Mozambique - They Say, We Say...

Other countries say...

"Accidents involving pedestrians are increasingly common, and some reports suggest pedestrians purposely throw themselves in front of vehicles driven by foreigners in order to extort reparation payment. Due to residual landmines, overland travelers are advised to remain on well-traveled roads or seek local information before going off-road outside of Maputo and other provincial capitals. " US State Department

"You should not walk alone on the beach anywhere in Mozambique at any time. In the past year, there have been several serious attacks, including rape, against British nationals and other westerners walking on beaches at Beira, Vilanculos, Inhambane, and other tourist centres. Beaches may look isolated and safe, especially on offshore islands but they are not policed. Much of the Mozambican population lives along the coast, even in remote areas.

Robbery, often using knives and firearms, is prevalent on the streets of Maputo, and is on the increase in other towns. Use well-lit, populated streets, and avoid walking anywhere at night. If attacked do not resist." UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Mozambique says...

"The city of Maputo, with wooded wide avenues of ruby red acacias and the purple flower of jacarandas, provides to the tourist a wide number of cultural and historical interest points." Mozambique's National Office of Tourism , translated from Portuguese.