Go! Drive & Camp – September 2019

CAMPING DESTINATION

32 | September 2019 go! Drive & Camp

Forget about the contentious political climate, because on

Mozambique’s south coast everyone is on perpetual holiday.

We visit three beach resorts where you can swim, paddle and fish.

Words and photos Cyril Klopper

W

hen you say you’re off to Mozambique, friends and

family usually give dire warnings about cyclones,

rebels, floods, malaria and corruption. They’re right,

of course: you need to prepare for these risks, but in

the south, there’s far less to worry about.

The cyclones mostly occur in the north (where the rebels live); there

have been no major floods in the south since the year 2000; and the

fight against malaria is progressing well. But do check out the weather

report before you travel to Mozambique, just in case. And while many

South Africans who regularly holiday here say they don’t bother with

prophylactics, we strongly encourage you to take your anti-malaria

meds – especially kids, regardless of the season.

As far as corruption goes, we can honestly say that we did not

experience any issues with the authorities on this recent visit to

Mozambique. They were always friendly and professional – all the

policemen could speak English and they would playfully reprimand

you if you didn’t memorise at least a few Portuguese phrases.

All the South Africans we spoke to in the resorts agree that

Mozambique is safe and friendly. So, load up your bakkie, hitch

your caravan and head east.

The balmy,