Morrungulo
An abundant variety of bird life thrives in this rich tropical habitat and the rare Green Tinkerbird has just been discovered in our area – visit www.rarebirds.co.za for more information – you can also see the collared palm thrush, green coucal, European crab plover, malachite kingfisher, hammerkop, fish eagles, paradise flycatcher, redfaced mousebirds to name a few.
You can sit with a sundowner whilst gazing out onto azure blue waters, or take a long stroll down the beach and pick up shells. Kids can splash in the lovely shallow pools at low tide or dad can surf fish. There are lovely spots to have a picnic. This area has some of the finest diving spots with fascinating vibrant corals and other marine life, and leatherback turtles are often seen in waters close to the lodge. You can occasionally spot a dugong. The humpback whales visit from June-November – and are seen regularly about 200 m from the shore line.
Mocambique generally enjoys year round warm, sunny weather. The hottest time of the year is November – March and this tends to bring rain. It can also be humid and temperatures are around 3o degrees C and upwards.
The winter months (May-July) are still warm during the day but generally cooler in the evenings. Winter is very pleasant and a light tracksuit top may be required in the evenings. Sea temperatures vary between 22 degrees C in winter to 29 in summer. There is a risk of malaria along the whole Mozambique coastline.
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CHECK IN TIMES : 2 PM & CHECK OUT 10.00AM
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NO DRIVING ON THE BEACH EXCEPT TO LAUNCH A BOAT. 20,000 MTS FINE IF CAUGHT
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NO JET SKIS PERMITTED IN FRONT OF CAMP – THIS IS A SAFE BATHING AREA.
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DO NOT PARK UNDER COCONUT TREES OR YOUR WINDSCREEN COULD BE SMASHED.
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GUT FISH OUT TO SEA WHEREVER POSSIBLE TO AVOID SMELLING BINS IN CAMP – NO BOTTOM FISHING.
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BOAT/FISHING LICENCES ARE AVAILABLE AT RECEPTION OR FROM MARITIME OFFICIAL. THE MARITIME AUTHORITIES WILL FINE YOU IF CAUGHT WITHOUT ONE.
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NO 4X4 REQUIRED.
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PLUG SOCKETS ARE MAINLY SA 3 PIN ROUND, WITH SOME 2 PRONG AND A FEW SQUARE PIN.
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GOOD CELL SIGNAL AT THE TOP NEAR THE RESTAURANT FROM MOVITEL AND VODACOM
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WE ALSO SELL WIFI VOUCHERS FROM RECEPTION
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LIMITED SIGNAL DOWN IN THE CAMP EXCEPT IN CERTAIN AREAS. FULL SIGNAL ON RISE ABOVE NEAR RESTAURANT/BAR AREA.
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PLEASE LAUNCH FROM THE DESIGNATED LAUNCH SITE 800 METRES DOWN THE BEACH TO THE NORTH.
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DOMESTIC WORKERS ARE AVAILABLE AT A DAILY RATE, BOOK AT RECEPTION. DOMESTICS TO BE PAID FOR AT RECEPTION. DO NOT PAY THEM DIRECT.
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CHARCOAL/ICE/FIREWOOD AVAILABLE FROM RECEPTION. ICE LIMITED/RATIONED IN BUSY SEASON. TAKE YOUR COLEMAN.
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PLEASE USE WATER SPARINGLY DURING PEAK SEASON -NO HOSEPIPES FOR WASHING VEHICLES AND BOATS. USE BUCKETS ONLY.
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PLEASE DONT LITTER.
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WE TRY DISCOURAGE TOURISTS FROM BUYING SHELLS AND UNDERSIZED CRAYFISH FROM THE LOCALS. DON’T INVITE VENDORS INTO THE CAMP.
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THERE ARE LOCAL BAKERIES WHICH PRODUCE FRESH PAO (LOCAL ROLLS ) DAILY JUST OUTSIDE THE ENTRANCE. LOCAL FISH , PRAWNS AND CRAYFISH ARE SOLD BY HAWKERS ON THE BEACH. DO NOT INVITE THEM INTO THE CAMP. BARTER ON THE BEACH OFF OUR PROPERTY.
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WE HAVE A SEASONAL RESTAURANT/BAR. PRE ORDERING IS ESSENTIAL. CLOSED DURING QUIET SEASON.
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QUAD BIKES AND MOTOR BIKES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN CAMP
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OUR WATER IS SAFE TO DRINK. ITS FROM OUR OWN BOREHOLE. NO NEED TO LUG LOADS OF WATER BOTTLES
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BRING LOTS OF SUNBLOCK, INSECT REPELLANT AND FLY SPRAY
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BRING A BRAAI CLAMP TO PUT YOUR MEAT AND WORS INTO TO USE ON TOP OF BRAAI
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BRING TORCHES AND RECHARGE LIGHTS IN CASE OF POWER OUTAGE
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MASSINGA IS THE CLOSEST TOWN TO US 20 KMS AWAY. YOU CAN BUY MANY BASICS THEREBRING ALL YOUR REFRIDGERATED GOODS AS THEY ARE NOT AVAILABLE LOCALLY. CANNED BEERS AND SOFT DRINKS AVAILABLE IN TOWN. NO MEAT AVAILABLE LOCALLY EXCEPT FOR CHICKENS.
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MOST PLUGS ARE THE SA 3 PRONG TIME, WITH SOME 2 PRONG.
Many people bring their kayaks, as well as kites and skim boards to use on the flat, wide beaches. There are good waves at high tide so bring your body boards too. We have a Kayak and a stand up paddle board for hire as well as body boards. Ideal for long boards.
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