General information

Seasons and temperatures

Summer months are from October to March, with average daily temperatures of above 30°C and a relative humidity of 80%. Rains are expected from late December through to March, but these are mostly tropical showers that last only part of the day.

Winter months are from April to September, with daily temperatures between 20 and 25°C, and humidity is low. June and July might experience an occasional rainfall here and there.

Internet

WiFi is generally available at lodges, restaurants and chill-out spots in the area. Casa Derika offers satellite WiFi, Casa Isabel has fibre WiFi and Casa Christine provides WiFi with complimentary data, with the option for users to top up. You can easily buy a new SIM card and load data, and our staff will be happy to assist you with this.

Transport

Public and private taxi services are available at the Tofo market, providing transportation between Tofo and Inhambane, as well as the Inhambane Airport and Maputo.

Shops and Banks

The Mozambican currency is the Metical (MT), pronounced: Meti-ca-ish.

BCI Bank is located at the petrol station, with ATM services also available there, as well as at Barbalaza Center. Barbalaza Center features a Save More grocery store, a pharmacy, a butcher, a restaurant, a beauty salon, and a printing shop offering stationery and gifts. Yum-Yum and Mr. Fresh also carry a limited selection of groceries. Additional banks and ATMs can be found in Inhambane, along with liquor shops.

Whales, White Sharks and Manta Rays

Humpback whales usually arrive around mid-June until mid-October. The Whale Sharks and Manta Rays are at Tofo all year round.

Crime

Serious crime is less of a problem than in South Africa, but you have to guard against petty theft, which is a direct result of the extreme poverty of the local inhabitants. Be particularly careful in crowded places and don’t leave valuable items or money lying around, especially in your car.