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Hi, all of those going to Mozambique, please take note of this thread:

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Note the following travel advisory from AEA International:

Mozambique: Exercise caution in Inhambane, Maxixe due to risk of spike in crime following major prison break
Travellers in or to the southern towns of Inhambane and Maxixe (both Inhambane province) are advised to exercise sensible precautions to mitigate the risk posed by crime, following a prison break by inmates of a provincial facility early on 23 June. According to state media reports, a group of 63 prisoners overwhelmed guards and seized a number of firearms before making their way to the neighbouring district of Jangamo (Inhambane), where they opened fire on a vehicle, killing the driver.
The security forces subsequently apprehended 23 of the escapees and killed the purported mastermind of the jailbreak, a former member of the security forces. Local media reports suggest that a number of government officials may have been complicit in the break-out, highlighting the prevailing culture of corruption amongst low-level officials and security force personnel.
Travel Briefing
Media reports indicated that 40 escapees remained on the loose, though further arrests may have been made since. Regardless, mass prison breaks can lead to a sudden spike in criminal incidents as escapees accumulate possessions and supplies. Personnel should exercise increased caution and familiarise themselves with our general security advice. More specifically, it is advisable to be attentive to suspicious behaviour, particularly at the roadside, and report any such activity to a member of the security forces. Road journeys should only be conducted during the day and should adhere to the principal routes wherever possible. Travel with valuables out of sight, doors locked and windows closed to avoid attracting unwanted attention. Drivers and vehicle occupants should regularly check mirrors for any sign that they are being approached or tailed; we recommend against self-driving unless very familiar with local conditions.
Prospective assailants will usually attack a vehicle when it is moving slowly or is stationary. Drivers should exercise caution at these times, be sure to keep a distance between the vehicle in front and keep the car in gear to facilitate an escape in the event of being approached. If accosted in a situation where escape would pose a physical risk, personnel should relinquish their keys, avoid confrontation and endeavour to exit the vehicle without their possessions. In most cases, remaining occupants will be considered an inconvenience to carjackers, thereby placing themselves at physical risk. In such circumstances victims should do everything to calm the situation before bargaining with their attacker; express sympathy for their situation and request to be dropped off at the nearest isolated area.
Police corruption
Since local officials were reported to be involved in the escape, the incident also serves as a reminder of the prevalent corruption among low-level government officials and the security forces. Personnel should exercise caution in all dealings with members of the security forces. Check for official identification and carefully examine the officer's uniform and vehicle for any unorthodox signs. If confronted by a suspicious demand, the official is more likely to be corrupt than a criminal; personnel should be sure to show, but avoid handing over, all the necessary documentation. Be patient and maintain a consistent explanation of why it is not possible to pay the demanded fine. If the officer persists, request to speak to your interlocutor's superior. If your interlocutor should suddenly draw a weapon or issue overtly criminal demands, personnel should do nothing to antagonise the assailant, speak calmly and hand over any money you have on your person.
Travel Advice Summary

• Personnel in Inhambane and Maxixe should exercise increased caution due to the recent prison break and familiarise themselves with our general security advice. Exercise a low profile and avoid attracting unwanted attention or making overt displays of wealth. Be attentive to suspicious behaviour out and about, particularly at the roadside.
• Unfamiliar travellers should avoid self driving and instead use a trusted logistics provider or reliable local contact. Journeys should only be conducted during the day and personnel should keep to the principal routes wherever possible. Travel with valuables out of sight, doors locked and windows closed.
• Drivers and vehicle occupants should regularly check mirrors for any sign that they are being approached or tailed. If you suspect that you are being followed, under no circumstances should you return to private accommodation. Instead, remain on well-travelled routes and only stop at a well-lit public place or, preferably, an area with a known security presence.
• Drivers should exercise caution when a vehicle is moving slowly or at a standstill. Be sure to leave a gap with the vehicle in front and keep the car in gear to aid manoeuvrability in the event of being approached by suspicious characters.
• If accosted, personnel should give up their keys, avoid confrontation and endeavour to exit a vehicle without their possessions. Remaining occupants will be considered an inconvenience to carjackers, thereby placing themselves at physical risk. In such circumstances victims should do everything to calm the situation before bargaining with their attacker.
• Exercise caution in all dealings with members of the security forces. Check for official identification and carefully examine the officer's uniform and vehicle for any unorthodox signs. Consult the corruption section of our travel security pages for more information.
• The above advice is not exhaustive; consult the Standing Travel Advice or crime section on Mozambique within our travel security pages.

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Had a great weekend. Two Ausssie friends, Tony & Nicola, are currently spending time in their park lodge over in a place called Sabie Park, located north of Nelspruit, past Hazyview, and 1.8km before the Paul Kruger Gate that enters into Kruger National Park.

Sabie park is a residential park that connects with Kruger Park across the Sabie River. It is a fenced community and it has zebra, giraffe, kudu, bushbuck, warthogs, and baboons etc e walking around the area. You walk outsided your house and the animals are just there....interesting.

Tony Park has been a long term friend. He makes his living by writing novels on contemporary Africa and bios of individuals. Tony connected with me when I was demining in Mozambique and subsequently, a character in his first novel ended up being an Royal Australian Engineer Major who was demining in Mozambique...don't know how that came about!

I have just been assisting him with the editing of his next book, due to be published in Nov 13.

Tony an Nicola spend some time driving in and around Africa and, resultantly, they have become Landy Tragics.








The Sabie River


I spent Sat through to midday Sun with Tony & Nicola. Sat night involved a great night braaing with other residents in the park....some interesting conversations.

Then, Sun PM I drove through Kruger Park, via Skukuza and the Sabie River, down to the Crocodile Gate to exit and then cross over into Mozambique. Was a great drive though the park. I had never previously seen so many elephants.




and...these were there also







There were also hippos,









Then, driving back into Maputo, and seeing the reality of some things in Mozambique....




You'll always be able to get there if you simply lash more ladders together!!

Tony shared with me a photo that he took underwater while he was recently up the coast at Pomene in Mozambique...



Yes...a Landy that was placed there as an 'artificial' reef.