Morrungulo Bay Mozambique

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Morrungulo Bay Mozambique

Learn more about the secluded beach of Morrungulo Bay in Mozambique

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Morrungulo Bay is a beautiful palm-fringed beach getaway located halfway between Inhambane and Pomene. Morrungulo Bay is an exciting holiday destination for those wanting to go somewhere remote and different during their next holiday. Day excursions to other popular beaches in Mozambique nearby include Pomene, Morrumbene, Maxixe, Barra, Tofo and the historical port of Inhambane. Where scuba diving is endless, deep sea fishing is action packed and where humpback whales are seen breaching off the coast during season.

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88km North of Maxixe, you'll reach the turn off to Morrungulo bay where you'll travel 13km further along a dirt road that's in quite good condition. Regular 2WD without the need of high ground clearance vehicles can travel on this dirt road to Morrungulo Bay but a vehicle with high ground clearance or a 4x4 is recommended because the road can become very clay-like during rainy season which could prove very challenging to navigate.

The road gradually descends down to Morrungulo Bay beach where you'll eventually arrive to a t-junction. Turning left or right will take you down to Morrungulo Bay beach where miles and miles of pristine & unspoilt beaches can be admired in both directions giving the feel that you've really stepped into a tropical beach paradise.

The landscape around Morrungulo Bay isn't necessarily flat. There are elevated sand dunes just before the beach where other lodges are built boasting spectacular views of Morrungulo Bay and its pristine white beaches. This height advantage is ideal for whale watching when in season especially during winter (June to October) when humpback whales can be seen breaching whilst they migrate to tropical warm waters to calve.

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Each dive site in Morrungulo Bay is well known for sightings of green / leatherback turtles, a variety of sharks such as the hammerhead, bull shark, tiger shark, leopard shark and oceanic black tip shark as well as various rays like the manta ray, eagle ray and devil ray. Resident potato bass can be seen guarding the reef whilst huge shoals of of pelagic game fish like the barracuda and kingfish circle above. Read more about Morrungulo Bay

The difference between high tide and low tide varies quite a bit and during low tide the warm Indian ocean leaves behind shallow beach pools where locals and holiday makers splash about. These shallow tidal pools on Morrungulo Bay Beach are safe and protected - perfect for visitors who have children. Soak up the sun and take a long stroll along Morrungulo Bay Beach where it's not uncommon to stumble across washed up shells which you are allowed to keep - a great souvenir to remind you of your holiday in Morrungulo Bay. Quite often local fisherman approach visitors selling buckets of freshly caught fish, crayfish and large prawns - perfect for your evening meal on a hot summers night.

A dense number of tall swaying coconut palms line the beaches, providing ample shade from Mozambique's hot climate for various lodges and campsites in Morrungulo Bay. Hundreds of ripe coconuts can be found scattered along the sand whilst the odd coconut plonks to the ground every now and then, ready to crack open for a thirst quenching drink of coconut milk. Although they are not easy to crack open, the locals are more than willing (with a tip) to help open up the coconuts. Not often do we get the chance to drink the milk straight from a coconut.

Morrungulo Bay Village:

Within the village of Morrungula Bay, you won't help but notice a tall multilingual sign post saying "Fresh Bread" in 25 different languages pointing to the local bakery. The local bakery called Mathews Bakery sells freshly baked bread rolls and of course, lots of coconuts. The locals have set up a little display of arts and crafts to buy in Morrungulo Bay Village, such as light summer clothing and beautiful African paintings, and where other local vendors sell firewood, charcoal fresh fish, prawns, tomatoes, lettuce and a variety of different fruits.

Scuba Diving in Morrungulo Bay:

Scuba diving in Morrungulo Bay is a must for all diving enthusiasts, boasting 2 massive reefs of endless exploration from depths as shallow as 8m to deeper dives of 40m. Sylvia Shoal Reef is located 12km North of Morrungulo Bay and is a whopping 14km long with 2 beautiful dive sites named Aladdin's Palace dive site and Tokyo Drift dive site. South of Sylvia Shoal Reef, we have another large reef extending 9km called New Year reef. This reef also hosts 2 popular dive sites to explore - Sherwoods Bookshelf dive site and King Deep dive site.

Each dive site is well known for sightings of green / leatherback turtles, a variety of sharks such as the hammerhead, bull shark, tiger shark, leopard shark and oceanic black tip shark as well as various rays like the manta ray, eagle ray and devil ray. Resident potato bass can be seen guarding the reef whilst huge shoals of of pelagic game fish like the barracuda and kingfish circle above.

Amongst a colourful display of anemones, soft, hard corals and in between numerous cracks and crevices is home to a wide range of tropical reef fish including the sturgeon fish, tiger angel fish, schools of red fairy trigger fish, spanish dancers, toadfish, crocodile fish, nudibranches and various juvenile fish. The magnificent whale shark is commonly seen swimming over the reef as they migrate during the summer months and dolphins have also been known to visit these reefs. Morrungulo Bay isn't only great for scuba diving but snorkeling is also very popular over the shallow ends of the reef.

Deep Sea Fishing in Morrungulo Bay:

If deep sea fishing is your type of pastime activity then Morrungulo Bay won't fail to disappoint. Visitors to Morrungulo Bay often bring their boats along to enjoy deep sea fishing and angling at its best. The massive reefs of Sylvia Shoal and New Year off Morrungulo Bay attract huge shoals of big game like kingfish and barracuda - making deep sea fishing another action packed activity to do in Morrungulo Bay. Kayak Fishing is becoming increasingly popular amongst holiday makers whilst shore fishing still remains as one of the most traditional ways of fishing in Morrungulo Bay.

Retaurants & Pubs in Morrungulo Bay:

After a long and fun-filled day of activities in Morrungulo Bay, you may want to go grab something to eat or to simply relax with a ice cold beer whilst enjoying beautiful views of the beach. There's a number of walk-in restaurants at various lodges in Morrungulo Bay serving delicious seafood, traditional Portuguese dishes and a wide selection of local Portuguese beers. Bunkers is a local bar in Morrungulo Bay where holiday makers can let their hair down, socialize, enjoy music and Mozambique's famous tipotinto and rum.

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Morrungulo Bay is a beautiful palm-fringed beach getaway located halfway between Inhambane and Pomene. Morrungulo Bay is an exciting holiday destination for those wanting to go somewhere remote and different during their next holiday.

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Backpackers Lodge:

Those who are on a tight budget should keep a lookout for this category icon. This type of establishment offers dormitory (shared) bedroom accommodation with other "Backpackers" generally using either single beds or bunk beds with a communal kitchen and shared ablutions.

Bar On-Site:

Meaning the venue has its own bar on-site with staff serving alcohol/non-alcohol beverages and perhaps "pub-grub" included. They may offer satellite TV for bar patrons to follow the latest sporting fixtures live and may also host live music on certain days / evenings.

Bed & Breakfast:

If an establishment has this icon, this means they either include breakfast in their rates or offer the opportunity for you to choose to include breakfast during your stay which is usually served to guests in an on-site breakfast room dinette or restaurant. Some B&B's offer basic / light (continental) breakfasts, Full English breakfasts or buffet style breakfast options.

Campsite / Glamping:

Either they offer camping grounds for you to pitch your own tent if on a tight budget and / or they have their own pre-setup tents for you to camp in, some offering private facilities (aka "Glamping") within their tents such as beds, a fridge, sofa and bathroom.

Conference Venue:

This means the establishment has a dedicated hall room specially arranged and equipped with most facilities to host important business meetings, teambuilding events or any other occasion alike.

Disabled Friendly Accommodation:

Goes without saying. Any establishment marked with this icon and listed under this category offers facilities for those who have reduced mobility. They may have basic facilities for these conditions or advanced. Kindly enquire with them directly for more information and/or specific requirements you may need.

Dive Charter:

These are dive centres who are a team of qualified dive instructors (PADI which means Professional Association of Diving Instructors) offering SCUBA diving lessons for clients and excursions to some of the best dive sites in the region for an unforgettable underwater adventure.

Eco Lodges:

Environmentally friendly establishments built by local communities using naturally sourced / non-toxic materials with the objective of protecting the surrounding habitat. These types of lodges range from rustic bush and beach to luxury accommodation. Not only does this movement protect the environment, but it also helps support local families.

Fishing Charter:

This means the associated business offers professional paid-for deep sea fishing charters / outings and excursions for those fishing enthusiasts (and for newbies). They generally have a fully equipped fishing boat and all the fishing gear ready for clients to bait up and cast a line. Their expertize, knowledge and experience will reward you with some of the best fishing spots for an action packed deep sea fishing experience.

For Sale:

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Full Board Accommodation:

Full Board means breakfast, lunch and dinner (also known as "All Inclusive"). If a venue is listed under this category, then they either offer guests the choice of a full board meal plan during their stay or their rates by default include full board meals. a lot of these establishments will have private personal chefs serving guests top class cuisine.

Group Accommodation:

Because this is a popular search and request amongst many, we have created this specific category for exactly that - group accommodation which is very much the same as our Holiday Homes category. These are establishments that can cater and accommodate for large groups of 8 people and up in the same house / unit offering most self catering facilities as if you are "home away from home".

Guest House:

Similar to a typical B&B, a Guest House is usually a private house offering very few accommodation units all within the main building structure (or some seperately). Some serve home cooked meals within their in-house dining room specially catered to seat all their guests and offer a lounge area where fellow travellers can interact, socialize and share stories.

Holiday Home:

This type of accommodation is usually ideal for large groups of people going on holiday being a "home away from home" with numerous bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen for your self catering needs, lounge, toilets, braai/BBQ area, some with a swimming pool and some offering exclusive privacy.

Honeymoon / Romantic Accommodation:

Very self-explanatory. A venue will be listed under this category if they offer a specific luxury, private honeymoon suite or because our admin has "hand-picked" the establishment to be perfect for such an occasion based on their location and facilities offered. However, you are the best judge when it comes to planning that special getaway with your loved one anyway. Pssst ... and it doesn't have to be expensive either to enjoy, right?!

Hotel:

A hotel is generally a large premises that can accommodate a large amount of guests in many adjacent rooms grading from standard 2 sleeper units to "executive" luxury suites offering more in-room space and facilities. They generally have a restaurant and bar on-site for all day meals and drinks (quite often offered on a buffet dining basis). Other on-site facilities may include a swimming pool, gym, spa, in/outdoor entertainment area for kids, a conference / wedding room for meetings / ceremonies and a small shop.

Restaurant / Personal Chef(s) On-Site:

This indicates that the establishment has a small / large restaurant on-site for their guests (they may also accept walk-ins for non-guests) or they have on-board catering staff serving guests in their own private space or in a designated dining area.

Self Catering:

This type of establishment offers guests facilities required to cater / cook on their own terms whether it be within a holiday home for example or on communal grounds.

Spa:

This means the establishment has spa facilities and services offered to guests who are looking for personal treatments during their vacation.

Tours & Safaris:

These business services can range from swimming with dolphins, horse riding, city tours, boat tours, island tours, dhow tours to game drives and more. You'll have to click on their advert to find out more and what they have to offer.

Wedding Venue:

This means, the venue has all the on-site facilities and catering services to host large or small weddings and ceremonies. Depending on the size of the wedding, some may have enough units to accommodate all wedding guests.