Barra Accommodation

  500 km from Komatipoort

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Barra Mozambique Accommodation - Praia de Barra boasts the usual unspoilt, palm fringed and outstretched beaches synonymous with Mozambique. Situated 500 km north of Maputo in the southern point of the Inhambane Bay,
Swim in the tropical, crystal clear seas and lakes. Situated 10km's north of Tofo Beach. Access is on tarred roads until the last 7kms which is sand road but accessible by normal 2 wheel drive cars to most lodges.

Barra is a paradise for diving and snorkeling

, with a famous reef a mere 200 meters from the shore. The young and fit normally simply swim out to the reef. Or you can dive the world famous Manta Reef at Tofo (Praia de Tofo), bordering Barra to the south. Resorts like, Palm Grove and Barra Lodge offer guided diving and snorkeling expeditions, and they have all the necessary equipment on site.

Barra is also a famous deep sea angling spot

, where an abundance of game fish roam: Marlin, Sailfish, Barracuda, Dorado, Kingfish and Tuna.

So, if you are fed-up with your normal holidays, where you are only one of thousands of others, having to go to movies, restaurants and shopping malls, or standing in endless queues, come to

Barra and have a REAL holiday.

But be warned - Barra is addictive, and you would be drawn to it for the rest of your life!

Barra is a secluded unspoiled beach bordered by the Inhambane estuary on one side and the crystal clear waters of the Indian ocean on the other. The warm waters offer safe bathing and smooth and easy boat launching. Fishing grounds and diving reefs are nearby and the largely unexplored reefs offer endless pleasures for skin divers and snorklers. The estuary has magnificent mangrove areas which are spectacular to explore by boat. The nearest is town is Inhambane one of the oldest civilised towns in Mozambique dating back to the 1500’s and the Arab traders.

Accommodation In Barra - Holiday Accommodation categories

available in Barra include Self Catering Cottage/ House/ Bungalow, Self Catering Chalets/ Holiday Resort, Groups - Self Catering. DB&B Options as well as camping is available.

Bilene Accommodation

  230 km from Komatipoort

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Bilene Accommodation - also known as Praia do Bilene, is a town in southern Mozambique, lying 140 kilometers northeast of Maputo in the province of Gaza. It is known as a beach resort, lying on the Mozambique Channel. Noted for its calm and clear lagoon, the Uembje Lagoon, giving way to the pounding Indian Ocean beyond tall dunes.
The Gaza Province is dominated by strings of inland lakes and nowhere are they more beautiful than at Bilene. This peaceful town, known as San Martino in the days of Portuguese Mocambique, is situated on a hill overlooking the sprawling waters of the Uembje Lagoon which is a huge stretch of water, about 8km wide and 27km long and reaching depths of 50 meters. The shores are shallow and are ringed by beautiful white sandy beaches with rolling sand dunes and tropical lush vegetation.

The

town of Bilene

has a small but colourful local market. Fresh produce and a variety of foodstuffs can be purchased from the locals. Brightly coloured capalanas (sarongs) and locally made clothes swing from the stores. The curio sellers hawk their wooden wares and the ever present cashew nut sellers are in abundance. At the back of the market, you can find the locally caught fish from the lagoon – normally small garoupa, as well as crabs and prawns.

There is a variety of different

accommodation in Praia do Bilene

, ranging from campsites, self-catering and Resorts. Most of the establishments are situated on the shores of the Lagoon and are spread out so you have the feeling of space and endless beaches. There are local pubs, and over weekends discos for the young and young at heart!

The Lagoon lends itself to water sports, so bring the boat and jet-ski’s. Swimming is safe due to the shallowness of the lagoon and the water is always warm. Barges can be taken across the Lagoon to the mouth, where there is safe snorkeling and depending on the season you can see whales and turtles in the Ocean.

There are some great Quad Bike trails, one can go as far as the Limpopo River Mouth to Zongoene Resort, a 35km ride away through villages and inland lakes.

Praia do Bilene is an idyllic spot to get away from the stresses of the city. A perfect place to relax and unwind, with no 4x4 necessary to get there, it makes it easily accessible and is only 3 hours from Komatiepoort, and when you get to Bilene, there is always a Cold Beer and a Warm Welcome waiting for you at Bilene...

Boa vinda a Bilene! Welcome to the beautiful town of Bilene Mozambique.

Morrungulo / Pomene Accommodation

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Morrungulo and Pomene Accommodation - Located approximately 580 km's North of Maputo and 20 km from the town of Massinga, In a prime setting and on a stunning stretch of unspoiled coastline within a huge grove of coconut trees. If you are dreaming of a Robinson Crusoe type getaway this is the place to be with beautiful sea views, balmy evenings and romantic moon rises, cloudless skies, fresh lobster and pristine beaches. A perfect holiday setting for families.
Morrungulo Voted as one of the best beaches in the Inhambane area.

Spend your days just relaxing and soaking up the sun on palm-fringed beaches.

You can sit with a sundowner whilst gazing out onto azure blue waters, or take a long stroll down the beach and pick up shells. Kids can splash in the lovely shallow pools at low tide or dad can surf fish. There are lovely spots to have a picnic. This area has some of the finest diving spots with fascinating vibrant corals and other marine life, and leatherback turtles are often seen in waters close to the lodge. You can occasionally spot a dugong. The humpback whales visit from June-November – and are seen regularly about 200 m from the shore line. Mocambique generally enjoys year round warm, sunny weather. The hottest time of the year is November – March and this tends to bring rain. It can also be humid and temperatures are around 30 degrees and upwards. The winter months (May-July) are still warm during the day but generally cooler in the evenings. Winter is very pleasant and a light tracksuit top may be required in the evenings. Sea temperatures vary between 22 degrees C in winter to 29 in summer.

An abundant variety of bird life thrives in this rich tropical habitat -the rare Green Tinkerbird has just been discovered in our area – visit www.rarebirds.co.za for more information – you can also see the collared palm thrush, green coucal, European crab plover, malachite kingfisher, hammerkop, fish eagles, paradise flycatcher, redfaced mousebirds to name a few.

Ponta Malongane Accommodation

  15 km from Kosi Bay

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Ponta Malongane Accommodation "Place of the Children" is situated on the Southern Mozambique Coast. It has a beautiful tropical coastline and is known for its scuba diving. This quaint little town is just 15 km from the Kosi Bay border or 115 km south from the capital city Maputo.

Ponta Malongane is only a very short drive from Ponta do Ouro which probably attracts more South Africans looking for self catering accommodation in Mozambique than any other Mozambique town. Roads leading to our

Ponta Malongane self catering accommodation

consist of VERY soft beach sand and 4x4 vehicles are a must. The un-spoilt beauty of the blue sea, golden beaches and lush coastal vegetation, set the scene for memorable fun in the sun holidays. Ponta Malongane is fast becoming the ideal destination for the enthusiastic deep-sea angler and boating enthusiasts. The southern Mozambique coastline is teaming with game fish and waiting for you to explore it.

Southern Mozambique is known for its abundant bird life especially the fish eagle.

Ponta Malongane Activities

includes scuba diving, deep sea fishing, snorkeling, fishing charters, swimming with dolphins and nature walks. Turtle night drives are conducted under the auspices of the Turtle project. Between October and February you are escorted to egg-laying sites, where relevant data is explained and recorded for conservation purposes.

Most of the

Self catering accommodation in Ponta Malongane

are within secured Estates. Naming a few moving from
Ponta do Ouro To Ponta Mamoli,
Golden Beach Village
Vista Alta Estate
Campismo Ninho Estate
Ponta Malongane Resort
Kangela Estate
Boa Vida Estate
Mar Azul Estate
Boa Vida Estate
Wakene Beach Estate
Baleia Azul Estate.

Ponta Mamoli Accommodation

  29 km from Kosi Bay

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Ponta Mamoli Accommodation - Ponta Mamoli is situated on the south east coast of Mozambique. It is nestled in a cool, sheltered bay on Mozambique's Lagoon Coast about 100 km south of the country’s stately capital city, Maputo, and 25 km north of the Kosi Bay / South Africa border.

With its sublime ocean frontage of more than 2km,

Ponta Mamoli pristine beach

and surrounded by untouched tracts of bush, discover a place so exhilarating, a welcome so warm and an experience so pure, it promises to be unlike any other in all of Mozambique. Warmed by the Indian Ocean current moving south from the equator, the country’s clear waters and subtropical climate provide travellers with an enticing beach side escape.

Ponta Mamoli Accommodation

is surrounded by natural beauty, from the Indian Ocean to the east to the Maputo Elephant Reserve to the west.

A number of rare and varied ecosystems can be found in the area, namely; magnificent un-spoilt expanses of beach, endemic rich woody grasslands, dry savannas, swamp forests, fresh water coastal lakes and floodplains characterised by expanses of reed beds, bulrushes and papyrus.

Ponta Mamoli – previously voted as one of the top 10 beaches in Africa, is definitely the place to visit.

Ponta do Ouro Accommodation

  10 km from Kosi Bay

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Ponta do Ouro Accommodation - The quaint little town of

Ponta do Ouro

is situated in Southern Mozambique, a mere ten kilometers away from the South African Kosi bay border. You will be sure to find beautiful white beaches, dense dune forests, amazing diving and an ever-stretching azure sea.

Ponto do Ouro is a hub for both ocean-lovers and nonchalant holiday-makers.
It has a vibrant beach bar and club scene if that's your thing, but is most attractive for its undeveloped coastline; discover the marine life on the offshore reefs,
charter a boat and trace the curves of the shoreline, or try your hand at deep-sea fishing.
Surfers flock to the main beach, just south of town.
Besides the water activities, there's a lagoon reserve closely with plentiful bird-life, and several dirt tracks
and trails winding through the hills, to be explored by 4x4 or on a quad-bike.

Accommodation in Ponta do Ouro

is best accessed through the Kosi Bay border post in KwaZulu Natal. The border is approximately six hundred and thirty kilometers from Johannesburg and four hundred and sixty kilometers from Durban. It is open 7 days a week (08h00 to 17h00). Between the border and the

Ponta do Ouro Accommodation

, a 4x4 or 2x4 with diff lock vehicle is required due to the soft sandy roads. Should you not have one, a border transfer can be arranged, and your vehicle can be left at the parking lot just before the border at a charge per day. The parking lot is privately operated, and is secure.

The town of Ponto do Ouro is surrounded by sea, sand, dunes and Casuarinas trees, and is rated as one of the top ten attractions in Africa, and the best resort town in Mozambique. There is a very traditional open air market, several "Cantinas" (little shops) and eager curio sellers, who will quench your thirst for shopping before you make your way to one of the rustic restaurants in town.

Scuba diving enthusiast can make their way to any of the many magnificent and world renowned reefs in the area. Various vibrantly coloured species of coral, and large marine animals which include the likes of Whale Sharks, Manta Rays and Humpback Whales are regularly sighted in the area.
Bread Loaf is the easiest of the sites to dive, and is recommended for new comers to the diving scene, offering chances of spotting reef sharks, Red Fang Triggers, Angel Fish, Chocolate Dips, Hermit Crabs, Snappers and Moray Eels.
Aquarium which is situated at Ponta Malongane Bay, a short distance from Ponto do Ouro, has often been described as an underwater fish tank boasting a wide variety of tropical species.
Surf fishing for barracuda, king fish and bream proves to be a profitable experience, deep sea anglers can enjoy the likely chances of pulling out marlin, sailfish, king mackerel (cuta), queen mackerel (natal snoek), dorado, wahoo, green job fish (kaakap), and various species of tuna.

For those wanting a more relaxed experience, the area is well known for its whale watching, and dolphins which allow visitors to swim with them in the shallow waters. Other natural attractions to be found along the coastline include the Loggerhead and Leatherback turtles which can be often seen laying their eggs in the sand during the summer months.

PONTA DO OURO - Maputo Province, southern Mozambique Ponto do Ouro or "Point of Gold" gets its name from the fact that early Portuguese explorers were misled by unreliable maps, thinking that gold might be found there. Upon arrival they found that the dunes were rich in black titanium, and the only gold in the area was the colour of the setting sun shining over the long white beaches. Essentially this area is an extension of South Africa's Maputaland, but far more pristine.

Santa Maria Accommodation

  115 km from Kosi Bay

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Santa Maria Accommodation - Untamed and untouched, the Southern Mozambican coastline plays host to a unique battle between the open Indian Ocean and the estuaries of Maputo Bay. The

Santa Maria peninsula

is one of a few idealic locations in Southern Africa where one can face the sunset in the evenings.

The Santa Maria Peninsula is a paradise for keen travellers to Mozambique who want a beach holiday with a difference. This gorgeous holiday destination promises an idyllic escape from real life to endless white beaches in a remote location.

A

holiday at Santa Maria

effortlessly combines adventures into pristine African forests, endless walks along golden sandy beaches and a wide range of water sports in the azure ocean. A veritable tropical paradise where you get to create more unforgettable memories.
The bay of Maputo stretches 38 kms from Maputo to the peninsula. One feels like you are living on an island, with Inhaca and Portuguese Islands to the northwest. This area is a paradise to explore and has substantially been retained as a nature reserve.

When you book your

Mozambique holiday to the magnificent Santa Maria Peninsula

you will join tourists who love holidays off the beaten track, in nature, Discover this wild, untouched piece of land jutting into the Indian Ocean on the eastern side of Maputo Bay, close to Inhaca Island. Indulge in world class fishing, exquisite bird sightings and mind-boggling snorkeling. Santa Maria Peninsula is one of the best Mozambique family holiday destinations that offers all year-round satisfaction.

Scuba divers explore the depths off the Santa Maria reefs some 4 km offshore while other tourists indulge in boat trips to the biodiverse beauty of Inhaca Island. Or enjoy a day cruise to Portuguese Island for lunch. Drive a few kilometers inland from the peninsular to explore the important Maputo Elephant Reserve, once home to abundant herds of antelope and elephants.

Santa Maria was the name of the flagship that Columbus used when he made his first voyage of discovery in 1492. Santa Maria offers a convenience store and vegetable market. It supplies a variety of dry goods, some fresh produce and most alcohol and soft beverages. A few rustic restaurants and bars offer local cuisine.

Tofo Accommodation

  500 km from Komatipoort

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Tofo Mozambique Accommodation - TOFO AND TOFINO BEACH. About 17 km east of Inhambane is where Bar Babalaza marks the crossroads to Tofo and Barra. Tofo is a small beach town, with a hotel, Bed and Breakfast accommodation and other accommodation which include mostly private self catering house's, a lovely open beach, nice reefs for fishing and snorkeling, spazas, beach bars and dive schools, where you can slow down your pace of life, do nothing, relax and just leave your footprints.

Tofo is a coastal town in southeastern Mozambique

. It's known for the curved Tofo Beach and nearby coral reefs. Huge manta rays circle at Manta Reef, a well-known “cleaning station,” attracting small fish that feed off the rays’ parasites and other debris. Dolphins, whale sharks and migratory humpback whales also swim off the coast, in the waters of the Indian Ocean. To the north are the resorts of Barra Beach.

Tofino, less than a kilometre south, is situated on a more exposed and rocky headland and the waves at

Tofino are known for very good surfing

. The headland is also a favourite spot for fishermen when a high tide covers the shelf, allowing casting for the plentiful kingfish into the deep waters beyond.

Tofino is also the site of the Frelimo Monument to Fallen Heroes, near to where unfortunate victims of the colonial period were thrown into a sea cave, to be drowned by the rising tide. A spectacular blow hole near the tip of the point can give a raw display of power, when there is a large swell running.

BEACHES - The shores of Inhambane are blessed with numerous world-class beaches. Many are palm-fringed, with wide expanses of powdery, white sand, washed by the warm blue waters of the Indian Ocean. Featuring broad bays, sheltered lagoons, rocky headlands and wide deserted expanses, they are a sunbathers’ dream, created for relaxation. Some of the best-known are in close proximity to the city of Inhambane.

TOFO AND TOFINO BUSES, BANKS, INTERNET AND POSTAGE -

There is a bus service regularly from Tofo to Inhambane. There are banks in the city centre, with BIM having a cash machine for Visa cards and BCI a Bureau de Change. The Post Office is at the end of Avenida de lndependência, the street that starts at the jetty.

EMERGENCY NUMBERS - In case of emergency, contact... Tofo Police Station (00258) 842-387724 Chief of Tofo Police (00258) 823-524710

Accommodation In Tofo - Holiday Accommodation categories

available in Tofo include Self Catering Cottages, Houses, Bungalows, Self Catering Chalet, Holiday Resort, Accommodation for Groups, DB&B Options as well as camping is available.