ACTIVITIES
Whale Watching
From June to October, humpback whales migrate up the coast of Mozambique to calve in warm equatorial waters. Watch them from the house or charter a boat to get real close. A fantastic experience watching them playfully breach.
Maputo Special Reserve
Machangulo borders the Maputo Special Reserve, which is accessible from the peninsula. Alternatively, it can be accessed by road (the 201) and is about four hours from Kosi Bay or around five hours from Komatipoort. Driving to Machangulo from Maputo is also possible via the reserve and takes a minimum of 3 to 4 hours.
The Maputo Special Reserve is extremely scenic and has a diverse range of eco-systems, including lakes, wetlands, swamp forests, grasslands, mangrove forests, coastline and dunes. Although shy and often elusive, you may spot anything from hippo, reedbuck, zebra, giraffe, kudu, duiker, bush pig and crocodiles. The reserve has approximately 350 different bird species.
Visitors are able (and indeed are encouraged) to hire our local guide to assist with getting around the park and all other camping needs. Please contact us for more information.
Fishing
Machangulo offers great opportunities for fisherman from surf casting, salt-water fly fishing or deep-sea fishing. Please contact us to find the right guide for you.
Snorkeling & Scuba Diving
Machangulo is famous also famous for its snorkelling and Scuba Diving opportunities. Discover the reefs and the abundant underwater life of Machangulo. We will connect you with right guides.
Birdwatching
The reserve has approximately 350 different bird species. Where else in the world can you spot a shy albatross, soft-plumaged petrel, broad-billed prion, flesh-footed shearwater, red-tailed tropicbird, black-crowned night heron, woolly-necked stork, osprey, Amur falcon, greenshank and bar-tailed godwit on the same day?
Kayaking
Explore the bay and Mangrove forests by Kayak. The Dugongo has Kayaks for use available for free.
Sail in a Dhow
Cruises can be arranged either by speaking to dhow captains at the harbour in Santa Maria or by booking onto a dhow through our staff. The latter option can be planned in conjunction with a sand-bar picnic, set up with tables and shade awnings on a remote and private sandspit at low tide.