Machangulo Beach Lodge

$216 - $290

per person sharing

At A Glance

$216 - $290

Per Person Sharing

Destinations
Nearest Airport

Maputo

Children Under 12 Welcome

Accommodation Highlights

Plenty of activities for all ages & levels of experience
Relaxed resort with friendly staff
Colourful diving & snorkelling straight from the beach or by boat
Explore the river estuary & mangrove forest by foot or kayak
World class fishing sites with a large range of species
Boat trips to Santa Maria & Inhaca Islands
Easily combinable with a Kruger safari

Overview of Machangulo Beach Lodge

Mozambique, Maputo

In a secluded location on the southern Mozambican coastline, Machangulo Beach Lodge is set high up on a dune in a Private Nature Reserve on a peninsula, straddling the Indian Ocean on one side and the calm estuaries of Maputo Bay on the other. The lodge has a laid-back atmosphere, and is nestled on a hillside in dense evergreen thickets, overlooking endless ocean vistas. It is located around an hour's boat ride from the capital Maputo, making it highly accessible, and can also be reached by road on a scenic 4×4 transfer from the Kruger.

A wide variety of activities can be enjoyed for all ages and skill levels: swimming, snorkel and SUP off the shore, explore the 1km long house reef or head out to the various dive sites, kayak the mangrove estuaries or try your hand at one of the world class catch-and-release fishing sites. On land walk kilometres of pristine beach, hike the dunes, visit the local village’s beach bar or take a trip to the nearby islands.

Bookings & Pricing

Competitive Rates For Unforgettable Experiences

13 Jan 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

Half Board (Breakfast, Dinner)

$215

13 Dec 2026 - 12 Jan 2027

Half Board (Breakfast, Dinner)

$265

13 Jan 2027 - 12 Dec 2027

Half Board (Breakfast, Dinner)

$240

13 Dec 2027 - 10 Jan 2028

Half Board (Breakfast, Dinner)

$290
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Our rates are per person sharing unless we note differently.

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Highlights & Activities

What's on offer whilst on this itinerary?
Plenty of activities for all ages & levels of experience
Relaxed resort with friendly staff
Colourful diving & snorkelling straight from the beach or by boat
Explore the river estuary & mangrove forest by foot or kayak
World class fishing sites with a large range of species
Boat trips to Santa Maria & Inhaca Islands
Easily combinable with a Kruger safari

Beach activities

Beach within walking distance

Bird watching

Boat excursions

Children's activities

Day tours

Deep sea fishing

Dhow cruises

Diving

Dune walks & drives

Fishing

Kayaking

Local village visits

Picnics

Restaurants within walking distance

Scuba diving

Snorkelling

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Rooms at Machangulo Beach Lodge

Unwind and relax, in your own private luxury
  • The beautifully appointed beach suites are fitted with queen-sized beds draped in romantic white netting.
  • Families and couples alike will love the magic of Machangulo Beach Lodge.
  • The luxury beach villas are just a few feet from the ocean and feature their own veranda and plunge pools.

Ocean View Room

Machangulo Beach Lodge features five premium ocean-view rooms, two beach villas and two family villas. Premium rooms are perched high on the hillside and private wooden decks allow you to spend leisurely days enjoying secluded and tranquil views over the ocean, lagoon and bay.  The spacious, Crusoe-chic suites have king-sized beds and air conditioning, and are located a 2-minute walk from the beach, though bare in mind there are quite a nunber of stairs to walk back up.

Other Room Types:

Beach villas are set a stone’s throw from the ocean’s edge and are ideal for smaller groups or anyone with mobility issues. The villas consist of two generous bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, separated by a large wooden deck with partial sea views.

For larger groups, the family villas offer extra space, privacy and flexibility. Two private rooms with en suite bathrooms lead off from an open-plan living area with a lounge, bar, dining area and kitchenette. The double-tiered wooden deck has a private plunge pool and ocean views.

General Facilities

The lower deck has a plunge pool and activities desk where all your organised activities will depart from, equipment in hand, as well as a restaurant for a casual barefoot lunch.

The upper deck sports a bar, sunken lookout lounge and restaurant where breakfast and dinner is served overlooking the incredible bay and ocean.

Bar

Beauty therapist

Child friendly

Dive centre

Laundry service

Local airport transfers

Private beach

Restaurant

Wi-Fi available

Dining

The restaurant's specialities are sourced from the local market of fresh supplies and are prepared with local Portuguese-inspired flair: think spicy peri-peri prawns, fish of the day, zesty calamari and crab curries, as well as other set menu options. There is an extensive wine list and gin tasting on offer.

Expert Opinion

We know because we go
Tatham Louw

Tatham Louw

Africa Safari Expert

A lovely family friendly beach resort a short boat ride from Maputo giving you easy access to some of the best that Mozambique has to offer. Sip a cocktail, laze around on the beach or head out on one of the fun activities the resort has to offer for a fantastic beach holiday.

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Traveller Reviews

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Shelley Hess
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A lovely family friendly beach resort a short boat ride from Maputo giving you easy access to some of the best that Mozambique has to offer. Sip a cocktail, laze around on the beach or head out on one of the fun activities the resort has to offer for a fantastic beach holiday.