Central Mozambique

Central Mozambique is a region in Mozambique comprising the provinces of Manica, Sofala, Tete and Zambezia province.

Cities

  • ๐ŸŒ Beira - in Sofala Province, it's the second largest city in the country, and a likely overnight stop if you're overlanding between Northern and Southern Mozambique
  • ๐ŸŒ Chimoio - capital of Manica Province and close to the Zimbabwe border, next to Chimanimani National Park and the tallest peak in Mozambique-Mount Binga- and not too far from Gorongoza National Park in Sofala Province. It's an important transport hub connecting central Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi to Beira and Southern Mozambique
  • ๐ŸŒ Quelimane - the largest town in Zambezia province, and another likely transport stop, but this time with a little more character
  • ๐ŸŒ Tete - one of the possible first/last stops en route to/from Malawi or Zimbabwe
  • ๐ŸŒ Vila Ulongwe - about 40 km from the Dedza, Malawi border a few hours north of Tete
  • ๐ŸŒ Chinde - Remote and inaccessible coastal town on the southern bank of the Chinde river (part of the Zambezi river).
  • ๐ŸŒ Caia - Small city most notable for being the location of the lowest vehicle crossing on the Zambezi river. The impressive new bridge was opened in 2009.
  • ๐ŸŒ Marromeu - Home of Sena Sugar Estates and one of the lowest towns accessible by road on the Zambezi river.
  • ๐ŸŒ Mutarara / Vila de Sena Location of the longest railway bridge in Africa.

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Both Beira and Tete has international airports with daily flights from several hubs in Southern Africa, including Johannesburg as well as domestic flights. Quelimane has a domestic airport.

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