Xai Xai Mozambique

The town of Xai-Xai, situated on the Limpopo River, is a sprawling settlement of houses, markets and shops.

Tourists generally only stop off for supplies in Xai-Xai: it is on the main coastal road between Maputo and the more popular beaches of Inhambane. There is, however, a great beach about 10 kilometres to the east. The bay has a coral reef running about one kilometre offshore which offers protected waters for swimming and snorkelling.

Being so close to the banks of the Limpopo River, Xai-Xai was hit particularly hard by the 2000 floods, with some buildings finding themselves 3 metres deep. But the town was open for business almost as soon as the waters receded. You can stay at the Xai-Xai Beach Resort or you can camp at a beach campsite.

It is bustling town with markets, shops, restaurants, bars, petrol stations banks and a post office. An open air furniture factory is situated under a grove of cashew trees a few blocks from central market is worth a visit.
Praia do Xai Xai is approximately 12km from the main town. It has long sweeping beach with safe swimming. Xai Xai beach has been a popular tourist destination since the heyday of Mozambican tourism. A reef running parallel to the shore offers good snorkeling.
There are a number of fresh water lakes within half an hour’s drive where kayaking, paddle skiing and windsurfing can be enjoyed and bird watching enthusiasts might get some sightings. Wenela Tidal Pool, two kilometres south, is a fascinating natural treasure. having a natural tunnel and blow hole linking the pool to the sea.

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