Buzi

Buzi (known in colonial times as Nova Lusitânia) is a small town on the Buzi River in Sofala Province, southeast of Beira. It is a fishing and agricultural settlement in a fertile river valley, with an economy built on sugar production alongside rice and other farming. The town was devastated by Cyclone Idai in March 2019, when the swollen Buzi River flooded much of the town and put tens of thousands of residents at risk; a cholera outbreak followed in the storm's aftermath, one of the hardest-hit areas in Sofala Province.

By Plane

The nearest airport is Beira Airport (BEW), about 50 km north.

By Train

There is no passenger rail service to Buzi; travel is by road.

By Car / Road

Buzi is reached via secondary roads from Beira.

Buzi is walkable.

• Buzi River — The river that gives the town its name.

• Rice paddies — Fields in the surrounding valley.

• Relax by the river — A quiet stop in the countryside.

A few simple restaurants serve fresh fish and Mozambican staples.

Informal local bars.

• Budget: A basic pensão; for more choice, Beira (50 km north) is the nearest city.

Small shops stock everyday provisions.

• Beira (50 km north) — Major city.
• Nova Sofala (30 km east) — Coastal area.
• Marromeu (100 km north) — Zambezi delta town.