E: 17/08 win a dream trip to mozambique – worth £7,400!

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HOW TO ENTER
To be in with a chance of winning this fantastic prize, fill in your details.
Competition closes at 11.59pm on 17 August 2014. Terms & conditions apply - CLICK HERE

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Closing time and date: 11:59pm on Sunday 17th August 2014. Entries received after the closing date of the promotion will not be considered. Only one entry per person.
3. The winner and their guest must be over 18 years old and hold valid UK passports.

THE PRIZE

1. This Prize Draw is open to residents of the UK aged 18 or over, except for employees of Immediate Media, Lonely Planet, South African Airways, Lugenda/Mantis eXtreme and Anantara Medjumbe Island Resort & Spa their families, agencies or anyone else associated with this competition.

2. There will be one overall prize for one winner plus guest. The prize consists of:
- Two return flights from London Heathrow to Pemba
- Two return light aircraft transfers from Pemba to Lugenda
- A four night stay at Lugenda Wilderness Camp in a luxury East-African style tent
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily
- Tea/coffee & bottled water in rooms
- Scheduled safari activities (including walking safaris, mekoro excursions, game drives, etc. * subject to weather conditions)
- A 3-night stay at magical Anantara Medjumbe Island Resort & Spa in a luxury Beach Villa
- Return island transfers for two people from Pemba to Medjumbe
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily
- Soft drinks, local beers and spirits, and house wines
- Tea/coffee and bottled water in room
- Non-motorised watersports (kayaking, windsurfing)

3. The maximum total prize value is £7,400 based on the recommended retail value at the time of printing. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any variation in the value of the prize.

4. The flights and accommodation must be taken in one trip, and both require 14 days advance booking and are subject to availability. The periods travel can be taken in are between 1st May and 1st December 2015.

5. Prize travel is subject to South African Airways General Conditions of Carriage, available at https://www.flysaa.com. The winner and their companion must travel together on prize flights and will not accrue South African Airways Frequent Flyer points on the prize travel. An upgrade cannot be purchased on airfares with cash or South African Airways Frequent Flyer points.

6. Immediate Media, Lonely Planet, South African Airways, Lugenda/Mantis eXtreme and Anantara Medjumbe Island Resort & Spa make no representation as to the safety, conditions or other issues that may exist at the destination.

7. Compliance with any health or other government requirements is the responsibility of the prize winner and companion.

8. The winner and their chosen companion must comply with all relevant customs, security and immigration requirements, including appropriate passport and visa requirements. Immediate Media, Lonely Planet, South African Airways, Lugenda/Mantis eXtreme and Anantara Medjumbe Island Resort & Spa will not be responsible for any passenger’s failure to comply with these requirements.

9. The prize winner and the companion are responsible for holding a passport with at least six months validity. And must organise relevant visas where required.

10. The prize does NOT include any insurance, travel to and from London Heathrow, or any travel or other expenses during the trip. Any out of pocket expenses (such as phone, room service, drinks purchases, gifts and food are not included in the prize).

11. The package is non-transferable and no alternative packages will be offered.

12. There is no cash alternative.

13. The competition prize is subject to availability.

14. Immediate Media, Lonely Planet, South African Airways, Lugenda/Mantis eXtreme and Anantara Medjumbe Island Resort & Spa shall not be responsible for any indirect, special or consequential damages or losses suffered by the entrant or a third party.

15. The competition is provided by South African Airways and Lugenda Wilderness/Mantis eXtreme/ Anantara Medjumbe Island Resort & Spa

16. The winner will be selected at random from all entries. The Promoter’s decision will be final and binding. No correspondence will be entered into.

17. Winners will be notified by the prize provider by email within 28 days of the competition closing date.

18. If we can’t contact the winner within a month of the closing date, we will offer the prize to a runner-up, or re-offer the prize in another promotion.

19. You must provide your full name, address and daytime telephone number. We will use your personal details to administer this promotion, and will not publish them or provide them to anyone without your permission.

21. You agree that if you win, we can publish your surname and county in the magazine.

22. A list of winners can be obtained by sending an SAE to Lonely Planet Traveller, Floor 5, Vineyard House, 44 Brook Green, London W6 7BT, within six weeks of the closing date.

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Safety and security

Crime

Most visits to Mozambique are trouble-free, but street crime, sometimes involving knives and firearms, is common in Maputo and increasing in other cities and tourist destinations. Bag-snatching and pick-pocketing also occur.
Be vigilant at all times. Beaches or offshore islands are not policed. Avoid walking alone at night and don’t display valuables or money. Use a hotel safe if possible. Avoid withdrawing cash from ATMs at night.
There has been an increase in reports of carjacking, particularly in Maputo. Keep your car doors locked while driving. Be particularly vigilant when arriving at or leaving residential properties after dark. Avoid driving alone at night.
There have been several reported incidents of car-jackings between Boane and the Swaziland border crossing points of Namaacha and Goba. Reports indicate the carjackers are wearing military style camouflage uniforms and stop vehicles on deserted stretches of road. Be extra vigilant if you’re travelling by road to Swaziland.
Be extra vigilant and avoid travelling around after dark.
Don’t pick up strangers or stop to help distressed motorists or pedestrians. Hijackers sometimes use these techniques to trick motorists into stopping their vehicle. If in doubt, drive directly to a police station.
If you are a victim of crime, contact the local police immediately and get a police report. If your passport is stolen you should also contact the British High Commission and inform the local immigration authorities.
Criminal kidnaps

There have been kidnappings reported in Mozambique, mainly in Maputo. While most victims have been Mozambican nationals, and no British national has been kidnapped, there has been a significant recent increase in threats, including to foreigners.
The long-standing policy of the British government is not to make substantive concessions to hostage takers. The British government considers that paying ransoms and releasing prisoners increases the risk of further hostage-taking.
Local travel

All known minefields have been cleared in Mozambique’s northern provinces (Nampula, Cabo Delgado, Zambezia, Niassa). In the central and southern provinces (Sofala, Tete, Manica, Gaza, Inhambane, Maputo) mines still exist in remote areas, away from main routes. Seek advice from district authorities if you’re travelling in these areas.
Road travel

Traffic accidents are common due to the condition of the roads and poor driving and vehicle standards. Always drive carefully and be aware of pedestrians using the roads.
Overland travel on public transport can be hazardous due to poor vehicle and road conditions. If you doubt a vehicle’s condition, make alternative arrangements.
Low lying areas around major rivers flood regularly during the rainy season (November - April) making many roads impassable. Check local conditions before travelling. Make sure you have emergency supplies, including a first aid kit.
Only travel by road outside Maputo and other major cities during daylight. Where possible, keep to major roads and travel in convoy in rural areas. Fuel is often only available in larger towns.
UK driving licences are valid for up to 90 days. If you intend to stay longer you should get an International Driving Permit or apply for a Mozambican licence. It is an offence not to carry your driving licence with you when driving. Be ready to present original car documentation when requested by the police.
Third party insurance cover is compulsory. You can buy this at most land borders. You should carry two reflective triangles and a reflective vest in your vehicle at all times. You must wear the reflective vest when repairing, loading or unloading a vehicle. Police officers sometimes attempt to extract bribes from tourists. Don’t pay a bribe to anyone. If you are stopped by the police, ask for a clear explanation of the offence and a written fine that can be paid at a police station.
Air travel

All Mozambican airlines have been refused permission to operate services to the EU. The EU ban was imposed because the Mozambican regulatory authority was unable to verify that these airlines comply with international safety standards.
You should avoid flying with Mozambican certified carriers subject to the EU operating ban. British government employees are advised to use carriers that are not subject to the operating ban.
River and Sea travel

Piracy is a significant threat in the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean and has occurred as far as 1000 nautical miles from the coast of Somalia.
See our Piracy in the Indian Ocean page.
Political situation

Monitor local media for latest information and avoid all demonstrations and protests.