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Paraiso De Chidenguele Lodge reservations: book@go.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!
SELF CATERING CHALET AT PARAISO DE CHIDENGUELE
The thatched chalets each sleep up to 4, 6 or 8 people (see sleeping
arrangement below). 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…
Fishing is great and many fishermen (rock, surf,
fly, fishing ski or deep-sea) 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 (king mackerel)
and barracuda are also been taken from the shore.
· 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 ARRANGEMENT
Type A (x2): (4 sleeper): 1 bedroom with double bed, open plan lounge/kitchen
- lounge sleeper couches sleep two.
Type B (x1): (6 sleeper): 1 bedroom with double bed, open plan
lounge/kitchen - lounge sleeper couches sleep two. Loft with two
single beds.
Type C (x1): (8 sleeper): 2 x Type A cottages with inter-leading
door.
Type D (x1): (6 sleeper): 2 bedrooms (one upstairs) each with 2
single beds, open plan lounge/kitchen - lounge sleeper couches sleep
two. Loft with two single beds
Price Guide From March 2009:
- 2 bed chalet shared ablutions R270 per chalet
- 3 bed chalet - 3 beds in one room own kitchen and bathroom R495
per chalet
- 4 bed chalet - 4 beds in one room own kitchen and bathroom R605
per chalet
- 8 bed house - own kitchen, bathroom and air-conditioned R165
per person
Paraiso De Chidenguele Lodge reservations: book@go.mozbookings.com
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