Chidenguele village is situated on the EN1 north of Xai-Xai, a sandy road leads from the village to Chidenguele beach, about 5km from the main raod. This road takes you to the edge of lake Nhambavale which is a freshwater lake over 20km long and ideal for watersports. Accommodation is available both by the lakeside and on the ocean side although a 4x4 vehicle is reccomended to for most lodges in the area. There are walking trails in the area and a numer of freshwater lakes in the area which are good for birding. Other attractions in the area include Boa Paz Lighthouse down a sandy 4x4 track which passes two smaller freshwater lakes, and the old Cathedral situated south of the village just off the main EN1 road, accessible by a sealed road.

There are no restaurants apart from those at the lodges and only basic food supplies area available including fresh bread and a limited supply of fruit and vegetables in Chidenguele market. If you're heading to Nhambavale Lodge call in at the local shack en-route for a cool drink, fresh bread and very basic food supplies may also be available here. The nearest reliable fuel supply is at Xai-Xai.

Things to do in the area include:

Watersports on lake Nhambavale
Saltwater & Freshwater Fishing (bring own equipment)
Diving & Snorkelling(bring own equipment)
Birding
Hiking
Day visit to Xai-Xai
Look around Chidenguela Cathedral
Climb Bao Paz Lighthouse

Chidenguele - Getting There and Away

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