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Overnight Stops

For Self-Drive Holidays to Mozambique

The long distances between locations often require travellers to overnight between locations or en-route to their final destination, this page will help self-drive holiday makers find the perfect stopover.


Trees Too Guesthouse

Trees Too Guesthouse

Nestled among the trees at Komatipoort this quiet guest house offers a variety of rooms around the swimming pool, ideal for either Kruger National Park (3km from Crocodile Bridge gate) or the Komatipoort / Lebombo Mozambique border (+-7km).

Price Guide (2007):

  • from R265 per person sharing B&B
  • from R240 per person family rooms (4+ people per room) B&B


Location: Komatipoort

Facilities:
  • air-conditioned rooms
  • swimming pool
  • bar
  • restaurant

Parking: On-site parking

Can arrange: quad biking, fishing, elephant back safari, kruger game drives / walks, microlight safari, golf, hiking, horse riding and local tours.

Distance From:
  • Jo'burg: 450km
  • Kruger National Park
    (Croc' Bridge Gate): 5km
  • Komatipoort Border: 7km
  • Maputo: 100km
  • Inhambane: 580km
  • Vilanculos: 850km
  • Beach (Maputo): 100km

Casa de Campo

Casa de Campo

Just accross the Komatipoort border (+-5km) this is an ideal place for an overnight stop. Accommodation in doubles, family rooms and camping is available.

Price Guide (2008):

  • Camp site for 2 people: R100 per night
  • Rooms (sleep 2) R170 per person sharing
  • Family rooms R140 person sharing
  • Groups and outside rooms R120 per person sharing


Location: Mozambique side of the Lebombo border

Facilities:
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Parking: On-site parking

Distance From:
  • Jo'burg: 460km
  • Kruger National Park
    (Croc' Bridge Gate): 15km
  • Komatipoort Border: 3km
  • Maputo: 97km
  • Inhambane: 570km
  • Vilanculos: 840km
  • Beach (Maputo): 97km

Casa Lisa

Casa Lisa

This long standing establishment just north of Maputo is a firm favourite for travellers along the Mozambique highway. A friendly oasis tucked off the EN1 offers camping and a variety of chalet accommodation.

Price Guide (2008):

  • Type A ensuite bathroom R190 per person
    (1 x double and and 1 single bed)
  • Type B ensuite bathroom R160 per person
    (1 x double and and 2 single beds)
  • Type C private bathroom R150 per person
    (4 x single beds)
  • Camping R60 per person
  • Breakfast R48 per person
  • Dinner R80 per person


Location: 50km north of Maputo

Facilities:
  • restaurant
  • bar
  • swimming pool

Parking: On-site

Distance From:
  • Jo'burg: 600km
  • Kruger National Park
    (Croc' Bridge Gate): 160km
  • Komatipoort Border: 150km
  • Maputo: 50km
  • Inhambane: 430km
  • Vilanculos: 700km
  • Beach (Marracuene): 35km

Blue Anchor Inn

Blue Anchor Inn

A new stopover lodge north of Maputo, offers tasty food, a great bar and a variety of chalets.

Price Guide (2008):
  • rooms (sleep 2) R195 per person sharing
  • family rooms (sleep 4) R195 per person sharing
  • self catering chalet(sleeps up to 8 people) R1200

Location: 50km north of Maputo

Facilities:
  • bar
  • restaurant

Parking: On-site

Distance From:
  • Jo'burg: 600km
  • Kruger National Park
    (Croc' Bridge Gate): 160km
  • Komatipoort Border: 150km
  • Maputo: 50km
  • Inhambane: 430km
  • Vilanculos: 700km
  • Beach (Marracuene): 35km

Palmeiras Guest House

Palmeiras Guest House Maputo

In Maputo city this family run guest house has five comfortable rooms and as well as bed and breakfast offers advise about Maputo.

Price Guide (2007):

  • from R245 per person sharing
  • single room from R375 per night

From October 2007:

  • from R260 per person sharing
  • single room from R415 per night

 

includes continental breakfast


Location: Maputo

Facilities:
  • air-conditioned rooms
  • bar
  • garden area
Parking: limited on-site parking

can arrange: Local taxi and driver for tours / city exploration / airport transfers.

Distance From:
  • Jo'burg:550km
  • Kruger National Park
    (Croc' Bridge Gate): 110km
  • Komatipoort Border: 97km
  • Inhambane: 480km
  • Vilanculos: 750km
  • Beach (Maputo): 2km

Belsol Restaurant & Accommodation

Belsol Guest House Maputo

Three kilometres out of Maputo City at Costa do Sol this basic yet air-conditioned guesthouse and its wonderful restaurant are just 200 metres from the beach on a small side street, great for an overnight stop or as a base to explore Maputo. The basic bedrooms are all en-suite and have air-conditioning and TV.

Price Guide (2007):

  • rooms with ensuite bathroom from R240 per person sharing
includes continental breakfast


Location: Maputo

Facilities:
  • air-conditioned rooms
  • bar
  • restaurant

Parking: guarded on street parking

Can arrange: airport transfers

Distance From:
  • Jo'burg:550km
  • Kruger National Park
    (Croc' Bridge Gate): 110km
  • Komatipoort Border: 97km
  • Inhambane: 480km
  • Vilanculos: 750km
  • Beach (Maputo): 500m

Cardoso Hotel

Cardoso Hotel

This hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with en-suite bathrooms at a good value price.

Price Guide (2007):

  • rooms with ensuite bathroom
    • low season from R330 per person sharing
    • high season from R375 per person sharing
  • Includes buffet breakfast


Location: Maputo

Facilities:
  • air-conditioned rooms
  • swimming pool
  • internet
  • bar
  • restaurant
  • complimentory airport transfers between 08h00 and 21h00
  • conference / wedding rooms

Parking: guarded hotel car park

Distance From:
  • Jo'burg:550km
  • Kruger National Park
    (Croc' Bridge Gate): 110km
  • Komatipoort Border: 97km
  • Inhambane: 480km
  • Vilanculos: 750km
  • Beach (Maputo): 2km

Nkwanzi

N'Kwazi

Just 1km off the EN1 at Chidenguele this neat lodge is nestled by a peaceful lake with simple3 bed rooms and some self-catering houses. Great for just an overnight or to spend a few days in this undiscovered area.

Price Guide (2007):

  • simple room with shared bathroom
    • low season from R150 per person sharing
    • high season from R200 per person sharing
  • self catering chalet R TBA
    (sleeps up to 6 people)


Location: Chidenguele Lakeside

Facilities:
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Lakeside location with great fishing

Parking: On-site

Distance From:
  • Jo'burg: 840km
  • Kruger National Park
    (Croc' Bridge Gate): 410km
  • Komatipoort Border: 400km
  • Maputo: 290km
  • Inhambane: 150km
  • Vilanculos: 420km
  • Beach (Chidenguele): 6km

Sunset Beach Holiday Resort - Chidenguele

Sunset Beach Holiday Resort

With lovely views over deserted beaches, this spot deserves more than a one night stop. The peaceful atmosphere will soon make you forget the rest of the world.

Price Guide (2007):

  • simple chalet with ensuite bathroom
    • low season from R150 per person sharing
    • high season from R215 per person sharing
  • self-catering chalet with ensuite bathroom
    • low season from R182 per person sharing
    • high season from R248 per person sharing
  • large self-catering chalet (sleeps 6)
    • low season from R990 per chalet
    • high season from R1440 per chalet
  • camping all year
    • low season from R80 per person
    • high season from R100 per person


Location: Chidenguele Lakeside

Facilities:
  • bar
  • restaurant
  • wonderful beach side location

Parking: On-site

Distance From:
  • Jo'burg: 840km
  • Kruger National Park
    (Croc' Bridge Gate): 410km
  • Komatipoort Border: 400km
  • Maputo: 290km
  • Inhambane: 150km
  • Vilanculos: 420km
  • Beach (Chidenguele): 300m

Nhambavale

Nhambavale

The grass here sweeps down to the lakes edge where you can sit at the bar and unwind, offering camping, self-catering and simple reed construction huts.

Price Guide (2007):

  • chalets and huts
    • low season from R220 per person sharing
    • high season from R300 per person sharing
  • camping
    • low season from R90 per person
    • high season from R110 per person


Location: Chidenguele Lakeside

Facilities:
  • bar
  • restaurant
  • lakeside location with great fishing

Parking: On-site

Distance From:
  • Jo'burg: 840km
  • Kruger National Park
    (Croc' Bridge Gate): 410km
  • Komatipoort Border: 400km
  • Maputo: 290km
  • Inhambane: 150km
  • Vilanculos: 420km
  • Beach (Chidenguele): 1km

Pension Pachica

Pension Pachica

A great friendly place with dorm rooms, double rooms and a restaurant/bar serving fantastic pizza. Whether for the night, exploring the area, business or volunteers the friendly owner can help and advise.

Price Guide (2007):

  • Bed in shared dorm room from R75 per person
  • Private room from R150 per person


Location: Inhambane Town

Facilities:
  • bar
  • restaurant

Parking: On street

Can arrange: boat trips, local transport, excellent local information.

Distance From:
  • Jo'burg: 1050km
  • Kruger National Park
    (Croc' Bridge Gate): 580km
  • Komatipoort Border: 570km
  • Maputo: 480km
  • Vilanculos: 290km
  • Beach (Tofo/Barra): 25km

Mango Beach

Mango Beach

NB. 4wd only or will collect from Tofo

A small diversion off the EN1 but well worth the effort. Tucked among the dunes overlooking Tofo each offers great value accommodation with a friendly family atmosphere - be warned most people spend longer here than they planned!

Price Guide (2007):

  • Bush hut (sleeps 1 or 2)
    • low season from R130 per hut
    • high season from R150 per hut
    • Christmas from R200 per hut
  • Cabanas with shared kitchen (sleeps 1 to 4)
    • low season from R350 per hut
    • high season from R450 per hut
    • Christmas from R500 per hut
  • Self catering houses (sleeps 1 to 6)
    • low season from R650 per hut
    • high season from R850 per hut
    • Christmas from R1000 per hut

Location: Tofo

Facilities:
  • bar
  • restaurant
  • beachfront location

Parking: On-site

Can arrange: Inhambane airport transfers (+-R75 per person), boat trips, diving, snorkelling, whale watching trips, whale-shark snorkeling trips

Distance From:
  • Jo'burg: 1075km
  • Kruger National Park
    (Croc' Bridge Gate): 600km
  • Komatipoort Border: 590km
  • Maputo: 500km
  • Inhambane: 25km
  • Vilanculos: 310km
  • Beach (Tofo): 200m