You will be met on arrival at Nampula Airport.
Coral Lodge is located in the north of Mozambique in an area called Varanda, a privately-owned nature reserve. Varanda lies at the tip of a peninsula and is only a short distance from Ilha de Moçambique, the former capital of Mozambique and a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The transfer from Nampula Airport to is about 2 and half hours to get to Ilha de Mozambique which to get to, you cross over a 3.5 km bridge that crosses over the sea to get to Ilha de Mozambique and then you take dhow across to Coral Lodge which takes about 30 minutes.
Once the capital of Portuguese East Africa, Ilha de Mocambique is home to colonial architecture, bustling street markets and wonderful cuisine. In addition, there are long stretches of empty, pristine beaches with excellent snorkeling and diving mere minutes away. At three kilometers long and 500 meter wide, Ilha is a long slim ribbon of gold floating in a sea of emerald.
In 1991 Ilha de Mocambique was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to the unique richness of its architecture. For hundreds of years Ilha was a major trading post in intercontinental maritime trade. The result is a fascinating blend of African, Portuguese, Arab and Indian cultures. There are small traditional houses, churches and mosques spread out beyond an imposing fort. Old colonial style Portuguese buildings dating back to the sixteenth century grace the wide streets.
Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Enjoy 3 full days relaxing in this idyllic setting. There are also a number of activities to take part in at the lodge and on the island:
Gain a rare insight into the local Macua people – become skilled at trading in the local market, visit a family in their home and learn about the traditional life in the villages.
Canoeing and paddle boarding in the mangroves, learning to sail a dhow, whale and dolphin watching (in season) windsurfing and fishing. Enjoy an open air massage by the highly skilled resident therapists. You may experience unique wildlife around the lodge, there are bush babies, monkeys (“Chiquinhos”), mongooses and a wide variety of birds and fish.
Coral Lodge welcomes children of all ages and has a luxury Beach Family Villa or Lagoon Family Villa and provides activities including coral puddle exploration, bubble maker, discover scuba, snorkelling lessons, island beach picnic, line fishing, mangrove canoe trip, windsurfing, treasure hunt for shell jewels and playing traditional board games.
Today you will be transferred from the lodge back to Nampula Airport for your departure flight.
