Paraiso de Chidenguele

Paraiso De Chidenguele Lodge Reservations: paraiso_chid@mozbookings.com

70 km north of Xai Xai, the countryside undulates gently, lush and green with pockets of coconut palms towering over cashew nut thickets - freshwater lakes dominate the area.

Here, in a clearing, lies the tiny, sleepy village of Chidenguele (meaning "The Highest Point" in the local, Chope language). The village may only have one short street, but its name is emblazoned proudly in white stone on the hill behind the sandy soccer field.

The cathedral, crisp and white on the opposite hill, seems quite out of place with its stained-glass windows. The rustic, African 'mercado' (market) trickles out a supply of whatever fruit and vegetables are available, but always beer and pao (the legendary Mozambican bread). From the village of Chidenguele, a scenic sand track meanders to the spectacular coastline only 5 km away… to paradise!

Fishing is great and many fishermen have met their match in the unexploited waters of Paraiso de Chidenguele - this is KINGFISH COUNTRY! Word is that "monsters" lurk here - "smashed up" is often the name of the game! Bring your own preferred bait although local bait (sealice, crabs, sillago, garfish, cuttlefish, livebait) may be obtained in the area.

Common shore catches include kingfish, queenfish, pompano, rock cod, stumpnose, lemonfish, speckled snapper, blacktail, shark, guitarfish and stingray. Couta and barracuda are also been taken from the shore.

Restaurant and Bar
At Paraiso de Chigenguele are legendary. Well stocked, a stunning ocean view and open till late. Sports lovers have access to DSTV. Enjoy fabulous seafood dinners or light meals ('a la Portuguese) in the open-air restaurant.

Accommodation
Self Catering Chalet
The thatched chalets each sleep up to 4, 6 or 8 people. They are isolated from one another and tucked into indigenous forest. Each is serviced daily, has hot and cold running water, an equipped kitchenette and bathroom with shower, toilet and basin. All chalets are equipped with: gas cooker, fridge, geyser, linen, towels, crockery, cutlery, cooking utensils; mosquito nets, Weber braai's on request, and much more…

Activities
Surf fishermen have endless expanses of beach offering both blue and white water on sand or rock.
Rock fishing offers kilometres of gullies, deep channels, or white water. At spring low tide, the offshore reef can be reached on foot offering access to clear, deep water - excellent for spinning or lures.
Fly fishers can choose their spot from the beach or rock - large, deep pools exposed during low tide hold an array of feisty adversaries!
Fishing skis unmatched at Paraiso de Chidenguele ... enough said!
Ski boaters have access to a surf launch site and can look forward to excellent gamefish catches.

Sleeping Arrangements
Type A: (4 sleeper): 1 bedroom with double bed, open plan lounge/kitchen - lounge sleeper couches sleep two.
Type B: (6 sleeper): 1 bedroom with double bed, open plan lounge/kitchen - lounge sleeper couches sleep two. Loft with two single beds.
Type C: (8 sleeper): 2 x Type A cottages with inter-leading door.
Type D: (6 sleeper): 2 bedrooms each with 2 single beds, open plan lounge/kitchen - lounge sleeper couches sleep two. Loft with two single beds

Location
GPS Co-ordinates: S 24.57.20; E 034.11.48
From Maputo take the coastal road (EN 1) North to Xai-Xai (200 km). Continue North through Xai-Xai to Chidenguele (71.5 km from Xai-Xai bridge). At Chidenguele, turn right in front of the soccer field and continue to the T-junction (100m). Turn left at the T-junction and continue for 150m. At the thatched bar on your left hand side, turn right onto a sand road. After you have passed the freshwater lake on your left hand side, follow the signs to Paraiso de Chidenguele Beach Lodge / Praia (Beach). Directions from the main road are signposted all the way to the Lodge. Distance from the main road to the lodge is 5 km.

Paraiso De Chidenguele Lodge Reservations: paraiso_chid@mozbookings.com