Small Town Charm
Wander through the sleepy streets as chirruping birds fill the air with chatter and locals offer greetings of ‘Olá’. The warmth and allure of a tiny tropical town is irresistible.
Journey to Lichinga and exchange the hustle and bustle of the metropolis for the scent of pine trees and the gentle whir and purr of Mozambique’s Niassa Province. Lichinga radiates small town charm with its lazy streets and modest population of just over 200,000 people. Attractions include the Blue Mosque, Niassa National Reserve and Lago Niassa.
Get ready to release the stress of city living and be charmed by easy living in a tropical African paradise with cheap flights to Lichinga. Lichinga is home to Lichinga Airport (VXC). It is a 15-minute drive from the city centre and serves Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique (LAM). Popular flights to Lichinga depart from Johannesburg and Cape Town. Flight duration from Johannesburg to Lichinga is approximately 13 hours 55 minutes.
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Wander through the sleepy streets as chirruping birds fill the air with chatter and locals offer greetings of ‘Olá’. The warmth and allure of a tiny tropical town is irresistible.
Shed the stress of city living and embrace the rhythmic hum of the Mozambican landscape. A trip to this small town will invigorate your body and revive your tired mind.
This shimmering expanse of teal and cobalt hues is the third largest lake in Africa and home to Nile crocodiles, endangered hippopotamus and 1000 different species of brightly coloured fish.
Essential details you need to know before your trip
Country | Mozambique |
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Currency | Mozambican Metical |
Exchange Rate | 1 ZAR = 5.35 MZN |
Language | Portuguese |
Hub Airport | Lichinga Airport |
Airline | Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique |
Time Zone | GMT +2 |
Travel Adaptor | Standard type C, F & M |
Lichinga experiences a moderate humid subtropical climate as a result of its location within Mozambique and its 1,398m elevation on the Lichinga Plateau. There are two distinct seasons: the wet season and dry season. The wet season (December to April) brings potent humidity, vigorous rainfall and occasional tropical storms; while the dry season (June to October) soaks the city in tantalising tropical weather. June to October are the best times to visit Lichinga if you are looking for clear skies, balmy temperatures and the gentle hustle and bustle of the warm season. The weather in Lichinga is usually consistent in terms of temperature, fluctuating between the low-mid-high 20 degrees Celsius regions, and sometimes sneaking into the 30s.
Average temperature (°C) & rainfall (mm) per month
Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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Low °C | 16°C | 16°C | 15°C | 14°C | 12°C | 10°C | 9°C | 10°C | 12°C | 15°C | 16°C | 16°C |
High °C | 25°C | 25°C | 25°C | 25°C | 24°C | 22°C | 22°C | 23°C | 26°C | 28°C | 27°C | 25°C |
Rainfall (mm) | 222 | 221 | 192 | 89 | 23 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 20 | 99 | 236 |
Lichinga will reveal the peaceful soul of Mozambique to you.
This sleepy town on the twinkling shores of Lago Niassa (otherwise known as Lake Malawi) invites you to be charmed by its friendly locals, seduced by the aromatic flavours of Mozambican cuisine and be awed by one of the most beautiful bodies of water in Africa.
Lichinga offers an invigorating retreat tucked away in the tropical paradise of Mozambique.
Watch as the sinking sun smears the sky with streaks of orange, gold and crimson. Discover more about the weird and wonderful creatures lurking beneath Lago Niassa. Or engage in spirited conversation with the locals and allow yourself to be charmed by the easy-going ambiance of this small town. Rest your body, revive your mind and inspire your soul in Lichinga.
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