Manchangulo Beach Lodge

Machangulo Peninsula, Mozambique

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Stay at Manchangulo Beach Lodge

Hidden amid extraordinary dunes and natural forests, Machangulo Beach Lodge has a warm and inviting atmosphere, a sanctuary for guests from the epic nature outside.

All rooms have ocean views, en suite bathrooms and private verandas. The premium ocean view rooms are the pride and joy of Machangulo Beach Lodge. Perched upon a ridge overlooking the amazing scenery, every room is luxuriously furnished with modern amenities and the Lodge’s trademark attention to detail.

The friendly staff members here take great pride in sharing their knowledge of the local fauna and flora just outside your door. Outdoor activities offer plenty of opportunities to get up-close with wildlife including great white pelicans, flamingos and African fish eagles. Dolphins and humpback whales (June to December) can often be spotted offshore and there’s a whole underwater world to discover. The thatched restaurant – the Dining Room – takes inspiration from the lodge’s setting and focuses on simple fresh seafood and local flavours.

Why we love it

Perched on top of a dune with incomparable views of the straits separating Maputo Bay from the Indian Ocean.
The interiors are furnished with colourful batik cloths called capulanas, all distinctly Mozambican.
With just 9 villas in a stunning natural setting, at Machangulo you’ll feel like you’ve been let in on a best-kept secret.

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Facilities

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Experiences

Scuba Diving

Dive off the beaten track to explore the marine world that lies below the surface, and swim with moray eels and maybe even dolphin.

Birding

Admire the rich birdlife surrounding the lodge, either by foot, boat or kayak, with the chance to spot great white pelicans and African fish eagles.

Fishing

Target some of the best big game fish on a day trip out to sea, learning to perfect traditional Mozambican fishing styles.

Snorkelling

Snorkel in the pristine waters surrounding the lodge, right off the beach, for a peek into the colourful underwater world of the Indian Ocean.

Village Tour

Experience local living by exploring small villages: eat lunch at the local restaurant, and exploring the traditional thatched houses.

Kayaking

Self-explore the island and the marine life around it by paddling around in kayaks, through estuaries, bays and offshore reefs to encounter nature.

Beach Picnic

Let the team pitch a beach pagoda wherever you desire to enjoy a shaded picnic on the sand, either on Machangulo Beach or on another island.

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The Haughtons

We really loved our time at Azura Benguerra - the beach here was perfect. The tide came right up to the edge of our beach cabana each evening at sundowner time. Both the staff and food were great and we were really well looked after. There was just the right amount of things to do, including fly fishing from the beach or from SUP and snorkelling. Overall it was just an incredible experience and we absolutely loved it – a real once in a lifetime trip.