 Bay
of Shells boasts a beachside pool and offers a range of activities
that can be done on-site and in and around the area, including:
Snorkelling
Deep Sea Fishing (full and half day)
Ocean Safari's
Diving & diving courses
Sea Kayaking
Quad Biking 
Paddle Skiing
Body Boarding
Directions:
The Bay of Shells development is situated in the Inhambane province,
80km from the Inhambane airport and 12km from the town of Morumbene.
Bay of Shells is 30 km North of Maxixe towards Massinga. The turn
off is on the left hand side. There is a big signage board that
can’t be missed. The lodge is 11 km from the main road.
We have parking at a saw mill around the corner from the entrance
with 24 hour security but must be arranged in advance for people
with normal cars.
Travel 2 hours by air on LAM airlines from Johannesburg to Inhambane
with 3 weekly scheduled flights with an 80 Km transfer to the Lodge.
Optional transfer by boat across the Inhambane channel as an attractive
scenic tour with minimal travel time difference. Travel by Road
on the newly tarred highway between Maputo and Bay of Shells turn
off. Allow approximately 7 hours travelling time from Komatipoort
Border Post to the Lodge itself.
Tips when travelling through Mozambique:
Inhambane, the name meaning ‘the place of the friendly
people’, is one of the oldest ports on the Eastern Coast of
Africa, where, back in the early 16th century, Portuguese explorers
established a trading post for slave traders. Ancient sailors would
take advantage of the calm estuary to stop over, buy goods and replenish
for
their voyages ahead. Even the Famous Vasco De Gama made Inhambane’s
trading post a regular place to stop over. Although ships don’t
often visit Inhambane’s port… The harbor still has the
largest fleet of working dhow’s to this day!
Health and Immunisation
A course of anti-malaria tablet is strongly advised. Vaccinations
against hepatitis A, polio tetanus and typhoid are also recommended.
Currency
Mozambique’s currency is the Metical. Banks and Foreign Exchange
Bureau will exchange any recognized currency while credit cards
are widely accepted and traveler’s cheques in US dollars and
South African rand are accepted in the major centres. Most city
banks have ATM machines from which local currency may be
withdrawn at all hours.
What to take
Don’t forget to take the camera, camcorder and binoculars.
Stock. Also bring some insect repellent for
spraying on exposed areas of skin at dusk. Sunglasses, suntan lotions
and possibly lip-balm should also be
packed. If you do forget something, most accessories can be bought
in major centres.
Engen Garage before The Border
This would be the recommended place to do Third Party Insurance;
Global Alliance (GA) does most of the Border paperwork for you,
making the process a little quicker. The cost would be R150.00 for
insurance. At this garage you can also purchase the following required
travelling accessories:
• Reflective Jacket
• Two Red Triangles
• ZA Sticker
At the Border
The following steps are required to cross the border, there will
be several people at the border that will try and assist you at
a low cost, if you choose to use one please take care as they tend
to cost a bit more at the end.
1. S.A. Border Counter 5: Vehicle Registration – you will
need your SARS forms and your vehicle ticket.
2. Counter 6: Passports – Please make sure that all travelers
are present as they will not stamp unless this is done.
3. Moz Border: Counter 14 – Passports
4. Counter 18: Vehicle Registration – This will cost R15.00
to get the form, the form is in English and Portuguese, once completed
you must submit back at the counter to get the last stamp.
• Note: GA will provide you with contact details for a police
officer and lawyer should anything happen this would be your first
contact point.
Stop Points once in Mozambique
There are several towns that you drive through but we have noted
the distances for the best stops for you to make this easier. It’s
a beautiful country, enjoy the scenery and have a great holiday
• 103 km past the border – Sasol Garage
• 170 km past the border – Engen Garage
• 303 km past the border – you will get into Xai-Xai,
please be wary there is a bridge that you cross, at the beginning
and end of this bridge there is a ugly bump with no warning please
take it slow when crossing this bridge
• 310 km past the border – BP Garage
• 312 km past the border – Petro Port
• 389 km – you will come across a small town with a
bad old road, please drive slowly for 14 km till you get to the
better road
• 482 km past the border – Balp Garage
• 558 km past the border – BP Garage
Email for Reservations:
bayofshells@mozbookings.com
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Secluded white sandy dunes & beaches of Mozambique... 