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4x4 rental in Mozambique
Hi all,
we (4 people) would like to rent a 4x4 and explore the coast+north of mozambique in august 2006 for 3 weeks. we're coming from europe and still don't know where it's best to land (johannesburg? maputo? malawi/lilongwe? other?). a possibility could be to rent the vehicle abroad, e.g. malawi, then enter into mozambique (this all depends on the price, of course, but we've heard hiring a 4x4 was quite expensive in moz...). does that sound like a good idea? what's the best deal? any help or advice would be much appreciated regards, julien |
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4x4 rental in Mozambique
check out: www.come-along.nl
maybe I can help... reg. Hans "jullag" wrote in message oups.com... Hi all, we (4 people) would like to rent a 4x4 and explore the coast+north of mozambique in august 2006 for 3 weeks. we're coming from europe and still don't know where it's best to land (johannesburg? maputo? malawi/lilongwe? other?). a possibility could be to rent the vehicle abroad, e.g. malawi, then enter into mozambique (this all depends on the price, of course, but we've heard hiring a 4x4 was quite expensive in moz...). does that sound like a good idea? what's the best deal? any help or advice would be much appreciated regards, julien |
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4x4 rental in Mozambique
"jullag" schreef in bericht oups.com... Hi all, we (4 people) would like to rent a 4x4 and explore the coast+north of mozambique in august 2006 for 3 weeks. we're coming from europe and still don't know where it's best to land (johannesburg? maputo? malawi/lilongwe? other?). a possibility could be to rent the vehicle abroad, e.g. malawi, then enter into mozambique (this all depends on the price, of course, but we've heard hiring a 4x4 was quite expensive in moz...). does that sound like a good idea? what's the best deal? any help or advice would be much appreciated regards, julien Check out this website: http://www.driveafrica.co.za/information/4x4rent.htm I would say to land in Jo'burg and from their rent your 4x4. Via the Kruger park you can now enter Mozambique, which is more relaxed then the borderpost in the south (Nelspruit-Maputo). Bushregards, Corné. www.amukela.com |
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4x4 rental in Mozambique
thank you all for your helpful comments.
In fact we are more interested in the north of mozambique, and are a bit reluctant to the idea of crossing the whole country from south africa by car. How long do you think it would take to reach e.g. lake malawi from joburg by road? regards julien Corné wrote: "jullag" schreef in bericht oups.com... Hi all, we (4 people) would like to rent a 4x4 and explore the coast+north of mozambique in august 2006 for 3 weeks. we're coming from europe and still don't know where it's best to land (johannesburg? maputo? malawi/lilongwe? other?). a possibility could be to rent the vehicle abroad, e.g. malawi, then enter into mozambique (this all depends on the price, of course, but we've heard hiring a 4x4 was quite expensive in moz...). does that sound like a good idea? what's the best deal? any help or advice would be much appreciated regards, julien Check out this website: http://www.driveafrica.co.za/information/4x4rent.htm I would say to land in Jo'burg and from their rent your 4x4. Via the Kruger park you can now enter Mozambique, which is more relaxed then the borderpost in the south (Nelspruit-Maputo). Bushregards, Corné. www.amukela.com |
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4x4 rental in Mozambique
Julien wrote:
How long do you think it would take to reach e.g. lake malawi from joburg by road? There are two ways: via Botswana crossing the Zambezi at Kazangula then into Zambia (Lusaka - Chipata) to reach Malawi. This will take you at least 4 - 5 days (90-100 K's an hour) via Zimbabwe and the Tete corridor (Mozambique) to Malawi. This will take you 3 - 4 days. Regards, Hans www.come-along.nl |
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4x4 rental in Mozambique
"jullag" schreef in bericht oups.com... thank you all for your helpful comments. In fact we are more interested in the north of mozambique, and are a bit reluctant to the idea of crossing the whole country from south africa by car. How long do you think it would take to reach e.g. lake malawi from joburg by road? regards julien Hi Julien, what also an option might be is via Jo'burg to Kruger NP, overnight at Letaba. Next day into Mozambique and then you're already in the central part of Mozambique. To Lake Malawi from Jo'burg is a long way. Shortest via Zimbabwe but you also might have delays on the border there. I would say 3 or maybe 4 days. Bushregards, Corné. www.amukela.com |
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4x4 rental in Mozambique
You can do Johannesburg to Blantyre via Harare in 2 days, but that's
a hell of a lot of driving (about 14 hours solid each day). Also, you must make allowances for fuel shortages in Zimbabwe. I have done Johannesburg to Tete in three easy(ish) days via Maputo. You might be able to do it in 2 hard days driving, but it's Mozambique... why rush? Personally, I'd spend a few days at least travelling through Mozambique and enjoying the beaches, food etc. My feeling about hiring a vehicle outside of South Africa is that you will pay far more, and also the reliability and comfort of the vehicle might be questionable. I have no first-hand experience though. Which part of northern Moz are you planning to visit? Regards, Marc On 6 Jan 2006 04:01:14 -0800, "jullag" wrote: thank you all for your helpful comments. In fact we are more interested in the north of mozambique, and are a bit reluctant to the idea of crossing the whole country from south africa by car. How long do you think it would take to reach e.g. lake malawi from joburg by road? regards julien Corné wrote: "jullag" schreef in bericht oups.com... Hi all, we (4 people) would like to rent a 4x4 and explore the coast+north of mozambique in august 2006 for 3 weeks. we're coming from europe and still don't know where it's best to land (johannesburg? maputo? malawi/lilongwe? other?). a possibility could be to rent the vehicle abroad, e.g. malawi, then enter into mozambique (this all depends on the price, of course, but we've heard hiring a 4x4 was quite expensive in moz...). does that sound like a good idea? what's the best deal? any help or advice would be much appreciated regards, julien Check out this website: http://www.driveafrica.co.za/information/4x4rent.htm I would say to land in Jo'burg and from their rent your 4x4. Via the Kruger park you can now enter Mozambique, which is more relaxed then the borderpost in the south (Nelspruit-Maputo). Bushregards, Corné. www.amukela.com |
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