Banks and foreign exchange bureaus in Mozambique will change all major currencies into Metical the local currency.
South African Rand and US Dollars are also widely accepted.
ATM’s are spreading across the popular locations but traveller’s cheques are difficult and expensive to exchange.
The unit of currency in Mozambique is the meticais (M) which is divided into 100 centavos.
If you are travelling in the southern parts of the country, South African Rands, US Dollars and Pounds Sterling are also accepted and can be used to pay for accommodation.
North of Beira US Dollars and Sterling are widely accepted.
Private exchange bureaus in Maputo usually offer better exchange rates than banks.
Changing money on the black market is strongly discouraged.
Banks
Local banks have branches in most cities which are open from Monday to Friday from 07:45 to 11:00 or 12:00.
Credit Cards
Credit cards are usually accepted at more upmarket hotels, but apart from this your credit card will be of little use.
Tipping
Tipping is not usually expected though in tourist areas locals are becoming accustomed to this and a tip of 10% is often appreciated. Bargaining for local handicrafts is commonplace.
Spent 4 days at this recently revamped lodge. Approximately a 2 hour flight from Johannesburg. This town north of Maputo is very close to the Bazaruto islands.
The rooms are air conditioned with no telephones and no television which is very relaxing. Cell phone reception is good.
The restaurant area is open and facing the new fantastic infinity pool (55000l). Lazing around the pool is idyllic but the sun is a scorcher and therefore take a lot of extra strong sun block.
An excellent choice of water activities are available (weather permitting) such as scuba diving, snorkeling, water skiing and dhow sailing.
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