Nightmare Arrival In Mozambique 🇲🇿 Maputo

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    In this video we show our nightmare arrival in Maputo, the capital of Mozambique
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  • @JumpingPlaces
    @JumpingPlaces  Місяць тому +68

    Hey everyone! Just wanted to provide some extra information to help others that might be visiting:
    - The easiest way to avoid any immigration scams would be to simply get the visa from a Mozambique embassy in your home country if available. That way you will have the visa in your passport already and you can bypass the people that we had to deal with. We didn't do this since we haven't been in our home country in 5 months.
    - Unfortunately both the people that had pre-approved e-visas and the others that were getting the visa on arrival were still getting charged the double price of $100 just like us and they also couldn't do anything about it. It is important to note that the e-visa is just a pre-approval of your documents, it is not the actual visa so you still have to deal with the same people we dealt with and pay for it there. In some countries when you apply for an e-visa you actually pay for it online and you get the visa sent to you by e-mail which is not the case with this country.
    Obviously don't do what we did which could possibly set you up for an even rougher ride like ours. Based on what other people said, the corrupt officials will be looking for any reasons to get further money out of you.
    - Apparently there are some anti-corruption numbers you can call if you are having issues there: +258-800 222 222, +258-828 002 222, +258-848 002 222.
    Hope this information helps!

    • @rosianepani4734
      @rosianepani4734 Місяць тому +2

      Nossa aconteceu quase igual cmg no Egito ...qdo fui pagar meu evisa dei $50 e era somente $25, bati o pe e nao devolveram meu troco 😡

    • @jeannetteviviers9851
      @jeannetteviviers9851 Місяць тому +8

      Welcome to Africa

    • @darrellblack9208
      @darrellblack9208 Місяць тому +6

      Thx for showing the bad with the good. I’ve traveled a great deal and have never personally came across a situation like yours. However after many trips to Italy I was personally scammed twice on one trip to Rome. When using your credit card overseas….ALWAYS GET A RECEIPT TO DOUBLE CHECK THE CHARGE ..WHILE STILL IN FRONT OF THE CASHIER.

    • @user-of3qz7yn7f
      @user-of3qz7yn7f Місяць тому +1

      Much better! 👏 You're either part of the problem, or part of the solution.

    • @chrisbennett6260
      @chrisbennett6260 Місяць тому +2

      horrific to hear this chris and Carrol
      sorry for. your experience

  • @velcumbana
    @velcumbana Місяць тому +238

    As a mozambican, I want to extend my apologies for this situation. The corruption in our country is embarrassing even for us. I had a gun pointed to me while pregnant because we seated in our car in front of the beach during covid.
    We all have horror stories with authorities and is very sad indeed.

    • @cinereus3601
      @cinereus3601 Місяць тому

      Blame the Westoids who have enabled this corruption, dont blame the Africans.

    • @Seeta_sa_gauta
      @Seeta_sa_gauta Місяць тому +9

      What would it take for Mozambique to get it's act together?

    • @ngana8755
      @ngana8755 Місяць тому +11

      Mozambique is beautiful. I visited Inhaca Island in 2014. Mozambique has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Sand dunes plunging into the ocean. Stunning. However, the immigration officials are very sketchy. I also got my passport stolen on the border with South Africa.

    • @seanhoward4370
      @seanhoward4370 Місяць тому +12

      @@ngana8755 I doubt that. There are plenty of other beaches around the world that are just as stunning including French Polynesia, Hawaii, Philippines, Thailand, Dominican Republic, Australia that I rather visit and have visited. Why the hell would I subject myself to this nation's blatant corruptions upon entry. Hardly welcoming and it would leave a horrible taste in my mouth to point I couldn't get past it. Not worth the headache.

    • @kemetancientafrica
      @kemetancientafrica Місяць тому

      Asia has been ruined by European invasion. We can't let them ruin Africa@@seanhoward4370

  • @utubewillyman
    @utubewillyman Місяць тому +37

    Thank you for this. Mozambique is officially crossed off my bucket list.

  • @toastypassenger5111
    @toastypassenger5111 Місяць тому +63

    Mozambique is off our list. Really enjoy your videos, thanks for the transparency. You have opened our eyes and added many places to our bucket list thanks to you. Safe travels!

    • @JumpingPlaces
      @JumpingPlaces  Місяць тому +2

      Cheers!

    • @user-of3qz7yn7f
      @user-of3qz7yn7f Місяць тому +2

      Great! Moz is a great place to visit, and welcomes all friendly visitors to its shores.

    • @eisbeinGermany
      @eisbeinGermany Місяць тому

      whole of Africa is like that, if you not willing to bribe stay away, even South Africa which before 1994 was so safe ,but now since 1994 its a hell hole,

    • @ThinLineMedia
      @ThinLineMedia 21 день тому +1

      You can cross most countries off your list since you are going to be scammed pretty much in every country one way or another. There is just no way around it. Even when everything seems fine you will be overpaying for a lot of things as a tourist.

  • @LDNpat
    @LDNpat Місяць тому +168

    Crossing Mozambique off my list... There are many other beautiful countries to visit without all this stress!

    • @porfiriato84
      @porfiriato84 Місяць тому +29

      I doubt you ever had plans of visiting Mozambique

    • @dimulaidari3714
      @dimulaidari3714 Місяць тому +8

      High risk,especially if you bring your couple or family🙏

    • @LDNpat
      @LDNpat Місяць тому +5

      @@porfiriato84 I did, I travel around the world a lot

    • @lynnmanganella7845
      @lynnmanganella7845 Місяць тому +8

      same here, we planned going to Tofo for diving. We've heard nothing but horror stories, mainly about arrival and being on the road in Mozambique. It is too much of a risk and we rather spend our money elsewhere

    • @keymepx4428
      @keymepx4428 Місяць тому +8

      Don’t come here .😊

  • @dougrock8519
    @dougrock8519 Місяць тому +100

    I'm actually glad that you created a video featuring how corrupt the immigration process was in Mozambique. I'll scratch that country off of my list. 😒

    • @chrisbennett6260
      @chrisbennett6260 Місяць тому

      @@marlenelegrange4531 i look into that before readily accepting negativity without scrutiny

    • @Deontjie
      @Deontjie Місяць тому +3

      It is a badge of honour for our officials to be labelled corrupt. It goes all the way to the president.

    • @user-ie4jw8hp8q
      @user-ie4jw8hp8q Місяць тому +6

      Was in Mozambique once.... never again.
      Not worth the hassle.

    • @joshuaslokum36
      @joshuaslokum36 Місяць тому +6

      Don't scratch the country please... you'll miss the beauty of the country... we travel to African countries regularly and corruption is something that can be controlled and dealt with if you go prepared.....
      Awareness and knowledge are the key❤

    • @itsinesantonio
      @itsinesantonio Місяць тому

      ​@@joshuaslokum36that's true

  • @whirltraveller1350
    @whirltraveller1350 Місяць тому +40

    Thank you so much for having the courage to expose this behavior. I have visited over 70 countries worldwide and never experienced anything like this, thank God.
    Keep it up and enjoy the rest of your trip.
    Roger

    • @PaulFos
      @PaulFos Місяць тому +6

      It's a continent overflowing with scammers. But they hate when ppl say it or expose it.

    • @JumpingPlaces
      @JumpingPlaces  Місяць тому +4

      Yeah we never have issues inside any airports, usually the safe place

  • @raould2590
    @raould2590 Місяць тому +54

    This is so sad and pathetic! Glad you guys managed to resolve it and stuck to your guns! Kudos! Wishing that the rest of your trip is a good one!

    • @JumpingPlaces
      @JumpingPlaces  Місяць тому +8

      Goes a lot smoother after this! nice videos coming soon :D

    • @AndiSigala-rh5cv
      @AndiSigala-rh5cv 29 днів тому

      Thanks for your steps bro 💙

  • @kingdavid7627
    @kingdavid7627 Місяць тому +72

    Unfortunately these things happen, thanks for letting us know so we can avoid places like this.

    • @JumpingPlaces
      @JumpingPlaces  Місяць тому +14

      Yeah this really burns the country, they need to sort it out if they want tourism :/

    • @TheManuel012009
      @TheManuel012009 Місяць тому +2

      mozambique is specifically known to be extremely corrupt because of a lot of political issues that has lead to this country being extremely problematic.

  • @siphonsnob
    @siphonsnob Місяць тому +185

    This reminds me of the Dutch UA-camr ItchyBoots who recently had her gopro running when a couple of police officers in Nigeria asked her for money, and then there was another video on YT where both of the officers were marched into a tribunal, stripped of their badges, and fired for their actions.

    • @JumpingPlaces
      @JumpingPlaces  Місяць тому +19

      Yeah i saw that! These guys are lucky that you cannot film inside the immigration places at the airport :/

    • @JumpingPlaces
      @JumpingPlaces  Місяць тому +27

      That video went viral so the Nigerians made sure to make a show of their dismissals for the world to see

    • @saruultumen749
      @saruultumen749 Місяць тому

      ​​@@JumpingPlacesEven there is no video proof it is clear that those immigration officers should be punished for the bureaucracy and promoting bad reputation of the country

    • @FlyWithVeiga
      @FlyWithVeiga Місяць тому +1

      Saw this! totally agree

    • @barbaram2196
      @barbaram2196 Місяць тому +8

      I’ve seen the ItchyBoots video but not the other one. Where can I find it? I’m glad that these days there are so many people documenting life their experiences. Perhaps it will put stop to those criminal behaviours.

  • @Alextherock9
    @Alextherock9 Місяць тому +77

    Thanks for the heads-up chris. I'll never visit that country. Ruining somebody's well deserved vacation will have consequences.

    • @kemetancientafrica
      @kemetancientafrica Місяць тому

      Go to Europe we don't need you in the African continent.

  • @johnfrancisco1851
    @johnfrancisco1851 Місяць тому +8

    I will never ever travel to Mozambique 🇲🇿
    Thanks for your help ❤

  • @lizstromsnesdolz629
    @lizstromsnesdolz629 Місяць тому +11

    I love the way you guys stay calm and collected even though you are going through a nighmare situation. We watch you because you do such a great job and your calm demeanor, so many youtubers talk so fast its not pleasant to watch. Keep up the good work!

    • @JumpingPlaces
      @JumpingPlaces  Місяць тому +3

      Yeah we only lost our cool when they said we might have to pay more on top of already being charged 100 extra

    • @lizstromsnesdolz629
      @lizstromsnesdolz629 Місяць тому +1

      @@JumpingPlaces well, im glad you stood up to them and showed youre not suckers, but be careful, these are bad people.

    • @chrisbennett6260
      @chrisbennett6260 Місяць тому +1

      @@JumpingPlaces i can understand that
      i only hope it improves

  • @ricardotongol567
    @ricardotongol567 Місяць тому +17

    Good day Chris and Carol. Thanks for your sharing of trip to Maputo. That’s why I hate going through immigration.

  • @chelaleroux5430
    @chelaleroux5430 Місяць тому +19

    It's absolute corruption and poverty in that country.
    Be safe and keep in touch with your embassy.
    Be careful not to venture too far out.
    It's not a place you want to explore, it's not worth it!
    Never go out at dark.
    May God bless and protect you both.

    • @kemetancientafrica
      @kemetancientafrica Місяць тому +5

      Nonsense. Have you been there?

    • @user-of3qz7yn7f
      @user-of3qz7yn7f Місяць тому +3

      Ignorance is so loud. 🙄

    • @liongod1000
      @liongod1000 Місяць тому +1

      @@kemetancientafrica *_ OH YEAH..... Try go NORTH (Unless you're Islamic) _*

    • @jennystreet1198
      @jennystreet1198 Місяць тому +2

      20 yrs + ago I, as a South African, also experienced the greed and corruption in Mozambique. I took a job there, bit due to the fact that corruption was the basis and way of operation for the project I came to work on, I lasted 8 days and left. Thus country has been given over to the enemy...it's a dangerous country, I pray you will both be safe there and see with clear vision - be wise! May GOD protect you both.

    • @user-of3qz7yn7f
      @user-of3qz7yn7f Місяць тому

      You can all be as loud as you want on how terrible Moz is. Yes, there are some problems, but thousands of expats are living here peacefully, so ya'all just keep singing........🙂

  • @deborahpensarosa9289
    @deborahpensarosa9289 Місяць тому +2

    So sorry that you both experienced this. It had to be scary. Just wanted to let u know that I enjoy your videos. They take me away for a bit. Soothes my soul! 🤗

  • @user-ss3ud7pp7f
    @user-ss3ud7pp7f Місяць тому +6

    Thank you for airing this. It would’ve been easy to skip it and other people will just be getting hammered just like y’all were but now exposing It is good.

  • @mskq4409
    @mskq4409 Місяць тому +4

    Take care Chris and Carol... praying all goes well for your entire trip!❤️❤️

  • @giannishen
    @giannishen Місяць тому +57

    I knew that Southeast Asia would encounter bad custom houses, but I didn’t expect that Mozambique’s was even worse!
    Their custom houses has brought shame to their country, and the number of tourists will definitely decrease in the future!
    Fortunately, their chocolate croissant, grilled chicken and samosa look delicious, haha!
    I hope you will not be affected by them, be happy, and continue to enjoy your travel!
    I believe your valuable experience will be of great help to future travelers there, thank you for sharing, still great job! 👍😍🙏

    • @createinmeacleanheartohgod6871
      @createinmeacleanheartohgod6871 Місяць тому

      Southeast Asian immigration are way humanitarian than African countries immigration.

    • @eisbeinGermany
      @eisbeinGermany Місяць тому +1

      whole of Africa is like this, even a country like South Africa which was s safe before 1994 has become just so corrupt and dangerous,

    • @chrisbennett6260
      @chrisbennett6260 Місяць тому

      @@eisbeinGermany okay i get it so since South Africa got political independence ,which is not real indepence as in economical ,monetary independence its all gone worse
      thanks Adolf ,thats great mate

  • @lindamarietravel
    @lindamarietravel Місяць тому +1

    Thank you for sharing your experience

  • @lgaerlan7048
    @lgaerlan7048 Місяць тому +9

    Thanks for letting us know. Stay safe!

  • @mikerosalie
    @mikerosalie Місяць тому +3

    so sorry and sad to see that this has happened to you.
    thank you for posting this and it will be helpful for travelers.
    sad that corruption is the first thing that people will remember of the beautiful country, an that it only takes a few people to ruin it for the entire place.
    travel safe and I still hope that there will be good natured people will be around to help you guys.

  • @stephanhulsmann1197
    @stephanhulsmann1197 Місяць тому +8

    Same experience ten years ago in Tehran .. felt awful the whole time and was glad once I had left the country for good

  • @jessicacarnley4094
    @jessicacarnley4094 Місяць тому +4

    So sorry that happened! I really commend you both for being able to keep your cool!

  • @2GringosOnTheGulf
    @2GringosOnTheGulf Місяць тому

    Great vid guys thanks for sharing. Cheers from 2 Canadians living in Mexico. God Bless. 🙏🏽💖

  • @stevecameron52
    @stevecameron52 Місяць тому +6

    Thanks for posting this video sharing the good experiences with the bad....you must have been tempted to get on the next flight out of there asap.😮

    • @JumpingPlaces
      @JumpingPlaces  Місяць тому +2

      Definitely, we were worried that it might end up being like this during the rest of our trip. The next videos are nice though :D

  • @md0520
    @md0520 Місяць тому +4

    Sorry these things happened, please take care…and try to enjoy the rest of your trip.
    From 🇵🇭

  • @isaacbulay4061
    @isaacbulay4061 Місяць тому +1

    Sorry that you guys had to go through all of those problems. I hope the rest of the trip goes well. Take care. 😊

  • @lousmith5453
    @lousmith5453 Місяць тому +2

    Thanks for keeping it real!!!

  • @thechugganaut
    @thechugganaut Місяць тому +18

    Nothing in Mozambique is worth all this trouble. Crossed it off my wish list. There are so many better places to visit.

  • @johnhboden48
    @johnhboden48 Місяць тому +20

    Back in my travelling days, I travelled alone. I had some dicey situations in Europe. Good that you had each other.

    • @JumpingPlaces
      @JumpingPlaces  Місяць тому +3

      Yeah we have had a few with people in the streets but never at an airport!

  • @shoelady6457
    @shoelady6457 Місяць тому +1

    Thanks for sharing! 😮

  • @traveljunkie22
    @traveljunkie22 Місяць тому

    Thanks for the info guys.. take care x

  • @claradortort7122
    @claradortort7122 Місяць тому +4

    Olá Chris e Carolina, sinto o que lhes aconteceu! Felizmente vocês agora se encontram bem. Desejo uma ótima Páscoa para vocês e os seus. Espero que vocês produzam novos vídeos em nosso país, aonde a variedade cultural e belezas naturais são fascinantes. Material rico para programas turísticos. Como sempre, seu trabalho é excelente e profissional.

  • @chrisbrown8748
    @chrisbrown8748 Місяць тому +5

    14:23 best part of the video was seeing Carol smile. What a stressful situation I truly feel for you guys that had to really suck.

    • @JumpingPlaces
      @JumpingPlaces  Місяць тому +2

      Was happy it was over and we had our passports back 😊

  • @stevecamara
    @stevecamara Місяць тому +22

    So sorry that you had a bad experience. You are both so kind it is a shame people take advantage of others. Hope the rest of your trip is enjoyable. ❤

    • @JumpingPlaces
      @JumpingPlaces  Місяць тому +3

      Gets much better in the next videos :D

    • @user-of3qz7yn7f
      @user-of3qz7yn7f Місяць тому

      It is definitely unkind to accuse the airport authorities of wanting a bribe when the did not ask for one. That is slander. They could be sued for it. This post should be removed.

    • @Jonathan_Strange
      @Jonathan_Strange Місяць тому

      @@user-of3qz7yn7fwake up and smell your coffee. Did you even watch the youtube? Ripped off at the airport. Ripped off by the "uber". When the fee says 50 and they are charged 100 - that's bribery and corruption.

  • @dhyanhazari
    @dhyanhazari Місяць тому

    That's terrible. Hopefully, you guys get to enjoy rest of the trip. Thanks for sharing the experience. Safe travels ✌️

    • @JumpingPlaces
      @JumpingPlaces  Місяць тому

      It got much better after this, videos coming soon 😊

  • @cathyemmerson471
    @cathyemmerson471 Місяць тому +4

    I definitely will not go to Mozambique. It's a shame that you were treated unfairly. Chris you handled yourself so maturely and patiently, I would have been so mad and probably lost my temper! You sir, are a professional! Have safe travels. (the videos are awesome)!!

  • @sajithomas3627
    @sajithomas3627 Місяць тому +1

    Thanks for the info, please stay safe

  • @loreelattik1
    @loreelattik1 Місяць тому

    Thank you for posting.

  • @nev.paulpere
    @nev.paulpere Місяць тому +5

    So sad Chris, for you and Carol. But I know things will get better.

  • @HouseofToth
    @HouseofToth Місяць тому +5

    Very informative video. It's unfortunate the corruption but this is a lesson learned and awareness you provided to all.

    • @alfs3
      @alfs3 Місяць тому +1

      100% agree and so glad that C&C are so open about all of their travel experiences like this!

  • @nedbelasoto5902
    @nedbelasoto5902 Місяць тому +2

    Thanks for the info, I was there in the mid '80s, still the same

    • @JumpingPlaces
      @JumpingPlaces  Місяць тому +1

      Damn so they scammed you also back then?

  • @seriousstuff50
    @seriousstuff50 Місяць тому

    so sorry to hear of your troubles

  • @veradanson5890
    @veradanson5890 Місяць тому +19

    What a nightmare. Love Carol's t-shirt.

  • @keithbrandon8540
    @keithbrandon8540 Місяць тому +3

    So frustrating and annoying when this kind of thing happens! Sure it wont keep you down for long as you are both resilient characters. You have shown those officials up and yes it is good to show the down side that can happen to your viewers. May you continue in joy and happiness.👍✌️

    • @JumpingPlaces
      @JumpingPlaces  Місяць тому

      Luckily the next places made us forget about this quickly, videos coming soon 😁👍

  • @joepnw3408
    @joepnw3408 Місяць тому +1

    I'm so sorry you guys had to endure that at the airport. ❤

  • @pramod5998
    @pramod5998 Місяць тому

    Smooth n better moments are waiting u guys......🇳🇵

  • @celesterakhale7496
    @celesterakhale7496 Місяць тому +13

    Yip!Sheeesh!Not good guys!!!!Should have stayed longer with us in Cape Town 😮

    • @JumpingPlaces
      @JumpingPlaces  Місяць тому +3

      Luckily it got a lot better after this :D

  • @seanhoward4370
    @seanhoward4370 Місяць тому +8

    You both are incredibly patient. I had this experience going from Zimbabwe through Zambia and back but no bribe was asked. I don't think I would have stayed in that country after what they put you through. Blatant corruption. Mozambique is a hard pass so thanks for the heads up.

    • @wattstraveling
      @wattstraveling Місяць тому +1

      That's what I was thinking!....Chris and Carole are WAY more patient than I ever would have been. I would have just got my passport back and left! ❤
      Good for you guys!

    • @JumpingPlaces
      @JumpingPlaces  Місяць тому +2

      We thought about leaving but there was also no more flights out that night and we wanted to get out of that immigration room as soon as possible. Luckily the next videos from here are great 😊

    • @wattstraveling
      @wattstraveling Місяць тому

      @@JumpingPlaces good to hear!

    • @seanhoward4370
      @seanhoward4370 Місяць тому

      Worst case scenario to be held captive for hours at immigration without your passport and having them try to extract more $. I am sorry to hear but looks like smooth sailing from this point on. @@JumpingPlaces

  • @stephenlewis2084
    @stephenlewis2084 Місяць тому

    Good to see the downsides too, sorry you experienced it though. Happy Easter to my favourite youtubers!

  • @tmhaddock
    @tmhaddock Місяць тому +1

    Thank you all for your transparency while traveling; both good and bad. As an avid international traveler, I am also mindful about how my experiences (and responses to them) can shape not only other people's planning and travel itineraries, but their impressions of a country/region/people. While this did appear to be an obvious case of attempting to take advantage of foreign tourists, I SO appreciate (and remain a loyal subscriber because of) how you both can separate the instances of bad actors and did not classify them as a representation of the people on the whole. Continued safe travels!

    • @JumpingPlaces
      @JumpingPlaces  Місяць тому

      Yes we met many nice people in the country after this and the country has much to offer, we will be showing it soon :D

    • @chrisbennett6260
      @chrisbennett6260 Місяць тому

      great point

  • @hohaaaa
    @hohaaaa Місяць тому +3

    Verry helpful information. Good to know--Thanks much

  • @dudumyeni-doekcrook479
    @dudumyeni-doekcrook479 Місяць тому +6

    Onward and Upward. Never nice to get/feel scammed. Enjoy the rest of the trip!

  • @CC-eh3rb
    @CC-eh3rb Місяць тому +1

    Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Hope the rest of your trip went well. If you paid the visa entry fee by credit card, maybe you can try to dispute the charge with the credit card company. Safe travels.

  • @bobanah7041
    @bobanah7041 Місяць тому

    Hope the rest of your adventure through Africa goes smoothly. The videos from Morocco, Namibia and South Africa were amazing.

  • @burnice3901
    @burnice3901 Місяць тому +3

    Thanks for sharing. This is unfortunate. Why wouldn’t they want more tourists? I pray the rest of your time is better🤗🙏

    • @JumpingPlaces
      @JumpingPlaces  Місяць тому +1

      Short sighted 😏 sad for the locals that would benefit from tourism greatly

  • @robmoote1508
    @robmoote1508 Місяць тому +9

    Sorry about your experience. Would love to see you visit Sao Tome and Principe

    • @JumpingPlaces
      @JumpingPlaces  Місяць тому

      We were going to go there but the flights from portugal were really expensive. We will definitely go at some point though

    • @JumpingPlaces
      @JumpingPlaces  Місяць тому

      I read that the island is very safe and laid back also

  • @dimulaidari3714
    @dimulaidari3714 Місяць тому +1

    Thanks a lot for your usefull information!!!!👍👍👍👍

  • @mcar65
    @mcar65 Місяць тому

    I feel so bad for you to guys😢.
    I’m upset your situation,hopefully everything turn better 🙏

  • @matthewsemenuk7544
    @matthewsemenuk7544 Місяць тому +10

    I really like seeing prices of things. In case Id want to travel their too. Although I think Ill pass on Mozambique. Very silly and frustrating. Not very good for tourism.

    • @JumpingPlaces
      @JumpingPlaces  Місяць тому +3

      Yeah they are destroying it for their own people that could really do with some help from tourism

  • @konstantinosstamatopoulos425
    @konstantinosstamatopoulos425 Місяць тому +5

    It takes much courage to visit such countries, I think the mention of the embassy made things easier for you. I guess you posted this video after you left the country

    • @JumpingPlaces
      @JumpingPlaces  Місяць тому +3

      Yes only posting it after we left. We should have probably mentioned the embassy on the first day since they seemed to resolve everything so quickly after we said that

    • @konstantinosstamatopoulos425
      @konstantinosstamatopoulos425 Місяць тому +1

      @@JumpingPlaces hope you come again this year in Greece, your trip last year was very well studied and wonderful

    • @suminthraramsuran724
      @suminthraramsuran724 Місяць тому

      ​@@JumpingPlacesThe first thing U need to say is I am calling my embassy.We were scammed in India and when we said Embassy they jumped

  • @mankwediseunane770
    @mankwediseunane770 Місяць тому

    Wow that's wonderful.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Am watching all the way
    South Africa Johannesburg 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

  • @worldnomaderic
    @worldnomaderic Місяць тому

    Ugh, that's sooooo frustrating. Thanks for sharing. Being nomadic for 3.5 years, I agree with what you said about the airport being the one surely safe place in sketchy countries. I guess you found the exception! Now you (and your followers) know and you can move on. Safe travels in Africa!

  • @josephwilliams6695
    @josephwilliams6695 Місяць тому +3

    Sad to see this kind of thing is still going on in Africa. Glad you were able to keep your cool.

  • @debbiedennison
    @debbiedennison Місяць тому

    So very sorry you guys were put through this, really hope you enjoy the rest of your time there.

  • @MarlonAndGabriela
    @MarlonAndGabriela Місяць тому

    Wow sorry you guys had to experience all of that. It’s a good thing you two have years of travel experience otherwise that would be excruciatingly painful to endure.
    Hope your guys trip gets better and you make it up to Diani Beach in Kenya!

    • @JumpingPlaces
      @JumpingPlaces  Місяць тому +1

      We thought about going to Kenya but Carol can only get the visa for there in Brazil with a Brazilian passport. We will have to go another time

  • @rosemarie9956
    @rosemarie9956 Місяць тому +2

    Terrible experience, hope the rest of your trip was better. Stay safe always keep in touch with your embassy if you expect anything like this

  • @N8russell
    @N8russell Місяць тому +2

    Make sure you get out safely.

  • @Melphine-ge2qq
    @Melphine-ge2qq Місяць тому +2

    So sorry for such bad experience. Stay safe

  • @fosterapp
    @fosterapp Місяць тому

    I give you credit for getting through this situation. I would never travel solo into sketchy countries regardless of the scenery or culture. But then again, you or more adventurous and younger than I am. Better luck on the next journeys.

  • @SwivelHippie
    @SwivelHippie Місяць тому +5

    I had this happen to me in Singapore. You were correct when you said they were hoping you'd just accept the price and keep moving. Many traveller's would have just paid whatever they asked for to reduce their stress and save time.

    • @JumpingPlaces
      @JumpingPlaces  Місяць тому +3

      Really in Singapore of all places? i thought that would be one of the strictest countries with this kind of thing

    • @SwivelHippie
      @SwivelHippie Місяць тому

      @@JumpingPlaces Yeah Changi airport, around 8 years ago

    • @neonomad1939
      @neonomad1939 Місяць тому +1

      Singapore?? What's your nationality?

    • @pulporock
      @pulporock Місяць тому +2

      Hmm, Singapore has the most incredible airports, with excellent immigration, I have never even heard of problems in Singapore with Government officials, I have been visiting for almost 30 years.

  • @myeyesburn641
    @myeyesburn641 Місяць тому +4

    This is kinda similar to our experience in Mexico. One of the employees at the car rental shop in Cancun tried to scam 1000 $ out of us. 1000 $! We had to argue with him for about an hour until he finally gave us the car. There were so many people who tried to milk us for money it was insane. And mind you we are budget travelers, we don’t have much money to spend in the first place.

    • @JumpingPlaces
      @JumpingPlaces  Місяць тому +1

      Damn, why did they want the 1000?

    • @myeyesburn641
      @myeyesburn641 Місяць тому

      @@JumpingPlaces The Europcar employee insisted that we needed to pay additional 1000 $ for car insurance. But we already had payed for everything including the car renting fee, the deposit and all the insurances. We had made all the payments online back in Germany, our home country. We had booked everything before flying to Mexico. We argued with him about an hour, showing him the receipts, e-mails and everything. He was still insisting to get the money from us.
      In the end we told him that we would call the support hotline in Germany and ask them if they know why he is demanding the 1000 $. Then all of a sudden he gave us the car keys and another employee showed us the car and let us finally leave.
      It was all very strange. We looked up "Europcar scams Cancun" later on Google and it seems like this is a common scam tactic there.

    • @myeyesburn641
      @myeyesburn641 Місяць тому

      @@JumpingPlaces The Europcar employee said we needed to pay additional 1000 $ for insurance. But we had already paid for everything including the car renting fees, the deposit and the insurances online, back in Germany our home country. We had already booked and paid for everything before we were flying to Mexico. We showed him the receipts and e-mails, but he still insisted on getting the 1000 $ from us. After arguing with him for about an hour, we told him that we will call the Europcar support hotline in Germany and ask them why he is demanding additional 1000 $ from us. Then all of a sudden he gave us the car keys and another employee finally showed us the car and let us drive off.
      It was all very strange.
      We looked up “Europcar Cancun scam” on Google later, and it seems like it is a common scam tactic there.

  • @viengkhaidaraseng8608
    @viengkhaidaraseng8608 Місяць тому

    Big support 💪 Never give up 👍

  • @ErrolWeidemann-xn4zv
    @ErrolWeidemann-xn4zv Місяць тому +1

    Thanks for this info, just cancelled my planned family holiday trip to mozambique, going to Zambia instead.

  • @daniel8442goss
    @daniel8442goss Місяць тому +35

    This is very common in Mozambique, this is nothing new having to pay bribes, and the fact that you can speak Portuguese makes it easier for them to ask for money/bribes from you as you can’t turn around and say you don’t understand. Unfortunately as a Portuguese South African I have experienced first hand this corruption, in fact most South Africans that travel through Mozambique will budget for paying bribes, they will also take cheap bottles of alcohol with that look expensive to give when asked for bribe money to try and deceive the deceiver.

    • @bigshotadventur18
      @bigshotadventur18 Місяць тому +4

      Portuguese south african? Did you arrive with Vasco da Gama ship in the 1700's?

    • @user-of3qz7yn7f
      @user-of3qz7yn7f Місяць тому +1

      ​@@bigshotadventur18Thank you! 😅😂😂😂

    • @user-of3qz7yn7f
      @user-of3qz7yn7f Місяць тому

      For every one of you, there are 200 happy campers. Oh, did you just say you support the corruption in Moz? So you are a corrupt person yourself, otherwise you wouldn't propagate it!

    • @eisbeinGermany
      @eisbeinGermany Місяць тому +2

      whole of Africa is like this, even South Africa which before 1994 was not like that has since 1994 become just so corrupt,

    • @YouReallyNeedToKnowThis
      @YouReallyNeedToKnowThis Місяць тому

      @@eisbeinGermany And so whites should rule and manage the savages right? Lol typical racist

  • @Busybeeee
    @Busybeeee Місяць тому +5

    Horrible! I am so sorry that you guys went through that😢 I don’t know if these countries realize that they are losing tourism when they try to scam tourists. Smart countries understand that you don’t scam tourists because they are your source of income. Smart countries understand the tourists have to be treated properly and respectfully because that will make them come back and increase their economy. Bad move on their part. As a person who travels both for work and leisure 300 days a year, I will never set foot there. I’m gonna spend my money elsewhere, where honesty and integrity exists. Sending you guys some positive vibes for happy future travels.💕

    • @JumpingPlaces
      @JumpingPlaces  Місяць тому +2

      Yes they really need to sort this out if they want tourism 🙁 very sad for the regular people living in the country who would benefit from it

    • @chrisbennett6260
      @chrisbennett6260 Місяць тому

      i dont think its ggod for any country to be solely dependent on tourism ,
      all inclusive resorts dont benfit the locals outside of the resorts

  • @annasudhakar6233
    @annasudhakar6233 Місяць тому

    So sorry for your bad start in this country - hope you can still enjoy the rest of your stay there!!!

  • @user-eq6zh4no7q
    @user-eq6zh4no7q Місяць тому +1

    I am from Cape Town I hope you enjoyed your tripin Cape Town I am sorry that you had such a bad experience in Maputo You are welcome to come back to Cape Town and visit a nice wine farm

  • @geneconroy7795
    @geneconroy7795 Місяць тому +4

    I cannot believe it Chris how you and Carol kept your composure, unreal... Your situation was utter BS! What a waste of your time and money... I would have never been able to remain calm... I'm sure those countries have a lot to offer in Africa, but no way on God's green earth my wife and I would ever travel there... Those people who treated you and Carol are wicked and evil. Unfortunately, it's happening to foreigners a lot in these countries... Be safe you two!

    • @JumpingPlaces
      @JumpingPlaces  Місяць тому +2

      Yeah the country has massive potential which you will see soon In the following videos, it’s a shame the people in power positions are destroying its potential

  • @lovell1535
    @lovell1535 Місяць тому +5

    Will u pls visit East Africa interesting places to explore

  • @obayedh
    @obayedh Місяць тому

    At least you got back your passport back! Watch out and be safe there... I have crossed out Mozambique from my Tour Book!

  • @maritkjn505
    @maritkjn505 Місяць тому

    So sorry that this did happen for you. Stay safe you two ♥♥

  • @leticialopes149
    @leticialopes149 Місяць тому +6

    Moçambique não é só Maputo, existem outras províncias lindas.

    • @JumpingPlaces
      @JumpingPlaces  Місяць тому +2

      Sim 😊 vamos para tofo e vilanculos também

  • @isabelle3365
    @isabelle3365 Місяць тому +4

    It is good that you show also the bad things. Hope you could enjoy your trip further. That is such a shame for this country to have these official people working at the airport for wellcoming tourists that way, ... as well as the taxi scam.

    • @JumpingPlaces
      @JumpingPlaces  Місяць тому +1

      Yes, destroying their own country doing things like this :/

  • @robcroese
    @robcroese Місяць тому +2

    This was actually a good video. It was nice to see how well you handled the adversity and how you stood your ground in a classy manner. You were fortunate that you could communicate in Portuguese, although maybe they wouldn't pull these kinds of shenanigans if you were just a German or Dutch or English speaker.

    • @JumpingPlaces
      @JumpingPlaces  Місяць тому +1

      We did wonder if it would have been different if Chris just came as a Brit

  • @mylahbarreto5265
    @mylahbarreto5265 Місяць тому +2

    Thank you so much for sharing this information. I’ll skip that country!!

  • @cheynellebeale8393
    @cheynellebeale8393 Місяць тому +6

    What a nightmare, i would get on the next plane and leave the country

    • @JumpingPlaces
      @JumpingPlaces  Місяць тому +2

      It did actually cross our minds, fortunately it gets better after this

  • @Farawaynow
    @Farawaynow Місяць тому +5

    Such a shame about Moz. We tried to go last year but the Moz embassy in SA said no. We were there ten years ago and really enjoyed it. I hope you make it up to Vilankulos, it’s lovely there. Stay safe and have fun.

    • @JumpingPlaces
      @JumpingPlaces  Місяць тому +1

      Tofo and Vilanculos videos are coming soon :D

  • @angelmauriciorosalesrosale5698
    @angelmauriciorosalesrosale5698 Місяць тому +1

    I've already shared and liked his video.

  • @Danigirl72
    @Danigirl72 Місяць тому

    Damn... you guys rock. Sorry you had to go through this after such a great adventure. Bummer

  • @johnk8091
    @johnk8091 Місяць тому +5

    I have been to Mozambique 10 - 12 times before. I used to live just 100 Km away from the border. I have been scammed several times before by traffic police - they grab your drivers license and don't give it back unless you give them cash. Very sad for tourism.

    • @JumpingPlaces
      @JumpingPlaces  Місяць тому

      Yeah just ruining the lives of their own people so that they can pocket money

    • @JumpingPlaces
      @JumpingPlaces  Місяць тому +4

      It’s more than likely that the whole e-visa thing wasn’t even an issue, it was just a great reason for them to try and get money out of us

    • @suminthraramsuran724
      @suminthraramsuran724 Місяць тому

      ​@@JumpingPlacesyes unfortunately U were their targets

    • @GeoffRobinson-en5xw
      @GeoffRobinson-en5xw 25 днів тому

      Yes, the police steal your driving licence and hold it for ransom. Now I have a copy which I give the police and show them the original. If they demand the original I refuse and tell them that last time the police stole it. Then I just ask how much do they want, negotiate the bribe and go.

  • @theevanpyle
    @theevanpyle Місяць тому +3

    What a nightmare to start your journey in Mozambique 🇲🇿 😢

  • @palmtree3662
    @palmtree3662 Місяць тому

    Take care and be safe. God Bless

  • @mariarosameyer6875
    @mariarosameyer6875 Місяць тому +2

    Take care always 😊❤😊

  • @markg-gn5ge
    @markg-gn5ge Місяць тому +5

    Corruption in Mozambique? Who would have thunk it! You should travel to Haiti next, you'll have a real adventure you can tell your kids, if you live that long.

    • @JumpingPlaces
      @JumpingPlaces  Місяць тому

      We were expecting that we could have some issues but not straight away at the immigration on arrival lol

  • @IZWELETHU
    @IZWELETHU Місяць тому +6

    In Southern africa only South africa, botswana and Swaziland are recommended for tourists. Once you go to cross over to the others like Mozambique you better be traveling with an agency or else you pretty much setting your self up for misary. These countries ruin everything for themselves with corruption and greed.

    • @JumpingPlaces
      @JumpingPlaces  Місяць тому

      Namibia seemed fine on our trip too, so Botswana is ok then? We were thinking about visiting there but we didn’t know if it’s ok

    • @henkstols9326
      @henkstols9326 Місяць тому +1

      ​@@JumpingPlacesI believe both should be fine as especially Namibia. I feel bad for you guys about Moz as we South Africans actually have websites to prepare you for the corruption especially qhen driving cross border. Simple things like making copies of all your documents and handing them.ovwr in police stops. We actually travelled with two wallets as well, one with a small amount of cash and one we hid in the vehicle with our holiday money in it. Once you get to your destination its a amazing place, but not worth the hassle in my opinion.

    • @LodeNid
      @LodeNid Місяць тому

      In 2003 I visited Madagascar for 6 weeks and had no problems with corruption, my visa was issued in Belgium before arrival...

    • @chrisbennett6260
      @chrisbennett6260 Місяць тому

      I dont buy that ,ive seen great repots about cape verdie ,kenya, Tanzania, uganada ,Ethiopia ,Zimbabwe, ghana ,Ivory Coast

  • @arturo884
    @arturo884 Місяць тому

    🎉😂❤ cheers and❤❤❤❤ for Chris and Caroli love you....❤

  • @aralsea5880
    @aralsea5880 20 днів тому

    I'm so happy to visit the world from the desk in my room watching your videos: you avoid me scams, crowds and crooks. And by doing so I'm environmentally friendly, too. 😃 👍

  • @keleighcoertzen8257
    @keleighcoertzen8257 Місяць тому +7

    Hi Guys. So sorry about your experience. Mozambique is an awesome country otherwise. Beaches are beautiful and water is so warm. Hope the rest of your trip makes up for the bad experience. Enjoy Keleigh from South Africa

    • @JumpingPlaces
      @JumpingPlaces  Місяць тому

      Nice videos coming soon, get's much much better and some places here are spectacular!