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Fact Sheet Facilities & what to expect at Mahale Resort
Self Catering Units
*Fans
Mosquito Nets
Sea View Units
Beach Access
Private Parking
Housekeeping
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*Bare in mind, most people report fans sufficient enough to cool themselves even over hot summer nights
All the Casa's offer the following amenities
Secured parking conveniently close to your Casa
Sea views from every room
Large balconies with outdoor gas braaier
En-suite bathrooms in every bedroom
Mosquito nets (keep in mind Mozambique is a Malaria area)
Bedding, washed on a weekly basis by Mahale staff
Cooking utensils
Wheelchair friendly
Settle down in the comfort of your Mozambican Casa on the exquisite East Coast of Mozambique and let the Eastern sea breeze cool you down after a sun kissed day under the African sun...
Mahale Resort is situated in Guinjata Bay, on the exquisite East Coast of Mozambique, 30 km south of the city of Inhambane, with an international airport and 485 km by road from Maputo.
Mahale Resort boasts six luxurious self-catering Casa's, built between native palm trees, with un-spoilt see views from every unit. Each Casa was built with unique features, but all the units have one thing in common - the building materials and furniture are locally manufactured and produced. From the handpicked clay-fired bricks to the exquisite work of the local carpenter. With palm tree woven thatches and marshland reeds. The furniture is carved from locally sourced wood and palm tree leaves. Every item was specifically chosen with a Casa in mind. Mahale captures the authentic craftsmanship of the Mozambican culture.
Accommodation:
Spacious bedrooms all open onto a roofed wooden deck giving easy access to the adjoining living area. All chalets have at least one room with a double bed and single beds in the others, all with mosquito netting for undisturbed sleep, whilst the large volume thatched roof and roof fans keep the bedrooms and living area cool. For your comfort, each room offers its own en suite bathroom with shower and washbasin as well as an enclosed toilet. Furthermore, for the enjoyment of those who prefer soaking in a bath, the three bedroom chalets also offer a bath which naturally comes in handy for children at bath time.
Kitchens are divided in two areas - one for food preparation and a separate wash-up area. Gas/electric stoves, crockery and cutlery, pots and pans, electric kettle and electric fridge/freezer are standard equipment. A large work area, made from indigenous Shamfuta wood, divides the cooking area from the dining/lounge without isolating the cook/s from the other house guests.
Ample space of the combined lounge / dining areas means you never need to feel crowded, especially since these areas open up to a large wooden deck overlooking the ocean. Again the emphasis is on maintaining contact with the sea, from the kitchen through to the living area and deck.
All bedrooms and the indoor living areas connect to the spacious wooden deck overlooking the ocean. This is the ideal place to cook breakfast or dinner on the gas barbeques provided in a true holiday atmosphere. Chances are that this area will become your favourite place for all purposes !
Note Living room with open plan kitchen and sea-view balcony. Wheelchair friendly
Mahale's very first Casa! Sleeping arrangements: 3 en suite rooms (6 sleeper). Room 1: double bed & shower. Room 2: two single beds & bath. Room 3: two single beds & shower. Other features include: living room with open plan kitchen and sea-view balcony. Wheelchair friendly. Decor theme: coconuts. Size: 120m2.
Note Living room with open plan kitchen and sea-view balcony
Our coconut Casa! Sleeping arrangements: 3 en suite rooms (6 sleeper). Room 1: double bed & shower. Room 2: two single beds & bath. Room 3: two single beds & shower. Other features include: living room with open plan kitchen and sea-view balcony. Decor theme: coconuts. Size: 120m2.
Note Living room with open plan kitchen and sea-view balcony
The fisherman's Casa! Sleeping arrangements: 2 en suite rooms (4 sleeper). Room 1: double bed & shower. Room 2: two single beds & shower. Other features include: Living room with open plan kitchen and sea-view balcony. Decor theme: fishes. Size: 115m2.
Note Living room with open plan kitchen and sea-view balcony
A Casa for the romantics! Sleeping arrangements: 2 en suite rooms (4 sleeper). Room 1: double bed & shower. Room 2: two single beds & shower. Other features include: Living room with open plan kitchen and sea-view balcony. Decor theme: pottery. Size: 115m2.
Note Living room with open plan kitchen and sea-view balcony
The beach Casa! Sleeping arrangements: 3 en suite rooms (6 sleeper). Room 1: double bed with shower, bath & double basin. Room 2: two 3/4 beds & shower. Room 3: double bed with double shower & double basin. Other features include: Living room with open plan kitchen and sea-view balcony. Closest to the beach stairs. Decor theme: fishes. Sheltered braai area. Size: 155m2.
Note Living room with open plan kitchen and sea-view balcony
The iconic sea-horse Casa! Sleeping arrangements: 3 en suite rooms (6 sleeper). Room 1: double bed with shower, bath & double basin. Room 2: two 3/4 beds & shower. Room 3: double bed with double shower & double basin. Other features: Living room with open plan kitchen and sea-view balcony. Decor theme: sea horses. Sheltered braai area. Canvas wind shields on the outside deck. Size: 155m2.
Beds: 2 Single(s), 2 Double(s)
Shower
What to do:
It is well worth exploring the palm tree dotted area around Mahale, mainly on the coastal stretch with its tropical island feel. However, Guinjata Bay, is best known for its lovely beaches, safe swimming in warm temperate waters as well as for excellent diving spots, frequent whale shark and whale (calving in latter half of the year) sightings and deep sea game fishing.
A five minute walk gets you to relaxed atmosphere restaurants on the beach. Here you can enjoy anything from a scrumptious breakfast to fish, prawns, crayfish, steak, pizzas or even hamburgers and chips while drinks are never in short supply. In high season it is advisable to make bookings, but, otherwise just step in and enjoy. In the same area you will find diving operators with a wide range of activities on offer - scuba diving trips, training courses from resort to advanced PADI, snorkel and sea safaris as well equipment hire. This is definitely the ideal spot to introduce not only yourself, but also your children to the underwater wonder world. Other lodges situated within 400 - 800 meters to the south of Mahale, do daily diving excursions and offer a variety of courses. The area is known for its excellent diving sites (including the renowned Manta Reef).
Shopping:
All other requirements are locally available, either from the well-stocked Taurus supermarket (within walking distance from Mahale) or from the fresh product market, pharmacies and shops in Inhambane and Maxixe. At Taurus supermarket you will find virtually everything - from bread, milk, cheese ,spirits, wine, beer and soft drinks to good meat (from Sparta Beef in South Africa), chicken, cigarettes, toothpaste, mosquito repellent and vegetables. Fresh fish, prawns and crayfish are generally available from local fisherman, just ask the Mahale staff who will gladly assist. Within 2,5km there is a filling station with diesel, petrol and tyre inflation equipment and within 500 m, a supermarket, restaurants, scuba diving and deep sea fishing charter operations can be found.
Inhambane & Area:
Inhambane lies on the eastern bank of a beautiful, shallow lagoon stretching in-land for 25 km. On the western bank is Maxixe, a busy trading town, only 3 km away across the lagoon which can be reached by motorised ferries, traditional dhows or alternative by 60 km tarred road. The area around Inhambane is a scenic, low lying, primarily sandy area with thousands of square kilometres of coconut palm trees. Today Inhambane is the capital city of the province by the same name and has a population of around 70 000 people. Inhambane boasts a large number of Government offices, schools, banks, modern hotel, International Airport and a large number of businesses where one can find just about everything. Businesses include pharmacies, bakeries, general dealers, internet cafes, restaurants as well as liquor and hardware shops amongst others. Not to be missed is the central market (Mercado Central). The coastal resorts at Barra and Tofu (20 kilometres to the east via a tarred road), are well worth a visit.
Getting There:
Mahale resort is situated at Guinjata Bay, on the exquisite East Coast of Mozambique at S 24° 03' 57" and E 35°29'33", 30 km south of the city of Inhambane and 485 km from Maputo.
By Road:
The resort can be easily reached with 4x4 and 2x4 vehicles equipped with a differential lock. A gentle first or second gear with well deflated tyres will get you anywhere on the roads around Mahale. For sedan motors, safe parking can be arranged close by from where you can be transferred to the Mahale.
For visitors from South Africa travelling by road, there are various routes to choose from. Travel time from e.g. Johannesburg can be from 14 hours on good tarred surface to three days for the 4x4 enthusiast wishing to make a tour of it. By far the most popular route is via the Lebombo border post just east of Komatipoort. This route leaves one with two possibilities; one through Maputo on the N4 or via a 90 km dirt road via Moambo and Magude to join the N4 130 km North of Maputo. The Moamba - Magude route is slightly shorter (40 km), but is not suggested for sedan vehicles or for towing boats or trailers, except off-road trailers. Some travellers however prefer this route to avoid the Maputo traffic as well as harassment sometimes experienced by the Maputo traffic officials. A new ring road has since been constructed which avoids the city centre.
Other possibilities include entering Mozambique through border posts at Kosi Bay, Swaziland or through the Kruger National Park via the Ghiriyondo or Pafuri border gates.Except for through Swaziland, these routes are again not suggested for sedan vehicles, both the Kosi Bay and Pafuri options is strictly 4x4 only. Kosi Bay entails a ± 4 hour / 160 km 4x4 sand and gravel road to Maputo from where it is another 7 to 8 hour drive to Mahale.
The Ghiriyondo border post is situated 75 km north of Olifants camp in the Kruger Park. From here a 340 km dirt road via Massingir dam, Chokwe and Chibuto leads to the N4 at Chidenguele. Even though the total distance from Ghiriyondo to Mahale is less than 600 km, one can expect around 11 hours traveling time.
Unless you are a 4x4 enthusiast wishing to make a tour of getting to Mahale and have another 4x4 for company, we do not suggest the route through Pafuri. The distance from Pafuri Border gate to Mahale is 680 km, but allow two days travelling time for this stretch.
By Air:
The Mozambican National Airline, LAM, operates daily from O R Tambo (Johannesburg) as well as Maputo International Airport to Inhambane. From O R Tambo, normal departure time is 10h45. On Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday the flight is via Vilankulo (2½ hours) whilst on the other days the route is direct to Inhambane (1½ hour). Irrespective of the route, the cost remains the same. Visit www.lam.co.mz for bookings and information.
Private aircraft flights for groups of up to eight passengers can be arranged from Lanseria International Airport. Preferred departure time is between 08h00 and 12h00 depending on passenger preference for a flight lasting 1¾ hour. Return trip costs approximately R50 000 for up to eight passengers. If required, other departure airports near your home may also be possible, feel free to inquire.
Mahale Resort 2024 Rates: *Rates are subject to change without prior notice
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Based on the 2 bedroom units (sleeps 4) per night during Low Season which would = R262.50 per person sharing when the rate is divided by 4 people or R525 per person sharing when the rate is divided by 2 people. See our rates table for more information.
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The Manta Reef is approximately 4km off shore from the Coconut Bay launch site and is one of the few manta ray cleaning stations world-wide! This rocky coral reef offers divers the opportunity for up close encounters with these magnificent creatures whose wingspan can reach some 7 metres across.
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Visitors will be pleasantly treated with a game drive through the Maputo Special Reserve before reaching the Machangulo Peninsula. Spot various wildlife from elephants to giraffes, zebra, antelope, flamingos, crocodiles, hippos, birdlife among others ...
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Quick Tips
Booking early is crucial !!
If you are serious about planning a holiday in Mozambique for Easter, the school holidays or during the Christmas festive season and New Year, then we highly suggest you start placing enquiries a few months in advance to avoid dissapointment. Eg: Start enquiring no later than October for the December holidays.
Believe it or not, people start enquiring as early as January for the December holidays.
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Use our Mozambique Pictorial Map to find other amazing places you've never heard of before whether it be close to where you're looking or further beyond. There are so many "hidden gems" in Mozambique than just the usual spots.
Located on one of the most beautiful and lively beaches in Vilanculos, Casa Babi is a Boutique Guest House with a real B&B atmosphere and one of the special accommodation in town. All our rooms overlook the islands of the Bazaruto Archipelago. They offer great comfort and fantastic sea-views, one step away from the beach ... ...
For better understanding, we have put together a brief summary guide of what each category means and to also give you an idea of what each associated icon refers to when you see them on listings & adverts.
Listed in alphabetical order
Backpackers Lodge:
Those who are on a tight budget should keep a lookout for this category icon. This type of establishment offers dormitory (shared) bedroom accommodation with other "Backpackers" generally using either single beds or bunk beds with a communal kitchen and shared ablutions.
Bar On-Site:
Meaning the venue has its own bar on-site with staff serving alcohol/non-alcohol beverages and perhaps "pub-grub" included. They may offer satellite TV for bar patrons to follow the latest sporting fixtures live and may also host live music on certain days / evenings.
Bed & Breakfast:
If an establishment has this icon, this means they either include breakfast in their rates or offer the opportunity for you to choose to include breakfast during your stay which is usually served to guests in an on-site breakfast room dinette or restaurant. Some B&B's offer basic / light (continental) breakfasts, Full English breakfasts or buffet style breakfast options.
Campsite / Glamping:
Either they offer camping grounds for you to pitch your own tent if on a tight budget and / or they have their own pre-setup tents for you to camp in, some offering private facilities (aka "Glamping") within their tents such as beds, a fridge, sofa and bathroom.
Conference Venue:
This means the establishment has a dedicated hall room specially arranged and equipped with most facilities to host important business meetings, teambuilding events or any other occasion alike.
Disabled Friendly Accommodation:
Goes without saying. Any establishment marked with this icon and listed under this category offers facilities for those who have reduced mobility. They may have basic facilities for these conditions or advanced. Kindly enquire with them directly for more information and/or specific requirements you may need.
Dive Charter:
These are dive centres who are a team of qualified dive instructors (PADI which means Professional Association of Diving Instructors) offering SCUBA diving lessons for clients and excursions to some of the best dive sites in the region for an unforgettable underwater adventure.
Eco Lodges:
Environmentally friendly establishments built by local communities using naturally sourced / non-toxic materials with the objective of protecting the surrounding habitat. These types of lodges range from rustic bush and beach to luxury accommodation. Not only does this movement protect the environment, but it also helps support local families.
Fishing Charter:
This means the associated business offers professional paid-for deep sea fishing charters / outings and excursions for those fishing enthusiasts (and for newbies). They generally have a fully equipped fishing boat and all the fishing gear ready for clients to bait up and cast a line. Their expertize, knowledge and experience will reward you with some of the best fishing spots for an action packed deep sea fishing experience.
For Sale:
If you're looking to invest or buy property in Mozambique, keep an eye out for this category for the latest in the property market.
Full Board Accommodation:
Full Board means breakfast, lunch and dinner (also known as "All Inclusive"). If a venue is listed under this category, then they either offer guests the choice of a full board meal plan during their stay or their rates by default include full board meals. a lot of these establishments will have private personal chefs serving guests top class cuisine.
Group Accommodation:
Because this is a popular search and request amongst many, we have created this specific category for exactly that - group accommodation which is very much the same as our Holiday Homes category. These are establishments that can cater and accommodate for large groups of 8 people and up in the same house / unit offering most self catering facilities as if you are "home away from home".
Guest House:
Similar to a typical B&B, a Guest House is usually a private house offering very few accommodation units all within the main building structure (or some seperately). Some serve home cooked meals within their in-house dining room specially catered to seat all their guests and offer a lounge area where fellow travellers can interact, socialize and share stories.
Holiday Home:
This type of accommodation is usually ideal for large groups of people going on holiday being a "home away from home" with numerous bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen for your self catering needs, lounge, toilets, braai/BBQ area, some with a swimming pool and some offering exclusive privacy.
Honeymoon / Romantic Accommodation:
Very self-explanatory. A venue will be listed under this category if they offer a specific luxury, private honeymoon suite or because our admin has "hand-picked" the establishment to be perfect for such an occasion based on their location and facilities offered. However, you are the best judge when it comes to planning that special getaway with your loved one anyway. Pssst ... and it doesn't have to be expensive either to enjoy, right?!
Hotel:
A hotel is generally a large premises that can accommodate a large amount of guests in many adjacent rooms grading from standard 2 sleeper units to "executive" luxury suites offering more in-room space and facilities. They generally have a restaurant and bar on-site for all day meals and drinks (quite often offered on a buffet dining basis). Other on-site facilities may include a swimming pool, gym, spa, in/outdoor entertainment area for kids, a conference / wedding room for meetings / ceremonies and a small shop.
Restaurant / Personal Chef(s) On-Site:
This indicates that the establishment has a small / large restaurant on-site for their guests (they may also accept walk-ins for non-guests) or they have on-board catering staff serving guests in their own private space or in a designated dining area.
Self Catering:
This type of establishment offers guests facilities required to cater / cook on their own terms whether it be within a holiday home for example or on communal grounds.
Spa:
This means the establishment has spa facilities and services offered to guests who are looking for personal treatments during their vacation.
Tours & Safaris:
These business services can range from swimming with dolphins, horse riding, city tours, boat tours, island tours, dhow tours to game drives and more. You'll have to click on their advert to find out more and what they have to offer.
Wedding Venue:
This means, the venue has all the on-site facilities and catering services to host large or small weddings and ceremonies. Depending on the size of the wedding, some may have enough units to accommodate all wedding guests.
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