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Dugong Lodge
Dugong Beach Lodge is situated in the idyllic Vilanculos Wildlife Sanctuary.
This sanctuary covers 30 000 hectares of pristine marine and wildlife
territory. Guests at this luxurious Mozambique lodge are treated to a
diverse eco-system of bush, wetland, white powder white beaches and crystal
clear waters.
This Mozambique accommodation is set in on the beach providing guests
with spectacular views. Guests stay in luxury chalets and villas overlooking
the scenic ocean. A generator is used for electricity due to Dugong Beach
Lodge's remoteness. The generator runs during the morning and again at
sunset for a few hours.
Guests can enjoy delicious meals at the restaurant, which serves breakfast,
lunch and dinner. An island style bar serves a wide range of drinks, making
it the ideal place to watch the sun set.
The water surrounding Dugong Beach Lodge is ideal for divers and snorkeling.
Shallow and deep water reefs reveal beautiful creatures such as Green
and Leatherback Turtle, Sailfish, and Manta Ray to name a few. Big deep-sea
game fishing of marlin and barracuda is truly spectacular and the large
flocks of flamingos and pelicans are a sight to behold.
Relax and enjoy the luxury of Dugong Beach Lodge, situated on the Indian
Ocean coastline of Mozambique, within one of the most unique marine and
wildlife sanctuaries - "The Vilanculos Coastal Wildlife Sanctuary".
Just 10 luxuriously appointed framed tented chalets with hardwood floors
and Jekka thatched grass canopies offer an understated elegance and simplicity.
Accommodation at Dugong Lodge:
The Lodge offers 12 luxuriously appointed, air-conditioned chalets with
direct access to the beach via individual walkways.
(14 bedrooms, as two units are villas consisting of 2 bedrooms).
Each Villa has 2 bedrooms and a plunge pool.
All rooms have outdoor showers and twin beds can be converted to double
beds.
Each chalet has a private deck furnished with day beds for relaxation
or wellness treatments and where private dinners can be enjoyed. There
is an interflowing swimming pool with an island-style bar and martini
seats with spectacular views of the ocean.
All chalets have two twin beds or one king size bed and are equipped with
fans and mosquito nets and open onto patios. (Hairdryers are available
on request at the lodge).
In-Room facilities:
Hair-Drier, Guest Amenities, Fans, Mosquito Nets & Private Patio,
Ceiling Fan, Air Conditioning, Telephone, Mini Bar, Mini Safe, Tea/Coffee
Facilities and Mosquito Repellent.
A typical day at Dugong Lodge::
On arrival at Vilanculos airport, guests are met by our representative.
A short road transfer takes you to the beach where you board a boat for
the transfer to Dugong Beach Lodge. These boat transfers can be adventurous
and it is advisable that casual clothing, open shoes/sandals and a light
wind-breaker are worn. At times, due to weather conditions, guests may
get wet (rain suits are provided on the boat) and are required to remove
footwear to gain access to the boat.
Our policy at Dugong Beach Lodge is to allow our guests as much freedom
regarding meal times. As there are no set times for meals, your day can
begin as early or as late as you wish. Breakfast and lunch are served
on the deck overlooking the beach and jetty. Dinner may be served on the
beach with the warm sand between your toes (subject to weather and tidal
conditions)
Pure relaxation is the order of the day. Picnic on a deserted island,
enjoy leisurely walks on a perfect white sand beach with translucent waters
or sip cocktails at the poolside or under a thatched canopy on the beach.
For the more energetic, Dugong Beach Lodge offers snorkelling, salt-water
fly-fishing, birding, kayaking, deep-sea fishing, windsurfing and sailing
(hobie cat), as well as excursions to World's View - the highest point
on the peninsula and picnics on Bangwe Island, just a short boat ride
away.
Facilities at Dugong Lodge:
· All rooms are sea facing with private decks
· Bathrooms overlook private courtyard and have outdoor shower
· Lounge, Dining Room and Sun Deck all have ocean views
· In-Room Wellness Treatments
· Jetty
· Interflowing Swimming Pool and Island Bar
· Internet Facilities
· TV & DVD Player in Main Lounge
· Small Library
· Curio Shop
Activities· Bangwe Island Excursion· Water
Skiing· Margaruque Island Excursion· Windsurfing·
Sundowner Cruise· Ocean Safaris· Nature Drives & Walks·
Hobie Cat· Cowry Point Excursion· Parasailing· Bird
Watching· Diving· Snorkelling· Kayaking· Dhow
Cruise· Fishing.
General Information:
Solar Power/Generator
Due to the remoteness of Dugong Beach Lodge power is obtained from a combination
of solar and generator power. The generator operates for a few hours as
the sun begins to set until approximately half an hour after the last
guest has gone to bed. Limited essential lighting & ceiling fan can
still operate after the generator has been switched off due to solar power.
Water
The water has been professionally tested and although it is safe for drinking,
mineral water is available.
Wading:
Please note that you may be required to wade to the transfer boat depending
on the tide. Please ensure that you are prepared and correctly dressed
for this – therefore sandals and easy roll up pants or shorts are
advised.
Vilanculos is approximately 700km north of Maputo. Daily flights are
available from OR Tambo International to Vilanculos. The trip from the
Airport to the boat takes approximately 10 min and guests are transported
in a 14-seater minibus. The boat transfer to Dugong Beach Lodge takes
approximately 45 minutes. Transfers must be booked at the time of making
a reservation and are charged separately.
Customer comments on Dugong Lodge:
Feedback comments
We have very recently visited Dugong Lodge, as part of our honeymoon.
We stayed 5 nights. Dugong Lodge has undergone some renovations and
is looking beautiful.
Yes the power comes from a generator, but in the rooms this is also
backed up by battery powered lights. I'm glad the generator is turned
off at night so it is completely quiet.
Yes the water is treated, the only place that the smell was noticeable
was in the loo, and frankly I don't spend much time in there! The
outside shower was lovely - the water is heated by solar panels.
The accommodation was clean and well presented. The staff were keen
and helpful, okay their English is not superb but you have to remember
you are in Mozambique and the country is progressing after some difficult
times.
All in all we had a fantastic time, and enjoyed every minute of our
stay. We made use of the free faciliites around us - walking, bird
watching, sea kayaking and snorkelling, and interspersed this with
activities that we paid for - day trip to an island, wakeboarding
and dhow trip to fishing village. |
| Date of Visit: March 2008 |
Name of Guests: Beth and Craig UK |
Feedback comments
This place is lovely if you want privacy and peace and quiet. The
lodge itself has only about 10 rooms, so you'll definitely get away
from all the noise of a city. It feels almost like you have the place
to yourself.
There is some snorkeling off the beach right in front of the hotel,
but no reefs.
The chalets are fantastic with huge bath. We stayed in a beach chalet
which is just steps from the beach (although none of the chalets are
more than a minute's walk). Huge bed with elegant mosquito netting,
private covered deck and awesome comfortable lounge chairs, large
bathroom with huge tub and enclosed toilet, and private outside shower
which is great after swimming or just to cool off.
The tap water has a strong sulfurish (rotten egg) smell, which can
put some people off, but it doesn't take away from the overall appeal
of the place, and bottled water is provided free of charge for drinking.
And if you want to take a bath, simply put some of the bath salts
(provided) in and it is barely noticeable.
I think if you are expecting 5-star service you will be disappointed.
The service isn't bad...everyone is very nice and helpful, but I think
the laid back atmosphere of the place is somewhat reflected in the
quality and quantity of service provided. Don't get me wrong, it's
a great place and we had a great time...however, there are some things
that could be improved.
As for the food, a pretty good selection of food with two choices
for dinner each night. As a vegetarian, they still catered to me pretty
well (remember you'll have to ask and sometimes remind them). I think
I'd have to give the food about a 4 out of 5 stars. They have a wide
selection of drinks too with very reasonable prices and the bar is
quite cozy and bartenders great. Unique Qualities: Important to
note...the place is run by a generator and the electricity goes
off morning/mid-day and in the night. If you get bored easily, make
sure you bring something to keep you entertained, especially if
the weather is bad and you don't want to be outside.
Overall, Dugong is a great place to visit. Relaxing, comfortable,
and beautiful.
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| Date of Visit: March 2009 |
Name of Guests: Paru - Iceland |
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