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INSECT REPELLENT  
Insect reprellents such as Peaceful Sleep, Tabard and Citronella Oil are strongly advised. Also mosquito coils. Although there are not many mosquitoes due to the onshore breeze from the sea, there are palm flies that bite and the best repellent for these is Citronella Oil. It is advisable to wear long sleeved shirts and light cotton longs on summer evenings
WHAT IS A DHOW?  
A coasting vessel of Arabia, East Africa, and the Indian Ocean. It generally has one mast and a lateen sail. In Mozambique, the locals use this for for various purposes, eg: transportation, fishing, tours and services for tourists for a reasonable fee. Inhambane's harbour still has the largest fleet of working dhow's to this day!
     
 
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NEARBY TOWNS
> Maputo ( 35km )
> Manhica ( 50km )

> Xai Xai ( 180km )
*All km are approximate
About 35km North of Maputo, lies a little town on the banks of the picturesque Incomati River offering a beautiful and tranquil setting - perfect to get away from the bustling city life!
Marracuene has got some basic supplies and good accommodation in and around the village.
 
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Lichinga, Mozambique
Lichinga, Mozambique
Lichinga, Mozambique
Lichinga, Mozambique
Lichinga, Mozambique
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The town was first introduced in the colonial days of 1892, after a portugese commander Antonio Enes came into contact with the local people (Tribe leader named Ronga Emperor Gununyane) which turned into a decisive battle. The portugese won the war using machine guns and modern machinery at the time.
With Marracuene also getting involved in recent civil wars ... the town, today - offers some interesting history to the visitor as well as a few buildings with great archutecture to admire.

Most people go through the town of Marracuene to get to the Macaneta beaches ... and to do this, a little excursion across the large Incomati river at the ferry point is required (which transports vehicles too). To get to the ferrypoint, you will have take right hand turn just outside the village, passing the mosque situated on the left and taking the left turn at the bottom of the road.
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The wait for the ferry at the docking station doesn't take that long and you can either a bite at Julio's Kiosk - a quaint little snack bar or if you are thinking of cooking some delcious seafood on the barbaque later that evening, then take a walk over to the fish market that sells fresh seafood including prawns, crab clams and fish.

When the ferry arrives ... hop on and take advantage of the view and birdlife as you drift across the wide Incomati river. Taking approximately 10-20 minutes ... you will soon dock at the other side where you can start your engines and make way towards the ocean on a dirt road. As you drive along, you will drive past 2 left turns that take you further North of the Incomati river where accommodation is available. carry on driving and you will soon come to a T-junction which also has accommodation available in either direction (both beautiful localtions).

The beaches here are magnificent and if you travel South to Ponta da Macaneta, you will find a shipwreck aswell as it is a great spot for shark fishing. From here you will also beable to see Xefina Island.

From Marracuene ... you can take a day boat cruise to Xefina Island, which is about a 24km trip South, towards Maputo. If you have the time, experiencing a ride on the Incomati river and exploring Xefina island is a must. Bring your Binoculars because you will witness an abundance of birdlife including flamingo's along the way.

The Fascinating Xefina island used to be a prison back in the colonial days and today, you can climb on top of massive cannons that were used to protect the Maputo harbour from intruders in World War 2. Accommodation can also be found on Xefina Island.

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~ LISTED ACCOMMODATION IN MARRACUENE ~
  Macaneta Holiday Resort
Comfortable Family Chalet Accommodation & Restaurant
 
 
We are situated in Praia de Macaneta and offer stunning sea views. There is easy access to the beach, restaurants and local atttraction. Macaneta Holiday Resort, has some safest beaches, temperate water and stunning scenery from miles around. Macaneta Resort is also famous for their warm hospitality and the most excellent seafood in Restaurant ...
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  Cycad Beach Lodge
Chalet & Campsite Self Catering Accommodation
 
 
We are set only 35km North of Maputo. Enjoy the thrill of crossing the Nkomati River at Marracuen by Ferry, it can carry 6 cars, boat etc. at a time. It operates from 6:00 in the morning till 19:00 in the evening. Macanetta Island is the closest beach resort to Maputo in Southern Mozambique. This unique island is surrounded by the Nkomati River and the Indian Ocean with abundant plant- and bird life ...
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