198
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Inhambane. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Nov · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
Ask about Inhambane
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