Palm Grove Barra Beach Mozambique

Palm Grove Accommodation

Accommodation consists of Casas and Casita's, traditional Mozambican reed houses built with the hot weather in mind.
Casa's are 8 sleeper cottages.
Each has 3 bedrooms and two beds in the open plan lounge area.
Casitas are 4/6 sleeper cottages and has 1/2 bedrooms and two beds in the open plan lounge area.

There are 2x 12 sleeper self catering chalets, each with 3 double bed rooms en-suite, 1 x room with 2 bunk beds
(4 people) and one room with 2xsingle beds en-suite.
We also have a 10 sleeper chalet with 2 bathrooms.
Each cottage has its own open plan lounge/kitchen/dining room, and a patio with a braai.
All the basic amenities are supplied including a fridge, 3-plate gas stove, cutlery, crockery, pots, pans, utensils, linen and mosquito netting.

PLEASE TAKE OWN TOWELS, BEACH TOWELS AND FANS.
The lodge can accommodate 200 guests, that add to the holiday feeling.
24-hour Security guards are on duty in the lodge.

Cleaners are available from 07H00 to 16H00, except on Public holidays. Except for the cottages each having its own kitchen, the Lodge also have a restaurant and a communal braai area with a bar on the beach. This is usually the GtoG (get together) during Peak Season.
There are many more activities available in the Barra Area.

Palm Grove Faculties and Activities

Getting married on a warm tropical beach with the waves crashing on the shore meters away, is a dream many people have and it is a stunning one too.
Your wedding day ... It's more than a day – so much more. Although - it does not have to be a dream, it can be reality. Palmgrove lodge, an ideal venue for a Mozambique beach wedding with a difference, is located on the waters edge where romantic dhows sail out to sea on each high tide, and Palm trees set the atmosphere. Embrace the tropical ambiance and celebrate your dream day.

Palmgrove lodge makes every moment unforgettable;
• A Beach Wedding is absolutely exquisite. It offers the opportunity for fabulous photographs.
• Your guests will be at ease, and be able to enjoy themselves, and just partake in the breathtaking moments of the newly wed couple
.• The ceremony and the reception can take place on the beach so that no one will have to travel to another location for the reception. The fun can start on the beach and it can proceed throughout the evening. The kids will have a great time - with so much space to play.
• You can be as creative as you like; create your own isle using weaved palm leaves, flowers, or rocks; this is truly the time to create a fairytale illusion. At Palmgrove lodge, the wedding venue is free of charge on condition that all guests book into the lodge. The lodge set aside a 4 sleeper-unit a week before the wedding, at no charge, for the coordinator of the wedding to get everything in place. The coordinator is also responsible to organise the accommodation beforehand.

Diving - Inflatable 8 ½ meter super duck, X2 Yamaha 85 engines, Wet and dry deck, 18 Dive rack.
We cater for small as well as large groups. All our dives launch from the beach at PALM GROVE. Divers meet at the activity centre for a pre-dive briefing. Select gear, kit up and then a short drive to the beach.
Gear - We are fully equipped to cater for all gear requirements. (Wetsuits, Mask, Snorkel, Fins, Buoyancy Compensator, Weight belt, Cylinders)
Snorkeling - Deep sea fishing - Experienced local skipper, Gilly service, Bait up, Assist, Advice. Prepare your catch for the pot, pan or braai.
Bait: Local popular carapal or impalas fully equipped with rods, tackle and extra requirements. You need to bring - snacks and beverages – hat and sun screen
Kayaking - Equipped with comfortable seating, tie downs to secure rods and paddles, and a dry compartment. Enjoy paddling the calm waters of Mozambique. Go fishing with the local fisher men. Ideal for exploring the mangroves on either a self paddle trip or a guided tour. Available in doubles and singles.
Mangrove guided Hiking trails - Explore the undiscovered mangrove swamps
Embark on an informative leisurely guided walk through the mangroves. Discover the undercover life / eco system of this unique mangrove swamp and leave with respect and in awe of all creatures small. Bring your binocs, comfy shoes, sunscreen, hat, water bottle but most important, leave your watches and cell phones at home.The only time restriction for this hike is set by the tides, remember here nature prevails.
Sea safari's - A sea safari is so aptly named after its land bound alter ego. We embark on a scenic trip to find the whale sharks, whales and dolphins with the shore constantly in sight. Masks and fins are at hand for the ultimate experience when the opportunity avails to join these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. These trips are made on our super inflatable double hull duck. The boat launches from the beach at Palm Grove. With families on board this only gets undertaken on perfect sea conditions.The pontoons ensure comfortable seating.
Fishing - 19 Foot Invader Cat with 2 X Yamaha 90's. Fully equipped, rods and bait supplied. Experienced local skipper.
Family fun trips - Design a fun trip to your requirements
Book the super duck exclusively for your family. Start with a sea safari where you amble on, view the light house from the sea, watch the local fishing boats, admire the primal skills of luring and hauling a catch onto these minute boats with shear manpower. These skilled fishermen have the knack to fish successfully where all motor and modern technology fails. It forces one to realise that there is a difference in fishing for fun or out of necessity to provide for the pot. Enjoy an encounter with the whales. Admire the playful grace of dolphins. Don mask and fins and swim with these beautiful creations. Take your family to Pansy Island, pack sun screen and lunch and watch young and old find their inner child in pure enjoyment of what stark nature has to offer. Leave us after a day of indescribable experience of nature to the envy of all city dwellers. Body boards available to use in the small shore breaks and amuse onlookers.
Quad bikes - Self drive or Guided tours
Visit the Light house, drive through the back of Praia de Barra and view all the private inland lodges and private dwellings. Pass local dwellings and view very interesting explicit hand painted stores. Admire hard at work local inhabitants tending their land.
Reach Tofo – a cosmopolitan town with a quaint market. Visit the slave freedom monument and execution hole.Stop for a drink at Bamboozi.
Inhambane:
Discover the hidden treasures that Inhambane has to offer. Inhambane is a 20 minute drive from Palm Grove, this makes it an excellent past time should the weather be foul, or a break from our golden sun is called for.Join us on a historical tour through this architectural rich town:
• View the churches
• Visit the open air market where you barter for fresh produce
• Purchase fresh seafood for your supper
• Purchase unique local art work.
• Take a dhow or ferry trip to our neighbour town Maxixe.

Where is Palm Grove ?
Palm Grove Lodge is situated on a pristine beach with the crystal clear waters of the Indian ocean. It is 485kms north of Maputo, access is on tarred roads until the last 7kms leading to the lodge which are gravel.

Email Palm Grove enquiries and reservations: bookmozambique@madbookings.com

Palm Grove Lodge Facilities