Mask, snorkel and fins are available for hire at the dive centre. Snorkel along the reef and enjoy the myriad of colourful reef fish, fascinating corals, and other marine life. Commonly seen are Mantas, Whale sharks, turtles and for the lucky a sighting of the rare Dugong.

Diving

There is a fully equipped dive centre at Barra Beach Lodge near Inhambane with all necessary facilities including an indoor training pool, kitting up room, filling station, rest areas, kit storage, and first aid. The resident diving instructors offer professional tuition. Open water 1 and advanced courses are on offer. Equipment may be hired at a nominal charge at this lodge in Mozambique.

Fishing

Experienced resident fishermen are on hand to introduce you to the excellent fishing waters. A huge diversity of game fish abound in these waters including sail fish and marlin, this has made is the prime destination for fishing competitions. Ski boats offer the latest equipment and tackle to give you the edge on catching the big one. Tag and release is encouraged.

Dhow Trips

Take a trip on a dhow, and feel a great sense of history as the dhows are still built as in ancient times. This is something that must be experienced before this age old art dies out.

Mangrove

Adjacent to Barra Beach Lodge is the salt water mangrove with crystal clear waters, here one can explore by boat or foot. This ecosystem is made up of a fascinating chain of pioneering and sacrificial plants together with a huge array of crustaceans. Flocks of Flamingos, the local fish traps and stunning sunsets over the estuary makes this a photographer's dream.

Sightseeing

Inhambane city in Mozambique is steeped in history. First founded by Vasco da Gama in 1534 it was the most southerly slave port used by the Arabs. The cathedrals, the old colonial Portuguese architecture, the African culture and local market places all make it a fascinating town to browse around. A number of restaurants in and around Inhambane give a variety of options.

Other activities at Barra Beach Lodge

• Parasailing
• Boat hire
• Horse riding
• Water skiing
• Four wheel motor buggy hire