Pomene View Lodge Pomene Mozambique

Pomene View Lodge, family owned and operated, is situated on a high ridge offering unique panoramic views of a pristine mangrove estuary and the warm Indian Ocean beyond. Situated in the Province of Inhambane, half way between Vilanculos and Inhambane, accommodation is in the comfort of brick and imported South African thatch chalets which are fully equipped for self catering and serviced daily.

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Situated in the Province of Inhambane, in Mozambique, Pomene is a piece of paradise with kilometres of beach sand and crystal clear waters. Whale sharks and Dolphins can often be spotted from the point, while a variety of birds can be spotted in the estuary.

Surf, rock and estuary fishing can be done, while the rest of the family enjoys snorkelling in protected pools, relaxing on the beach or enjoying themselves around the freshwater swimming pool.

After a busy day, sit back and relax with a sun downer on the deck, which has a spectacular view of the estuary, or share the day's adventures with the other guests in the bar.

Accommodation consists of detached self catering 5 sleeper chalets. Chalets are equipped with bedding, kitchen utensils, fridge/freezer, hot plate and kettle. Each chalet is allocated its own braai.

The chalets are serviced daily.

Ice and cold drinks are available from the bar, which situated at the main complex, which also has an entertainment room with satellite TV.

There is running hot and cold, fresh water, with the generator running these times everyday:

8am-12pm

5pm-10pm

There is a double bed bedroom in each chalet with a large four-poster style mosquito net. There are bed side tables and built in cupboards. There are then 3 single open-plan beds, also with mosquito nets. There is a spacious kitchenette with a standing fridge/deep freeze and two-plate stove as well as all the cutlery and crockery you should need. The windows are made with gauze in order to provide a cool breeze in the hot summer months and the chalets are surrounded by beautiful msasa trees providing shade for outdoor barbecues.

Pomene is one of the few places in Mozambique where you can see Whale Sharks, manta rays and a number of turtle species right off the point of the Old Hotel. The chalets are comfortable and spacious with the added bonus of being fully equipped and serviced providing a stress-free and homely experience. Being a family run lodge, the service is very personal and hands-on. Pomene is still an untouched piece of paradise – the perfect holiday destination for family and friends to enjoy.

GPS Co-ordinates: S 22 56 15/E 035 34 13.1

• Take the N4 - past Witbank, Mbombela(Nelspruit) and all the way to the Komatipoort border.
• Once through the Ressano Garcia border post, follow the main toll road to Maputo
• As you enter Maputo proceed through the toll gate and shortly after take a left turnonto EN1 to Xai-Xai. This is the main coastal road north .
• Pass Villages of Maracuene (28km), Manhica (75km), Macia (143km) and Chissano to the town of Xai-Xai 204km North of Maputo, this is a good place to re-fuel.
• Continue on the North Coastal Road passing smaller villages and towns,including Chidenguele (262km), Quissico (392km) and Inharrime (372km).
• From Inharrime continue for approximately 45km passing Cumbano which has a large radio mast on the left side of the road to LINDELA
• Keep a look out for a sign board on your left saying LINDELA.
• continue straight up the EN1 past the Lindela turnoff and pass through Maxixe
• Massinga and continue for approximately10km.
• Turnoff to Pomene is on right side. Pomene View Lodge is 50km from the main road (EN1).
• Dirt road and passes through the town of Rio das Pedros (keep right), then through the small village of Teveli

After this you will come to the Pomene Reserve boom gate – here you will be asked to pay 400mets per vehicle and 400 mets per person. This is a one off payment and it is suggested you try pay in Mets as they may not give you a good rate for Rands or US$. From the boom gate, it is advisable to deflate your tyres as there is now 12kms or so of thick sand.

Please note that you will need a 4x4 vehicle!!

REMEMBER TO PACK:
Headlamps or torches for when the generator goes off;
Spare batteries;
Plug adaptors for your cell phones, laptops etc (ours are round into the wall);
Mozi spray, coils, creams;
Sunblock;
Basic medications, headache tablets, rehydrate etc;
All your own toiletries;
Beach towels;
Matches for the gas stove and paraffin lamps;
Coolboxes and beach chairs for trips down to the beach;

Please speak to your doctor about malaria prophylactics – you can buy Coartem (the cure for Malaria) over the counter as almost any pharmacy in Mozambique. Malaria is not bad in Pomene but if you are sleeping over on your way to or from us, then you may be at risk.

On-site Facilities

Satellite TV | Smoking rooms available | Bar on premises | Laundry facility | Two Swimming Pools | Restaurant on premises | Secure Parking | Self Catering Facilities | Braai / barbeque facilities | Fans in room | Garden | Sea/Mountain views |

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