RIO AZUL - GOVURO RIVER, MOZAMBIQUE

Accommodation and facilities

Accommodation consists of 6 twin thatched chalets with three quarter beds and en-suite bathrooms. Each room has a wooden deck overlooking the estuary. Beds are equipped with mosquito nets. Each room has two hand wash basins with mirrors, a toilet and a shower with hot and cold water. Each room has its own boat for use in the estuary.
Two three bedroom villa each consisting of 3 bedrooms all en suite with a mezzanine level for up to 6 children. Each three bedroom villa also has its own private pool
The main lodge area consists of a lounge, dining room and bar area with a big wooden deck in front and a plunge pool.
There is a small shop that will sell items such as batteries, sun block, hats, lures, line and other fishing tackle.
The lodge has electricity supplied by a generator and plug points for charging camera batteries etc.
Each room has a digital safe to store passports and other valuables

General Information:

Rio Azul is located on the banks of the Govuro River in Mozambique, overlooking the estuary and is about 2km from the river mouth. The Govuro River runs north from Vilanculos and past Inhassoro and enters the sea at Bartholomew Diaz point.

Rio Azul is one of the few venues along the Mozambique coast where one can access deep water with strong currents close to the beach. The point at the river mouth has deep water right at the edge and big game fish move into easy casting distance of the shore to feed. The estuary offers many species of fish for light tackle fishing.

There is abundant birdlife in this mangrove region as well as beautiful, unspoilt beaches to be explored.

How to get there:

There are daily flights to Vilanculos with Pelican Air, and flights on LAM four times a week. On arrival in Vilanculos you will be met & transferred by air-conditioned vehicle to Rio Azul. The resort is approx. 130 km north of Vilanculos and the road transfer takes approx. 2 hours.

Self Drive: 1600km from JHB on EN1 - approx. 10 hours north of Maputo

Malaria:

Mozambique is a Malaria area. Rio Azul will make every effort to reduce the risk to guests by regularly spraying the lodge environs with mosquito poison and by supplying adequate mosquito nets. Guests should consult a physician with regards to precautionary medication before leaving home. Bring along your own supply of insect repellent.

Unique Selling Points:

Situated on a pristine estuary which is a breeding site for the rare dugong.
Both boat and shore fishing
Experienced fishing guides & good boats
Each room has unlimited use of the estuary boats (excl. petrol)
Unspoilt beaches
BD island is nearby for fishing or beach picnics
Great birdlife in the area
Sea kayaks available to explore the mangrove channels
Snorkeling

Activities:

This is a wonderful fishing venue from deep sea fishing to shore fishing, estuary fishing to salt water fly fishing. The area offers some great bird watching with specials such as mangrove kingfishers and crab plovers. Activities include beach walks, kayaking, sundowner cruise on a local Dhow, trips to BD Island and snorkeling. Excursions to Santa Carolina (Paradise Island) offer excellent snorkeling opportunities, and can be combined with picnic lunches.

Rates:

Rates start from R 1 950.00 ppn sharing, and include:

All meals
Unlimited use of estuary boat per room (excluding fuel)
Use of sea kayaks
Teas & coffees
Snorkeling on request

Wooden Deck Overlooking the Estuary

Unspoilt beaches

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