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Hotel Omuhipiti
Ilha De Mocambique
Hotel Omuhipiti is a modern hotel in the north of the island, with all
mod cons: air conditioning, TV, bar, etc.
Hotel Omuhipiti is situated on Ilha de Mozambique which is a World Heritage
Site situated just off the main land approximately 2000km up the coast
from Maputo and 500km from the Tanzanian border.
Previously the country’s capital it was an important trading post
for all shipping in the Western Indian Ocean, it attracted merchants from
around the globe dealing in gold, spices, ivory and slaves. Various people
from Europe, Arabia, India, China and Indonesia converged at Mozambique
Island and influences from all these civilisations can still be seen in
the customs, social practices, religion, language, dress, dance, cuisine
and architecture of this amazing island.
All the rooms with telephone, air conditioning, sat television, and all
the comfort to make you feel right at home.
There is a 4 star restaurant where you can enjoy the typical cuisine
of the Island, from a delicious shrimp curry, to a sensational lobster,
to many other tasty specialties.
Apart from the natural beauty, just a few steps away from the Hotel,
you will find masterpieces from different civilizations. Since the beginning
of time the good wind brought distant people to the Ilha de Mozambique.
Road access to Mozambique Island.
Mozambique Island is connected to the main land by a one lane road bridge
which is 3 kms long. Entry to the island is through “Macuti town”
where the vast majority of the island’s large population live. Most
of the local people living on the island moved there during the war years
as it was considered a safe haven. They built houses in the traditional
style of bamboo and coral stone walls with dried palm frond (macuti) roofs.
Flights arrive in Nampula three times a week and resorts
can transfer clients by road to the island (150km).
As guests move north through the island “Macuti town” gives
way to “Stone town” with it’s narrow streets and huge
variety of architectural styles. Many of these buildings have fallen into
terrible disrepair but projects funded by the world bank are underway
to restore them to their former glory. A stroll around Stone Town finds
mosques and churches and Hindu temples all from different centuries, grand
palaces, and magnificent municipal buildings. At the far north of the
island is the St Sebastian Fortress built during the 16th century by the
Portuguese. There is a guide to show you around.
It is still possible to see traditional craftsmen working with silver,
making magnificent woven reed baskets and mats, and of course fixing their
nets for the all important fishing industry. A common site is ladies of
the Macua people with white painted faces, these traditional masks are
made from “micirro” - a powder extracted from a root to soften
the skin.
The hotel is situated near the extreme point of the island, 300m from
the Fortress. Calm & quiet ambience of the hotel and surroundings
will offer you the necessary relaxation to de-stress.
It is air conditioned throughout and facilities include a dining room,
bar, coffee lounge, laundry and gift shop. The hotel will have a water
sports centre which will offer diving, fishing, dhow trips, island excursions
and picnics. The hotel can also provide guides to show you around the
fascinating island.
Don’t forget this place has been the cross road of three civilisation:
Europe, Africa and Orient and still is ….
Customer comments on Hotel Omuhipiti Lodge:
Feedback comments
Nice hotel, probably the best place to stay in the Island of Mozambique.
The staff is very friendly and will help you out with any information
or map that you will need to explore the charming island of Mozambique.
The rooms (I guess all) are sea-view and the hotel location is good.
The rooms are clean and confortable. Bring your own shampoo.
Good breakfast and good lunch as well!
Not expensive... |
| Date of Visit: March 2009 |
Name of Guests: Mario Luxemburg |
Feedback comments
The only hotel on the island. The remaining places are just guesthouses.
Hotel claims to have 4 stars, but do not believe it: I would rate
it 3, not more.
Simple, but functional rooms, most of them with seaview, but none
with balcony.
No swimming pool, but there is large beach just in opposite of the
hotel.
All rooms with AC, but the devices can be quite noisy and the temperature
is pre-programmed, so you just switch it on and off.
Breakfast quite good.
Few amenties in the room: just soap, so bring your own shampoo.
Kasparainens |
| Date of Visit: Feb 2009 |
Name of Guests: Riga, Latvia |
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