FAQs

travel and visas for mozambique

  • Mozambique borders are currently open to international and regional travellers who are double vaccinated for Covid 19.

  • Visas have been waived for the following countries Portugal, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, Canada, China, South Korea, Ivory Coast, Denmark, United Arab Emirates, Spain, United States of America, Finland, France, Ghana, Indonesia, Ireland , Israel, Italy, Japan, Norway, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Russia, Senegal, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine and the SADC region. Each traveller needs to pay a one off US11 and provide a valid passport with at least 6 pages remaining as well as a letter of invitation from their accommodation. If the country of your travelling passport is not represented above. It is recommended to apply for an E-visa at e-visa.gov.mz and check with your Foreign Offices, Consular section and travel or ticket agent for current visa requirements, travel, health and safety advisories.

  • A welcome letter can be provided for each guest by our reservation team on booking. Please email reservations@sussurro.co for more information.

Nearest Airport

  • Vilanculos International airport (1.5 hours transfer by road and beach or 25 minute helicopter transfer.)

  • Vilanculos Airport is serviced with daily (in peak season, twice daily) flights from Johannesburg ORT International.

  • Vilanculos Airport is currently serviced with flights from Kruger/ Nelspruit 3 times a week.

  • Vilanculos airport isalso serviced with internal flights from Maputo.

transfers

  • By Road - Vilanculos International Airport to Sussurro (return)

    USD 510 (1 – 4 guests) includes 16% sales tax, booked through Sussurro

  • By air / helicopter transfer - Vilanculos International Airport to Sussurro (return)

    POR- please enquire with our reservations team.

Rates

  • Valid from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024

  • Per person sharing: USD 895

  • Rate includes: All meals and snacks, soft drinks, local spirits and beers, Sussurro cocktails, house wines, laundry service, wifi in common areas, a private cast away picnic on ocean side of peninsula, one bon-fire evening on Sussurro’s private beach under the stars.  Bio kind room amenities, all non motorized activities.

  • Rate includes: 16% mandatory sales tax.

  • 6 double suites (bungalows) accommodating 12 guests.

TIPPING CULTURE

  • Gratuity is encouraged and highly appreciated. From chefs, stewards and bar staff to housekeepers and gardeners, staff tips are shared accordingly across the team. (Tipping envelope available from management. Kindly have Mozambican Metical or USD cash prepared to avoid card charges.)

chargeable experiences

All motorised activities are quoted inclusive of 16% sales tax. Experiences are subject to availability and weather.

  • Sunset Dhow Experience USD 120 per guest

  • Half day Bartholomeu Dias Island brunch excursion USD 435 per boat (up to 4 guests)

  • Half day dhow Safari on the Govhuro waterways USD 369 per boat (up to 4 guests)

  • Half day trip snorkel and picnic at Paradise Island USD 655 per boat (up to 4 guests)

  • Full day Scuba Diving double dive in the Bazaruto Archipelago from Vilanculos (including all gear and return transfers from Sussurro and the Archipelago) POR- booking in advance required.

  • Half day Lagoon water sports (skiing , boarding, tubing) POR- booking in advance required.

Weather

  • April, May, June: temperate, tropical, pleasant

  • July, August, September, October: warm days and lovely cool evenings

  • Nov, Dec, Jan: humid with showers

  • Feb: humid and warm with showers

  • March: intermittent showers, warm days and evenings

terms and conditions and cancellation policy

  • Accommodation rates are per person per night sharing

  • Offers may not be combined with each other and/or long stay rates

  • 2 night stay minimum booking

  • All pricing is indicative and subject to exchange rate fluctuations

  • A 50% deposit is required within 2 weeks of confirming a reservation, final payment will be required 14 days prior to arrival.

  • For bookings made less than 45 days prior to arrival, full payment is required within 7 days of reservation

  • Failure to remit payment on due dates will result in cancellation of and our cancellation policy will apply

  • Sussurro LDA is not to be held liable for any exchange rate fluctuations.

  • Visitors are recommended to check with their Foreign Offices, Consular section and travel agent for current visa requirements, travel, health and safety advisories. 

  • Due to the remoteness of the residence for logistical purposes, a minimum deposit of 50% is required to secure your booking at Sussurro.

    Remaining balance due 14 days prior to arrival date.

  • Upon confirmation of reservation, Sussurro reserves the right to charge a cancellation fee unless the reservation is cancelled within 24 hours of the original confirmation of the reservation.

  • Applicable cancellation fee equivalent to:

    Cancellation at more than 45 days prior to arrival attract a 25% cancellation penalty.

    Cancellation at 45 days or less prior to arrival attract a 100% cancellation fee 

  • Force Majeure

    In the event of a confirmed reservation being cancelled as a result of a Force Majeure Event (including but not limited to, natural or man induced disasters, epidemics or pandemics or if the government of Mozambique has closed its borders to traveler(s) for any reason including travelers being refused visas upon or prior to arrival, Or in the event that Sussurro is forced to cancel a confirmed reservation as a result of a Force Majeure Event or breach by traveler or agent of the above Terms and Conditions, the following cancellation fees will be charged:

    Cancellation at more than 45 days prior to arrival attract a 25% cancellation penalty.

    Cancellation at 45 days or less prior to arrival attract a 100% cancellation fee. 

    Applicable cancellation fee for No Show’s equivalent to: 100% of total booking value.