Major city · Mozambique
Tofo Beach
Spend 4–5 days for diving, whale‑shark and manta‑ray encounters; 2–3 days covers beach, snorkelling and town sights.
Tofo Beach is a small coastal town in Inhambane Province, famous for large marine life and relaxed beach vibe. A short 2‑day stay lets you see the market, try a few dives and enjoy the surf, but 4‑5 days lets you dive multiple sites, join a manta‑ray or whale‑shark safari and unwind on the sand without rushing.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MZN
- Best months
- May–Nov
- Airport
- INH
- Nights
- 4–5
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- 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 guide9 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
Emergency numbers for Tofo Beach119 ▾
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 Tofo Beach, 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
- SafetyPetty theft and jellyfish are the main risks; keep valuables watched, avoid unlit beach walks after dark, and wear a shirt when swimming.
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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 aroundThe town is compact; most visitors walk everywhere.
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
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Mar
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Apr
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Best: May–Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tofo Beach: 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
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
12 rd
Feb
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11 rd
Mar
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9 rd
Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
5 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
4 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
3 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
3 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
7 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°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
The town is compact; most visitors walk everywhere.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Inhambane town
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Chapa from Tofo, 20–30 min
Market, historic church and ferry to the island.
Praia de Jangamo
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Taxi or shared minibus north, about 30 km (19 mi)Taxi or shared minibus north, about 19 mi (30 km)
Quieter beach, good for a half‑day swim.
Door to door: ≈11 h
Bus Fatima's or Cheetah, 10–12 h
Long travel; consider overnight if you want to explore the capital.
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.
Bamboozi Backpackers
Dorms, huts and chalets; budget option; R90‑600/night (rand).
Casa Barry Lodge
Upscale beachfront lodge with dive centre; various room types.
Hotel Marinhos
Large beach hotel; check price.
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
- MT 500–800 excl. bed
- Mid
- MT 800–1 200 excl. bed
- High
- MT 1 200+ excl. bed
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Prawns (fresh, per kg)2026 estimate | 100 MT |
| Crayfish (fresh, per kg)2026 estimate | 150 MT |
| Single dive (most shops)check | check |
| Taxi Inhambane → Tofocheck | MT 1 100 |
| Bus Fatima's (Maputo ↔ Tofo)check | MT 1 250 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Theft has been reported on the beach; keep valuables supervised.
- The main beach walk is unlit at night; avoid walking alone after dark.
- Jellyfish may appear seasonally; wear a long‑sleeve shirt when swimming.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 119
- Ambulance
- 117
- Fire
- 198
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Para este endereço, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police119
- Ambulance117
- Fire198
Embassy
US consulate in Maputo; other embassies in Maputo.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Fatima's bus Maputo → Tofo: about MT 1 250, 10‑12 h (check)
- Taxi Inhambane → Tofo: about MT 1 100, 20‑30 min (check)
Say or show
- Desculpe — Excuse me / Sorry
- Obrigado — Thank you
- Quanto custa? — How much is it?
- Onde fica a praia? — Where is the beach?
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 Tofo Beach. 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: May–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
- 3 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
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