Praia Da Barra
   

Activities
available at
Barra Lodge

Note: Some activities may be seasonal. Please check with the relevant lodge on arrival.

Scuba Diving - Rates from - MTn 1 350.00 per dive including full rental gear.
Fully equipped Padi Dive centre with all the necessary facilities including kitting-up rooms, filling station, rest areas, kit storage, lecture and first-aid areas. Above price exclude distant reef surcharges.

Catamaran Yacht - Rates From Mt 1 300.00
luxury 33foot liveaboard catamaran offers unforgettable day trips in our secluded Estuary Trips to Pansy Island are offered as well as Snorkelling and Diving

Charter Boat Fishing - Boat charge - Approx. 4 hours. From Mt 3 500.00/ Includes all equipment and bait. Packed meal per person Mt 200.00
Experienced resident fishermen are on hand to introduce you to our excellent Fishing waters. A large number of game Fish abound in these waters including sail Fish and Pelagic species. This makes this area a prime destination for Fishing competitions. Ski boats offer the latest equipment and tackle to give you the edge on catching the big one. We do encourage tag and release.

Sightseeing - Per person Mt 420.00
Inhambane City is steeped in history. This was the southerly most trading port in Africa used by the Arabs. Vasco Da Gama landed here in 1534. The cathedrals, old colonial Portugese architecture, African culture and local markets make this a fascinating town to browse around. A number of restaurants in and around Inhambane offer a variety of meal options.

Horse Riding - Approx. 1h 30. Rate Mt 900.00
A guided horse ride on the beach is a once in a lifetime experience. The romance of riding along the beach with the sea and sand and wind in your face is an unforgettable experience. Beginners are welcome.

Quad Bikes - 20 km guided trail- Rate Mt 1 150.00
Quad biking through the coconut plantations opens new vistas and following the tracks and paths through these areas allows one to experience the real Mozambique while riding through local villages and into the heart of Mozambique. These are guided and managed by Barra staff. Quad bikes and vehicles are prohibited from the Beaches as we wish to preserve the rich and unspoilt marine life.

Water Sports - From Mt 60.00
For water lovers a host of activities are available. The bay is ideal for hobie-cat and laser dingy sailing. Snake rides, paddle ski’s, surfboards and boogie boards are just some of the activities available.


Mangrove's
The saltwater Mangrove with crystal clear waters which can be explored by boat or on foot. This ecosystem is made up of a fascinating chain of pioneering and sacrificial plants together with a huge array of crustaceans. Flocks of flamingo’s, local Fish traps and stunning sunsets over the Estuary make this a photographers dream.


Dhow Trips
Take a trip on a dhow and feel a great sense of history as the dhows are still built as they were in ancient times. This is something that must be experienced before this age old tradition dies out.

 
Reef info
DISTANCE DEPTH
The Creche
800m 10m
Buddies
900m
10m
Light House
2km
15m
Grotto
4km
15m
Mike’s Cupboard
4.5km
15m
Salon
5km
15m
Sherwood Forest
6km
30m
Giant’s Castle
8km
30-35m
Office
10km
25-30m
Coliseum
11km
21-26m
Stalin
14km
30-35m
Amazon
15km
30-35m
Manta Reef
26km
21-26m




Areia Branca coast line
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