🇿🇦 Johannesburg to Mozambique 🇲🇿 | Part 1: Maputo & Border Tips

Thinking about driving from Joburg to Mozambique? In this video, we kick off our road trip starting with the first leg: Johannesburg to Maputo (Katembe). The drive was a breeze, but the border crossing at Lebombo provided some challenges! From slow queues on the South African side to a tricky situation with Mozambican police regarding quad bike papers, we’re sharing everything we learned so your trip can be smoother than ours. In this video, we cover: The Border Experience: A full breakdown of the Lebombo/Ressano Garcia crossing. Pro-Tips: Why you should carry extra water and wait until you’re 5km past the border to stop for fuel/supplies. Avoiding Scams: How to handle the vendors and "helpers" at the border. Where to Stay: Why we chose Katembe over central Maputo to avoid the city traffic. 📍 The Route Start: Johannesburg, RSA Border: Lebombo / Ressano Garcia Destination: Katembe, Maputo 💡 Key Takeaways for Travelers Patience is Key: The SA side took us about an hour alone. Total crossing time: 1 hour 45 minutes. Paperwork: If you're bringing a quad bike, be prepared for questions about papers, even if we don't use the same system in SA! Hydration: It gets hot and slow at the border—bring plenty of water. Traffic Hack: Maputo is notoriously busy. Staying in Katembe (across the port) is much more relaxing and saves you hours of sitting in gridlock. 🔜 Coming Up Next This is only Part 1! Stay tuned for the next videos where we head further north to the stunning beaches of Bilene and wrap up the trip in Ponta do Ouro. Don’t forget to: ✅ Subscribe so you don't miss Part 2! 👍 Like this video if it helped you plan your trip. 💬 Comment below if you have any questions about the border or the drive! #Mozambique #RoadTrip #TravelAfrica #LebomboBorder #Maputo #Katembe #SouthAfricaToMozambique #TravelTips