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Pestana Inhaca Lodge

Maputo, Maputo Province, Mozambique
 
Situated on the beach front, amongst luxuriant tropical vegetation, Pestana Inhaca Lodge is famous for its wonderful gardens, its warm hospitality and fabulous sea food. Inhaca Island is easily accessible by boat or ferry from Maputo.

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Inhaca Island is a small island, lying just 37 km off the Mozambican capital of Maputo, on the periphery of a large estuarine bay.

The island features areas of unspoiled evergreen forest and bush land and large areas of its land and shores have been protected as natural reserve since 1976.

Located on the beach front, Pestana Inhaca Lodge is only 15 minutes by plane from Maputo. For the guests’ comfort the lodge has standard & family rooms, all with mosquito nets over the beds, bathroom with shower and ceiling fan.

Accommodation
This picturesque Lodge offers a total of 40 rooms situated amidst magnificent coconut palms and exotic gardens.

There are two types of room and all come equipped with:
* Twin and queen beds available and family rooms with bunk beds for 2 children up to 12 years old
* All beds with mosquito nets
* En suite bathroom with shower
* Ceiling fan
* Telephone
* Satellite TV
* Tea and Coffee making facilities
* 2 bottles of mineral water on arrival

General Information:
* Electricity at 220 volts
* Laundry Service.

Leisure Facilities & Services
Internal Facilities:
* Outdoor salt water swimming pool
* Kids Club
* Games room:table tennis, pool table, darts and table games
* TV room
* Tennis court
* Art craft shop
* Business centre

Inhaca Lodge guests can enjoy:
* Free daily use of windsurfers, canoes and Hobbie cats - with a rescue boat on standby
* One free snorkelling trip to the Biology Station per stay
* Free daily drop and collect at Portuguese Island
* One free 30 minute water-ski lesson per stay

External Facilities:
* Water skiing
* Cobra-cat boat
* Snorkelling
* Sailing Boat Trips
* Excursions on foot
* Excursions to the lighthouse and the Museum of Marine Biology, as well as visits by boat to Portuguese Island, Santa Maria Island and Turtle Island
* Walks along the beach to the Museum of Marine Biology
* Visit to Inhaca Island for contact with the local population
* Fishing
* Whale Watching

Please note the hiring of snorkeling equipment, excursions to the various islands, watersports ( paddle canoe, water skiing, motorised canoe & wake snake) and boat charters are not included in the daily rate.



How to get there See Map
Inhaca Island is situated 15 minutes by plane from Maputo and there are daily flights – Maputo/Inhaca/Maputo. The transfer from the airport to the Lodge is done by the Lodge itself and is free of charge for its guests.

Boats are available daily as an alternative mode of transport; the crossing takes 1h00 to 1h30 minutes.

Please see details of a Fly-In Tour to Inhaca Lodge.

Health & Climate
Mozambique is a malaria area. It is advisable to take malaria prophylaxis. Consult your doctor or pharmacist regarding recommended brands.

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Location: Maputo, Maputo Province