Practical Information related to Travel and Accommodation

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1 Validation Workshop of the Review and Update of SADC ICT Policy and Legal Framework Maputo, Mozambique, August 2010 Practical Information related to Travel and Accommodation About Maputo and Mozambique Mozambique is situated on the southeast coast of Africa. To the east is the Indian Ocean; Tanzania, Malawi and Zambia are to the north; to the west is Zimbabwe and South Africa; and to the south, Swaziland and South Africa. The total area of Mozambique is 799,380 km 2. It has a coastline with the Indian Ocean of over 2515 kilometres. Mozambique overall is relatively low and flat. The highest points are in the mountainous region located by the Zimbabwe border. Mozambique became independent from the Portuguese colonial regime on June 25, 1975, after 10 years of war. Weather The climate of Mozambique is generally tropical and humid. The dry season in the Centre/North lasts for four to six months, whereas in the South it lasts six to nine months. The rainy season is between October and April. Average temperatures are around 68º F or 20ºC in the south, and 79º F or 26ºC in the north. Highest temperatures are normally registered during the rainy seasons. Language Portugese is the official language spoken throughout Mozambique, with 13 other main national languages. English is taught in secondary school, and it's reasonably easy to find English speakers in the main urban areas. In rural areas, many people do not speak Portugese or English. Currency The local currency is the Metical (plural, meticais). Exchange is available in banks and exchange agencies. Credit cards are accepted in most formal establishments, and traveler s cheques are acceptable at banks and some hotels, although with high fees. Electrical Supply Local voltage is 220/240 V 50 Hz, and the round two pin prongs are the standard

2 Water Visitors are advised to drink bottled water. Medical Medical Clinics in Maputo : 1. Instituto do Coração, Av. Kenneth Kaunda, Tel: Clinica Especial, Av. Eduardo Mondlane, Tel: / Central Hospital, Av. Eduardo Mondlane, Tel: Clinica Sommerschield, Rua Pereira do Lago, 52, Tel: Clinica Dentamed, Av. Francisco Orlando Magubwe, 954, Tel: Swedish Clinic, Av. Julius Nyerere 1128, Tel /4 Visas Nationals from most of the SADC Member States don t need a visa to travel to Mozambique except nationals from some countries like and Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo and Mauritius among others. Visa can be obtained: 1. Prior to departure from the Mozambican diplomatic representation in the participant s country of residence with an invitation letter from INCM, the host administration if applicable. 2. On arrival given that the participant has sent to INCM prior to his departure a copy of his passport to be forwarded to Mozambican Immigration Authority before Wednesday 18 August 2010 COB. In all cases, participants are requested to liaise with INCM to check on their visa requirements and to initiate in time the preliminary steps to receive the visa (inivitation letter or submission of his passport copy). Please contact Mr. Julio BUQUE, Director for International Relations at INCM ( jbuque@incm.gov.mz) or his assistant Ms. Judith MARTINS ( jmartins@incm.gov.mz; Tel.: ; ; Fax: ). Hotels Kindly refer to the city map in annex for orientation and distance to Hotel Avenida, the conference venue. Please send your hotel booking reference as well as your flight details for ground transportation to be organised to the HIPSSA Project Team ( hipssa@itu.int; Tel: ) and INCM (Mr. Julio BUQUE, Director for International Relations; jbuque@incm.gov.mz or his assistant Ms. Judith MARTINS; jmartins@incm.gov.mz; Tel.: ; ; Fax: ).

3 H. Avenida ***** Standard Single: USD 277 Standard Duplo: USD 309 Telefone : Fax: bookings@hotelavenida.co.mz H. Girassol **** Standard Single: USD 137 Standard Duplo: USD 160 Telefone: Fax: reservasgirassol@visabeira.co.mz H. Cardoso **** Standard Single (Vista a Cidade): USD 175 Standard Single (Vista a Baía): USD 195 Standard Duplo (Vista a Cidade): USD 195 Standard Duplo (Vista a Baía): USD 215 Telefone: /5 Fax: info@hotelcardoso.co.mz H. Monte Carlos *** Standard Single: USD 92 Standard Duplo: USD 112 Telefone: Fax: info@montecarlo.co.mz H. Tivoli *** Standard Single: USD 105 Standard Duplo: USD 120 Telefone: / Fax: tivoli@tvcabo.co.mz Indy Village **** Standard Individual: USD 142

4 Standard Duplo: USD 165 Executivo Individual: USD 154 Executivo Duplo: USD 177 Deluxe Individual: USD 172 Deluxe Duplo: USD 195 Telefone: Fax: Hotel Southern Sun **** Single (vista a cidade): USD 225 Single (vista a baía): USD 245 Duplo (vista a cidade): USD 255 Duplo (vista a baía): USD 275 Telephone: Fax: himaputo@southernsun.com Hotel Vip ***** Single: USD 117 Duplo: USD 135 Telephone: Fax: hotelmaputo@viphotels.com Restaurants and Carry-Out There are many fine restaurants in Maputo. A few are: ASKA - Av. 25 de Setembro, 420 r/c JAT Building, Tel: , Mobile: (Japanese/ Korean food. Including sushi). Café Sol Sun Square, Rua Beijo da Mulata, Sommershield II (American café specialising in processing their own Malawian coffee. Light lunches. Spacious, in big garden. Popular with Embassy staff) Costa do Sol. Av. Marginal, Bairro Triunfo, Tel: ( Maputo s most famous restaurant, specializing in seafood. Always busy and great views.) Cristal Restaurant and Bar Av. 24 Julho, Tel: (Popular Portuguese restaurant. 2 large bars) Debonairs Pizza Av. 25 de Setembro 442, Tel: /188/199, Cell (delivery)

5 Escopriao Recinto Da Feira Popular, Tel: (Good popular local restaurant. Lots of atmosphere. Casual and busy. Seafood and Meat.) Galaxy Av Transversal Base N Tchinga Rua Bairro da Coop ao lado da MOBIL, Tel: , Cell: / / (Indian food. No alcohol served in restaurant. Delivery service.) Interthai Rua Muthemba Mateus Sansao (Close to Hotel Cardoso) (Good Thai food) Jardin Dos Mariscos Av. Friederich Engels, 290 (in Parque dos Namorados) tel: (Specialising in seafood. Up market.) Manjar dos Deuses - Av. Julius Nyerere, 162, Tel: (Portuguese food) Meat Co. Av. Marginal, 2589 (in the Casino), Tel: (South African, specialising in steaks. Bookings for larger groups recommended. Sasas Bar upstairs.) Micasa - Av. Julius Nyerere, 28, Tel: (Portuguese food) Mimmos 24 de Julho, Tel: , Cell: Also located on top floor of Maputo Shopping Centre. (South African chain pasta, salads, burgers, fish, steak etc) MiraMar Av.Marginal, 4279 (beside Sagres) (Seafood. Casual environment on the beach) Mundo s Restaurant and Sports Bar - Av. Julius Nyerere, 657, Tel: (South African. Casual and relaxed environment. Probably best pizza in Maputo). O Dragão Av. Salvador Allende 313 (beside Mimmos), Tel: , Cell: (Chinese Food) Pirata - Av. Julius Nyerere 410, Mobile: (Seafood/steaks) Piri Piri Av. 24 Julho, 22, (opposite Polana Shopping Centre). (Famous for Piri Piri chicken) Rodízio - Av. Julius Nyerere, 792, Tel: (specializing in Brazilian meat dishes. More formal environment.) Sagres - Av. Marginal, 4279, Tel: (Seafood. It is a semi-casual environment. Good for working lunch) Taverna Av. Julius Nyerere, Tel: (Best authentic Portuguese food in town. Bookings recommended) Vintage India Av. Julius Nyerere, 450, Tel: (Indian food) Waterfront/Marina Restaurant and Bar - Praça 21 de Outubro, Tel: (Seafood, meat. Music most nights)

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