IMPORTANT INFORMATION

	Before you come
Essentials for Sera Lodge 1. Bring your own food for the duration of your stay 2. Meat is scarce – vacuum pack and freeze your own before departure 3. Bring your own bath towels and swimming towels 4. Sun block 5. Mosquito repellents 6. Dishcloths, tablecloths and serviettes 7. Dishwashing liquid and toilet paper 8. Firelighters, Mozambique charcoal can be purchased from us. 9. Gas bottle with skottel 10. Torch. If trouble with generator, anything is possible it’s Mozambique – be prepared. 11. Own Medical aid Kit 12. Only one plug point available in each casa. Bring own fan, extension and multi-plug. 13. Own comfortable camping chair for decks of casa’s 14. Welcome to bring own freezer

	Travelling Tips
Wear your safety belt at all times. If sign shows 80/60 km/h please travel that speed limit. Do not take your safety belt off until official is by your vehicle and they ask you to get out. If pulled off the road, please remember to put your hazards on immediately. If towing a trailer please display the yellow or red triangle on the right front of your vehicle.

	Mozambique Info
Climate The climate is tropical and sub-tropical, conditioned by the regime of monsoons from the Indian Ocean and by hot currents coming from equatorial regions. In the north and center of the country it is tropical-humid. In south its tropical dry and there is a tropical high climate, which covers the mountains. The hot and rainy season is between November and April average temperature is 21º to 29º C. From May to October average temperature 17º to 25º C. There is moderate rain and lower temperatures in July and August. Language The official language is Portuguese; however English is spoken all over the country. Credit cards / Currency Mozambique's local currency is the Metical; however US dollars and SA Rand are widely accepted. It's advisable to carry cash as credit cards are not widely accepted at smaller establishments and obtaining a cash advance on a credit card in a bank can be a costly and time consuming process. Unleaded petrol/diesel Very available in Maputo and up to Xai-Xai where Sera Lodge is. But expect to pay about R3.00 more per liter. Further north it becomes less available. Food/Snacks Food is traditionally based on the Afro-Portuguese style. All over Mozambique you will find several quality restaurants, serving typical dishes and international food. But you cannot buy meat - bring your own meat vacuum sealed and frozen. Daily fresh bread is available by our local bakery in Chidenguele. Limited fresh vegetables are available in Xai-Xai or in Chidenguele at the market. Some tinned food but no cream, yogurt, butter or cheese is found. Divert things like snacks, alcohol, cool drinks; vegetables are available from our local Blue Container ("Pick & Pay") at a price in Chidenguele. Local Curio stall. Drinking water Water is treated, but it will be safer to drink bottled water, which can be found in all supermarkets and shops. Sera Lodge has borehole water which is safe to drink. Health There is a local Clinic in Chidenguele with the basic facilities. There are local chemists in Xai-Xai available and a Hospital. In case of emergency Netcare 911 can be contacted on 00258 84 911 or 82 911 in Mozambique. Inoculations against yellow fever, tetanus, hepatitis etc are currently not required by Mozambique. It is wise to take precautions against tetanus and malaria. Please visit www.mdtravelhealth.com for more information. Public Holidays 1st January: New Year's Day 3rd February: Mozambican Heroes Day 7th April: Mozambican Women's Day 1st May: Labour Day 25th June: Independence Day 7th September: Victory Day 25th September: Armed Forces Day 25th December: Family Day Cell Phones Activate international roaming before entering Mozambique.