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| Inhambane, the name meaning 'the place of the friendly people',
is one of the oldest ports on the Eastern Coast of Africa, where,
back in the early 16th century, Portuguese explorers established
a trading post for slave traders.
Ancient sailors would take advantage of the calm estuary to stop
over, buy goods and replenish for their voyages ahead. Even the
Famous Vasco De Gama made Inhambane's trading post a regular place
to stop over.
Although ships don't often visit Inhambane's port ... the harbour
still has the largest fleet of working dhow's to this day! Relax
or take a long stroll on the beach after breakfast, go snorkelling,
scuba diving, deep sea fishing or just have a spa treatment to ease
the stress away!
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Accommodation at Bay Of Shells
We offer 12 Luxury en-suite bedrooms with panoramic views of
the ocean and there is fully catered restaurant with views of the ocean.
Features of Bay Of Shells
Restaurant |
En-Suite Bedrooms |
Spa Treatment |
Curio Shops |
Beach Bars |
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Attractions / Activities At and Nearby To Bay Of Shells
Snorkelling |
Deep Sea Fishing |
Ocean Safari’s |
Diving |
Sea Kayaking |
Quad Biking |
Paddle Skiing |
Body Boarding |
Watch Whale Sharks |
Relax at the Beach Bars / Restaurant |
Curio Shop |
Numerous Reefs |
Hump Back Whales |
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Travelling Tips:
(Please note that you will need a 4x4 to get to Bay of Shells, you can
use a 2x4 but it is not advised)
CROSSING THE BORDER – DRIVING
Engen Garage before the Border: This would be the recommended place to
do Third Party Insurance, Global Alliance (GA) does most of the Border
paperwork for you, making the process a little quicker. At this garage
you can also purchase the following required travelling accessories:
- Reflective Jacket
- Two Red Triangles
- ZA Sticker
At the Border:
The following steps are required to cross the border, there will be several
people at the border that will try and assist you at a low
cost, if you choose to use one please take care as they to tend to cost
a bit more at the end.
1. S.A. Border Counter 5: Vehicle Registration— you will need your
SARS forms and your vehicle ticket.
2. Counter 6 : Passports—Please make sure that all travellers are
present as they will not stamp unless this is done.
3. Moz Border: Counter 14—Passports
4. Counter 18: Vehicle Registration— The form is in English and
Portuguese, once completed you must submit back at the counter to get
the last stamp.
Note: GA will provide you with contact details for a police officer and
lawyer should anything happen this would be your first contact point.
Stop Points once in Mozambique:
There are several towns that you drive through but we have noted the distances
for the best stops for you to make this easier. It’s a beautiful
country, enjoy the scenery and have a great holiday.
- 103 km past the border—Sasol Garage
- 170km past the border—Engen Garage
- 303 km past the border— you will get into Xai—Xai, please
be wary there is a bridge that you cross, at the beginning and end of
this bridge there is a ugly bump with no warning please take it slow when
crossing this bridge.
- 310 km past the border—BP Garage
- 312km past the border—Petro port
- 389km—You will come across a small town with a bad old road, please
drive slowly for 14 km till you get to the better road.
- 482km past the border—Balp Garage
- 558 km past the border—BP Garage
 Email
Bay Of Shells enquiries and reservations bookmozambique@madbookings.com
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