Mozambique security

Attention all travelers! It is strongly recommended that you avoid any trips to Cabo Delgado province and specific areas of Nampula in northern Mozambique. The reason being an ongoing violent insurgency, where local civilians and security forces have been subjected to armed attacks since October 2017.

Restricted travel to Cabo Delgado province 

It is advised that all travel to Cabo Delgado province's districts of Mueda, Nangade, Palma, Mocimboa da Praia, Muidumbe Meluco Macomia Quissanga and Ibo including their surrounding islands should be avoided due to  attacks carried out by groups affiliated with Islamist extremism. Additionally, it is recommended that only essential travel take place in other areas within Cabo Delgado Province as similar threats exist there too. Please note that direct flights between Maputo and Palma town are not available at this time; therefore road trips should also be postponed for safety reasons.

The UK - Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advises against all travel to several districts in Cabo Delgado Province due to attacks by groups associated with Islamist extremism. These districts include:

- Chiure

- Mueda

- Nangade

- Palma (excluding Palma town, where the FCDO advises against all but essential travel)

- Mocímboa da Praia

- Muidumbe

- Meluco

- Macomia

- Quissanga

- Ibo (including the surrounding islands)

"Stay Safe and Prepared: Essential Travel Tips for Coastal Regions!" 

It is advisable to take notice of general travel advice when visiting coastal regions, especially during the rainy season, which spans from late October through April. Some coastal areas are susceptible to cyclones that bring about extremely strong winds and heavy downpours. Therefore, it's crucial for travelers to exercise caution by staying abreast with weather updates before embarking on any journey along these vulnerable zones.