Zongoene Lodge Xai-Xai Mozambique

The beaches in this area are stunning and the are will appeal to all nature lovers. The Xai Xai area is a great place for fishing, fishing charters are provided at Zongoene Lodge (situated on the Limpopo river mouth just south of Xai-Xai) but other than this you would be best to take along all your own equipement and boats.

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Zongoene Lodge is situated at a beach location near the mouth of the Limpopo River. Rooms are available at the lodge on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis, and there are also self catering options.

A high ground clearance vehicle is recommended, in the rainy season the track can get a little tricky for 2wd vehicles.

Once there take a river cruise, go on quad trails or just work on your tan on the beach or around the swimming pool. Other facilities at the lodge include a restaurant, T.V. area with Satellite Link, beach bar, conference room and laundry. 24 Hours Electricity

Groups of up to 14 people will love the private self catering "Dune Camp".

Accommodation
The Chalets are tastefully furnished and have en-suite bathrooms and sliding doors leading onto extended balconies. The pool chalets surround a large swimming pool whilst the family chalets are set back in lush indigenous gardens. The whole complex is electrified and all chalets and public areas have overhead fans. All windows and sliding doors also have mosquito netting for the protection of the guests.

The Dunes Camp consists of 5 rustic chalets sleeping 14 in total. The Camp is self-catering and also has a dining area, braai and kitchen, swimming pool and is fully serviced, with a butler to help with food preparation etc

The Casarão (“Big House”) consists of four en-suite bedrooms, a lounge / kitchen and dining area and an extended covered balcony. The Casarão is also self-catering and is fully serviced

Casa Madeira (“Wooden House”) consists of two bedrooms sleeping 4 with a bathroom, kitchen/lounge/dining area and a balcony. The Casa Madeira is also fully serviced.

Directions
One reaches Zongoene by road from Maputo via Bilene (a small resort town) or if arriving from the North, just after Xai Xai, there is a turn off to the left to Chicumbane. You will travel on 36 km’s of sand road. During the raining season it is advisable to access the lodge in a 4-wheel drive vehicle.* Please note that the speed limit is 40km per hour when passing through Towns and Villages ALL VEHICLES Turn left after the Motola toll plaza, on the outskirts of Maputo, following the signs to Xai Xai - Route EN1. Your route will lead past the main towns of: Marracuene, Manhica, Macia and Chissano. Before Xai-Xai on the main road is a big sign to Zongoene, turn right. This is approximately 192 km from Maputo on the main road at a small town called Chicumbane.On your left, you will see an electrical transformer station. Keep on the main road for approximately 35kms to the lodge. Follow Zongoene pointers at the intersections.

Distance
Johannesburg to Zongoene 760km 9hrs
Nelspruit to Zongoene 420km 5¹/²
Maputo to Zongoene 225km 3¹/²
(4 x 4 advisable during rainy season)

Conferencing
The Conference Centre is fully equipped and catering can be provided for up to 60 guests. This well designed venue with access to spectacular indigenous gardens, provides a venue with a difference, a mere stones throw from the beach. A variety of team building activities can be arranged with unique cultural experiences.

Weddings and Honeymoons
Plan a romantic honeymoon in Mozambique. Zongoene will meet your most romantic aspirations as a wedding location. Our facilities coupled with our idyllic setting against a backdrop of white sand, palm trees and the ocean will ensure the wedding of your dreams and photographs beyond your expectations.