The Inhaca Island lies about 40km off the coast of Maputo. It has forests, grass plains, beautiful beaches and coral reefs. Inhaca has four shores grassy plains in the north, forested sand dunes in the east, and mudflats in the south and west. More than 200 species of birdlife have been recorded on the island.
Getting to Inhaca Island
Inhaca Island can easily be reached by a ferry or a boat trip from Maputo or by a 10 minute flight from
Maputo.
Other sites for accommodation include Inhaca Island Lodge and camping facilities.
Accessible from the capital, it is a favourite with snorkellers and divers who usually head for the reefs at Santa Maria and off the lighthouse, or the surrounding sunken wrecks. The Santa Maria reef has a strong drift current that runs parallel to the shore and is fantastic for snorkelling, while the Wall is a rocky ledge that drops 66ft (20m) to the bottom and harbours numerous caves and ledges filled with a variety of marine life. Game fishing is also popular. Portuguese Island is a deserted island just northwest of Inhaca across a narrow strait, which also has magnificent beaches and a lagoon
Accommodation on Inhaca Island
Pestana Inhaca Lodge - 40km from Maputo at the entrance of Delagoa Bay.
Rooms are set amongst coconut palm groves and tropical vegetation on the beachfront
U can relax by the pool, games and a cocktail at one of the bars.
Kids can be entertained in the Pestana Kids Club.
Sporting activities like scuba diving, watching whales, boat cruises.
Inhaca Lodge- 10 minutes flight from Maputo the capital of Mozambique.
Located adjacent to the beach between coconut trees and a tropical vegetation
40 rooms with double beds, twin beds or larger family rooms
All rooms have ensuite and mosquito nets
Famous garden and beaches
Bright chalets
Fresh sea food is served
Swim in the crystal clear water
Water sports on offer
Attractions on Inhaca Island
Excursions can be done to the Portuguese Island, the Biology Station, Light House Beach, the Mangrove swamps, as well as the Santa Maria Wall.
Sunset cruises are also available. 3km away from Inhaca there is a deserted Portuguese Island. Crossing is done by boat and it only takes about 10 -15 minutes and picnic lunches can be arranged from Inhaca Lodge. Portuguese Island has beautiful beaches and the lagoon area is great for all manner of waterspouts. Snorkelling is also good.
Santa Maria Wall (also known as Ponte Torres) is 45 minutes away from Inhaca Island. This is a reef which is good for drift dives or snorkelling.
You can visit the fishermen’s village which is 3km, Inhaca light house, Portuguese. Fishermen’s Village, Inhaca Light House which is 4km away.
Portuguese Island, Snorkelling at Coral Gardens, Wreck at Lighthouse 4.0 km
