On the Mainland coast of Mozambique, Barra Lodge is a top holiday destination. Offering plenty of activity, sporting interests includes scuba diving, snorkelling and quad biking. 7Km of unspoilt coastline allows great opportunity to explore with the mangrove swamp situated behind the resort giving travellers an experience of this fascinating eco system.

Inhambane is nearby Barra and as the second oldest inhabited settlement in Southern Africa, offers travellers much to see and do with its historical interest, crafts, cashew nuts palm wine and rum - all available from the local merchants.

Maputo

Formerly the Portuguese city of Lourenco Marques, Maputo is the capital of Mozambique.

Situated on the shores of the Indian Ocean the city has various points of interest including the Casa do Ferro [House of Iron] designed by Alexandre Eiffel, who originally erected the famous Parisian Eiffel Tower.

Maputo is know for its prawn seafood fare, and the hot African chilli pepper sauce - Peri Peri.

Portuguese Island

The island is an uninhabited nature reserve with pristine beaches, dense vegetation, pleasant lagoons and small patches of mangrove. The Islands are located next to the larger Inhaca Island, a Royal Kingdom. A short optional transfer to the neighbouring Island of Inhaca allows you to visit a local village, bars, restaurants and souvenir merchants. A Beach BBQ is offered on Portuguese Island, weather dependent.