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 Flamingo Bay Water Lodge is located in the pristine tidal bay of Inhambane. The lodge is built on stilts in the Inhambane tidal estuary. Flamingo Bay Water Lodge, Inhambane, Mozambique is a town located in southern Mozambique. It is 485km north of Maputo, and the capital of the Inhambane Province. Inhambane is a sleepy historic town known for its rusting colonial architecture. The town is one of the oldest settlements on the East Coast of Mozambique. Dhows traded pearls and ambergris at the place as early as the 11th century.Flamingo Bay Water Lodge is an eco-paradise home to flocks of flamingos, tropical fish and the very rare dugong. Getting There Visitors can fly directly from O.R.Tambo Airport in Johannesburg to Inhambane, or drive the 485km stretch from Maputo. Mozambique Flights There are a few airlines who offer flights to Mozambique. Some of the airlines that you can fly with are:
Driving to Flamingo Bay Once in Maputo, you have the option of driving the 485km stretch to Flamingo Bay Water lodge.The drive can't be too cowboy, speed limits are enforced, there are old section roads to cross, and some potholes to dodge. The drive from Maputo to Inhambane can take anything between 6 – 8 hours. From the historical city of Inhambane it is only a 30 minute drive to Flamingo Bay. The last stretch of your adventure road trip is a scenic one; the road winds through upbeat local villages and continues into thick groves of tropical coconut trees. There are numerous towns and villages en-route and the main road often passes directly through these villages. It is advised to not drive at night.   Tourist Attractions /Activities Mozambique is a country on the Indian Ocean coast of Southern Africa. Mozambique is famous for its pristine beaches, preserved African cultural, colonial era architecture, art, music and food. Things to do in Mozambique include diving, dhow and kayak safaris, culture and history tours, birding, beach visits and fishing. Mozambique Airport Most international flights to Mozambique arrive from South Africa. There are several flights daily from Johannesburg to Maputo, operated by South African Airways. There are also several flights during the week from Johannesburg, Dar es Salaam, and Nairobi to Pemba in the North. Climate Mozambique features a mostly tropical climate. Evenings are rarely cold, except for a few nights in June and July. Temperatures are typically higher in the north, around Pemba. The best time to travel to Mozambique is during the winter months from May to October. The best time for bird watching is usually December to April, which is the hot, rainy season. The best time to go fishing for marlin is from September to January. Regions Mozambique has ten Provinces, which are grouped into three Regions. Northern Mozambique is the most remote and least touristy. Central Mozambique’s main highlight is Gorongosa, probably the leading wildlife reserve in the country. Southern Mozambique is the easiest to reach, the cheapest, and full of tourists. Flights Johannesburg - Inhambane
Inhambane - Johannesburg
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About Inhambane Mozambique
