Mozambique Dos and Don'ts

One of the most surreal experiences one can have, go and sit at the Barlavento, enjoy the Deuce M beer and listen to the locals telling you about their history, a stop gap until most can get back into Zim was my conclusion

If you are moving to Pemba, Mozambique, here are some tips on things to bring that you will not be able to find over there: An electric water pitcher (the ones that boil water in less than a minute), a strainer (for noodles, etc.), silverware, solar shower, mosquito net(s), deodorant, a hand-held mirror, first-aid items, pens, paper, and any sources of protein that do not include meat (ie: peanut butter, protein bars, etc.). You can get many things in this city through two more "western" shops, although the prices are exorbitant due to import costs and the like; but by all means, if you have a need, bring enough money and buy what you need while there.
Don't, as "westerners", go walking outside past sunset unless you are in a LARGE group. The banditos (thieves/gang members) are very prominent in Pemba, and have a lot of control over the city. Violence towards tourists is not uncommon, so just be aware of your surroundings. Usually the natives are wonderful, hospitable people. Interact with them, try to learn some Portuguese, or Makua, Pemba Delgado's most widely spoken tribal language. The locals enjoy interacting with foreigners, and I think we enjoy our time spent with them as well, so make some effort to be kind and receive the kindness back two-fold. Don't be fooled by the Mozambicans' cunning way of manipulating though, and make sure to bargain when buying souvenirs groceries, or it ruins the experience for the rest of the visitors coming, whom the natives will think are all then just as capable of paying the highest price they could possibly think to ask.
To women travelers: Be careful, stay in groups while in public, hold tight to your purses/any valuables, and try not to look the male Mozambicans directly in the eye, they find it attractive and intriguing...unless you are looking to attract attention.

Pafuri bietet unglaublich viele Baobab-Bäume, einen Wald voll mit Fever Trees, Aussichten wie man Sie aus den Büchern kennt und ein gewaltiges Naturspektakel zu jedem Sundowner!!!! Pafuri liegt im Norden des Krügerparks an der Grenze zu Zimbabwe und Mozambique. Vielleicht nicht so tierreich wie im südlichen Park, jedoch ein ungeschliffener Diamant der schon bald polarisieren wird.

Beautiful and unspoiled beach and fishing village in sofala province Mozambique - Hotel Dona Anna is probably by now renovated by either local politicians or project makers for SA

there's a great nightlife-scene in maputo: down at the beachfront with cool bars and clubs where you can party the weekend away with the locals