Caia

Caia is a town on the southern bank of the Zambezi River in Sofala Province, connected to the opposite bank by the Armando Emílio Guebuza Bridge — at 2.3 km, one of the longest bridges in Africa. The bridge is a critical transport link on the EN1 highway, crossing the vast Zambezi River. Caia is a market town and transport stop for travellers crossing the Zambezi.

By Plane

The nearest airport is Beira Airport (BEW), about 150 km south.

By Car / Road

Caia is on the EN1 highway at the southern approach to the Zambezi bridge. Buses and chapas cross the bridge regularly.

Caia is walkable.

• Armando Emílio Guebuza Bridge — The longest bridge in Mozambique, spanning the Zambezi River.

• Zambezi River — Views of Africa's fourth-longest river.

• Cross the Zambezi bridge — A notable journey across this engineering landmark.

• River views — Watch the Zambezi flow from the bridge approach.

Simple roadside restaurants.

Small bars.

• Budget: Basic pensão accommodation.

Basic provisions.

• Marromeu (80 km east) — Zambezi delta town.
• Gorongosa (130 km south) — Gateway to Gorongosa National Park.
• Beira (150 km south) — Major port city.
• Quelimane (200 km north across the bridge) — Zambezia capital.