Nkhosho Eco Resort, Ponta Malongane Luxury Tented Accommodation, Maputo Province, Mozambique

Nkhosho Eco Resort

Nkhosho Eco Resort offers Luxury Tented / Eco Glamping Accommodation in Ponta Malongane, Southern Mozambique

Units 5
Max Per Unit 2
Max Occupancy 10
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From Mt4400 Per Unit
Ponta Malongane

Fact Sheet Facilities & what to expect at Nkhosho Eco Resort

  • Self Catering
  • Bed & Breakfast (optional)
  • WiFi Access
  • Cell Reception
  • *Fans
  • Mosquito Nets
  • Sea View Units
  • Beach Access
  • Private Parking
  • 4x4 Transfer Services
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    *Bare in mind, most people report fans sufficient enough to cool themselves even over hot summer nights

  • Nkhosho Eco Resort is a three hectare, low volume, medium cost resort
  • environmentally friendly design offering the tranquillity of the forest combined with the action of the Indian ocean
  • 5 x luxury tents are erected on wooden stilts in thick forest
  • Some have sea views
  • Connected by a walkway to a pristine beach only two minutes away
  • Dedicated parking close by
  • Each tent is covered by an outer double layer structure with an area of 30 m² including a front deck, have a front door, multiple side windows, two chairs and a washing line
  • Two 3/4 beds with side tables, linen chest, a ceiling fan, mosquito net, cupboard, single couch, coffee tray with electrical kettle, kettle, cups, spoons, various electrical sockets and lights
  • Hot Water
  • Communal area with 80m2 is 50m away from the tents
  • The communal area with 80m2 is 50m away from the tents, has a WC with basin and toilet, a kitchenette with fridge/freezer, stove, kitchen sink, cupboard with crockery and cutlery, a small barbecue grill and utensils, two large tables and benches for 16 people
  • Access by 4x4 only

Nkhosho is the local name of the Crowned Hornbill, one of the resident bird species. Nkhosho Eco Resort is a three hectare, low volume, medium cost resort, situated on the Elephant Coast (Southern tip of the Mozambique coastline) halfway between Ponta do Ouro and Malongane.

It has an environmentally friendly design offering the tranquillity of the forest combined with the action of the Indian ocean. Access by 4x4 only.

Accommodation

Our five luxury tents are erected on wooden stilts in thick forest, some have sea views, and all are connected by a walkway to a pristine beach only two minutes away. All five tents are identical, have dedicated parking close by and direct pedestrian access to the beach which is 100m away.

5 x Luxury Tents
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5 x Luxury Tents Glamping Accommodation

From Mt 4400 per unit per night View Rates
  • Each Unit Sleeps: 2
  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1 (en-suite)
  • Note Breakfast can be served upon request and payed separately and there is space for a baby cot

Each tent is covered by an outer double layer structure, protecting it from the rain and direct sunlight, providing good thermal insulation.

The bedroom has two 3/4 beds with side tables, linen chest, a ceiling fan, mosquito net, cupboard, single couch, coffee tray with electrical kettle, kettle, cups, spoons, various electrical sockets and lights.

The tents have an area of 30 m² including a front deck, have a front door, multiple side windows, two chairs and a washing line.

The bedroom has a ceiling fan, mosquito net, cupboard and ensuite WC with hot water.

Communal Facilities

The communal area with 80m2 is 50m away from the tents, has a WC with basin and toilet, a kitchenette with fridge/freezer, stove, kitchen sink, cupboard with crockery and cutlery, a small barbecue grill and utensils, two large tables and benches for 16 people.

The resort is covered by two cell phone operators, due to the topology and the thick vegetation the signal strength varies from place to place, but the overall wifi coverage is reasonably good. With prior arrangement video conferencing facilities can be provided.

Is the Nkhosho Eco Resort for you?

If you are looking for a more rustic getaway

Appreciate and respect an eco-friendly, unplugged environment, with low noise levels and no television, a place where you can rest after a busy day on the beach or a night out at Ponta do Ouro or Malongane.

If you prefer the beach to a pool

We have direct access to an unspoiled, secluded beach but the resort has no pools.

If you are travelling without young children

Each tent can only accommodate two guests, it is difficult to setup sleeping arrangements for young children that require adult company.
With prior arrangement and additional cost, it is possible to organise a cot for a baby.

If you are travelling on an all-wheel (4x4) vehicle

To travel the 3.5km from Ponta do Ouro to our resort one needs an all-wheel vehicle.
On quieter periods, with prior arrangement and additional cost, it is possible to organise safe parking and transfers to/from Ponta do Ouro and Malongane.

Out & About

This coastal region is a crisscross of sandy tracks through a vast undeveloped and unpopulated wilderness.

The main attraction is the pristine white sand beaches and the clear, warm waters of the Mozambique channel.

In season you can watch the humpback whale's migration and the tracks of loggerhead and leatherback (lesser extent) sea turtles laying their eggs on the beach.

You can also watch dolphins swimming throughout the year.

A 10min drive to Ponta do Ouro or Malongane will offer numerous activities and entertainment, from scuba diving at nearby reefs, wild dolphin safaris, snorkelling and surfing lessons, deep sea fishing charters, beach massages, wellness adventures and travels, traditional music and dancing shows, communal curious and craft stalls, grocery shops, petrol station, BCI bank branch with ATM, and dozens of pubs and restaurants offering the best of the Mozambican and South African cuisine with a wonderful ambience.

FAQ

Do I need a 4x4

Yes. To travel the 3.5km from Ponta do Ouro to our resort one needs an all-wheel (4x4) vehicle. It is possible to arrange transfers from Ponta do Ouro, Kosi Bay border post or Maputo for guests without 4x4.

How many people can stay in a tent?

The tents are designed for no more than two adults, however there is space for a baby cot.

Are pets allowed?

No. Pets are not allowed.

Are the tents self-catering?

No. But each tent has a small table, two chairs, kettle, cups and spoons. The resort has a communal area. Breakfast can be served upon request and payed separately.

Parking?

You will be able to park your 4x4 vehicle under shade meters away from your tent.

Rates The same fee is applicable to all tents, MZN 6,000 per night on high season, MZN 4,400 on low season. Other currencies USD/ZAR/EUR/GBP are welcome. Bookings There is a two night stay minimum, and to confirm the booking a 50% deposit is required.

Is there WiFi?

The resort is covered by two cell phone operators. If required and with previous arrangement video conferencing facilities can be provided.

Location

Situated on the extreme southern end of the pristine Mozambican coastline, Nkhosho Eco Resort (local name of the Crowned Hornbill, one of our bird species) is an exclusive luxury tented camp on a private 3.5ha coastal estate, halfway between Ponta do Ouro and Malongane, offering privacy and tranquillity to the discerning nature lover and adventurer.

Tucked away in thick forest, five luxury en suite tents erected on wooden decks have direct access to a secluded beach only two minutes away.

Travelling by road the Nkhosho Eco Resort is:

    10 min from Ponta do Ouro and Malongane 30 min from the Ponta do Ouro border post with Rep. South Africa 40 min from the Maputo National Park 1 hour from Tembe Elephant Park (Rep. South Africa) 2 hours from Maputo 4 hours from the Namaacha and Goba border posts with Eswatini 4.5 hours from the Lebombo border post with Rep. South Africa 6 hours from Durban (Rep. South Africa)

Nkhosho Eco Resort 2024 Rates: *Rates are subject to change without prior notice

Do the Calculation From Mt4400 Per Unit:

Based on one of our Luxury Tents for 2 people per night during Low Season which would = Mt2200 per person sharing when the rate is divided by 2 people. See our rates table for more information.

5 x Luxury Tents
Air-Conditioning
Unit Photos

5 x Luxury Tents Glamping Accommodation

From Mt 4400 per unit per night View Rates
  • Each Unit Sleeps: 2
  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1 (en-suite)
  • Note Breakfast can be served upon request and payed separately and there is space for a baby cot
Low Season: Mt 4400 per night
High Season: Mt 6000 per night
Breakfast can be served upon request and payed separately.
There is space for a baby cot
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Terms and Conditions

  1. There is a two night stay minimum
  2. To confirm the booking a 50% deposit is required.
  3. Other currencies USD/ZAR/EUR/GBP are welcome.

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Nkhosho Eco Resort
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Units 5
Max Per Unit 2
Max Occupancy 10
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