Pomene View Lodge Pomene

Pomene was initially discovered when a ship carrying a valuable cargo of sugar was shipwrecked here and subsequently a road was built to recover the cargo. Remnants of the wreck can still be seen on the beach. There is the ruin of 'The Old Pomene Hotel' on the point of the bay which only ran for 6 years and was abandoned in 1974 during the civil war in Mozambique. It has never been rebuilt.

Pomene is one of the few places in Mozambique where you can see Whale Sharks, manta rays and a number of turtle species right off the point of the Old Hotel. The chalets are comfortable and spacious with the added bonus of being fully equipped and serviced providing a stress-free and homely experience. Being a family run lodge, the service is very personal and hands-on. Pomene is still an untouched piece of paradise – the perfect holiday destination for family and friends to enjoy.

Pomene is renowned for it's outstanding fishing, deep sea, rock & surf and estuarine. There are pristine beaches with safe swimming and snorkelling for the whole family as well as world classed dive sites. There is also a prolific bird life for avid bird watchers.

Accommodation available at Pomene View Lodge:
There is a double bed bedroom in each chalet with a large four-poster style mosquito net. There are bed side tables and built in cupboards. There are then 3 single open-plan beds, also with mosquito nets. There is a spacious kitchenette with a standing fridge/deep freeze and two-plate stove as well as all the cutlery and crockery you should need. The windows are made with gauze in order to provide a cool breeze in the hot summer months and the chalets are surrounded by beautiful msasa trees providing shade for outdoor barbecues. The chalets are serviced daily and Bath Towels are available on request.

Ice and cold drinks are available from the bar, which is situated at the main complex. Here you will find an entertainment room with satellite TV. Pomene View Lodge does have access to running hot and cold, fresh water, which is safe to consume. The generator runs twice a day. Generator hours are 8am to 12 noon; 5pm to 10pm. There is full Vodacom phone coverage.

Some ideas of what to do in Pomene

Features of Pomene View Lodge

Remember to Pack
Headlamps or torches for when the generator goes off;
Spare batteries;
Plug adaptors for your cell phones, laptops etc (ours are round into the wall);
Mosquito spray, coils, creams;
Sun block;
Basic medications, headache tablets, re hydrate etc;
All your own toiletries;
Beach towels;
Matches for the gas stove and paraffin lamps;
Cool boxes and beach chairs for trips down to the beach;

Please speak to your doctor about malaria prophylactics – you can buy Coartem (the cure for Malaria) over the counter as almost any pharmacy in Mozambique. Malaria is not bad in Pomene but if you are sleeping over on your way to or from us, then you may be at risk.

GPS Co-ordinates: S 22 56 15/E 035 34 13.1

Directions from Johannesburg, South Africa.

• Take the N4 - past Witbank, Mbombela(Nelspruit) and all the way to the Komatipoort border.
• Once through the Ressano Garcia border post, follow the main toll road to Maputo
• As you enter Maputo proceed through the toll gate and shortly after take a left turn onto EN1 to Xai-Xai. This is the main coastal road north.
• Pass Villages of Maracuene (28km), Manhica (75km), Macia (143km) and Chissano to the town of Xai-Xai 204km North of Maputo, this is a good place to re-fuel.
• Continue on the North Coastal Road passing smaller villages and towns,including Chidenguele (262km), Quissico (392km) and Inharrime (372km).
• From Inharrime continue for approximately 45km passing Cumbano which has a large radio mast on the left side of the road to LINDELA
• Keep a look out for a sign board on your left saying LINDELA.
• continue straight up the EN1 past the Lindela turnoff and pass through Maxixe
• Massinga and continue for approximately10km.
• Turnoff to Pomene is on right side. Pomene View Lodge is 50km from the main road (EN1).
• Dirt road and passes through the town of Rio das Pedros (keep right), then through the small village of Teveli

After this you will come to the Pomene Reserve boom gate – here you will be asked to pay 200mets per vehicle and 200 mts per person. This is a one off payment and it is suggested you try pay in Mets as they may not give you a good rate for Rands or US$. From the boom gate, it is advisable to deflate your tyres as there is now 12kms or so of thick sand.

It is also suggested that you use a 4X4.

Email Pomene View Lodge enquiries and reservations: bookmozambique@madbookings.com