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Barra Lodge
Barra has secluded, unspoilt beaches bordered by the Inhambane estuary on
one side and the Indian Ocean on the other. The lodge is nestled among
groves of coconut trees and most rooms have exquisite beach and sea views.
Accommodation is comfortable with various options of
accommodation to meet individual needs: twin-bedded and quad-bedded Casitas,
self-catering cottages with 2 separate bedrooms and a lounge/dining room/kitchen, and bunk
houses (for students/backpackers or well-acquainted groups!). The
traditional Casitas are made of thatch, brick and reeds creating a charming
atmosphere.
Facilities: restaurant serving fresh seafood, meat and
vegetable dishes, beach bar offering pub lunches and excellent pizzas for a
day-time snack, swimming pool, a small convenience shop. Barra Dive
Centre on site. Activities:
local area quad-bike tours, scuba diving, snorkelling trips, dhow trips,
ocean safaris, charter boat fishing, Inhambane city tours, horse riding.
Adjacent to the lodge is a salt water mangrove with clear
waters one can explore by boat or on foot. This ecosystem is made up of a
fascinating chain of pioneering and sacrificial plants together with a huge
array of crustaceans. Flocks of flamingos, the local fish traps and
stunning sunsets over the estuary make it a photographers dream.
Flamingo Bay Water Lodge
Across the estuary lies Flamingo Bay Lodge. This is the younger, more
glamorous sister of Barra Lodge! Opened in March 2005, this water
village has been built on stilts and consists of 20 luxury water chalets
connected by wooden walkways. Each chalet has a balcony, air
conditioning, tea/coffee facilities and en suite bathroom.
Facilities: swimming pool, restaurant, library/lounge, coffee
shop, restaurant, bar, curio shop, conference centre and internet
facilities. No children under 12.
Activities: local area quad-bike
tours, scuba diving (from Barra Dive Centre based at Barra Lodge, free
transfers), snorkelling trips, dhow trips, ocean safaris, charter
boat fishing, Inhambane city tours, horse riding, kayaking.
Pomene Lodge
A half-hour light aircraft
transfer (or 5 hours'
drive due to road conditions!) north from Inhambane lies Pomene. The lodge is set in an eco-nature
reserve with unspoilt white sand beaches on the edge of a estuary mangrove.
The lodge consists of a main building which houses reception, restaurant,
bar and swimming pool, and several stand-alone casitas including stilted
water bungalows, group
accommodation/bathroom, camping baracas (basic shelters with electrical
points) and twin-room with en suite bathrooms. The lodge runs on generator
power which is turned off overnight so if you want a back-to-nature
experience, this is the place to go...
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