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Welcome to Manta Da Barra
Manta da Barra offers rustic and affordable Mozambique self-catering accommodation in 4 or 8 sleeper chalets. Manta Da Barra Lodge is situated in Ponte de Barra, Inhambane, Mozambique, approximately 480 kilometers (6-7 hours drive) from Maputo and 25km from the historical town of Inhambane.
For those who don't want to take a walk to the beach for a swim, we have a lovely swimming pool with braai's close-by, where you can relax. Whether you are a keen fisherman, exploring photographer, family in need of a rest or a couple who wants a romantic getaway, Manta da Barra Lodge is the place for you. You'll wish you could stay forever!
Servants are available to clean your house, do the dishes and wash your clothes.
They are always prepared to clean your fish and prawns, and are experts in
this field.
We are also in the fortunate position to have a borehole on the premises,
supplying the lodge with water which is a 100% safe for drinking and cooking
purposes.
The last 2km's leading to the lodge is a dirt road and is only accessible with
a 4x4 vehicle. Storing arrangements for normal vehicles can be made by the management
of Manta da Barra Lodge at one of our neighboring lodges at a minimal cost.
Room Facilities
Mosquito Nets
Warm Water & Electricity (there is a back-up generator in case of power
cut)
Cutler, Plates, Glasses, Cups, Set of Steel Pots
Fridge/Freezer Combo
3 Plate Gas Stove (No Oven / Microwave)
Braai Stand and Sieve
Hotel Facilities
Snorkeling
Scuba Diving
Fishing & Deep Sea Fishing Charters
Boat Trips & Ocean Safaris
Spa
Quad Bike Tours and Hire
What to bring:
Clothing -
• Fleece jacket or sweater and a warm jacket for cooler days and the occasional
slightly chilly evening
• Swimwear
• A hat and sunglasses
• Long sleeved shirts and long pants (light) for the evenings (it is important
to cover most of your body for protection against mosquitoes - including wearing
socks and shoes).
• Sandals /Comfortable walking shoes, Shorts, T-shirts, Sarongs, Summer
dresses etc - the dress code in Mozambique is very relaxed.
Documents & Formalities -
• Driver’s license & ID Books – VERY IMPORTANT
• Passport must be valid for 06 months after return
• Vehicle Registration papers
• The following DO NOT require a visa:
1) Nationals of Mozambique
2) Stays up to 90 days for nationals of Malawi
3) Stays up to 30 days for nationals of Mauritius, South Africa, Zambia &
Zimbabwe
• 2 x Emergency Triangles
• Registration papers for trailers.
• Please keep all documents close, as you can be requested to show them
at any time, but don’t hand them over to anyone.
Other Items -
• Sunscreen
• Camera film and batteries (these are not easily found in Mozambique)
• Mosquito repellent (Tabard, Peaceful Sleep, citronella etc.)
• Mosquito coils to burn in your chalet
• Malaria precautions
• Torch & candles (citronella candles are good for the mozzies too!)
• Snorkel, mask, fins, – most places that have a scuba operation
offer these for hire
• Small medical kit with basic items - Hydrogen peroxide is very effective
for insect bites and scratches. Also an ointment for insect bites and other
basic supplies
• Lavender Oil and pure alcohol to disinfect wounds or scratches
• Beach umbrella
Small Comforts -
• Bring extra fruit juice (sodas are available at all shops & markets
but fruit juice is scarce)
• Your favorite South African wines
• & dips / chips and other snack food
You are allowed to take meat and groceries to the value of $50 (+R350.00) per
person. A rule of thumb is to take meat for every second night. Prawns, crayfish,
crab, calamari and fish are available for the rest of the time. Fresh seafood
can be bought from the locals who come around to the resort or from the fresh
produce market in Inhambane.
A new butchery has opened in Maxixe. They stock good quality meat from South
Africa, but they are expensive. Maxixe is 70 km from Inhambane by road but you
can take a water taxi called a Dhow across the estuary. The distance by water
is 4 km.
Prices are staring prices given as a guide only, actual price may vary depending on availability.
A 50% deposit is required to hold your reservation with balance payable 10 weeks before your travel date. Bank transfer, credit and debit cards accepted for pre-bookings. Paypal available on request.
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Guiding you from the border post to...
Driving from Pretoria or Johannesburg, it is approximately 4 – 5 hours
drive to the Komatiepoort border. Manta Da Barra Lodge is approximately another
480 kilometers (6-7 hours drive) from Maputo.
At the border post
Border times:
• Komatipoort (Ressano Garcia) - open every day of the year between 07h00
– 22h00. During the busy December period (generally from 20 December to
03rd January) this border stays open 24-hours.
• Oshoek/Ngwenya (South Africa / Swaziland) – opens at 07h00, closes
at 20h00.
• Kosi Bay/Ponta d’ Ouro (Faranzela ) – opens at 08h00, closes
at 17h00.
• Namaacha/Lomaacha (Swaziland/Mozambique) – opens at 07h00, closes
at 18h00.
Now you are really on your way!
The road from the Border to Maputo is a new tollgate road and you can pay with
meticais or rands. When you reach MAPUTO, drive until you reach the first robot
and turn left on the double road. There is another tollgate on this road. Here
you can only pay with meticais. A few km’s after the tollgate you will
get a slipway to the left with ‘n signboard indicating the route to Xia
Xia. Turn left and keep on this road, it will take you to Xia Xia and Inhambane.
It is on this road, after approximately 36 km’s that you will find Casa
Lisa and Blue Anchor Bay on your left hand side.
The first big town you will find is MASIA. Next to the BP Service Station is
a thatched roof restaurant where tourists can grab a bite to eat for breakfast.
The service is quick and efficient. If you want to buy cashew nuts, this is
the place. There are plenty at a cheap price. Please inspect them for quality
before buying.
When you reach XIA XIA you must fill up with fuel. This will see you through
to Inhambane, which is 260 km away. The first 80 km from Xia Xia to Inhambane
is the only bad piece of road left. Please drive slowly and carefully because
you can easily lose a tyre in a pothole. After 80 km, the road has been rebuild
and is in good condition.
The first big town after XIA XIA is QUISICO. There is a beautiful picnic spot
with a view over the lake and the sea. Fuel is also available in this town.
The next big town is INHARIME. There is a petrol station 1 km out of town on
the left side of the road. You are now about 100 km from Inhambane.
From there it is about 60 – 70 km to s small town called LINDELA. The
road splits here, with the left-hand split taking you on to MAXIXE and BEIRA.
Here you must turn right to Inhambane. Watch out for the turn off as you can
easily miss it. From here it is approximately 40 km’s to Inhambane.
As you reach INHAMBANE, please be on the lookout - there are speed humps that
are not clearly marked and this can damage your car or trailer. Carry on straight
with this road, go past the hospital and the graveyard. The estuary is on your
left side. Carry on till you get the harbour and the jetty on the left, on the
opposite side is a double road (Broad Road – DA Independecia).
Turn right here. Follow the road, which passes the Petromoc Service Station.
If you need to fill up, do it now or other wise continue to the elongated circle
and turn right (going around the back of the circle). This is the road to Tofo
and Barra. Cross over a derelict railway line and continue with this road which
will eventually bear right (Inhambane airport will be sign-posted straight-ahead).
Continue with this road for approximately 20kms until you reach the Bar Babalaza
Restaurant on your right. The road splits here, with the tar road to the right
leading to Tofo and the dirt road to Barra. Continue straight ahead with the
hard sand road (approximately 5-7kms) and turn right at the Manta Da Barra Lodge
sign-board, which is situated with various other signboards on the right-hand
side of road.
We recommend that you deflate your tyres to approximately 1 bar at this point,
as the road to Manta Da Barra Lodge is very sandy – suitable for 4x4 or
all-wheel drive vehicles which have sufficient road clearance. Passenger vehicles
will get stuck!
Follow the road (Lighthouse Road) for approximately 1,2 km’s. Manta Da
Barra Lodge is situated Just before the Vodacom aerial to the left, and the
entrance is marked with a signboard.
You have reached your destination…..Welcome to Manta da Barra Lodge!
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