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Luxurious Self Catering Villa
This luxury family villa (8 persons) is located on top of a dune and has full sea view over Guinjata Bay. This bay in the Inhambane province is the perfect place for relaxing, diving, snorkelling, fishing or a cultural experience.
The quiet and almost private beach is at the foot of the dune. Diving schools, Fish safari companies, restaurants and pubs are only a short beach walk away (5 minutes).
The villa is situated in Cumbini resort, a 6 years young, small, quiet and secure resort with lots of facilities, and which is uniquely located amongst an array of more than 500 coconut palms.
4X4 vehicles can comfortably reach the resort. Other vehicles with rear “diff-lock” configuration and well deflated tyres, can also reach the resort. Safe parking for smaller 2-wheel drive bakkies and passenger cars is available within 1.5 kilometres of the resort.
The quiet and almost private beach is at the foot of the dune. Diving schools, Fish safari companies, restaurants and pubs are only a short beach walk away (5 minutes).
The villa is situated in Cumbini resort, a 6 years young, small, quiet and secure resort with lots of facilities, and which is uniquely located amongst an array of more than 500 coconut palms.
4X4 vehicles can comfortably reach the resort. Other vehicles with rear “diff-lock” configuration and well deflated tyres, can also reach the resort. Safe parking for smaller 2-wheel drive bakkies and passenger cars is available within 1.5 kilometres of the resort.
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| Dumela is a spacious and atmospheric family villa for 8 persons located on top of a dune with full seaview. The Villa has four bedrooms en suite and a fully equipped open plan kitchen/dining room with gas stove/oven, refrigerator and freezer. Two bedrooms are seafront facing. The thatched roof and the local made wooden furniture give the Villa the real Mozambican touch. The veranda gives you enough space to relax and enjoy the beautiful view on Guinjata bay. |
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| Facilities | |
• Private braai (only allowed to use with permission, charcoal at reception) • Two bathrooms with toilet • Under roof parking • Luxury mosquito nets and all bedding included (towels on request) • Hot and cold water, suitable for drinking • Outdoor shower (cold) • 24h Electricity (standby generator) • Washing lines |
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DIVING: This is one of the ‘must do’ activities in Guinjata bay, because you will dive in several world class, largely protected, and not overcrowded reefs. This bay offers diving challenges for beginners to advanced divers. The water temperature is lovely, from 29 degrees in summer to 22 degrees in winter, and visibility can be up to 40 metres! SNORKELING Snorkelling can be a real family activity in reefs like Lighthouse reef and Pandaine reef, which offer pool-like conditions (1-5 meter). Both reefs are marked as one of the best snorkelling spots of Mozambique. In the area there are several diving companies who can organize a snorkelling safari for you and your family. RELAXING: Dumela offers a perfect place to relax. The villa is situated in a quiet part, north of the Guinjata bay area, with its own - almost private - beach (vehicles not allowed). The private and spacious veranda with full sea view, the beach on walking distance and lot’s of activities for the whole family within 5 minutes from the villa |
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| General Info | |
General services in and outside the resort
• Restaurants within 500 meters from Cumbini • Private reliable servants (R90 per day) • Shuttle service from Inhambane Airport • Security (alarm systems and security guards 24 hours) • Booking services (diving & fishing etc.) • Basic supermarket nearby (incl. bakery) • Border assistance (R100 per vehicle) • Cell phone coverage: Vodacom en M cell, international roaming •I nternet access (laptop computer with modem required) • Anti Malaria spray program What to bring yourself? • Towels (if not requested) • Food (Please note that meat from South Africa has to be sealed!) • Sun cream • If you come with small children: bring your own child cot and chairir |
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| High season (South African School holidays) |
| Directions | Location | |
| • Follow EN1 till Maputo (from the direction op Neilspruit) • Continue on the EN1 in the direction of XAI XAI / BEIRA • Take turn off to Inhambane • Follow road for 27.5 km • Take turn off at the signboards indicating to Guinjata bay and other resorts. (dirt road) • Follow the dirt road for 16 km until you reach a junction (small shopping area). Keep left here and travel for a further 2 km (4x4 will be necessary) until you reach Cumbini Resort on your left. • Here you will find the entrance of Cumbini Resort GPS co-ordinates S 24’03.825’ E 035’29.443’ Expected travel time Estimated travel time from Johannesburg 17 hours (including border). Overnight facilities Popular overnight facilities are the Blue Anchor (www.blueanchorinn.com) and Casa Lisa which are located 45km north of Maputo. Another overnight by the name Honey Pot is situated near Xai-xai, (approximately 200 km north of Maputo). 4x4 recommended 4X4 vehicles can comfortably reach the Dumela Villa. Other vehicles with rear “diff-lock” configuration and well deflated tyres, can also reach us. Safe parking for smaller 2-wheel drive bakkies and passenger cars, are available within 1.5 kilometres from the resort. Drive safely The road via Nelspruit and Maputo to the north is a good and safe road to travel. Road construction is however in process for approximately 100 km north of Xai-xai. Always wear safety belts and do not exceed speed limits (100 km/h on the open road and 60km/h through villages). Be sure that you have: • Two triangles in your car • A reflector vest • In case of a boat or trailer: A triangle sticker on the front of your car and on the back of your trailer. • A letter of authority if the driver of a vehicle is not the registered owner of it, e.g. company vehicle or still on HP? • Your vehicle registration documents, temporary import and insurance papers and your driver’s licence available for inspection. Fuel Diesel and petrol is generally available in most of the bigger towns, but make sure to fill up in Maputo and Xai-xai. The nearest filling station to the resort is in Inhambane town, 24 km north. |
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