Welcome Island Rock Resort - Mozambique!

Nestled in coastal forest, high up in the dunes, Island Rock Resort is unequivocally set on the picturesque coast of tropical Mozambique.

Endless, sun drenched beaches, washed by the warm, blue waters of the Indian Ocean make Island Rock Resort a true holidaymakers’ paradise. There has never been a better time to visit !!!

Situated some 500 km north of Maputo, at the town of Jangamo, just south of Inhambane.
Island Rock Resort is aptly named after the huge rock at the end of a massive reef system which extends from the shore for approximately 3 km, following the contour of the beach.
Safe launching for boats and canoes

Island Rock Resort has a number of different Casitas available:

3 Casitas that are 2 bed units with a kitchen (with these units you will have access to a communual abolution block)

1 Casita that has been built specialy for persons with disabilities (easy access and diabled bathroom configuration) this unit comes with a kitchen and it's own abolution facilities (with hot water being available)

1 Casita that sleeps 8. This Casita has a kitchen and it's aboltuion facilities with only cold water available.

22 Casitas that sleep 4. They all have their own kitchen, with access to a communual abolution facilities.

All the casitas have:
220V electric lights and power points.
Beds with matrass
Kitchen
Sombrero
Pots, Pans Cutlery and Crockery are supplied with each unit.
2 Plate gas stove

Recommendations:
A Short electrical extension lead is recommended.
Bring your own fridge, (9kg) gas bottles, chairs, table and bed linen.

Accommodation - Lapas

The Lapas at Island Rock Resort are of a constructed of brick and mortar. Lapas is a defenitive Southern African defintion which refers to more than one structure that is based in a loose circle. At Island Rock Resort the Lapas have been built with groups and families in mind.

Each Lapa is set apart from the camp and nestled between the beach dune and indegenous bush.There are 2 Lapas available - Lapa Orca & Lapa Lagosta

Lapa Orca
Lapa Orca has 5 Units that sleep 4 individuals in 4 single beds.
There is a Communial kitchen area which includes the following for each house.
Fridge and a cupboard where food can be stored.
Gas plates and gas (included in the price.)
All kitchen utencils, Pots, pans cutlery and crockery included.
There is a Communial washing line.§ There is a Abolution block with hot water and 3 showers plus 2 toilets for both ladies and gents.
Ensure that you bring your own towels and mosquito nets.

Lapa Lagosta
Lapa Lagosta has 5 Units that sleep 5 individuals per house. (one double bed and 3 single beds). Each unit has its own shower and toilet
There is a Communial kitchen area which includes the following for each house.
Fridge and a cupboard where food can be stored.
Gas plates and gas (included in the price.)
All kitchen utencils, Pots, pans cutlery and crockery included.
There is Communial washing line.
There is a Small abolution with one cold water shower and one toilet. Ensure that you bring your own towels and mosquito nets.

Accommodation - Camping
The Island Rock Resort Campsite is well laid out campsite nestled in the beach dunes along the Inhambane Coast. Each campsite is bordered by the wild indegenous bush with private, semi-private and communal sites available.

Island Rock Resort has 35 campsites available as single and group sites.
There are 2 main large communal campsites available which can accommodate approximately 20 people each.
Some of the smaller campsites have sombreros available, so ensure to ask if one is available when booking.
There is electrical plug points available at each campsite.

Island Rock Resort has it's own water source from a borehole which is tested frequently. Fresh drinkable water is available and can be fetched from the abolution blocks.

Vehicle and trailer rooftop campers are welcome, campsites are available that are accessible by vehicle and trailers with rooftop tents. Please ensure that you let Island Rock know your requirements when booking.

Casitas are equipped with kitchen utensils, mattresses and a gas stove. Please be sure to bring your own freezer, bed linen, gas, chairs & table, braai grid.

Guests staying in the Lapa need to bring their own braai grid.
Extensions are recommended. Campers specifically booked for sites 9B – 9I, require at least a 20 meter extension.
Water cans (25L for e.g.) come in handy as there are no running water at any of the sites except at the Lapa’s and ablutions.
Launching licenses are to be obtained at reception on arrival at the Resort.

Recommendations:
Bring a 5 metre extension (electrical).
Bring your own braai grids.
Bring along a 20L container for water.
Gas is unfortunately not available at the resort but gas canisters can be refilled in Inhambane.

Rates and Prices for Island Rock

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Address: GPS for Island Rock Resort: S 24° 09’ 39’’ E 35° 28’ 20’’

Directions to Island Rock

At Maputo take turn off to Xai Xai. Approximately 500km north of Maputo,just as you pass through the small town of Lindela, keep right at the split towards Inhambane. 4km After the split turn right to Jangamo. From the circle in town follow the yellow arrows to the resort. (Approximately 19km sand road)

GPRS for Island Rock Resort: S 24° 09’ 39’’ E 35° 28’ 20’’

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A 50% Deposit is required to hold your reservation with balance is payable 10 weeks before your travel date. Bank transfer, credit and debit cards accepted. Paypal available on request.

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