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Fact Sheet Facilities & what to expect at Camp Carlos
Self Catering Units
WiFi Access
Cell Reception
Airconditioned Units
*Fans
Mosquito Nets
Sea View Units
Beach Access
Parking Nearby
Daily Housekeeping
Laundry Facilities
Boat Launch Site
24hr Electricity
Boat Transfers
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*Bare in mind, most people report fans sufficient enough to cool themselves even over hot summer nights
Facilities:
Camp Carlos has 24 hour electricity
All rooms have air conditioners
Bathrooms have warm water
There is cellphone reception.
Services:
Bedrooms are serviced on a daily basis
Washing of dishes
Washing and tumble drying facilities
Camp is serviced and kept clean
Fish are cleaned and filleted for you (Please remember to bring your own plastic bags for packaging purposes)
Boats and jet skis are washed and are looked after during the change of tides
A guard is on duty during the night to watch over the boats and jet skis.
Please remember to bring the following with:
Your own food
Your own liquor and refreshments
Drinking water
Ice
Toilet paper and toilet spray
Towels
Toiletries
Mosquito repellant
Cleaning materials for kitchen and dish washing liquid
Double plugs
Sticker with yellow triangle on blue background to be attached at the back right and front right of motor vehicles and trailers
Yellow reflective jacket for driver of motor vehicle (Law in Mozambique)
2 x red triangles (Law in Mozambique)
Fuel - Refuel at Kwankwanazi before entering through Ponta border post
Refuel in Maputo before leaving for Camp Carlos with your boat.
Motor vehicle registration papers or permission from owner of vehicle if the vehicle is not your own.
Passports - visums are not required for SA Citizens
Remember all the essential papers for your boat or Jet-ski
Patience and humor
There are:
Cellphone reception
Ice
Friendly & Helpful Staff
Linen
24 hour electricity
Air-conditioning in all the bedrooms.
Bio Wash-balls are supplied for washing.
There are no:
Shops
Access for vehicles to the camp.
Parking is available at R40 per vehicle per day where Nelson will pick you up with the rubber duck.
Camp Carlos is situated in Mozambique on the Eastern side of the Maputo Bay, merely 300m South of Inhaca Island. We are proud to be one of the only non-commercials holiday destinations left in Mozambique, offering pure tranquility and relaxation away from the bustle of the busier tourist hot spots.
We're delighted to inhabit the best location on the Inhaca Peninsula - where the crystal clear tropical waters and the spectacular white sandy beaches provide the perfect playground for the whole family!
A few steps from your front door you find the crystal clear waters of the warm Indian Ocean... Endless wide open beaches offer hours of strolling pleasure... A secluded Paradise
Why Camp Carlos?
You are literately ON the beach.
You do not have to carry a cooler box or an umbrella down to the beach.
You can snorkel on your doorstep.
You have an exclusive beach to yourself.
You can fish from your doorstep.
Your fishing is not influenced by the tide.
You don't have the hassles of a daily surf launch. Your boat stays in the water on a mooring.
Your boat never lies without water & you can jump and go at anytime.
You do not burn liters and liters of fuel going fishing.
You have fantastic staff that wash and clean your boat daily.
Your boats' fuel gets filled up daily for you.
Your fish gets filleted and packed in the way you prefer it.
Your air conditioned room get serviced daily.
Only our guests are there and nobody else.
Accommodation:
The Main Camp, Wooden House and Beach House can be booked as a unit or separately.
Note The Main Camp has a joint lapa-kitchen which is fully equipped with fridges, freezers, stove and other kitchen accessories
The Main Camp consists of 8 chalets that sleep up to 24 persons. Some of the rooms can sleep 2 - 4 persons with semi-private bathrooms. The rooms are serviced on a daily basis. The Main Camp has a joint lapa-kitchen which is fully equipped with fridges, freezers, stove and other kitchen accessories. There are braai facilities as well as plastic chairs and tables. You are more than welcome to bring your own fold up chairs. The Main Camp also has its own private, shaded veranda on the beach.
The Main Camp can only be reserved for a minimum of 10 people.
Note The Beach House can only be reserved for a minimum of 4 people
The Beach House has 4 bedrooms that sleep 2 people each. The House is serviced on a daily basis & has a fully equipped kitchen. The Beach House has a lovely view of the bay and the beach is on our doorstep.
The Beach House can only be reserved for a minimum of 4 people.
Note The Wooden House can only be reserved for a minimum of 4 people
The Wooden House is built in a "log-cabin" style. It has 4 bedrooms that sleep 2 people each. It has a fully equipped kitchen & is serviced on a daily basis. It has a lovely view over Maputo bay & a private wooden walkway down to the beach.
The Wooden House can only be reserved for a minimum of 4 people.
Camp Carlos 2024 Rates: *Rates are subject to change without prior notice
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Our Location Distances and Map Location of Camp Carlos in Santa Maria, Mozambique
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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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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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