Kruger National Park

Guests must ensure that they have their valid passports, all the relevant registration documents for their vehicles and permission from the owner of the vehicle or the bank as per the requirement at other Mozambique/South Africa border posts.

 A Passport that is valid for at least 6 months after your return SA citizens DO NOT require visas. All other passport holders require visas unless stipulated to the contrary in your country. Visas can be obtained at the Mozambican Embassy or Consulate in your country. It is not guaranteed that you will be able to buy your visa at the border. At most points of entry you can purchase a 30-day single-entry visa. Your original vehicle registration documents. 

South Africans note: if you are not the titleholder of the documents, you also require a letter from the titleholder to take the car out of South Africa.

 If you are towing a trailer or boat you also need registration documents for these. Rental vehicles can cross the border, but you need to inform the rental company beforehand and get the necessary documents from them. There is normally a levy involved. Note: Not many rental companies offer the service of renting a vehicle in South Africa and dropping it off in Mozambique. Compulsory Mozambican 3rd party insurance for your vehicle & trailer (if applicable). You can purchase this beforehand. A South African drivers licence is valid in all the SADC states. Other passport holders do require an international drivers licence. You are required by local law to have at least two red emergency triangles in your vehicle at all times (These are available at most supermarkets). In addition, if you are towing, you have to display a blue and yellow triangle on the front of your vehicle as well as on the back of the trailer/caravan. These triangles can be purchased at AA shops. If possible, try to get some of the local currency, Meticais, beforehand. You can also pay with Rand and USD at the border, and use such currency inside Mozambique, but the rate may be poor and change may not be available. It will be a good idea to take out travel insurance to in case you need to be evacuated in a medical emergency. Make certified copies of all your important documentation. 

 Maputo to Macia (EN1) 149km. Macia to Xai Xai: 62km Macia to Bilene: 33km (turnoff to Bilene is also in Macia) Macia to Massingir turnoff on the Chokwe/Macarretane road 82km Turnoff to Massingir 103km Massingir to Giriyondo 80km 

Remember: DO NOT SPEED there are people, children and animals crossing the road.

NB: If you are traveling from the Mozambique side, you need to purchase your permit at the Parks offices in the town of Massingir

From Massingir town you travel a short distance to the Massingir dam to get to the Park gates.

The speed limit inside the Park varies from 40km/h to 20km/h.