Zongoene Lodge Mozambique

Zongoene Lodge

Xai Xai, Mozambique

The beaches in this area are stunning and the are will appeal to all nature lovers. The Xai Xai area is a great place for fishing, fishing charters are provided at Zongoene Lodge (situated on the Limpopo river mouth just south of Xai-Xai) but other than this you would be best to take along all your own equipement and boats. Zongoene Lodge is situated at a beach location near the mouth of the Limpopo River. Rooms are available at the lodge on a dinner, bed & breakfast basis, and there are also self catering options. Once there take a river cruise, go on quad trails or just work on your tan on the beach or around the swimming pool. Other facilities at the lodge include a restaurant, T.V. area with Satellite Link, beach bar, conference room and laundry. Groups of up to 14 people will love the private self catering "Dune Camp".

The Chalets are tastefully furnished and have en-suite bathrooms and sliding doors leading onto extended balconies. The pool chalets surround a large swimming pool whilst the family chalets are set back in lush indigenous gardens. The whole complex is electrified and all chalets and public areas have overhead fans. All windows and sliding doors also have mosquito netting for the protection of the guests.
The Dunes Camp consists of 5 rustic chalets sleeping 14 in total. The Camp is self-catering and also has a dining area, braai and kitchen, swimming pool.

The Casarão (“Big House”) consists of four en-suite bedrooms, a lounge / kitchen & dining area and an extended covered balcony.

Casa Madeira (“Wooden House”) consists of two bedrooms sleeping 4 with a bathroom, kitchen/lounge/dining area and a balcony.

ACTIVITIES

· Bird watching - Spot many unusual birds in the delicate eco-systems.
· Discover deserted beaches, massive sand dunes, coastal forest and African villages.
· Drift down the estuary in your own canoe.
· Enjoy an eagles eye view from a micro light. (seasonal)
· Enjoy leisurely breakfast or sunset River Cruises along the Limpopo
· Explore the dunes and forest on our 2 hour 4x4 trail, challenging your driving abilities.
· Fish the tidal estuary, the surf, the reefs, or the deep blue sea from our customized ski boats. Beach (surf) fishing.
· Indoor entertainment such as darts, pool and karaoke
· Sight seeing trips to local villages and Xai Xai
· Three swimming pools
Whale and Dolphin watching.(whale watching in winter)

CONFERENCING The Conference Centre is fully equipped and catering can be provided for up to 60 guests. This well designed venue with access to spectacular indigenous gardens, provides a venue with a difference, a mere stones throw from the beach. A variety of team building activities can be arranged with unique cultural experiences. WEDDINGS AND HONEYMOONS Plan a romantic honeymoon in Mozambique. Zongoene will meet your most romantic aspirations as a wedding location. Our facilities coupled with our idyllic setting against a backdrop of white sand, palm trees and the ocean will ensure the wedding of your dreams and photographs beyond your expectations

One reaches Zongoene by road from Maputo via Bilene (a small resort town) or if arriving from the North, just after Xai Xai, there is a turn off to the left to Chicumbane. You will travel on 36 km’s of sand road. During the raining season it is advisable to access the lodge in a 4-wheel drive vehicle.* Please note that the speed limit is 40km per hour when passing through Towns and Villages ALL VEHICLES Turn left after the Motola toll plaza, on the outskirts of Maputo, following the signs to Xai Xai - Route EN1. Your route will lead past the main towns of: Marracuene, Manhica, Macia and Chissano. Before Xai-Xai on the main road is a big sign to Zongoene, turn right. This is approximately 192 km from Maputo on the main road at a small town called Chicumbane.On your left, you will see an electrical transformer station. Keep on the main road for approximately 35kms to the lodge. Follow Zongoene pointers at the intersections.
By Road
Johannesburg to Zongoene 760km 9hrs
Nelspruit to Zongoene 420km 5¹/²
Maputo to Zongoene 225km 3¹/²
(4 x 4 advisable during rainy season)

Zongoene Lodge Reservations: bookmozambique@madbookings.com