Chidenguele Mozambique

The countryside undulates gently, lush and green with pockets of coconut palms towering over cashew nut thickets – freshwater lakes dominate the area. Here, in a clearing, lies the tiny, sleepy village of Chidenguele (meaning “The Highest Point” in the local, Chope language).

The village may only have one short street, but its name is emblazoned proudly in white stone on the hill behind the sandy soccer field. The cathedral, crisp and white on the opposite hill, seems quite out of place with its stained-glass windows. The rustic, African ‘mercado’ (market) and single shop, trickle out a supply of whatever fruit and vegetables are available, but always beer and pau (the legendary Mozambican bread).

From the village of Chidenguele, a scenic sand track leads to the spectacular coastline only 5 kilometres away.

So grab that picnic basket,load it with the wonderful yet simple food fare and take yourself for a stroll down the endless beaches searching for the perfect cowrie shell or take walks through unexplored sand forest to one of the freshwater lakes covered with water lilies and fringed with emerald palms - birdwatchers always seem to return so much later than anyone else!

Snorkelling is wonderful at low tide, even for the less confident or inexperienced - perfect for beginners or children. Explore the numerous, magnificent rock pools, shallows and gullies teeming with sea life and marvel at the incredible diversity of shape, form and colour in the underwater world. The possibilities are endless.

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