Montanha Valley Lodge
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Montanha Lodge is positioned by the dunes which line the turquoise
patterned waters of the warm Indian Ocean in the trendy Mozambique
resort destination of Barra which is situated in Inhambane, Mozambique.
Montanha Valley Lodge is situated amongst a plantation of palm
trees nestled in a hollow between the dunes. A mere 200m from the
beach at Barra.
Access to Montanha is along a sandy 2.5km road, 4x4 or 2x4 vehicles
with diff lock and high ground clearance are required. Transfers
from Inhambane airport can be arranged for fly-in guests.
Montanha Valley Accommodation
Montanha Valley Lodge offers a choice of comfortable fully equipped,
self-catering casitas sleeping up to four people. The casitas comprise
en-suite bedroom complete with linen and mosquito netting , open
plan lounge/kitchen. The lounge has 2 built in beds. Fully-equipped
kitchen with utensils and crockery for guests, fridge, gas stove
. Each casita has a braai (barbeque) area.
The casitas are serviced daily and have drinkable borehole water,
gas and 24 hour electricity. A security guard patrols the lodge
in the evening.
Montanha Lodge Facilities
Montanha Valley Lodge Restaurant and Bar is situated onsite
New swimming pool is currently been built at Montanha lodge, ETA
for completion is October 2009.
Activities are available such as Deep Sea Fishing, Pansy Island
trips and Quad bikes for hire (REMEMBER - no driving on the beach).
Seafood Buffet is available on request.
Buying Supplies
Local vendors visit the lodge daily with a supply of produce and
curios on offer – these range from fresh fruits of the sea
(prawns, crayfish, fish, calamari) as well as freshly baked bread
& rolls and seasonal fruits & vegetables, sarongs, artwork
and carvings. We do advise visitors to help protect the ocean and
NOT to purchase the shells.
Activities at Barra
For the energetic there is loads to do – all within a 5km
radius. The quad bike trail ride is a tranquil two hour jaunt through
the lush habitat to Tofu and back – this includes a stop at
the local craft market.
Inhambane is world-renowned for its spectacular dive sites, scuba-divers
from far and wide explore the continuous wonder of the numerous
reefs which are alive with a profusion of sea life – from
manta-rays to pansy shells. A number of resorts in the area offer
resort dive courses – for those who prefer to stay on top
of the water – the snorkeling is outstanding!
The Ocean Safari adventure on offer by various outfits in the area
is a truly memorable experience – especially if you are able
to spot and swim with whale sharks – the gentle giants of
the sea. For the jet-ski enthusiasts, you have a choice of riding
the calm bay waters or tearing across the ocean swells.
Go for pure nostalgia reminiscent of ancient times – hire
a dhow and sail across the bay to Maxixe where the skipper will
wait while you dine at the popular harbour restaurant in Maxixe.
The numerous restaurants in the vicinity all offer a wide selection
of the freshest seafood cooked in the traditional Portuguese fashion
– or buy your own succulent seafood straight from the dhow
fisherman when the fleet lands on the beach.
For the less energetic, while away your days strolling on the soft,
white sands, collecting seashells or hop aboard the catamaran cruise
and sail away into the sunset!
Montanha Lodge is a self-catering lodge in Mozambique situated at
Praia da Barra, Inhambane. Here guests can enjoy wonderful water
sport activities and relaxation.
BEACH (APPROX 200M AWAY)
BOAT/MARINE SLIPWAY (WITHIN 2KM)
BOAT TRIPS (WITHIN 5KM)
HORSE-RIDING (WITHIN 5KM)
QUAD BIKE HIRE (WITHIN 5KM)
FISHING CHARTERS (WITHIN 5KM)
OCEAN SAFARIS (WITHIN 5KM)
RESTAURANT ONSITE (PLENTY MORE ALONG THE BEACH)
SCUBA DIVING (WITHIN 5KM)
SNORKELLING
SUNSET CRUISE (WITHIN 5KM)
DHOW TRIPS (FROM INHAMBANE TO MAXIXE)
MASSAGES (WITHIN 5KM)
CRAFT MARKETS (INHAMBANE, BARRA & TOFO)
Surrounding area of Barra and Inhambane
The district boasts one of the largest plantations of palm trees
worldwide and this vegetation combined with the endless pristine
beaches, soft sea breezes and sparkling clear ocean give this stretch
of the peninsula a rare taste of that balmy island fever.
Originally named Terra de Boa Gente or ‘Land of the Gentle
People’ by Vasco da Gama in the late 1400’s, the sheltered,
scenic bay of Inhambane is one of the oldest settlements on the
East Coast and was, in its heyday, a significant port. Today, the
district still houses the largest fleet of working dhows in Mozambique.
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