WHAT ARE THE BEST FLIGHT OPTIONS TO LOOK AT?
We recommend looking first at return flights from your home airport to Johannesburg or Maputo. Our nearest airport is Inhambane but LAM is the only airline that flies there and can be incredibly unreliable. For this reason we recommend flying into Vilanculos with South African Airlink or Maputo. You can then get a private overland transfer from there (4-5hrs from Vilanculos, or 8-9hrs from Maputo). You can book this with our transport partners directly by whatsapp (+258 84 282 9054) or email [email protected]. The company’s name is Amigos Tours and their owner is called Ernesto. They charge per car rather than per person so it’s advantageous to connect with other volunteers via the facebook group and share a taxi. 2026 pricing was 14000met for the 8hr drive from Maputo, or 10000met for the 4hr drive from Vilanculos. You cannot get metical out before arriving in Mozambique, so you can just ask your driver to stop by an ATM and you can withdraw cash to pay them then.
WHAT AIRLINE SHOULD I FLY WITH TO JOHANNESBURG OR MAPUTO?
It’s up to you. The cost of flights varies with airline so going on a flight comparison site would be advised if you want the cheapest flight. We often use google flights or cheapflights. Booking with the airline direct can give you more security though.
WHAT AIRLINE SHOULD I FLY WITH FROM JOHANNESBURG OR INHAMBANE?
LAM airline is the only airline that flies to Inhambane. You will have to book this flight separate to your other flight so make sure you have enough time to make your connection. You can book this online very easily on LAM’s website. Flights from Johannesburg tend to go via Maputo or Vilanculos.