Description

Machangulo Beach Lodge boasts a stunning natural setting tucked away at the tip of a beautiful secluded peninsula. Nestled between sand dunes and natural forest, the lodge is situated a mere 90 minutes speed boat ride from Maputo and is the most accessible beach lodge in Mozambique. However although Machangulo is on the mainland, the relative inaccessibility by road and being surrounded by miles of untouched natural beaches gives the lodge a secluded private island feel.

There is a choice of accommodation types from Ocean View Rooms to Villas located on the hillside and by the beach that provide comfortable and relaxing accommodation for romantic couples and families alike. Machangulo has a stunning thatched lounge furnished with African artefacts and vibrant colours and a charming Dhow bar and the delightful thatched restaurant provides guests with spectacular views whilst they enjoy delicious freshly prepared Mozambique cuisine featuring fresh seafood as well as African and international dishes.

Machangulo’s friendly staff members take great pride in sharing their knowledge of the plentiful local fauna and flora. There is a wide variety of outdoor activities on offer to enable guests to get up-close with the local wildlife which includes great white pelicans, flamingos and African fish eagles. Dolphins and humpback whales frequent the waters here from June to December and can often be spotted offshore. There are also superb snorkelling and diving spots to explore both close to shore and on the surrounding reefs.                                                                                                                                   

However guests seeking to relax and enjoy their beautiful surroundings can visit the outdoor pool, take in the views from a hammock or indulge in a body treatment in the ocean view spa.

When to Travel
The Machangulo peninsula is generally good to visit all year round with rain experienced from December to the end of March. The whale season runs from July to November.

Location
Machangulo Beach Lodge is one of the most easily accessible beach lodges in Mozambique. Tucked away at the tip of the beautiful Machangulo peninsula in Southern Mozambique, the lodge is nestled between white sand dunes, tropical forests and the strikingly clear Indian Ocean. Situated a mere 90 minutes from Maputo by boat, the lodge offers the pristine beauty of an island style destination with the convenience of being located near the island's capital.

The nearest airport is Maputo, Mozambique. There are direct flights from Johannesburg to Maputo airport which take approx. 1 hour. It is then a short transfer to Maputo Marina followed by a speed boat transfer to the Lodge which takes approximately 60-90 minutes with a good chance of spotting dolphins and flamingoes en route. There’s no jetty so you’ll be in for a wet landing on arrival but the water is only ankle-deep. Road transfers can be arranged from Kruger Mpaumalanga Airport (Nelspruit) or from game lodges in the Kruger National Park to Maputo Marina.