Getting around Mozambique

Mozambique is absolutely huge and getting between major destinations can take days not hours. Roads are generally in poor condition, especially when compared to South Africa, although significant improvements are underway. Buses and chapas (minibuses) leave early in Mozambique - 4AM is not unusual, particularly as you go further north. It needs to be pointed out that connections away from the main cities may not be in the best condition, and breakdowns cannot be ruled out - it's wise to carry a decent supply of water. Domestic flights are the fastest and most sane way to get around the country if you can afford it. Linhas Aereas de Moçambique and Air Corridor fly between the major cities. A detailed timetable for domestic flights is available as a pdf file at [2] Trains aren't really very useful, considering there's only one and it's in the far north of the country traveling from Nampula to Cuamba near the Malawian border. See get in above for more details.