Major city · Mozambique
Tete
Spend 1 day in Tete as a transit stop; 2 days if you want a river walk and campsite night.
Tete is a fast‑growing mining hub on the Zambezi, mainly used as a stop‑over for overland trips to Malawi. Its sights are limited, so a short stay suffices unless you camp by the river.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MZN
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Jan–Mar (rainy, hot)
- Airport
- TET
- Nights
- 1
Not a trip line yet
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- 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 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 Tete119 ▾
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 Tete, 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
- SafetyTete is generally safe for day visitors, but night security at riverside campsites is limited; keep valuables close and travel in groups.
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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.
- AirportTET Tete/Chingozi Airport (About 7 km (4.3 mi) from the centre; domestic links to Maputo and Beira, no scheduled long-haul…TET Tete/Chingozi Airport (About 4.3 mi (7 km) from the centre; domestic links to Maputo and Beira, no scheduled long-haul…
- Getting aroundWalking in town centre; taxis available but scarce.
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
- TET Tete/Chingozi Airport (About 7 km (4.3 mi) from the centre; domestic links to Maputo and Beira, no scheduled long-haul — check current operators and times.)TET Tete/Chingozi Airport (About 4.3 mi (7 km) from the centre; domestic links to Maputo and Beira, no scheduled long-haul — check current operators and times.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Feb
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Mar
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jul
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Feb (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jul (12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) low), wettest Jan (20 rain days), driest Jul (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tete: 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
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
20 rd
Feb
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
18 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
15 rd
Apr
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
1 rd
Aug
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
1 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
12 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
16 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
Walking in town centre; taxis available but scarce. No public transit schedule published – arrange rides locally.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Chimoio
cautionDoor to door: ≈7 h
Road, about 380 km (236 mi) south, bus or private hireRoad, about 236 mi (380 km) south, bus or private hire
Long travel time; consider overnight stay.
Blantyre, Malawi
goDoor to door: ≈4 h
Road border crossing, approx. 200 km (124 mi) eastRoad border crossing, approx. 124 mi (200 km) east
Popular for overland travelers heading to Malawi.
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.
Born e Jesus Campsite
Basic riverside site, 500 MT per night (2018 price, check 2026).
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
Trip budget
| Riverside campsite tent1 × 1 night × MZN 500 | MZN 500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × MZN 500 | MZN 500 |
| 3G SIM (Vodacom or mCel)1 × MZN 200 · check availability | MZN 200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MZN 120 |
| Trip total≈ MZN 1,320 per person per day, bed included | MZN 1,320 |
Basic site, no electricity.
2026 estimate in metical; flights and visas excluded.
Prices of common things
| Water bottle (500 ml) | MT 20–30 |
| Meal at a local restaurant | MT 150–300 |
| Taxi (city) | MT 200–400 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Security at the riverside campsite is not fenced; keep valuables safe.
- Internet cafés are limited; buy a 3G SIM from Vodacom or mCel (check availability).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 119
- Ambulance
- 117
- Fire
- 198
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My bed tonight
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Para este endereço, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police119
- Ambulance117
- Fire198
Embassy
US consulate in Maputo; check for any local representation in Tete.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Tete → Chimoio bus: ≈ MT 1,200, 7 h (check schedule)
- Tete → Blantyre border taxi: ≈ MT 2,500, 4 h (check)
Say or show
- Olá — Hello (oh-LAH)
- Quanto custa? — How much? (KWAHN-too KOO-stah?)
- Onde é a casa de banho? — Where is the bathroom? (OHN-deh eh ah KAH-zah deh BAH-nyoo?)
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 Tete. 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–Oct · avoid Jan–Mar (rainy, hot) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a river‑walk guide for the Zambezi banks.
- Create a campsite safety checklist.
- Link to Mozambique visa page and eSIM guide.
Sources
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