Mozambique! educate me!

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theo123

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I am heading to Mozambique with a few mates at the end of the year on a budget. The furthest we are planning on going is Inhambane. Going to be doing shore dives and will be camping. Could you guys share some info on some good dive spots, places to stay, web links and general tips.
Too keen ::S
 
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Serra Moz

Sealiner
Ok, here's a few pointers: (1) Moz is not cheap, then again depending on your budget... (2) Inhambane, is a city and province, so where exactly are you going? I take it you will be doing Tofo or Barra, this area is filled up in December, so you will need to start doing your bookings soon. (3) Keep in mind Tofo/Barra is a scuba diver's dream. So I would suggest you dive near Tofinho (check a map)(4) Camping as in tenting is kind of limited (5) High Season, so rates for accommodation will be expensive. (6) Use the search tool on google, you will find lots of info.
 
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Jake1

Senior Member
Get insurance for an emergancy medical evacuation by helicopter- we had to make use of it the last time we were there- you can forget to get a suitable doctor/help there!
 
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Serra Moz

Sealiner
Jake1 wrote:
Get insurance for an emergancy medical evacuation by helicopter- we had to make use of it the last time we were there- you can forget to get a suitable doctor/help there!
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Huh?..... Surely it depends on the severity of the injury?
 
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Jake1

Senior Member
Serra Moz wrote:
Jake1 wrote:
Get insurance for an emergancy medical evacuation by helicopter- we had to make use of it the last time we were there- you can forget to get a suitable doctor/help there!
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Huh?..... Surely it depends on the severity of the injury?
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My brother had a stroke while on deepsea. The insurance isnt that expensive ill recommend anyone going there to get this insurance, accidents happen.
 
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Serra Moz

Sealiner
ok, sorry to hear, hope he's doing better? How long did you wait for the chopper? I am sure it will cost a fortune if one don't have insurane? I can assure you that there's lots of good clinics in Maputo, should someone require medical assistance near Maputo.
 
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Jake1

Senior Member
It happened 11h00 the morning and only managed to get the helicopter there at 4pm. I had to fight with them over the satelite phone to convince them its serious enough to send a chopper. We were at Chidenguelle. Even if I were in Maputo I wouldnt know where to take him.
 
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Serra Moz

Sealiner
Yes, I remember your post on the incident. Like I said there's quite a few tip top clinicas in Maputo. Perhaps I should post their contact details sometime.

I take it your brother is up and running again?

Chidenguele remains one of my best landbased fishing spots in Moz, due to the variety of species and different types of fishing available.
 
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Jake1

Senior Member
Serra Moz wrote:
Yes, I remember your post on the incident. Like I said there's quite a few tip top clinicas in Maputo. Perhaps I should post their contact details sometime.

I take it your brother is up and running again?

Chidenguele remains one of my best landbased fishing spots in Moz, due to the variety of species and different types of fishing available.
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My brother is much better now but still has problems with balance and eyes and getting tired very quickly. Havent been back to work yet.

Serra the problem is people go on holiday to Moz and have no phone numbers for good clinics or doctors in Maputo. We phoned Maputo hospital but there was no answer- it was a public holiday..... you only realise how deep you are in trouble when someone gets injured. People are used to SA where you are only minutes away from a doctor.
 
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Serra Moz

Sealiner
Very true and wise words my friend. I am glad things are better with your brother. I will definately try and get the important numbers. If not... DO REMINDED ME NEXT WEEK PLEASE!!! As it will benefit the whole SL community! I am not home yet, so give me time....and hassle me till it's done.

The lodge, did not have any emergency contacts? One would think a lodge would have that type of "panic notes" who and what to call in the event of an emergency??
 
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Jake1

Senior Member
ill remind you. The lodge phoned all the doctors they knew but as it was a public holiday no one answered and the one doctor we could find was on vacation too far away.

Like i said the problem is holiday goers to Moz dont realise they need emergency numbers.
 
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Serra Moz

Sealiner
Here's some medical contacts for Maputo...

 

 




Central Hospital

 Central Hospital            Tel:
+ 258 21 424 633

Address:  
Av. Eduardo Mondlane
Maputo
Mozambique




 



 

 

Clinica 222

 Clinica 222 -                  Tel:
+ 258 21 312 222
+ 258 21 332 222

Address:  
Av. 24 de Julho 821
C.P. 666
Maputo
Mozambique


                                       Fax:
+ 258 21 313 054
 



 

 

Clinica Cruz Azul

Clinica Cruz Azul            Tel:
+ 258 21 300 120
+ 258 21 305 146
+ 258 21 305 146

Address:  
Av. Karl Marx 414
Maputo
Mozambique


                                       Fax:
+ 258 21 300 121
 



 

 

Clinica Especial

Clinica Especial              Tel:
+ 258 21 424 633
+ 258 21 308 540

Address:  
Clinica del Hospital Central de Maputo
Av. Eduardo Mondlane
C.P. 5546
Maputo
Mozambique




 



 

 

Clinica de Sommerschield

Clinica de Sommerschield   Tel:
+ 258 21 493 924
+ 258 21 439 925

Address:  
Rua Pereira do Lago 52
Maputo
Mozambique


Fax:
+ 258 21 493 927
 



 

 

Clinicare-Clinica Privada de Maputo


Clinica Privade de Maputo   Tel: 

 

+258 2149 2420

Address:  
Rua Duarte Galvao 50
Maputo
1676
Mozambique




 



 

 

Hopital Central Maputo

 Hospital Central Maputo      Tel:
+ 258 21 424 633

Address:  
Avenue Agosthinho Neto
Maputo
Mozambique


                                              Fax:
+ 258 21 308 540
 



 

 

Institut do Coracao

Instut do Coracao                 Tel:
+ 258 21 41 63 47

Address:  
Av. Kleneth Kaunda
Maputo
Mozambique


                                              Fax:
+ 258 21 41 43 85
 



 

 

Laboratório de Análises Clíncas Zenith

Clinica Zenith                         Tel:
+ 21 493 663

Address:  
Av. 24 de Julho, 382 R/C
Maputo
Mozambique




 



 

 

Lenmed Health - Hospital Privado de Maputo

Hospital Privado de Maputo   Tel:
+ 258 21 483 905

Address:  
Rua do Rio Inhamiara
Maputo
Mozambique




 

Web:
Visit Website
 

 

Phoenix Centro Medico

Pheonix Centro Medico           Tel:
+ 258 21 49 1639
+ 258 82 393 3039

Address:  
Av. Francisco Orlando Magumbwe, 671
Maputo
Mozambique




 



 

 

Urgencias Medicas Domiciliarias

Urgencias Medicas                   Tel:
+ 258 21 431 736/431 738

Address:  
Av. 24 de Julho, 823
Maputo
Mozambique




 



 

 
 
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Jake1

Senior Member
thanks a lot serra, problem is, how are we going to convince holiday goers they need this numbers.......
 
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Serra Moz

Sealiner
Jake, you see unfortunately like most things in life, people will only want to use it when the emergency has happened. Perhaps tourism agenices Moz and SA's should include this numbers on flyers at the borderposts?
 
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Jake1

Senior Member
Very true Serra, at least we have the numbers on Sealine now for future reference, thank you, it can save someones life.
 
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Serra Moz

Sealiner
It's a pleasure! Reality, it might save someone's life in future. Will look for updated/new ones once I arrive back home.
 
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