Pomene Lodge

Located on a narrow peninsula on the Indian ocean with the calm blue waters lapping the gentle shore on the one side, and sided by a mangrove estuary on the other, Pomene Lodge gives you the best of all worlds, with beaches a stone-throw away and the warm Indian ocean on your doorstep. You are housed in luxury accommodation in the form of lavish chalets. The world-class diving reefs at Pomene Lodge are widely recognized as the best in Mozambique, while big game fishing is also a great feature of the lodge.

Accommodation at Pomene Lodge consists of:

Choose between a number of luxury accommodation types, ranging from chalets to campsites. There are five 3-roomed chalets that sleep 6 guests, one 1-roomed chalet that sleeps three, and two 2-roomed chalets that sleep 4 guests. Al chalets have cutlery, crockery, a 2-plate gas cooker, freezer and bedding. En suite showers with hot water, toilets and basins, are also provided.

The den accommodation features four 1-bed roomed chalets with en suite showers and toilets. The dive cabins feature eight 2-room huts on the beach front, sleeping two guests. A communal ablution block with hot and cold water and a communal kitchen with 2 plate gas cooker, cutlery and crockery are available, making his ideal for sharing parties. The campsite features ablution facilities. All beds have mosquito nets. The restaurant caters for your needs, specializing in sea food, overlooking the ocean with superb views.

Scuba diving at Pomene Lodge has long been recognized as among the best in Mozambique, with reefs that explode with color, tropical fish and a vibrant underwater plant life. Snorkeling in the warm Indian Ocean is another favourite activity, or take long strolls on the white sandy beaches to have uninterrupted views of the blue Indian ocean. Game fishing is superb at this lodge: Pomene Lodge features, amongst others, droves of Yahoo, Kingfish, Tuna, Couta & Billfish.

HOW TO GET TO POMENE:

By Road:

From Maputo take the EN1 north, a tarred road with fuel approximately every 250 km. Pomene Bay Lodge is 605km north of Maputo. The road is tarred all the way to the Pomene turn off, 10km out of Massinga. Turn right, onto a dirt road, at the Pomene sign and follow the last 55 km's which is signposted and takes you through a small village, Rio das Pedras, en route to the camp. The last 8 kilometers is thick soft sand where you will need to deflate your tyres and engage 4x4.

FUEL STOPS:

Most travellers fill up in Maputo, Xai-Xai, Maxixe and Massinga. No fuel is available for sale at the Lodge so Massinga is your nearest fuel to the lodge.

Unleaded fuel is available in Maputo, Xai-Xai and sometimes in Massinga. If you require unleaded you should carry some with you to ensure you get to the next fuel station.

Many service stations do not provide air for tyres. Air is readily available in all small towns and you will pay approx. 10,000 meticais per tyre to fill. Ask any local for air and he will point you to some enterprising fellow who has a small generator and compressor at the side of the road.

By Air and Road Transfer:

Flights are available every Monday and Friday between Johannesburg International via Maputo to Inhambane, Mozambique. Spend the night at Barra Lodge and do the 3 hour transfer to Pomene Lodge the following day. Road transfers are available on request.