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Hotel Cardoso is located in the leafy museum neighbourhood of Maputo, offering stunning views of the city and Maputo Bay. The hotel features modern rooms equipped with TVs, air conditioning, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Guests can enjoy a variety of dining options, including the Fiamma Restaurant, which serves a fusion of Portuguese, African, and Mediterranean cuisine. Nearby attractions include the Museum of Natural History and the bustling city centre, perfect for exploring the local culture. For leisure, the hotel provides an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, and a sauna, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

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Anvil Bay is a private and exclusive luxury barefoot beach camp in Mozambique’s most southern national park. Miles of untouched beaches, an ocean teeming with marine life to explore, a dream destination for nature lovers in search of the perfect get away from it all.

What sets us apart:

• Private barefoot-luxury wilderness experience

• Miles of uninhabited pristine coastline

• Located in the spectacular Maputo Special Reserve

• One of Earth’s biologically richest ecosystems

• Southern Africa’s last herd of coastal elephant

• Myriad beach, ocean and park activities

• Authentic Mozambique cuisine and fresh seafood

• Small ecological footprint, fully solar powered

• Community-owned, responsible tourism destination.

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A birds-eye view of Anvil Bay Credit: @anvil_bay Forest Casinha's, Beach and Forest lounge and dining areas, Barefoot Luxury Wilderness

Anvil Bay view to the South Credit: @anvil_bay Endless pristine and private beaches - All Yours!

Forest Casinha Credit: @anvil_bay Room with a view - side panels rolled up to enjoy natural surroundings.

Anvil Bay Luxury Casinha Credit: @anvil_bay Interior of a Luxury Casinha - Carefully crafted for your every need

Luxury Casinha Credit: @anvil_bay Choosing to just relax

Anvil Bay Luxury Casinha Credit: @anvil_bay 10 Luxury Casinha's nestled in the Forest Canopy

Family Casinha Credit: @anvil_bay Family Unit with extra room and bath on the patio

Casinha for Family Credit: @anvil_bay Comfortably including a single bed and crib for children - Home away from home

Beach Activity Credit: @anvil_bay Beach bike rides and floating pool pillows at low tide

Turtle Season Credit: @anvil_bay Nesting takes place between August and March - Hatching from November

Ocean Safari Credit: Peter Marshall & Hanli Prinsloo Snorkeling with Dolphins

Ocean Activity Credit: Peter Marshall & Hanli Prinsloo Anvil Bay's Home Reef Snorkeling

Ocean Safari Credit: Peter Marshall & Hanli Prinsloo Snorkeling at the arch at Anvil Bay's home reef

Beach Activity - Just Chilling Credit: @anvil_bay Rock Pool Exploring

Fresh Fish Credit: @anvil_bay Chef's Choice

Ocean Activity - Fishing Credit: @anvil_bay Catch of the Day

Turtle Season Credit: @anvil_bay Guided turtle encounters and turtle monitoring

Maputo Special Reserve Credit: @anvil_bay Elephants roaming in the MSR

Maputo Special Reserve Credit: @anvil_bay Restocking of 50 Nyala delivered to Anvil Bay June 2018

Ponta Chemucane's Lake Machai deck - Credit: @anvil_bay Perfect for sundownders, yoga, meditation or simply connecting with nature

Anvil Bay Sundowners Credit: @Anvil_Bay Sunset at Lake Maxai

Super Moon Credit: @anvil_bay Beach Dining

Anvil Bay Starry Night Credit: @anvil_bay Beach fire under the stars

Maputo Special Reserve Mangroves Credit: Collin Bell Bush & Beach Safari in the MSR or Village Tour outing

AZC Community Credit: Anvil Bay, Chemucane Anvil Bay, Chemucane Tourism Company supports the local communities who through a Joint Venture built and operate Anvil Bay

Activities Credit: Annie Bizou Beach walk and Dune forest trail activities

Anvil Bay Aerial View Credit: @anvil_bay 10 Luxury Casinhas Nestled in the Forest Canopy

Beach Dining Credit: Paul Changuion Moon shimmering over the ocean - Perfect view from the main beach dining area

Beach Fire and Stars Credit: @anvil_bay Beach Dining & Star Gazing

Anvil Bay Forest Restaurant, Lounge & Library Credit: Anvil Bay, Chemucane All furniture handcrafted on site using local materials

Starry Night Credit: Oli Anderson Moon rise and star gazing in the bay of Anvil Bay

Lightening Storm Credit: Oli Anderson Lightening Storm over the ocean

Beach Activity Credit: Tessa Buhrmann Miles of uninhabited pristine coastline

Anvil Bay, Ponta Chemucane, Maputo Special Reserve Credit: @anvil_bay Mozambique's only true Bush & Beach destination

Luxury Casinhas Family Casinha Honeymoon Suite

King size bed, can be converted to twin beds. An additional single bed - or maximum of two singles or a camp cot for a baby or toddler, can be included for children.

Ensuite bathroom with indoor and outdoor hot and cold showers and private deck.

Canvas and thatch units situated in the dune forest on stilted wooden decks - each with its own beachfront.

King size bed with an extra room with two single beds comfortable for 4 adults or parents with two children, King bed can be converted to twin beds and an additional single bed can be included for a third child. Ensuite bathroom with indoor and outdoor hot and cold showers, a bath on its private deck. A canvas and thatch unit situated in the forest canopy with its own beachfront and thatched beach umbrellas.

Private and romantic - a King size bed, ensuite bathroom with indoor and outdoor hot and cold showers and private deck situated furtherest from the main beach area.

A canvas and thatch Casinha units situated in the dune forest on a stilted wooden deck and path leading onto its own beachfront.

Refer to the Honeymoon Special for inclusions of treats for the celebration.

Property Facilities

24-hour Security, Activity Desk, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Library, Meal on Request, Mobile Connectivity, Restaurant, Secure Parking

Room Facilities

Balcony / Deck, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fan, Fridge, Hair Dryer, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Mini Bar (Complimentary), Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah

Available Services

Credit Card Facilities, Room Service

Activities on Site

Bird Watching, Boating, Catch-and-release Fishing, Cycling, Fine Dining, Fishing, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Helicopter Scenic Flights, Kayaking, Massages, Safaris, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Surfing, Turtle Tracking, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided), Whale Watching, Wildlife Tours

Activities Nearby

Non-Motorized Activities Motorized Activities Scuba Diving

Beach bikes, walks, games & picnics,

Dune forest trails,

Rock pool exploration,

Sea kayaks, Stand-up Paddle Boards,

Body boarding,

Snorkeling,

Shore fishing,

Turtle encounters (Aug to March),

Sundowners on the dune or at the lake deck.

Ocean safaris, ocean fishing,
whale watching,
Safari/Game drives & Village Tours

Rates applicable to Motorized activities.

A personal and fully inclusive dive charter experience - booked for your sole use and according to your qualifications and preferences. Exquisite, untouched reefs and unforgettable experience filmed and documented by your hosts.

Bookings in advance are essential.

Beach Dining Forest Dining

Enjoy breakfast or lunch while barefoot in the sand, with the view of the Ocean and endless stretch of beaches ... in season you can enjoy watching Whales or Dolphin or Turtles heading out of the sea to nest.

Protected from the sea breeze on windy days - Dine in the thatched forest restaurant just off the beach, barefoot in clean beach sand surrounded by candles and lanterns next to a cosy lounge and library.

Opening in May 2025

Formerly known as Gorongosa Wild Camp, the newly built Chicari Camp is a high-spec, low-impact seasonal safari camp that immerses guests in the untamed beauty of Gorongosa National Park. Named after the traditional clay drinking pot, chicari, the camp overlooks a wildlife-rich pan that holds water year-round. Surrounded by fever trees and woodlands, this serene location offers stunning views of the park’s natural wonders.

Chicari Camp features eight en-suite safari tents and two en-suite Treehide Tents, blending contemporary design with comfort. The two Treehide Tents, located at the base of a wooden treehide, share an outdoor deck and are exclusively allocated to a single booking, ideal for two couples or a family traveling together.

Each tent boasts a private deck overlooking the pan, providing front-row seats to the mesmerizing ebb and flow of wildlife and birds as they drink, feed, and wallow.

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Render: Overhead view of Chicari camp between the trees, overlooking the pan Credit: Chicari Camp

Render: Chicari main area and fire pit Credit: Chicari Camp

Render: View out over the pan Credit: Chicari Camp

Render: Exterior of tented room Credit: Chicari Camp

Render: Interior of tented room Credit: Chicari Camp

Game Drive Credit: Chicari Camp

Wild dog den Credit: Chicari Camp

Lion in the flock Credit: Chicari Camp

Canvas Tents

Chicari Camp offers ten thoughtfully designed canvas tents, including eight safari tents and two unique treehide tents. The tents provide spacious interiors with cosy beds, solar-powered lighting, and private en-suite bathrooms, ensuring a comfortable retreat after a day of exploration. The two tree hide tents are at the base of a wooden tree hide and share a spacious deck, making them an ideal choice for two couples or a family travelling together. All tents offer wonderful views of the pan, and are connected by raised wooden walkways, creating a seamless flow through the camp while ensuring privacy and a close connection to nature.

Render: Tent exterior Credit: Chicari Camp

Render: Tent interior Credit: Chicari Camp

Property Facilities

Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Internet Access (Complimentary), Secure Parking

Room Facilities

Balcony , Balcony / Deck, Electrical Outlets, Fan, Lounge Area, Lounge, Mosquito Netting, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Wardrobe

Available Services

24-hour Security, Airport Shuttle (Available), Private Vehicle (Available)

Activities on Site

Bird Watching, Canoeing, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Kayaking, Natural History Tours, Safaris, Scenic Flights, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours

Activities Nearby

Helicopter Scenic Flights, Scenic Flights

Sundowners Game Drives Walking Safaris Mountain and Coffee Community Visits E.O Wilson Lab Tours Pangolin Centre Boating and Canoeing

A GnT on the banks of Lake Urema, along winding waterways or hidden between the trees, Gorongosa offers an exceptional sundowner experience to round off an afternoon drive.

Lake Urema Credit: Sundowners

Good company Credit: Sundowners

Lake Urema Credit: Sundowners

Solitary silhouette Credit: Sundowners

Gorongosa is an astonishing ecosystem and a haven of biodiversity. Embark on thrilling morning and afternoon game drives to spot lions, elephants, and Gorongosa’s famous wild dogs!

Morning coffee on lake Urema Credit: Game Drive

Explore diverse habitats Credit: Game Drive

Explore diverse habitats Credit: Game Drive

Complete safari experience Credit: Game Drive

Abundant wildlife Credit: Game Drive

Abundant wildlife Credit: Game Drive

Abundant wildlife Credit: Game Drive

Pangolin Credit: Game Drive

Abundant wildlife Credit: Game Drive

Abundant wildlife Credit: Game Drive

Abundant wildlife Credit: Game Drive

Expert guides Credit: Game Drive

Slow down and make the most of the incredible location of Chicari Camp with a walking safari. Explore the area and marvel at creatures big and small.

Make discoveries on foot with expert guide Credit: Walking Safari

Traverse the plains Credit: Walking Safari

A herd of elephants Credit: Walking Safari

Mama carrying infant Credit: Walking Safari

Wild pigs Credit: Walking Safari

Elephants Credit: Walking Safari

The wild dogs of Gorongosa Credit: Walking Safari

Masses of antelope Credit: Walking Safari

Head to Mount Gorongosa for a day trip or a stay at the Mount Gorongosa Community Camp. Explore the rainforest and learn all about the amazing work being done to bring this mountain back to life.

After we tour the Gorongosa Coffee project, we’ll hike down to swim in the deep, clear, natural pools of Murombodzi Falls before a picnic lunch. End off your day with a special Gorongosa Coffee tasting.

Waterfalls on Mount Gorongosa Credit: Mt. Gorongosa

Mount Gorongosa Credit: Mt. Gorongosa

Seedling suprise Credit: Mt. Gorongosa

Planting coffee seeds Credit: Mt. Gorongosa

Baskets filled with coffee fruit Credit: Mt. Gorongosa

Community member tosses coffee beans Credit: Mt. Gorongosa

Processing the fruit Credit: Mt. Gorongosa

Pygmy chameleon Credit: Mt. Gorongosa

Experience bespoke visits to the Parks' renowned community projects on foot, or by bike.

Meet the people Credit: Community visits

Local communities are an essential part of the Gorongosa story Credit: Community visits

Immerse yourself in local life Credit: Community visits

Memorable moments Credit: Community visits

Memorable moments Credit: Community visits

Talk with community members Credit: Community visits

Talk with community members Credit: Community visits

Meet the people Credit: Community visits

The E.O. Wilson Laboratory is dedicated to training the next generation of Mozambican scientists. Subject to availability.

Examining specimens Credit: E.O Wilson Lab

Scientist at work Credit: E.O Wilson Lab

Specimen collection Credit: E.O Wilson Lab

Research in the field Credit: E.O Wilson Lab

Examining specimens Credit: E.O Wilson Lab

Specimen collection Credit: E.O Wilson Lab

Specimen collection Credit: E.O Wilson Lab

Learn about the biodiversity at Gorongosa Credit: E.O Wilson Lab

Research in the field Credit: E.O Wilson Lab

Specimen collection Credit: E.O Wilson Lab

Scientist at work Credit: E.O Wilson Lab

Examining specimens Credit: E.O Wilson Lab

Pangolins are the world's most trafficked mammal. See first hand the pioneering work of our rangers in rescuing pangolins from poachers and traffickers, and returning them to the wild where they belong.

Pangolin with worker Credit: Pangolin Rescue Centre

Pangolin foraging Credit: Pangolin Rescue Centre

Pangolin protection Credit: Pangolin Rescue Centre

Pangolin mud bath Credit: Pangolin Rescue Centre

Precious cargo Credit: Pangolin Rescue Centre

Pangolin bath time Credit: Pangolin Rescue Centre

Pangolin curled up Credit: Pangolin Rescue Centre

Pangolin Credit: Pangolin Rescue Centre

Water activities are seasonal and run from March to May depending on water levels.

Lush landscape Credit: Boating

Incredible bird life Credit: Boating

Wildlife in the water Credit: Boating

Explore waterways as sun goes down Credit: Boating

Incredible bird life Credit: Boating

Wildlife in the water Credit: Boating

Canoeing at dusk Credit: Boating

Wildlife in the water Credit: Boating

Tented Dining Room and Bar

All meals are prepared by an experienced chef and served al fresco in the tented dining room, with incredible views out over the pan. Watch the wildlife while you dine, or get even closer with a seat around the fire.

Al fresco dining with views out over the pan Credit: Food at Gorongosa

Fresh fruits and simple breakfasts Credit: Food at Gorongosa

Made by bees on Mount Gorongosa Credit: Food at Gorongosa

Warm pastries and simple breakfasts Credit: Food at Gorongosa

Food to make you smile Credit: Food at Gorongosa

Food to make you smile Credit: Food at Gorongosa

Try Gorongosa honey and coffee with breakfast! Credit: Food at Gorongosa