Johannesburg to Bilene
Directions from Johannesburg or Pretoria (Gauteng) to Bilene, Mozambique
From Gauteng, take the N4 to (or N12 that merges onto the N4) straight to Komatipoort and the Komatipoort Border Post in which you should pass Witbank and Nelspruit along the way.
Distance to cover from Gauteng to Komatipoort Border Post (approx.): 467km
BORDER GATE TIMES: 06H00 – 24H00 / 7 days a week. Tel: +27 (0)13 – 793 7311
(kindly phone and confirm before leaving)
Once you Processed everything at the border and back on the road again you will immediately be on the EN4.
Follow the EN4 for approximately 85kms until you get to a T-junction where you will turn left onto the EN2 towards Maputo.
Distance to cover from Komatipoort Border Post to Maputo (approx.): 95km
As you Enter the town of Maputo, turn left onto the EN1 highway (follow Xai-Xai signs) and travel North for approximately 150km to a town called Macia. When travelling through Macia, look out for the sign that says “Praia do Bilene” and turn right towards Bilene which is approximately a 32km drive.
Distance to cover from Maputo to Bilene (approx.): 182km
Total Distance from Gauteng to Bilene (approx.): 716km (10 – 11 hour Journey)
From Matola Toll to Bilene
At the Motola toll you can only pay with Meticais.
A couple of kms after the tollgate you will get a slipway to turn left, saying Xai Xai.
Turn left and keep on this road following the signs to Xai Xai – Route EN4.
The route will lead past the main towns of: Marracuene, Manhica for ±165Km to a town called Macia (BP on left).
At Macia turn right off the main road, travel ± 32km to Bilene.
Durban to Bilene
Directions from Durban to Bilene, Mozambique
From Durban, take the N2 to straight to Golela Border Post going into Swaziland in which you should pass Richards Bay and Mtubatuba along the way.
Distance to cover from Durban to Golela Border Post (approx.): 362km
BORDER GATE TIMES: 07h00 – 22h00 / 7 days a week (holiday season: 06h00 – 22h00)
Tel: +27 (0)34 435 1070
(kindly phone and confirm before leaving)
Once you Processed everything at the border and back on the road again you will immediately be on the MR8.
Follow the MR8 for approximately 70kms and turn right onto the MR16. Follow the MR16 for about 38km and turn left at the T-junction which continues to be the MR16. Follow the MR16 for about 4km and turn right at the T-junction onto the MR3. Continue along the MR3 for about 52km until you reach the Naamacha Border Post going into Mozambique.
Distance to cover from Golela Border Post to Namaacha Border Post (approx.): 164km
BORDER GATE TIMES: 07h00 – 22h00 / 7 days a week (holiday season: 06h00 – 22h00)
Tel: +27 (0)34 435 1070
(kindly phone and confirm before leaving)
Once you Processed everything at the border and back on the road again you will immediately be on the EN5. Follow the EN5 which becomes the EN2. Follow the EN2 highway to Maputo.
Distance to cover from Namaacha Border Post to Maputo (approx.): 76km
As you Enter the town of Maputo, turn left onto the EN1 highway (follow Xai-Xai signs) and travel North for approximately 150km to a town called Macia. When travelling through Macia, look out for the sign that says “Praia do Bilene” and turn right towards Bilene which is approximately a 32km drive.
Distance to cover from Maputo to Bilene (approx.): 182km
Total Distance from Durban to Bilene (approx.): 790km (11 hour Journey)
Below is close up Map of Bilene. The Town sits near the edge of the Uembje Lagoon which stretches 13km along side the Mozambique coast. Depending on where you have booked accommodation, you may have to park your vehicle (if you aren’t travelling in a 4×4) in Bilene where the lodge will pick you up.