Praia do Cossa Bilene Mozambique

Praia do Cossa is ideally situated on the northern banks of the lagoon, 7km from the village of Bilene. You may be in Bilene, but you could just as well be on a remote island anywhere in the world. That is the impression Praia do Cossa offers, as it is only a 70 meter walk to the white sandy lagoon beach where the calm and clear waters of the lagoon gradually slope away from the white beach, making swimming safe for the whole family.

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The village of Bilene, the home of Praia do Cossa, known as San Martino in the days of Portuguese Mozambique, is located 180km north of Maputo on a hill overlooking the expansive clear turquoise waters of the Uembje Lagoon.

The lagoon is a massive body of water 8 km wide and 27 km long, plunging up to depths of 30 meters, but so shallow near the shores that its perfect for children. The 27km long lagoon is an ideal family spot with long bright white stretches of sand for beach games and shallow, calm water for safe swimming.

Accommodation at Praia do Cossa, Bilene

Praia do Cossa is a first class self catering resort on the northern banks of the lagoon in Bilene Mozambique. Comprising of 4 units, which all have fantastic views, and situated within a 7km drive from restaurants, pubs, bottle stores, garages, shops and local market.

Private 6 Sleeper ( maximum 8 sleeper)
3 bedrooms all main en suite with 2 x stretches OR a sleeper couch in the lounge area. Ducted aircon, solar heating and DSTV

1 x Bedroom with a 4 poster queen bed (sleeps 2)
1 x Bedroom with 2 x single beds (sleeps 2)
1 x Bedroom with 2 x single beds (sleeps 2)
2 x stretches for the lounge OR 1 x sleeper couch (sleeps 2 children)

Private 6 Sleeper
3 bedrooms one main en suite with 2 bedrooms sharing a bathroom.
Air-conditioned and DSTV

1 x Bedroom with a queen bed (sleeps 2)
1 x Bedroom with 2 x single beds (sleeps 2)
1 x Bedroom with 2 x single beds (sleeps 2)

Private 4 Sleeper (maximum 6 sleeper)
2 bedrooms all main en suite with 2 x stretches OR a sleeper couch in the lounge area. Air-conditioned bedrooms and DSTV

1 x bedroom with a king size bed (sleeps 2)
1 x bedroom with 2 x single beds (sleeps 2)
2 x stretches for the lounge OR 1 x sleeper couch (sleeps 2 children)

Private 2 Sleeper (maximum 4 sleeper)
1 bedroom main en suite with 2 x stretches OR a sleeper couch in the lounge area.
Air-conditioned bedroom and DSTV
1 x bedroom with a Queen size bed (sleeps 2)

Bachelor Room
Bachelor ensuite with bunk beds and kitchenette. Maiximum of 2 sleepers.

Please note:
All apartments are NON SMOKING.
NO pets allowed.
Maximum number of guests is stipulated per apartment.
All Apartments have lagoon views.

The resort is fully fenced, with 24 hour security guards.

Excluded from tarrifs:
Hire of watersport equipment
Beach towels
Umbrellas
Laundry Service
Gratuities
Curios
All items of a personal nature for the duration of your visit
Children under the age of 12 months not included in person count

4x4 REQUIRED, TRUE PARADISE HAS NO TARRED ROADS!!
This resort beautifully melds the regions Portuguese and Shangaan culture, creating a paradise that is a work of art.

ACTIVITIES
Bilene has a world of activities on offer for all ranges and ages - even the seasoned traveller will never be found wanting. This quaint seaside town has an endless list outdoor action blueprinted to entertain, interest and even to challenge with a scope that can appeal to all levels.

The marketplace found centrally is fascinating, the structures are highly absorbing and the people are almost too friendly.

There are also many day tours that will enhance your holiday experience and are a definite must if you’re looking to really exploit your time in the area and discover the beauty that it possesses. Try your hand at:

Snorkelling
Scuba Diving
Fishing
Paddling
Birding
Skiing
Jet Skiing
Wake Boarding
Off-Road Quad Biking

Scuba Diving
Enter a whole new world of exquisite marine habitats and reefs, as you explore the crystal waters just offshore. If you’re not experienced, it’s the perfect learning zone with its magical underwater seascapes and pristine water clarity. The territory below the surface is home to turtles, tropical reef fish and many other marine creatures, and swimming further out in the deeper waters are dolphins, schools of game fish and even whale sharks.

Fishing
Mozambique offers some of the best game fishing worldwide. Marlins are habitually hooked and salt water fly fishing has taken the coastline by storm with many veterans regarding it as the peak of the sport.

Water Sports
The lagoon is the perfect water platform for all your boating and water sport activities. Whether you want to ski, wakeboard, tube or simply race around, there’s oodles of space to open up and have fun and all the equipment can be accessed if you don’t own any yourself.

Birding
Mozambique has immense areas that haven’t been explored thoroughly, providing a great opening for the birding enthusiast. There are a host of tropical birds that have drawn tourists from across the globe and if done correctly, a day outing into the heart of the prime spots can produce some of the most elite viewing possible.

DIRECTIONS

From Johannesburg:
Travel to Nelspruit and then on to the Komatipoort border post. Once through the Komatipoort border post follow the road +/-100km towards Maputo. You will go through 2 tollgates, the first is +/-50km from Komatipoort, payment can be made in Meticais, Rands or US$. The second, Motola toll plaza is just before you enter Maputo and payment is preferred in Meticais.

From Durban (via Swaziland)
From Durban, take the main N2 highway north to Zululand, past Richards Bay to Mkuze. Keep an eye for a road on the right marked Golela, this being the border post into Swaziland. From the Golela border post, follow the road past Big Bend. Take the right turnoff to Siteki/Lomahasha border post. Once through the border head towards Maputo and you will go through the Motola toll plaza.

Directions from Matola (Maputo) Toll
• Once you go through the toll travel for approximately 2,6km and take the EN1 turn off to Xai Xai
• At the end of the off ramp turn left and continue for approximately 2 hours to a town called Macia where you will turn off to your right and go to Bilene
You will pass the following towns:
• From turn off to Marracuene +- 30km
• Marracuene to Babole 16 kms
• Babole to Maluana 11,3 kms
• Maluana to Manhica 20 kms
• Manhica to Palmeira 18,2 kms
• Palmeira to Police check point in Mimbiri 34,4 kms
• Mimbiri to Magul 8,9 kms
• Magul to Manzir 2,2 kms
• Manzir to Macia Weigh Bridge 4,6 kms
• Macia Weigh Bridge to R 453 (Bilene) turn off 2,6 kms
• Turn off right to R 453 Opposite a BP Garage (Bilene) and travel 32,6km to Bilene Circle

Directions from Bilene to the Praia do Cossa resort
Once you arrive at the town of Bilene circle please follow the following directions:
• From the Circle veer 1st left and travel 1 km to a “T” junction
• Turn left and travel 300m (market on your left)and turn left onto a dirt road (Praia do Cossa sign present)
• Travel for 1,1 km then turn right (sign present)
• Travel for 200m take a left turn (sign present)
• Travel 1,3 km and take a right (sign present)
• Travel 1,1 km and veer to the right
• Travel 1 km and veer to the left
• Travel 1 km and take a right (sign present)
• Travel 200m and take a left (sign present)
• Travel 900m and turn right (sign present)
• Travel toward entrance gate ahead

Distances
Johannesburg to Bilene - 700km - 7 hrs
Nelspruit to Bilene - 334km - 4 hrs
Maputo to Bilene - 180km - 2 ½ hrs
Durban to Bilene - 780km - 8 ½ hrs

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