Aloha 22

Only a 40-minute drive from the Kosi Bay border, along sandy roads, you will find Aloha Estate. Situated on the beach in Ponta Mamoli, Mozambique. House number 22 is privately situated and on the beach.The house is on one level and has a 'lodge type' layout, in the sense that the entire house consists of four separate buildings, all sea-facing and all open up onto the wooden deck around the swimming pool and gazebo area. There are 4 buildings of which 1 building is the kitchen, TV lounge and dining area, the remainder 3 buildings are the 4 bedrooms, all bedrooms are en suite. Bedro

Only a 40-minute drive from the Kosi Bay border, along sandy roads, you will find Aloha Estate. Situated on the beach in Ponta Mamoli, Mozambique. House number 22 is privately situated and on the beach.

The house is on one level and has a 'lodge type' layout, in the sense that the entire house consists of four separate buildings, all sea-facing and all open up onto the wooden deck around the swimming pool and gazebo area. There are 4 buildings of which 1 building is the kitchen, TV lounge and dining area, the remainder 3 buildings are the 4 bedrooms, all bedrooms are en suite. Bedroom 1 has 1 queen bed, and Bedroom 2 has 4 single beds. These 2 bedrooms have an inter-leading door that can be locked or kept open if you have kids. The remainder 2 bedrooms have 1 queen bed in each bedroom. Each bedroom has its own private entrance door from the outside of the deck into the bedroom. The house comfortably sleeps, 10 guests.

Each bedroom is comfortably furnished with ceiling fans, bedside tables with bedside lamps, and en suite bathrooms. All bedrooms are airconditioned. Each bathroom has a shower, basin, and toilet. All linen and bath towels are provided.

Please take note that the swimming pool does not have a child safety net.

The living area consists of an open-plan kitchen and lounge. The lounge has a TV with no DSTV, however you can stream DSTV via WIFI using your own login details. Lounge seating for around 8 people. The kitchen is well equipped with a gas hob, oven, microwave, crockery and cutlery for 10 people, fridge, freezer, washing machine and all the equipment that you would require in a kitchen for self-catering. There is a large dining room table in the living area.

For ice you can buy bags of ice in Ponta Malongane or on the Zitundu road (the WhitePearl road) at R30 a bag, stock up with bags of ice on your drive to the house. Built-in braai facilities at the property. Charcoal and wood are for sale on site. Please ask Luther.

All cleaning materials are provided as well as black bags.

We have provided a water filter at the prep bowl in the kitchen. Only this water is drinkable. Teeth can be brushed with water in the bedrooms but is not to be consumed. If you prefer bottled water then please bring that along.

Ivone is your housekeeper. Her duties include cleaning, washing dishes, making beds, and general cleaning. The staff doesn't do any cooking.

A 5-minute walk down the beach brings you to Frederico's snorkeling spot, famous for snorkeling. Ensure that you take snorkeling gear along!

Turtles lay their eggs between November and February which you can witness if you take a stroll on the beach in the evenings after dark. The hatchlings make their way to the ocean from January to March. Humpback and Southern Right Whale sightings are prolific from July to November. Pods of dolphins can be seen all year round. The Elephant Reserve is a 30-minute drive north where you can have a day picnic around one of the lakes and if you are lucky you might sight the elephants.

If you wanting to get to the hustle and bustle then it's a mere 15-minute drive to Ponta Malongane Village where there are various restaurants. They have local Portuguese flavor, are fairly rustic with views over Lake Sugi, watch the sunset over the lake.

The local currency is meticais but everyone welcomes Rands and there is no need for other currencies.

Ponta do Ouro is a 30-minute drive from the house. In Ponta do Ouro you will find a bottle store, BCI bank (local Mozambican Bank), surf shops, fishing tackle shop, pharmacy, internet cafe, petrol station, a colourful food market where you can buy fruit and vegetables grown locally, alcohol, cigarettes, prawns, cashews, bread and the like. Quad bikes, surfboards, and kite surfing equipment can be hired and lessons are available in Ponta do Ouro.

Ice can be bought from the market as well as from local shebeens in Ponta Malongane Village.

If you don't have a 4x4 vehicle, you can leave your car on the South African side of the border, the cost is R50 per car per day and your car will be safe. We will then put you in contact with the guy that does our border transfers, he charges R125 per person one way. Once you are at the house everything you require is there.

*There is a public launch site available at R100 per launch.

Please take note: Under no circumstances is this house allowed to be booked for any function or event whats so ever. This includes birthday parties, weddings, and any other function and/or event.