⚓ Nearest Airport: Inhambane, Mozambique
⚓ Location: North of Inhambane, Mozambique
⚓ Property Access: Road transfers from Inhambane Airport, approximately 90 minute duration, or Vilanculos Airport.
⚓ Best time to travel: Generally good all year round with rain experienced from December to end March
⚓ Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English, Portuguese
⚓ Special Interests: Beach / Coastal, Birding, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Watersports
…Travessia is an Eco Beach Lodge that is all about understated barefoot-luxury. A mere one and a half hours drive from the airport of Inhambane, and just six kilometre of sand track away from the main road, the lodge is accessible enough for a long weekend break and yet remotely enough still to give you an instant cast-away feeling.
Take a walk on our endless beach, relax in the shade of our palm grove, paddle out or gaze at the sea from our rim-flow pool, or accept an invite from the neighboring community. Sophisticated whilst down to earth, with no-one around for miles, Travessia is for families, individual travellers and couples alike.
Off the beaten track yet easily accessible from Vilankulos or Inhambane, Travessia offers family practicality, villa privacy and true relaxation. Loved by families, couples and single travelers alike.
The secluded casas have spacious decks, with hammocks and ensuite outdoor showers with panoramic views over the palm grove and ocean. All buildings are set on raised wooden decks with roll-up canvas walls under a thatched roof and in close proximity to the beach. The lodge is entirely solar powered – ensuring a light environmental footprint.
✅ The deliciously warm water combined with a glorious endless beach paints a true Robinson Crusoe style remoteness.
The lodge is built among the dunes along the beach, nestled between bush and palm trees and with carefully chosen spots to maximize privacy and seaviews whilst maintaining proximity of the rooms to the lounge, restaurant and the beach. The buildings are constructed on elevated wooden decks with timber and roll-up canvas walls under a roof thatched with local makuti. Wooden walkways lead from the rooms to the lodge’s reception area and restaurant, with a lounge, bar and spacious deck, overlooking the palm grove and the sea.
The lodge is entirely solar powered – ensuring a light environmental footprint.
Our menu is inspired by what is in season and available at the local markets and shops. For fresh fish or crayfish we like to rely on the local spear-fishermen. Whilst mango, pawpaw or avocado are seasonal, our coconuts are available all year round!
For breakfast we serve cereal, yoghurt and fruit, rolls or home-baked bread with honey, jam, peanut butter, marmite or cheese. Order your English breakfast with eggs, bacon, beans and tomato. For lunch we go light, usually with a salad, sandwiches or a burger. Dinner is served plated as a set menu. We usually prepare a fish or meat dish with different side servings and salad, followed by desert. Our home-made pineapple or mango ice creme is legend! We strive to accommodate special dietary requirements as good as we can with groceries available.
A short walk from the restaurant takes you to our beach bar and pool deck. Here, you can stretch out on our locally made loungers whilst enjoying 360 degree views over the endless coastline and a sea of palm trees of the hinterland.
If the weather is right, we invite for an early afternoon braai on the pool deck. Our bar is stocked with local beers, soft drinks, a selection of South African wines and spirits, and everything you need for the good old G&T for when the sun sets…
At low tide, paddle out on the perfect flat surf in a canoe while kids fiddle around in the beautiful rock pools. At high tide, spend fun together boogie boarding – you don’t have to walk for miles to get to the water and you will have the beach almost entirely to yourselves.
This authentic unpretentious oasis of barefoot luxury is nestled between dunes, coastal forest and coconut palms, south of Vilanculos, right at the beach. The Eco Beach Lodge is not just a resort, it is a destination of biophilic design, perfectly balanced with understated luxury. Walk hand in hand along the truly endless beach or paddle out on the warm sea and finish with a gentle dip in thepool.
There is a definition of “romance” that describes it as a “quality or feeling of mystery, excitement and remoteness from everyday life”. Come to Travessia for your honeymoon and experience wild romance at its best!
Our guests enjoy an unpretentious and honest atmosphere allowing for a relaxing and real holiday that inspires to explore, dream and discover.
Travessia has been involved in community development programs from the first days of construction. With the support of mainly Dutch friends and family from co-owner Anne Bijma, two water pumps have been established in the neighbouring villages.
A perfect retreat in a perfect location - a wonderful beach, a rippling lagoon, off-the-beaten-track rustic villas absorb magnificent views.
Revel in a digital detox at this innovative eco lodge that uses the sun for energy in their unique Solar Hybrid System – tune in rather to wild birds and sea breezes.
Staff are attentive, discreet and kind, part of the lodge’s sustainable tourism goals of people and planet, conservation and ecotourism.
Food is delicious – freshly caught and grilled fish every day served with ‘matapa’ and the lodge’s very own homemade pineapple or mango ice cream.
Archery lessons in the garden with ‘Ben the bowman’, the guru behind the philosophy and skills of shooting arrows with a bow.
🔰 Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
🔰 Please be sure a successful reservation has been confirmed in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the send email box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
🔰 Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
🔰 This property is managed by a private host. confirmation. Call us today to organise your special family or honeymoon package deal to Travessia Beach Lodge in Inhambane. Our Mozambique beach holidays guarantee you great value for money, breakfast and dinner daily.
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