Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Mocuba
The large, lively town of Mocuba is the junction for travel between Quelimane and Nam-
pula or Malawi. About 40km north, near Munhamade in Lugela district, are some
hot
springs
. Also in Lugela district are the large
Mt Mulide caves
(cavernas do Monte
Mulide), used during the war as a place of refuge by local populations. Both spots are
considered sacred, and there are no facilities at either.
Pensão Cruzeiro
( 24-810184; Avenida Eduardo Mondlane; tw/d Mtc1000/1200;
)
, on the main street, has decent rooms and meals.
Padaria e Pastelaria Zambeze
(Avenida Eduardo Mondlane; snacks from Mtc50)
, about 400m further north along the
main road and near Millennium BIM, has samosas, burgers, yoghurt and other light meals.
Transport to Quelimane (Mtc120, two to three hours) leaves from the market
throughout the day. For Nampula (Mtc350), the best bet is to try to get a seat on the Mec-
ula bus from Quelimane, which passes Mocuba from about 7am. There are several
vehicles daily in the morning between Mocuba and Milange (Mtc200, four hours) depart-
ing from Mocuba's market, though you'll maximise your chances of a lift by walking west
past the airstrip to the Milange road junction. Mocuba to Gurúè costs Mtc200.
Milange
Milange is a busy town with more than its share of hustlers, about 3km from the border
(Melosa) with southeastern Malawi. Millennium BIM has an ATM.
Pensão Reis
(r Mtc1100)
, with hot running water, and
Pensão Lili
(r Mtc750)
are both
centrally located and have been recommended as safe, although it's better to push on if
possible and stay in either Mocuba or over the border in Mulanje (Malawi).
The road between Milange and Mocuba is fairly well travelled, and finding a lift usu-
ally isn't a problem. To Gurúè, there is sporadic public transport along a road to
Molumbo, and from there to Lioma, from where you can get a
chapa
to Gurúè.
Gurúè & Mt Namúli
Gurúè sits picturesquely amid lush vegetation and tea plantations in one of the coolest,
highest and rainiest parts of the country. Tea has long been one of the most important
