The Barra peninsula is bordered by the Inhambane estuary on one side, on the other side of Barra peninusla is the sea shore with long white sandy beaches. The barra peninsula is accessible in a normal car, although the last few km's to some of the barra resorts are on a corrugated dirt road which can get sandy in patches, especially after a high tide.

Click on a lodge to on the Barra map for more information.

Map of Barra Anda Ca Lodge Palm Grove Lodge Barra Barra Lodge Ocean View Self Catering Barra Barra Reef Bay View Lodge, Barra Arieia Branca, Barra Flamingo Bay, Barra Sunset Lodge Barra Lighthouse Camping Faraway Lodge Barra Bali Hai Lodge Barra Farol De Barra Lodge Montana Lodge Barra Shibumi Lodge

Anda Ca Lodge | Arieia Branca | Bali Hai | Barra Lodge | Barra Reef | Bay View Lodge | Faraway Lodge | Farol Da Barra | Flamingo Bay | Lighthouse Camping | Linga Linga | Montana Lodge | Ocean View Self-Catering Chalets | Palm Grove Lodge | Shibumi | Sunset Lodge


Barra Activities

The following activities are available along the Barra Peninsula and can be arranged by all the lodges and holiday resorts in the area.

  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Sailing
  • Horse Riding
  • Whale Watching (in season)
  • Cultural Quad Trails
  • Ocean Safaris
  • Fishing

Flights to Inhambane from Maputo:
are available from on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Driving To Barra:

You can hire a vehicle in South Africa or Maputo.

Driving Distances from:

  • Jo'burg: 1075km
  • Kruger National Park
    (Croc' Bridge Gate): 600km
  • Komatipoort Border: 590km
  • Maputo: 500km
  • Inhambane: 25km
  • Vilanculos: 310km
  • Beach: 200m

Flights to Inhambane are available from Johannesburg:
on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.


Barra Lodge, Barra Mozambique

Barra Lodge near Inhambane Mozambique

Amongst the first lodges to be built in the area Barra Lodge continues to be a firm favourite with self catering cottages and twin bedded en-suite casitas. There are two bars, the largest of which is situated on the beach and serves a variety of pub style meals including pizza for those who don't wish to frequent the restaurant. The swimming pool area has a pleasant ambiance and creates a secure environment for children and those who prefer fresh water to that of the ocean.

Location: Barra Peninsula
(+-25km from Inhambane)

Facilities:
  • restaurant
  • beach bar
  • swimming pool
  • TV room
  • laundry
  • souvineer shop
Activities at Barra Lodge
  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Sailing
  • Horse Riding
  • Whale Watching (in season)
  • Cultural Quad Trails
  • Ocean Safaris
  • Fishing
  • Catamaran Yacht
  • Dhow trips
  • Scenic flights
  • Inhambane sight seeing trip
  • Deep sea fishing

See also: "Activities on the Barra Peninsula "

Price Guide (2008):

    Low Season
    Casitas - Breakfast & Dinner
    • Twin Bed Casita (sleeps 2): R 699 per person sharing
    • Single Casita (sleeps 1): R845 per person
    • Children under 12: R245 per child sharing with parents
    Self catering - Accommodation only
    • 2 bedroom chalet (sleeps 6) R1120 per chalet
    High Season
    Casitas - Breakfast & Dinner
    • Twin Bed Casita (sleeps 2): R 769 per person sharing
    • Single Casita (sleeps 1): R926 per person
    • Children under 12: R245 per child sharing with parents
    Self catering - Accommodation only
    • 2 bedroom chalet (sleeps 6) R1245 per chalet

 

Linga Linga Lodge

Linga Linga Lodge Inhambane  Mozambique

The peaceful Linga Linga Lodge offers self catering chalets situated right on the beach with a restaurant, bar and swimming pool all on site and beautiful beach just a few paces from your bed, a perfect place for everyone.

Facilities at Linga Linga Lodge:

  • Restaurant
  • Swimming Pool

Activities at Linga Linga Lodge:

  • Fishing Charters
  • Kayak

Linga Linga Price Guide (2008):

Low Season

  • 4 Sleeper Self Catering Chalet - R650 per chalet per night
  • 6 Sleeper Self Catering Chalet - R1000 per chalet per night

High Season

  • 4 Sleeper Self Catering Chalet - R800 per chalet per night
  • 6 Sleeper Self Catering Chalet - R1200 per chalet per night

Boat Transfers from Inhambane at extra cost, please enquire when booking. (Guide Price R350 for 4 people return).

 


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Castelo do Mar

Castelo do Mar Linga Linga  Mozambique

The Castelo do Mar villa is set on the beach, just a stone's throw from the warm tropical waters of the Indian Ocean on Linga Linga, a tiny peninsula that juts into the Inhambane Bay accross the water from Barra.

Facilities at Castelo do Mar:

  • Exquisite Restaurant
  • Extensive Librabry
  • Air-conditioned en-suite rooms

Activities at Castelo do Mar:

  • Fishing Charters
  • Quad Bike Tour
  • Scuba and Snorkel Hire
  • Mangrove Boat Excursion
  • Pansy Island Day Trip

Castelo do Mar Price Guide (2008):

US $ 200,00 per person per night including full board and return bot transfers from Inhambane

Exclusive Use: "house rate" of $ 1600,00 per night (maximum 12 guests.)


Flamingo Bay, Barra Mozambique

Flamingo Bay at Barra near Inhambane Mozambique

Flamingo Bay is a luxury Water Lodge consisting of air-conditioned chalets built on stilts in the tidal estuary, so you can go snorkelling direct from your balcony. Each Water Chalet is accessed by a wooden walkway from the main lodge and swimming pool, golf buggies regularly travel between the lodge and the chalets for those with tired legs.

Location: Barra Peninsula
(+-25km from Inhambane)

Facilities:
  • restaurant
  • bar
  • swimming pool
  • air-conditioning
  • internet
  • conference centre
Activities at Flamingo Bay Water Lodge
  • Snorkelling straight from your balcony

See also: "Activities on the Barra Peninsula "

Price Guide (2008):
Prices include Breakfast and Dinner

    Low Season
  • Double or Twin bed Water Chalet (sleeps 2): R1245 per person sharing
  • Single Water Chalet (sleeps 1): R1645 per person
    High Season
  • Double or Twin bed Water Chalet (sleeps 2): R1485 per person sharing
  • Single Water Chalet (sleeps 1): R1970 per person


Bay View Lodge, Barra Mozambique

Bay View Lodge at Barra near Inhambane Mozambique

 

Location: Barra Peninsula
(+-25km from Inhambane)

Facilities at Bay View Lodge Barra:
  • Self Catering Chalets
Activities at Bay View Lodge Barra:

See : "Activities on the Barra Peninsula "

Price Guide (2008):

    Low Season
    High Season


Faraway Lodge, Barra Mozambique

Faraway Lodge at Barra near Inhambane Mozambique

 

Location: Barra Peninsula
(+-25km from Inhambane)

Facilities at Faraway Lodge Barra:
  • Self Catering Chalets
Activities at Faraway Lodge Barra:

See : "Activities on the Barra Peninsula "

Faraway Lodge Barra Price Guide (2008):

    Low Season
    High Season


Arieia Branca, Barra Mozambique

Arieia Branca at Bara near Inhambane Mozambique

Named after the white sandy beaches which surround the lodge Arieia Branca is situated at the tip of the Barra peninsula and is accessible only at low tide making this a fantasctic place to go if you are looking for a beautuful and relaxing hidaway.

Location: Barra Peninsula
(+-25km from Inhambane)

Facilities at Arieia Branca Barra:
  • Self Catering Chalets
  • Campsite Opening Soon

Activities at Arieia Branca Barra:

See : "Activities on the Barra Peninsula "

Arieia Branca Barra Price Guide (2008):

    Low Season
    High Season


Bali Hai, Barra Mozambique

Bali Hai Lodge at Barra, Inhambane Mozambique

Bali Hai Lodge

Location: Barra Peninsula
(+-25km from Inhambane)

Facilities at Bali Hai Lodge Barra:
  • Air Conditioned Chalets
  • Swimming Pool
  • Bar & Restaurant
  • Self Catering
Activities at Bali Hai Lodge Barra:

See : "Activities on the Barra Peninsula "

Bali Hai Lodge Barra Price Guide (2008):

    Low Season
  • Chalets: R200 per person sharing per night
  • Dinner, Bed &Breakfast: R480 per night
  • Large House: R2000 per night for up to 8 people
    High Season
  • Chalets: R300 per person sharing per night
  • Dinner, Bed &Breakfast: R580 per night
  • Large House: R3000 per night for up to 8 people


Shibumi Lodge, Barra Mozambique

Shibumi at Barra near Inhambane Mozambique

 

Location: Barra Peninsula
(+-25km from Inhambane)

Facilities at Shibumi Lodge Barra:
  • Self Catering Chalets
Activities at Shibumi Lodge Barra:

See : "Activities on the Barra Peninsula "

Shibumi Lodge Barra Price Guide (2008):

    Low Season
    High Season


Sunset Lodge, Barra Mozambique

Sunset Lodge near Inhambane Mozambique

A warm welcome awaits you at Sunset Lodge situated towards the lighthouse at Barra Point. The location and clever design of the bar, restaurant and swimming pool area gives stunning views while the spacious cottages are fully equipped to meet all your catering needs, with advance notice even your fresh seafood can be waiting for you on arrival. Once installed you won't want to leave!

Location: Barra Peninsula
(+-25km from Inhambane)

Facilities:
  • restaurant
  • swimming pool
  • wet bar
  • Tv Bar
Activities at Sunset Lodge
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Fishing
  • Catermeran trips

See also: "Activities on the Barra Peninsula "

Price Guide (2008):

Low Season Prices

  • 6 sleeper: R1200 per chalet per night
  • 8 sleeper: R1400 per chalet per night
  • 10 sleeper: R1700 per chalet per night

High Season Prices

  • 6 sleeper: R2000 per chalet per night
  • 8 sleeper: R2200 per chalet per night
  • 10 sleeper: R2400 per chalet per night


Montana Lodge, Barra Mozambique

Montanha Lodge at Bara, Inhambane Mozambique

 

Location: Barra Peninsula
(+-25km from Inhambane)

Facilities at Montana Lodge Barra:
  • Self Catering Chalets
Activities at Montana Lodge Barra:

See : "Activities on the Barra Peninsula "

Montana Lodge Barra Price Guide (2008):

    Low Season
    High Season


Ocean View Self Catering Chalets, Barra Beach Mozambique

Self Catering at Barra near Inhambane Mozambique

These self-catering chalets on the Barra peninsula beach offer an excellent choice for those who want a home from home on the beach, the holiday complex has a restaurant onsite and plenty activity centres nearby.

Location: Barra Peninsula
(+-25km from Inhambane)

Facilities:
  • restaurant
  • beach bar
  • Tv
Activities at the Holiday Resort
  • Deep Sea Fishing

See also: "Activities on the Barra Peninsula "

Price Guide (2008):

Low Season

  • 1 bedroom (sleeps 4): R450 per chalet
  • 2 bedroom (sleeps: 6) R550 per chalet
  • 3 bedroom (sleeps 8) R750 per chalet

High Season

  • 1 bedroom (sleeps 4): R795 per chalet
  • 2 bedroom (sleeps: 6) R995 per chalet
  • 3 bedroom (sleeps 8) R1450 per chalet

December:

  • Please enquire for availability and rates

Farol da Barra Lodge, Barra Mozambique

Farol da Barra, Inhambane Mozambique

 

Location: Barra Peninsula
(+-25km from Inhambane)

Facilities at Farol de Barra:
  • Self Catering Chalets
Activities at Farol de Barra:

See : "Activities on the Barra Peninsula "

Farol de Barra Price Guide (2008):

    Low Season
    High Season


Barra Reef, Barra Mozambique

Bara Reef near Inhambane

From simple dorm style rooms to self-catering chalets, this beach side lodge has a lot to offer, on site activity centre and restaurant mean you don't have to go far for anything.

Location: Barra Peninsula
(+-25km from Inhambane)

Facilities:
  • Restaurant
  • Beach Bar
  • Dive Deck
Activities at Barra Reef Holiday Resort
  • scuba diving (with Barra Reef Divers)
  • snorkelling
  • horse riding
  • quad bike trips
  • sailing
  • kayaking
  • cultural tours
  • ocean safari
  • whaleshark and dolphin trips

See also: "Activities on the Barra Peninsula "

Price Guide (2008):

Low Season

  • Self-catering chalet: R150 per person per night
  • Rooms with shared bathroom and communal kitchen: R110 per person per night

High Season

  • Self-catering chalet (sleeps 6): R1000 per chalet per night
  • Rooms with shared bathroom and communal kitchen: R130 per person per night sharing

December:

  • Please enquire for availability and rates


Palm Grove Lodge, Barra Mozambique

Palm grove Lodge Barra near Inhambane

Right in the middle of Barra beach and offering a variety of good value accommodation. Beach restaurant, and onsite activity centre.

Location: Barra Peninsula
(+-25km from Inhambane)

Facilities:
  • Restaurant
  • Beach Bar
Activities at Palm Grove Lodge
  • Scuba Diving
  • snorkelling
  • fishing
  • kayaking

See also: "Activities on the Barra Peninsula "

Price Guide (2008):

Low Season Offers

  • Self Catering Casita (sleeps 4): R400 per chalet per night
  • Self Catering Chalet (sleeps 6): R600 per chalet per night
  • Large Self Catering Chalet (sleeps 8): R720 per chalet per night

High Season Prices

  • Self Catering Casita (sleeps 4): R600 per chalet per night
  • Self Catering Chalet (sleeps 6): R700 per chalet per night
  • Large Self Catering Chalet (sleeps 8): R1000 per chalet per night

December 2008 Prices

  • Please enquire for availability and rates

Barra Lighthouse Camping, Barra Mozambique

Barra Lighthouse Camping near Inhambane Mozambique

Right on the point by the lighthouse, this campsite offers fantastic views over beautiful beaches.

Location: Barra Peninsula
(+-25km from Inhambane)

Facilities:
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
Activities at Barra Lighthouse Camping

See : "Activities on the Barra Peninsula "

Price Guide (2008):

Low Season

  • R80 per person

High Season

  • R90 per person



Anda Ca, Barra Mozambique

And aCa Lodge at Barra near Inhambane Mozambique

A small friendly lodge facing the beach at Barra, a lovely viewing deck with pub, DSTV and excellent restaurant.

Location: Barra Peninsula
(+-25km from Inhambane)

Facilities:
  • Restaurant
  • Beach Bar
  • TV
  • Self Catering Chalets
  • Rooms B&B
Activities at Anda Ca

See: "Activities on the Barra Peninsula "

Price Guide (2008):

Low Season Prices

  • Self Catering Chalet (sleeps 4 adults and 2 children): R1100 per chalet per night
  • Double or Twin Rooms (sleeps 2): R210 per person sharing per night
  • Sea View Room (sleeps 2): R250 per person sharing per night

High Season Prices

  • Self Catering Chalet (sleeps 4 adults and 2 children): R1500 per chalet per night
  • Double or Twin Rooms (sleep 2): R310 per person sharing per night
  • Sea View Room (sleeps 2): R350 per person sharing per night