Archive - August 2026

BARRA BEACH

Pretty good tarmac by Mozambican standards brought us to the laid-back coastal paradise of Barra Beach. We covered the 308 kilometres in around six hours, which felt almost like a luxury after the roads we had experienced further north. Located in Inhambane Province, Barra is a beautiful...

VILANKULO

We can confirm that Vilankulo is one of Mozambique’s premier coastal towns, famous for its powder-white beaches, warm turquoise waters and vibrant local culture. Located in Inhambane Province, this laid-back coastal town is the main gateway to the breathtaking Bazaruto Archipelago...

DRIVE TO VILANKULO

Driving from Beira to Vilankulo via the Inchope interchange was another 16-hour challenge, covering 527 kilometres. From Beira, the route heads west along the N6 to the vital Inchope interchange, where we turned south onto the N1. The N6 was in good condition, making the first part of the...

BEIRA

We spent three nights in Beira, Mozambique’s vibrant second-largest city, recovering from our exhausting journey along the N1. Beira is a vital economic gateway to Southeast Africa, serving landlocked neighbours such as Zimbabwe, Zambia and Malawi through its major port. The city lies on...