Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Cuamba via Mandimba
To Cuamba (Mtc500, seven hours) trucks go daily via
Mandimba (Mtc250), with the first vehicle departing between 3am and 4am.
Metangula
To Metangula (Mtc150, 2½ hours) several vehicles go daily.
Segundo Congresso/Matchedje & Rovuma River
To Segundo Congresso/Matchedje
and the Rovuma River (Mtc500, six hours), at least one pick-up truck goes daily, leaving
anywhere between 7am and noon from the dusty street just before the transport stand;
look for the blue
barracas
near Safi Comercial and inquire there. Once over the bridge,
you can get transport to Songea for about US$7. In both directions, you'll need to have
your visa in advance if using this crossing.
Marrupa
To Marrupa (Mtc500, three hours), there's a daily vehicle. However, there is no
public transport from Marrupa onwards, either to Niassa Reserve or to Montepuez.
Getting Around
Lúrio Empreendimentos
has a variety of 4WD vehicles for rent, with or without driver,
at very fair rates. A taxi usually waits near Hotel Girassol Lichinga. Otherwise, Lúrio Em-
preendimentos can help with booking taxis.
FIM DO MUNDO
Fim do mundo
(the end of the world) is how many Mozambicans describe Niassa - the least populated of Mozam-
bique's provinces - and as far as the rest of the country is concerned, it might as well be. The area is generally
overlooked by the government and other locals and ignored by tourists. Yet if you're after adventure and time in
the bush, it's an ideal destination. Apart from Niassa's scenic rugged terrain, the main attractions are the Lake Ni-
assa coastline and the wild Niassa Reserve (
Click here
)
.
Lake Niassa” (Lake Malawi)
The Mozambican side of Lake Niassa (Lago Niassa) is beautiful and, in contrast to the
Malawian side, almost completely undeveloped. It sees a small but steady stream of ad-
venture travellers and is an excellent destination for anyone wanting to get off the beaten
track.
