Baleia Azul 24  Verified Listing

Please be advised that you will need a 4x4 vehicle to gain access to the property due to the sandy roads.

This elegant lodge comfortably accommodates 8 adults and 8 children. Each of the 4 air-conditioned rooms has a luxurious king-size bed, which can be moved apart to make 2 single beds as well as two single beds for the kids in an open loft above.

The bathrooms are en-suite, comprising of a shower, a basin, and a separate toilet.

The real joy of this lodge is the shared main living area, where many a fine evening has been had. The contemporary open-plan kitchen and a tastefully furnished lounge area lead onto a lovely deck with a 20-seater wooden outside dining table, a jacuzzi, pool, sun-loungers, chairs, and umbrellas.

Plenty of shade in fact, as the lodge is built amongst the trees! Chameleons, geckos, and tree frogs are frequent visitors.
A large braai area is located on a lower deck with loads of seating as well as a large swimming pool with a waterfall and a baby pool and rail for aerobics.

The kitchen is fully equipped with modern gas and electrical appliances, together with 2 large fridge-freezers, a large fridge and chest freezer, to keep everything frosty. It gets warm in Mozambique! The lounge area is equipped with comfortable seating and large television. The living area also has aircon.

The living area has a TV with DSTV. The DSTV is activated and is ready for you to watch.

This house has a small, private gym for the sole use of Lodge guests.

There is a wifi router with a Vodacom Mozambique sim card installed. We provide the first 5 gigs of data free to you, however, if you use this up you can take a drive to the Village and purchase Vodacom Mozambique data. Ask Andile (one of the permanent staff at the house) to assist you with the loading of the data.

Two of the bedrooms have flat-screen TVs with Netflix, this is at your own expense.

Please note that we are around 200 metres from the beach, a slow walk takes 4 minutes to reach the beach.

In case of blackouts, a generator can be used. Solar lights are placed outside so the lodge is not in complete darkness during outages.

Our gorgeous lodge really is tranquility and privacy redefined. No wooden houses or cramped rondawels! Comfort and contemporary elegance combined with practical simplicity make for an amazing holiday in an African bush-beach setting.

There is an entry and exit permit that you need to get at the entrance gate to the Estate, cost is R100. Remember to hand this permit back when you leave and collect your R100.

There is a public launch site available at R100 per launch.

Please take note of the extra information below:

BOREHOLE WATER
We are using borehole water which contains a lot of iron even though we bought an industrial filter, it is not advisable to drink the water unless it has been boiled but it is perfectly safe to use in the pool, showers, and jacuzzi. We had the water tested in the lab.

WiFi
Free WiFi is available at the lodge but it is not uncapped. 5 gigs of Free WiFi will be available for guests, in the event of them using more it will be for their expense. You can purchase Vodacom Mozambique data and ask Andile to assist you with loading the data onto the router.

ELECTRICITY
As we all know the state of Eskom and EDM we have numerous power surges and blackouts. This is unfortunately can affect appliances at any time.

REMOTENESS
The lodge is remote and any last-minute repairs & maintenance is logistically time-consuming. We do however always strive to give the best service as soon as possible.

STAFF
Please communicate with the staff when it comes to starting/leaving times, security, locking of the chalets, the staff is practically available 24 hours a day as they live 150 meters from the lodge, they can also be reached by using the Walki Talki if the guests choose to do so.

INSECTS AND OTHER UNUSUAL ANIMALS
There are insects, mosquitoes, and other animals like monkeys, snakes, very common and aggressive but not deadly. All doors should stay closed when leaving the rooms.

Important Notice:
Covid-19 Regulations and Restrictions:
Please be aware that restrictions and alert levels are subject to change per evolving Governmental directives, this relates to the South African Government directives as well as the Mozambique Government directives. We recommend checking the official website: https//sacroronavirus.co.za/
Should you be unable to travel to your destination and honor your booking due to Covid-19 restrictions that relate to border closure or provincial lockdown GoBundu will issue you with a postponement voucher. Should any person/s test positive for COVID-19 prior to arrival and not be able to travel, no refund or postponement will be permitted.

Important Information:

Please be advised that you will need a 4x4 vehicle to gain access to the property due to the sandy roads.

The swimming pool at this house has no safety features. Use of the swimming pool and the associated amenities and facilities is strictly at your own risk.

WHAT TO BRING
Beach towels
Food and Drinks
Toiletries
Beach equipment

STAFF TIP
There is a compulsory staff tip. R70 per day for the housekeeper and R50 per day for the gardener. This includes your day of arrival and departure.