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Nhoxani, meaning 'Peaceful Place' is a prime water front private housing estate on the bay of Maputo, situated on the magnificent Santa Maria peninsula.
Situated opposite Inhaca Island and facing west, it is sheltered from the north easterly and south easterly winds. The calm water of the bay offers superb mooring facilities for a boat directly in front of sites.
There are six houses built in the front row, with two more coastal sites provided for. The water frontage consists of approximately 430m of indigenous coastal forest and bush, which has been preserved by the founders of the concession. In addition to the front row of houses, there is room for an additional row of houses, placed discretely at generous intervals in the forest, each with spectacular views of the bay and Inhaca Island.
Braby Villa has 4 bedrooms en-suite; a modern kitchen and scullery with extra fridges and freezers; a covered patio incorporating the dining area; beautiful spacious shaded decks; a swimming pool and outdoor lounge, outdoor dining and coffee table seating area under a huge acacia tree; sunken lounge and raised beach braai area. The wooden walkways link all four free-standing bedrooms en-suite to the entertainment area. The house is strategically placed on the water's edge, on one of the awesome front sites on the bay, surrounded by a splendid indigenous forest. The views of Inhaca and the sunsets in late afternoon are magnificent. All rooms have powerful ceiling fans. The house has WIFI, DSTV, and 2 canoes for your enjoyment. We also have an optional extra: 7m Superduck boat with 2 x 85 HP Yamahas, big enough for 10 pax, for trips to Inhaca, Portuguese Island, snorkelling, fishing, waterskiing.
Braby Villa offers 4 sea-facing double bedrooms en-suite, one is a family room with 2 extra singles, and it can sleep a maximum of 10 guests. It has a separate guest loo and a spacious, private outside shower under a beautiful Milkwood tree.
Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 has a queen size bed and 2 adult singles. The bathroom has a large shower, double basins, loo and bidet
Bedroom 2:Bedroom 2 (master) has 2 x 3/4 beds when pushed together serve effectively a extra king-size bed. The en-suite bathroom has a shower, bath, double basins, loo and bidet
Bedroom 3:Bedroom 3 has 2 adult singles that can be pushed together. The en-suite bathroom has a shower, basin and loo
Bedroom 4:Bedroom 4 has a queen size bed. The bathroom has a shower, basin, loo and bidet
*All bedrooms are linked to the main area with wooden boardwalks and have powerful ceiling fans.
Facilities:Celliers Villa has 4 bedrooms en-suite; a large modern kitchen and outside scullery; covered patio incorporating the dining room; and a sunken lounge and braai deck. The beautiful deck with swimming pool is situated in front of the bedrooms and is linked to the entertainment area. There is also a built-in seating area overlooking the pool. The house is strategically placed on one of the front sites on the bay. The views of Inhaca and the sunsets in late afternoon are magnificent.
The house is ideally suited for up to 10 guests in the 4 bedrooms. For the occasional requirement of a 5th bedroom, a separate cottage close by, that can sleep 2 guests, can be rented to provide for an overflow. See the “ Rates” section for details of low and high season tariffs.
The Celliers villa offers 4 sea facing bedrooms en-suite and can sleep 10 guests comfortably.
Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 has 1 Queen size extra length bed. The en-suite bathroom has a shower, basin and loo
Bedroom 2:Bedroom 2 has 1 Queen size extra length bed and 1 x 3/4 bed. The en-suite bathroom has a bath, shower, loo and basin
Bedroom 3:Bedroom 3 has 2 x 3/4 beds and a single. The en-suite bathroom has a shower, basin and loo
Bedroom 04Bedroom 4 has 1 King size extra length bed. The en-suite bathroom has a shower, basin and loo.
Facilities:The Deck House is self-catering but fully equipped for your enjoyment, supported by 2 staff members and sleeps a maximum of 10, very comfortably. This combined ownership Fraser and Coutinho Villa comes supported with the free use of 21ft Yamaha Boat with House Manager as skipper. This is very nice for exploring southern Inhaca, going snorkelling close by and Santa Maria.
Rooms:There are 4 bedrooms, 2 of which are double size. All have bathrooms en-suite.
Bedroom 1:The master bedroom has a King Size Extra Length Bed. The bathroom has a bath, shower, outside shower, basin, loo and bidet.
Bedroom 2:Has 2 double beds and a child bed. The bathroom has a basin, loo and outside shower.
Bedroom 3:Has a double bed. The bathroom has a basin, loo and outside shower.
Bedroom 4:Has 2 double beds. The bathroom has a basin, loo and outside shower.
We offer 4 sea-facing double bedrooms en-suite, one with 4 extra bunk beds, and can sleep a maximum of 12 guests in 12 beds, including kids.
Bedroom 01Bedroom 1 has 2 x single beds pushed together, effectively a king-size option (with a mattress convertor) or 2 singles, if preferred. The en-suite bathroom has a shower, free-standing bath, double basins, and loo. There is also an awesome outside shower with spectacular views of the beach and dune forest;
Bedroom 02Bedroom 2 has 2 x single beds pushed together, effectively a king-size option (with a mattress convertor) or 2 singles, if preferred. The en-suite bathroom has a shower, double basins, and loo. There is also an awesome outside shower with spectacular views
Bedroom 03has 2 x single beds pushed together, effectively a king-size option (with a mattress convertor) or 2 singles, if preferred. In addition there are 4 bunks ¾ XL size for adults. The en-suite bathroom has a shower, double basins, and loo. There is also an awesome outside shower with spectacular views;
Bedroom 04Same as bedroom 1, also with spectacular outside shower views All bedrooms have powerful ceiling fans, air-conditioning, mosquito nets and are beautifully decorated.
*All bedrooms have powerful ceiling fans, air-conditioning, mosquito nets and are beautifully decorated.
Rooms:There are 4 bedrooms, 2 of which are double size. All have bathrooms en-suite.
Bedroom 1:The master bedroom has a King Size Extra Length Bed. The bathroom has a bath, shower, outside shower, basin, loo and bidet.
Bedroom 2:Has 2 double beds and a child bed. The bathroom has a basin, loo and outside shower.
Bedroom 3:Has a double bed. The bathroom has a basin, loo and outside shower.
Bedroom 4:Has 2 double beds. The bathroom has a basin, loo and outside shower.
Facilities:This unique property offers a playground of outdoor activities.
To mention a few: shore and deep sea fishing, scuba diving, nature trails, day trip excursions to Inhaca and Portuguese Islands, boating in the bay and around the islands, snorkeling, bird watching, whale watching and outings to the Elephant reserve.
The sheer beauty of the property and the fantastic lifestyle have allured friends looking for something unique and almost irreplaceable. The water temperature averages 22-24°C in winter, 25-28°C in summer and is always beautifully clean. The Elephant Reserve, just 27 kms south of Nhoxani is absolutely beautiful. An initiative with the Wildlife Conservation Society by the neighbouring property developer, Machangulo Estate, together with donor funding for a conservation team to be established hopes to initiate the restocking of the wildlife over the next few years. Down the line this Reserve should become a fully fledged game reserve too. Whale season commences in July and runs until early November. The Humpback whales arrive in abundance during this time and provide a wonderful experience for fisherman out on their boats, witnessing breaching and playful activity.
DRIVING - 7 to 8 Hour drive from Johannesburg to Maputo and 8 to 9 hours from Durban to Maputo
The bay of Maputo provides visitors with an experience that is so different from a normal holiday's logistics. There are a few different ways to get to Nhoxani, each with its own appeal:
This is the quickest option compared to driving if you have your own boat. Obtain your 30 day seaworthy and launch at Maputo Marina, where you can safely park your car and trailer for the duration of your stay at Nhoxani. The bay crossing will take 1 - 1.5 hours depending on the tides and you can boat right up to the house. There is a mooring exclusively available for each Villa. We can supply the contact details for the Port Captain to assist with your paperwork.
If you do not have your own boat but wish to charter for the transfers across the bay, various boats are available for approx. R9,850 for a return crossing, covering arrival and departure transfers. Please advise on details and we will help you book accordingly. The boats we choose are all substantial and capable of taking 10 pax with all their luggage, food and drinks for the week.
There are a few charter options. These are supplied by independent owner/operators, but we have negotiated costs as best as we can to R9,850 for RSA visitors for a variety of good boats. Price covers both ways for all options.
TRANSFER FROM MAPUTO TO SANTA MARIA to stay in one of the Villas available for rental.
The boat will depart from Maputo Marina or Porto De Pesca, where one can safely park your vehicle and trailer for a small fee. Departure times from Maputo Marina can be anytime from 3 hours before high tide to 3 hours after high tide. Departures from Porto De Pesca are not tide dependant. Transfers can be from first light in the morning until 1¼ hours before sunset. If the tides are low, the charter boats can depart from and arrive at Porto de Pesca, just 1.5kms away from Maputo Marina. The cost of the transfers is around R9,850 or $735 which covers both legs of the arrival and departure bay crossings.
The International airport is efficient. No VISAs are required for SA passport holders. There are four flights per day from JHB to Maputo and return, direct flights to/from Durban on most days and twice a week flights to/from Cape Town. In addition there are direct International flights from Europe twice a week.
Drive to Maputo, take the Catembe Ferry and drive via Salimanga and the Elephant Reserve. This is a 6 hour journey from Maputo.
The shortest route is Komatiepoort/Boane/Bella Vista, Ele Reserve. The Komatiepoot to Boane road is reported to be in bad shape so this option is not recommended until it has received attention.
Alternative route via Kosi Bay, probably the longest but the better road.
GAME, SHOPRITE, WOOLWORTHS and many local high quality supermarkets available for every need. Medical facilities are also available if required with private clinics offering excellent support.
Only 4 kms from Nhoxani, offers a convenience store and vegetable market. It supplies a variety of dry goods, some fresh produce and most alcohol and soft beverages. A few rustic restaurants and bars offer local cuisine.
Nhoxani uses borehole water and obtains electricity off the national grid via its own transformer.
Braby Villa*To secure the whole house (max 10 guests) Mets and USD rates applicable at current exchange rates |
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Low Season: | From *R7170 per night for 7 night stays |
High Season: | From *R10,250 per night for 7 night stays |
Low season:R7,170/night for bookings = 7 days; R8,900/night for weekends only with a minimum stay of 2 nights; R7,875/night for 3-6 nights Ideally you should try to share a house with other families so that the price is attractive for 6-10 people. Due to demand and preference for longer bookings, mostly for at least 7 days by most foreign visitors, we are not able to offer confirmed bookings for only 2 nights, long in advance. To accommodate Maputo residents who often only wish to visit for a weekend, we are happy to make a provisional reservation, but can only offer confirmation 4 weeks in advance if a booking is only for 2 nights, or 6 weeks in advance if the booking is for 3 nights. High season:Easter Holidays - We recommend at least 7 nights for peak season. Tariff is R10,900/night with R11,400/night applicable for the Easter weekend portion. Due to high demand, we try to optimise the bookings over peak periods. December 2021/New Year weeks - We are fully booked over December 2021. Please check the calendar regularly for any changes. We can offer Thur 06/01 to Sat 15/01/22 at R11,800/night. From Sat 15/1/22 onwards falls into low season again at R7,530/night for 7 night stays. Low season 2021: We can offer Sat 16/1/21 onwards at the low season rate from R7,170/night for a 7 night visit. Optional Extra: If you would like to rent a boat for your stay, we can offer you the exclusive use of a 7m semi-rigid boat, a Superduck with 2x 60 HP Suzuki 4-stroke engins. It comes with a skipper and may be used to visit anywhere around the peninsula: snorkelling, trips to Portuguese Island or Inhaca, water-skiing, tubing, fishing in the bay, sun downer cruises etc. The cost is R2,550/day and will apply for the full duration of your visit. 20 litres of fuel/day are included per 6 night visit or pro-rata for shorter stays. This adds a comprehensive experience to an already fabulously exciting visit. Equipment such as water-skis, tubes (sit in double or lie down double), snorkelling equipment, beach chairs and a shade gazebo are included for use on excursions. Fishing out at sea can also be offered, with a small add-on fee. This is a very popular offering and is booked almost always by visitors, unless they have their own boat. |
Celliers Villa*To secure the whole house (ideally up to 10 guests, maximum) Mets and USD rates applicable at current exchange rates |
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Low Season: | From *R7170 per night for 7 night stays |
High Season: | From *R10,250 per night for 7 night stays |
Low season:R7,170/night for bookings = 7 days; R8,900/night for weekends only with a minimum stay of 2 days; R7,875/night for 3-6 nights. Ideally you should try to share a house with other families so that the price is attractive for 8-10 people. A 5th bedroom can be made available for an occasional overflow, as we have a cottage close by, that sleeps 2 in a private en-suite facility. Due to demand and preference for longer bookings, mostly for at least 7 days by most foreign visitors, we are not able to offer confirmed bookings for only 2 nights long in advance. To accommodate Maputo residents who often only wish to visit for a weekend, we are happy to make a provisional reservation, but can only offer confirmation 4 weeks in advance if a booking is only for 2 nights, or 6 weeks in advance if the booking is for 3 nights. High season:The following opportunities are still available: Easter Holidays - We recommend at least 7 nights for peak season. Tariff is R10,900/night with R11,400/night applicable for the Easter weekend portion. Due to high demand, we try to optimise the bookings over peak periods. December 2021/New Year weeks - We can offer the following weeks: Thurs 16/12 -Thur 23/12 at R10,250, Thurs 23/12 - Thurs 30/12 at R12,300, Thurs 30/12 - Thurs 06/01 at R13,125 and Thurs 06/01 - Sat 15/01 at R11,800. From Sat 15/1/22 onwards falls into low season again at R7,530/night for 7 night stays.. Low season 2022 will commence again from 15/1/2022 Please see conditions of reservation and cancellation policy: low season 50% deposit secures; balance 60 days prior; high season 80% deposit secures; balance 60 days prior. |
The Deck House*To secure the whole house (max 10 guests) Minimum stay of 2 nights, but it comes with these extras and has significant entertainment areas that add a luxury experience. Mets and USD rates applicable at current exchange rates |
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Low Season: | From *R9370 per night for 7 night stays |
High Season: | From *R13,100 per night for 7 night stays |
Minimum stay of 2 nights, comes included with the use of the 21ft Yamaha boat. Low season:R9,370/night for bookings = 7 days; R11,100/night for weekends only with a minimum stay of 2 nights; R10,075/night for 3-6 nights Ideally you should try to share a house with other families so that the price is attractive for 8-10 people. Due to demand and preference for longer bookings, mostly for at least 7 days by most foreign visitors, we are not able to offer confirmed bookings for only 2 nights long in advance. To accommodate Maputo residents who often only wish to visit for a weekend, we are happy to make a provisional reservation, but can only offer confirmation 4 weeks in advance if a booking is only for 2 nights, or 6 weeks in advance if the booking is for 3 nights. make a provisional reservation, but can only offer confirmation 4 weeks in advance if a booking is only for 2 nights, or 6 weeks in advance if the booking is for 3 nights. High season:Easter Holidays - We recommend at least 7 nights for peak season. Tariff is R13,100/night with R13,600/night applicable for the Easter weekend portion. Due to high demand, we try to optimise the bookings over peak periods. December 2021/New Year weeks - We are fully booked over December 2021. Please check the calendar regularly for any changes. Low season 2022 will commence again from 15/1/2022 at R9,880 for a 7 night stay Please see conditions of reservation and cancellation policy. |
Prices include local VAT of 17%. Generally a minimum stay of 7 days is suggested from Saturday to Saturday.
Reservations:High season - 80% deposit secures the booking with the balance payable 60 days prior to arrival.
Low season - 50% deposit secures the booking with the balance payable 60 days prior to arrival.
Any reservation less than 60 days prior to arrival, will require full payment to secure.
HIGH SEASON reservations:
A refund of 80% of the booking value will apply only for the portion of time for which a replacement booking is secured, regardless of the notice period.
LOW SEASON reservations:
A refund on cancellation of 80% of the booking value will apply if a cancellation is received at least 60 days prior to visit. No refunds on cancellation less than 60 days prior to the commencement of the visit, unless a replacement booking is secured. As can be appreciated, a 20% administration fee on the value of the booking will be retained. For all cancellations, we will endeavour to secure a replacement booking. If we are successful, a refund of 80% will apply for the portion of time for which a replacement booking is secured.
Failure to settle the balance of the tariff, within the stipulated period, allows the Operator to replace the booking. If we are successful, a refund of 80% will apply for the portion of time for which a replacement booking is secured.
Cancellations should be received in writing.
BOAT TRANSFERS:
Should you wish for us to assist with sourcing a charter boat to transfer you and your visitors from Maputo to Santa Maria and return, we will gladly oblige. Once a reservation is made with the service provider on the terms agreed, the above cancellation terms and conditions will also apply to the boat transfer deposits.
TIME DEALYS:
Should visitors not be able to travel on the exact arranged dates and times due to weather, arriving late or any other reason whatsoever, all parties agree to co-operate to try and arrange an earlier or later departure.
At all times, the Operators of Nhoxani Lodge and the Service Providers of transport, will be exempt of any liability relating to such conditions. There will be no refund applicable to a shortened stay or a no show.
*Nhoxani Lodge reserves the right to cancel or postpone a reservation due to circumstances beyond the Operator's control.
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