Flying to Beira
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Johannesburg (JNB)
about 1 hour 45 minutes · Non-stop
Best time to fly
Weather, crowds and fares move together in Beira. These are the trade-offs.
May to October
Dry season — cooler, less humid, and the best time for Gorongosa.
November to April
Wet and hot, with genuine cyclone risk on this stretch of coast.
Before you go
Malaria
A malaria area year-round. Take medical advice on prophylaxis before travelling.
Cyclones
This coast carries real cyclone risk between November and April. Watch forecasts and check cancellation terms.
Gorongosa
About three hours inland and worth the trip — the park's recovery is remarkable. Arrange it in advance.
Language
Portuguese. English is limited outside business settings.
About Beira
Beira is Mozambique's second city and the main port for the central region, serving as the corridor to Zimbabwe, Zambia and Malawi. Most traffic here is business and logistics.
The city was badly damaged by Cyclone Idai in 2019 and much has been rebuilt since. Gorongosa National Park, one of Africa's great conservation recovery stories, is about three hours inland.
Getting in from the airport
Beira Airport (BEW) is about 13 km from the city centre. Arrange a transfer through your hotel; options at the terminal are limited.
Entry requirements for South African passport holders
South African passport holders have historically been able to enter Mozambique for short tourist stays without a visa arranged in advance, though the rules have changed more than once. Confirm the current requirement before travelling.
Entry rules change. Confirm the current requirements with the destination's embassy or consulate before you travel — this page is a guide, not an authority.
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