Dugong Beach Lodge

Overview

Location: Mozambique
Accommodation Type: Lodge
Comfort Level: Luxury

Good For: Solo, Couple/Romantic, Family |
Dugong Beach Lodge occupies 30 000 hectares of pristine wilderness in the Vilanculos Coastal Wildlife Sanctuary – the first privately managed national park in Mozambique. In this idyllic setting, guests can experience the tranquillity of this unspoilt paradise on Mozambique’s coastline, with crystal clear water, colourful reefs and white beaches.

The lodge offers ten beach chalets and two luxury villas, offering breath-taking views over the Vilanculos seascape, interrupted only by the white sails of traditional dhows. There is a pool and island-style bar overlooking the turquoise waters.

Accommodation

The lodge offers 12 units in total. There are ten one-bedroom chalets and two two-bedroom villas. All units have direct beach access via individual walkways, as well as the option of twin or queen size beds. Each bedroom features an en-suite bathroom, and each unit has a separate outdoor shower. Guests can also enjoy private dinners or wellness treatments on the private patio.

The two villas differ in that they have two bedrooms, with either twin or queen size beds and they offer a private plunge pool.

Wildlife

Vilanculos Coastal Wildlife Sanctuary is unique in that one can experience land animals and marine life all in the same place. A morning visit to God’s Window promises sightings of Bushbuck, Duiker, Steenbuck, Guinea Fowl, Monkeys, Mongooses, Zebra, Impala, Kudu and Giraffe.

An Ocean Safari, on the other hand, offers beautiful and varied marine life. Shallow and deep water reefs are home to a magnificent population of sub-tropical fish, corals, Nudibranchs, starfish and more. Huge flocks of pelicans and flamingos are a sight to behold. In the deeper sea, large game fish such as marlin and barracuda can be spotted, as can whales, dolphins, and turtles. Among the rare creatures one can see are Whale Sharks, Leatherback Turtles, and the endangered Dugong.

More Info

Children
• Children of all ages are welcome at Dugong Beach Lodge.

Please Note:
• It is advisable to carry cash in the area, as ATM’s are expensive and hard to come by.
• International travellers should check visa requirements before visiting Mozambique.
• Malaria occurs throughout Mozambique, right through the year.
• Malaria prophylaxis is recommended for all travellers to Mozambique.
• Inoculation against Hepatitis A and typhoid is also recommended.

Directions

• Dugong Beach Lodge is situated on the East-African Seaboard, on the coast of Mozambique within the boundaries of “The Vilanculos Coastal Wildlife Sanctuary”.

• BY AIR:

• Scheduled daily flights to Vilanculos International Airport on Pelican Air in pressurized turboprop aircraft take 2 hours from OR Tambo International Airport and one and a half hours from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP).

• Federal Air also operate a daily flight to Vilanculos from OR Tambo International.

GPS: 22.101144 (latitude) 35.468148 (longitude)