Tucked away at the tip of a beautiful peninsula, nestled between white sand dunes, tropical forests and the strikingly clear Indian Ocean is Machangulo Beach Lodge, in the south of Mozambique. Offering 10 luxurious rooms, the lodge overlooks long secluded, sandy white beaches and a pristine dune forest into which the property is built. Miles of completely untouched beaches provides its guests with unadulterated peacefulness.
Each individual lodge comprises of a private veranda, en-suite bathroom and air-conditioning with close attention paid to the smallest detail to create a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. Machangulo has a lounge and bar area, a delightful dining area where you can feast on freshly prepared traditional cuisine, as well as other international dishes. Various activities are offered including fishing, snorkelling through the marine reserve full of colourful coral and sea life, scuba diving, whale watching in June to November and visits to turtle nesting sites. Or, if just wanting to relax jump in the pool or lay back in a hammock with a cocktail.
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Cultural tour of Santa Maria with lunch and drinks at the famous Teka Teka bar
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Mar 08, 2020
Honeymoon
Best Vacation. Greatest Honeymoon. Fantastic food, amazing staff, untouchable views and nature. 100% recommended to anyone in any stage of life. Thank you, my friends. This has been the most fantastic gift of our lives. We will see you all soon.
Mar 01, 2020
Wedding Anniversary
Pretoria, South Africa
Machangulo Beach Lodge is an absolute gem hidden away from the daily commuters and noise the world throws at you.
The lodge is in a very good conditions and we could not fault them for anything. The rooms are spacious and private. The food (although the lodge is very remote) is good with at least three options always available for all meals. The owner has a very good collection of wines and spirits. The staff is always super friendly.
We really enjoyed our stay.
Jan 16, 2020
Wonderful get away
kl
We enjoyed 2 nights at The Machangulo Beach Lodge. Being picked up in Maputo we were at the harbor ready to board the boat very quickly. We were happy to swim in the ocean, walk the beach, enjoy the pool, and snorkel. The food was great, the spa services divine. The bartender created wonderful cocktails each time. We look forward to our next trip there!
Jan 16, 2020
Paradise!
Perfect place to relax, excellent diversification of activities, total attention of the staff, excellent menu, very comfortable rooms, perfect for family, place is a paradise and with comfort and stewardship.
Jan 13, 2020
A Truly Magical Place
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This is a truly exceptional resort. From the moment you arrive, you can tell the staff really cares about the quality of your stay. The property is a magical treehouse oasis, with updated design features and amazing food and drink options. Every cabin has a jaw dropping view of the aqua blue waters. Also, this was quite possibly the cleanest place we visited on the whole continent as well. I can't tell you how much I appreciated that and how much it amazed me as well - its not easy to keep such a natural resort this clean! The location is perfect - its at the most private part of the peninsula. Perfect for serene beach walks or enjoying the view from their beach huts/lounge chairs (there is even bar service on the beach and the alcohol at the resort is reasonably priced). I also want to be clear that this resort does not loose its African charm - you will not feel commercialized here, or like you are imposing on the natural resources of the area. It feels sustainable, environmentally conscious, and is not missing the local charm that I really want to be a part of when I get away. If you want this to be like your home - like you want only 1 bottle of wine or one type of food during your whole stay and you are inflexible - just email them ahead of time and I'm sure they'll get it for you. Otherwise, sit back and enjoy the ride - they will take excellent care of you.
Machangulo has a PADI dive centre with instructors, full equipment and boats.
Activities
Machangulo offers a range of activities that can be booked and paid for locally (subject to weather conditions), these include:
- Snorkelling
- Kayaking
- Paddle boarding
- Bird watching tours
- Cultural tours of Santa Maria, Inhaca and Maputo
- Many sailing Dhow adventures including romantic sunset cruises
- Fishing, both on and off shore
- Whale watching (June to November)
Spa
Machangulo offers a superb and varied range of Africology treatments at their spa which include a selection of rejuvenating facials, massages and body treatments
The five Ocean View rooms are the pride and joy of Machangulo Beach Lodge. Perched on a ridge overlooking the amazing scenery of the ocean and Inhaca island. Each room has a private deck, en suite bathroom, air conditioning, mini bar and many other luxury amenities.
The eight beach villas are meters from the shoreline and nestled in the dune forests. The beach villas at Machangulo consist of two rooms each. The rooms are close together and attached via wooden decks.
The two family villas at Machangulo provide ultimate flexibility and privacy for groups or families. The large and spacious villas feature 2 private en-suite rooms joined together by a central room.The central area of the Villa features a kitchen prep area, lounge, bar and dining area. The Villa also features a pool and are completely private, offering a home away from home luxury.
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Pretoria, South Africa
Wonderful get away
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A Truly Magical Place
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