Getting there
How do I get to Santa Maria from Maputo?
3 min read · Updated 20 August 2026
Updated September 2026 · 3 minute read
Quick answer
You can reach Santa Maria via a 60 to 90 minute boat transfer from Maputo Marina or a 4 to 5 hour 4x4 drive through Maputo Special Reserve.
The practical answer
The quickest route is usually a pre-arranged boat transfer across Maputo Bay. Journey times vary with the boat, tide and weather, so confirm your departure details before travelling.
The overland route is a memorable 4x4 journey through Maputo Special Reserve and along deep sandy tracks. It takes longer and needs careful timing around reserve gate hours.
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