Nahyeeni Private Lodge Inhaca Island

Destination

Inhaca Island

Nestled on a hilltop and set within serene, indigenous gardens affording breathtaking panoramic views of the Bay of Maputo and Ilha das Portugueses, Nahyeeni Lodge on Inhaca Island in Mozambique is located within its own exclusive grounds overlooking the Indian Ocean and is the perfect place to relax and unwind in complete privacy, whilst still offering a tropical Island adventure with a wealth of breathtaking beaches, coral reefs and exotic marine life. The Lodge boasts an impressive wooden deck directly in front of the main house, stretching out over the edge of the hill – here you can enjoy lazy lunches or relax on the plush sun loungers soaking up the sun whilst marvelling at unspoiled views of the magnificent Indian Ocean. An alternate and more private deck area leads you to either a hammock for your relaxation or affords incredible panoramic views and sunsets set amongst the tree tops teeming with birdlife that will remain imbedded on the memory for years to come.

Nahyeeni Private Lodge Inhaca Island Amenities

• Fully Stocked Cocktail Bar • Conference Facilities • Fully equipped modern kitchen • Bath, Pool & Beach Towels • Fiction & Non-Fiction Library • Poolside Sun Loungers • Direct Access to Beach • Hammock • Full DSTV satellite package with Large LCD Flat Screen • Coffee & Tea Making Facilities • Hairdryers • Laundry Services (Upon Request) • Snorkeling Equipment (Upon Request)

Directions To Nahyeeni Private Lodge Inhaca Island

Nahyeeni Lodge offers client transfers from Maputo Marina in Maputo City to Inhaca Island with a maximum of 12 people per trip (weather dependent). On arrival at the Island our staff will take care of logistics with regards to the delivery of your baggage whilst you enjoy the leisurely stroll up the wooden stairs directly from the beach. The crossing to Inhaca takes approximately one hour – please contact us for rates and further information. Alternatively you may catch the Government run ferry (Nyeleti) which runs every day except Tuesday and Thursday and leaves from the Catembe Bridge crossing at 7.30am (crossing time of approximately 2 ½ to 3 hours). Flights in private smaller fixed wing airplanes are also available from the Maputo International Airport (flights take approximately 10 to 15 minutes) – a transport fee would also be charged to collect and deliver clients from the airport. Should you be arriving at the Maputo International Airport, please make arrangements beforehand so we may organize to collect you from the airport should this be so required.

Area Attractions

Our highly experienced skipper (Marinheiro) Goncalves looks after our Yamaha W31 vessel `Bug` which was proudly built in Mozambique by Marine Service. During your stay at Nahyeeni Lodge `Bug` would be available at any time to enjoy not only any one of the many spectacular excursions that are available around the Island, but also for water skiing, tubing and especially Whale watching during the season from mid-August through to the end of November. Whale Watching Coral Gardens / Barreira Vermelha Biology Museum Ponta Torres (Santa Maria) Located on the Southern point of Inhaca Island, and sometimes mistakenly named as Santa Maria (which is actually the name of the village located on the inner bay side of Machangulo Peninsula), Ponta Torres is an excursion that MUST NOT be missed! The boat ride takes you along the western shores of Inhaca and around Ponta Penduine where your experienced skipper will follow the winding channel past sleepy fishermen villages and mangrove swamps where flocks of Flamingos gather and Pelicans ply their trade close to the sandy tidal shores. Be sure to be on the lookout for Whimbrils, Giant Egrets, a variety of Kingfishers, including the rare Mangrove Kingfisher, Yellow billed Kites, Herons, Storks, Crowned Hornbills and the occasional Fish Eagle!