They are lightweight and keep the bugs away. We will be arriving Mozambique on a cruise ship. In a tentative first steps the talks are to set an agenda for following peace talks, A Philippine woman was killed in an attack near Mocuba in Zambezia Province. TV, in the area show the highway moving freely with the support of a significant troop presence, Following yesterdays surprise attacks there are reports of more shooting today, around Muxungue, and also further north at Maringue District, former home of Renamo leader Dhlakama. However, it adds to the exoticism, romance, and beauty of the destination, Travessia Beach Lodge. One even revealed to me their secret to selling things to tourists. The Hospital was also looted. The new peace accord signed in September 2014 held firm for twelve months but recent events means you should keep up to date with news in Mozambique. It is also claimed that these buses transport government troops, A passenger bus run by the company Nagi Investimentos was attacked on the Tete Chimoio highway in Manica Province - an area never previously attacked even dating back to 2013, - A return to relative calm has no incidents are reported around the country for two days. Most international flights will be serviced in and out of Maputo. We did manage to spend a couple of hours here and found traffic to be hectic, overpriced, and overpopulated with police. You never know what can happen in a foreign country and it’s best to be prepared. After the attack today the police reported 2 injured persons, witnesses in the convoy reported 16 people injured, After a week of relative calm on Mozambique's central highways talks finally got under way around a very large table wth over 20 negotiators present - many of them International Observers, As attacks continue, especially on the Chimoio to Tete route, mediators are due to arrive in Maputo today however still no dates has been set for the beginning of peace talks, Continuing attacks on the EN7 between Chimoio and Tete making this stretch the centre of conflict. Am currently back in Botswana so if you pass this way at some time in the future please look me up. However, there is another side to traveling Mozambique that comes with an interesting history, Portuguese architecture, warm hospitable people, stunning beaches, and amazing Afro/Portuguese food. - Renamo threaten to cut off Mozambique's main highways at different strategic points, Travellers are warned to avoid the route between Nzero (Zero) and Morrumbala after reports of confrontations in this area between Government forces and men believed to be part of Renamo, The American Embassy in Mozambique has requested a transparent investigation into the shooting of Renamo's Secretary General who was shot in his vehicle last week, Renamo's Secretary General, Manuel Bissopo was shot twice in Beira. Renamo attacked that FADM vehicle at this bridge while commercial vehicles were not attacked. - Continuing positive talks between Frelimo and Renamo provide further hope that the conflict can soon be over. Did you like it?Us: Yes, it was beautiful we liked it very much.Officer: Where are you from?Us: We are American.Officer: AMERICA!? We tried to avoid the capital city, as we are just not big city type of people anymore. We ended our days on Tofo Beach at another laid back backpacker spot with amazing food. These isolated incidents are very centralised and the areas should be avoided until the situation is normalised. After several years of paperwork and construction, Travessia became the perfect destination for a holiday in Mozambique. Surprisingly our best meal in Mozambique was also our cheapest and was crab curry for $3 at a local shack in Vilankulos. From Maputo, you can easily take a smaller aircraft to some of the more popular destinations. Thank you for the great article. Once someone has your passport you are basically a prisoner to them and their demands, and I wouldn’t expect the police to help you. There are a plethora of places to spend your time soaking up the sun, eating some fresh seafood, or having a laugh with the locals. Cerebral malaria is common in the country, especially during the wet season. They made suggestions for camps and lodges then presented you with a large bill. How long is this border going to take me? Frelimo powerplayers insisting it will never happen despite Nyussi's promise to Dhlakama, Renamo's members of parliament are finally sworn in ending the stand-off. One person was seriously wounded in the leg, Complicating travelling north/south even further in Mozambique is a new military convoy between Nhamapadza and Caia. We love getting to off the beaten path destinations and aren’t afraid to go it alone. We crossed over the Goba border, which is open 24 hours, and were the only visitors at the border. Things like traveling with two reflector vest in each car paired with triangles are mandatory to have. The beautiful sand here has been deposited by the Save river and continues to shift with the currents. It takes fantastic photos and video and is the size of your palm. Flor Armando was a member of the Nampula Provincial Assembly, The reach of the war was felt in the country's capital with an opposition member gunned down whilst doing his morning exercise this morning. – Claire Brenner Photo: Flickr. Am I following all the rules? Three attacks in three days on the EN1 between Rio Save and Muxungue. The cost for Americans traveling into Mozambique overland was 900 Rand (or 70 USD) – Cash only.