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Visit “the place of friendly people”, one of the oldest ports on Africa’s eastern coast; Inhambane. Dhows traded there as early as the eleventh century and the port was established and developed during the early sixteenth century when Portuguese explorers established a slave and ivory trading post. Ancient sailors would take advantage of the calm estuary; it became a regular stop over to buy goods and replenish their supplies. Ships do not visit Inhambane’s port as often any longer but the harbour still has the largest fleet of working dhows to this very day!
Bay of Shells is located only eighty kilometres from the Inhambane airport and it is recommended that a 4x4 is used to reach it. It is situated on stunning sand dunes at sea level, which boasts lovely views of the tranquil lagoon and calming sea. The resort is the perfect beach getaway and escape from the commotion of everyday life. It is absolute delight for the keen fisherman and avid scuba diver.
At the resort you will come across twelve luxury en-suite bedrooms with panoramic views of the ocean as well as a fully catered restaurant, also showing off dazzling ocean views. Deep sea fishing is accessible from and at the lodge as well as snorkelling and swimming in crystal clear water with temperatures ranging from twenty six to thirty degrees Celsius all year round. Whale Sharks are common throughout the year and Hump Back Whales can be seen between August and October.
The local beach bars, restaurants and curio shops are incredible to explore and lunch with daily catches from the sea to be enjoyed. Flights from Johannesburg to Inhambane are available three times a week or self drive for five hours from Maputo on the newly tarred highway.
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Facilities & Amenities |
•12 Luxury en-suite bedrooms with panoramic views of the ocean
•Fully catered restaurant with views of the ocean
•Curio Shop
•Safe Parking
•Swimming Pool
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•Deep Sea fishing available from and at the lodge.
•Snorkelling and swimming all year round in crystal clear water with temperatures ranging from 26-30 degrees Celsius.
•Whale Sharks are prevalent throughout the year & Hump Back Whales are seen between August & October.
•Local Beach bars, restaurants and curio shops to explore and enjoy lunch with daily catches from the sea.
•Flights 3 times a week available from Johannesburg to Inhambane or self drive 5 hours from Maputo on the newly tarred highway.
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•Snorkelling
•Deep Sea Fishing (full and half day)
•Ocean Safari's
•Diving & diving courses
•Sea Kayaking
•Quad Biking Bay of Shells Mozambique
•Paddle Skiing
•Body Boarding
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Fully catered restaurant with views of the ocean on - site
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On - site Bar available
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accommodation
dinner
lunch
breakfast
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Please note that you will need a 4x4 to get to Bay of Shells, you can use a 2x4 but it is not advised.
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•Camera, camcorder and binoculars
•Insect repellent
•Sunglasses, suntan lotions and possibly lip-balm
*If you do forget something, most accessories can be bought in major centres.
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Travel 2 hours by air on LAM airlines from Johannesburg to Inhambane with 3 weekly scheduled flights with an 80 Km transfer to the Lodge. Optional transfer by boat across the Inhambane channel as an attractive scenic tour with minimal travel time difference. Travel by Road on the newly tarred highway between Maputo and Bay of Shells turn off. Allow approximately 7 hours travelling time from Komatipoort Border Post to the Lodge itself.
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Children of all ages welcome
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Mozambique’s currency is the Metical. Banks and Foreign Exchange Bureau will exchange any recognized currency while credit cards are widely accepted and traveler’s cheques in US dollars and South African rand are accepted in the major centres. Most city banks have ATM machines from which local currency may be
withdrawn at all hours.
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