| Lighthouse Reef |
| Mozambique |
| April 2011 |
| TBA |
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Enjoy a week in Mozambique, pristine diving conditions with Whale Sharks and Manta's and a lot of fun.
This trip is a 7 night, 10 dive package including brunch and supper |
| Please note all prices are subject to change according to airfare/airport tax/operator/currency/seasonal fluctuations without prior notice. |
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When Vasco da Gama rounded Africa in the late 1400s he pulled into the beautiful protected bay of Inhambane to replenish stocks and to explore. He took an immediate liking to the place and its people and named it Terra de Boa Gente or 'Land of the Gentle People'.
Inhambane is served by an airport and a port, and has petrol stations, banks, public phones, shops, markets, a bus terminus and a museum. Side-walk cafes are dotted along the narrow streets. There are some noteworthy sights for the culture vultures including the 200 year old Cathedral of Our Lady of Conception, the Governor's Palace, the Municipal buildings, and the museum. The town itself is set on the bay of Inhambane, looking across to Maxixe. Enjoy a drink at the harbour whilst watching the dhows cruise across the bay. It is possible to hire a dhow to sail you around the bay.
The town of Inhambane is only a 40 minute drive (24kms) from Paindane Beach Resort and offers a daily food market, restaurants and other sight-seeing spots. What makes the town unique is its heritage. Inhambane is one of the oldest towns in Southern Mozambique. The old Portuguese architecture and tropical surroundings make the town a historical must-see for every tourist.
The outstanding element of Paindane, also known as Cabo des Correntes (Bay of Currents), because of the sometimes strong currents, is the reef which protrudes north approximately 1200 meters diagonally to the beach, which forms a natural bay which is protected from the destruction of powerful ocean currents and waves. This bay is ideal for the launching of boats as well as snorkeling, swimming and bathing. Paindane bay is home to a coral garden, acclaimed to be one of the best on the African coast. The varieties of soft and hard coral boast an array of colours that must be seen to be believed. With crystal clear waters, flourishing coral reefs and a host of world-class facilities, this is one of the Indian Ocean coastline's best-kept secrets.
Paindane (Praia de Paindane) is situated 28 km South of Inhambane and is nestled amongst plantations of Coconut palms and miles of sun-bleached beaches. |
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| ACCOMMODATION |
Luxury holiday houses in quiet coastal bush atmosphere.
SituateUpmarket luxury holiday houses with tiled floors,
tiled bathrooms, fully equipped kitchens,
open plan living area - dining room & lounge,
1 to 5 bedrooms equipped with linen & mosquito nets,
stoep & deck & braai.
d on high dunes - always a sea breeze, resulting very low mosquito activities. |
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| DIVING |
With many world renowned reefs within easy striking distance, Paindane rates as one of the best dive spots on the African East Coast. Manta reef is unique and has been rated as one of the ten best worldwide, with excellent visibility and virtually hundreds of mantas that have made this reef their home.
The coral garden lies inside the lighthouse reef in 2 - 3 meters of water, and is rated by Mike Slater (Guide to Mozambique) as one of the very best snorkeling spots of the African East Coast.
On a good day, visibility extends to as much as forty meters, with thousands of tropical species to be viewed by the entire family.
Jangamo Reef is well known for its incredible whale shark diving opportunities. Definitely one of the top places in the world to encounter the majestic whale sharks, divers are starting to slowly but surely rediscover Mozambique. You do not even need a CMAS or other dive qualifications to dive with these amazing gentle giants. You can simply swim or snorkel with them and marvel in their awesome size and beauty.
Jetski, Hobbycat, Paddleski and boardsailing enthusiasts enjoy the safe launch at Paindane and the fact that you sail directly into the backline and deep waters of the Mozambique Channel, without any surf to contend with.
For those who are not into water activities, long walks along the pristine sun bleached beaches, shell hunting, swimming in the warm tropical waters, tanning in the basking sun, or sipping an ice cold beer in the beach bar can all be enjoyed.
PLEASE NOTE: No refunds whatsoever are given. Dive credit will only be given is the dive is cancelled by the Charter, if you opt not to do the dive there will be no credit. |
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| MALARIA |
For an update on all matters relating to Malaria in our area, please visit the following website: www.malaria.org.za
For anti-malaria medications, please consult your local doctor or clinic, ensuring any medications taken are suitable for scuba diving. |
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