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Reef Estate, Xai Xai, Mozambique
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Xai Xai, Mozambique is a large town in the south of the country located on the Limpopo River. It is the capital of the Gaza Province.
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Xai Xai, Mozambique is a busy town situated 220km (136 miles) north of Maputo. Visitors will find banks, petrol stations, shops, restaurants and bars, a post office and markets for fresh fruit and vegetables. The people are very friendly and proud of their country.
English is spoken, but the main languages are Portuguese and Tsonga. Xai Xai in Mozambique has a stunning beach (Praia) and has been a popular attraction for many years. Praia do Xai Xai is situated 12km (7 miles) from the town on the beach road.
Drivers should adhere to the speed limit in Mozambique at all times in order to avoid spot fines, and carry a full set of documents for the vehicle (including boats), details on request from Reef Estate. Visitors should do comprehensive grocery shopping prior to arrival. There are a few shops for supplies in Xai Xai.
Directions to Reef Estate Xai Xai:
There are 2 recommended routes for self-drive visitors. The first can be undertaken by regular vehicles, a 4x4 is optional; the second route is scenic but more adventurous with rougher road conditions:
Via Komatipoort: through Lebombo / Ressano Garcia Border Post
Via Phalaborwa: through the Kruger National Park / Giriyondo Border
Via Komatipoort:
Johannesburg to Xai Xai = 750km (466 miles).
From Johannesburg you take the N4 Highway to Komatipoort. The BP Garage on the left hand side of the road, before the border post, is where you can purchase third party insurance (check latest costs). The third party insurance is also available from many kiosks at the border post.
Continue to the Lebombo / Ressano Garcia Border Post and after completing all the formalities, proceed through the border post and travel towards Maputo on the EN4, which is approximately 80km / 50 miles (one toll gate on the way, check cost).
Upon reaching the outskirts of Maputo you will get to a T-junction where you turn left, still driving towards Maputo for 6km (nearly 4 miles). Pass through a second toll gate, check cost. Continue for 2.5km / 1.5 miles until you see the sign for Xai Xai on the EN1. Turn left and follow the road for 220km / 137 miles until you get to Xai Xai.
Cross over the Limpopo River Bridge and travel almost through the town until you pass the BP Garage on your left. Approximately 300metres / 328 yards after the garage turn right at the Praia do Xai Xai sign. Travel on this road for approximately 12km / 7 miles until you reach a traffic circle. Keep left and follow the tar road to the beachfront.
Turn left onto the dirt road at the beachfront and travel north. Pass the Haley Hotel and the caravan park (on your left), follow this road for approximately 1.5km (less than a mile) until you see the sign for Reef Estate on your left. The road is well maintained and is thus accessible by a regular car (4x4 not necessary).
Via Phalaborwa / Kruger National Park:
Phalaborwa to Xai Xai = 410km (255 miles)
With the opening of the Transfrontier National Park in December 2005, Xai Xai has become even more accessible to South Africans and although it is the more scenic route, it is also the route for the more adventurous traveller; The journey takes you through the Kruger National Park’s Phalaborwa Gate and on the Giriyondo Border Post (95km / 59 miles).
After going through the formalities at the border, you will travel through the Transfrontier Park on the dirt road with speed bumps at intervals (75km / 47 miles). The journey from Massangir Dam to Chokwe is on an old tarred road with potholes and uneven road surfaces.
About 100km / 62 miles after Massangir Dam you will reach a T-junction where you turn right towards Chokwe which is 20km / 12 miles further. The road improves after this T-junction but as always, be on the lookout for pedestrians, cattle and goats.
Continue on from Chokwe for another 60km / 37 miles to Macia where you will turn on to the EN1 and enjoy the last 60km / 37 miles stretch to Xai Xai on a well maintained highway.
Cross over the Limpopo River Bridge and travel almost through the town until you pass the BP Garage on your left. Approximately 300 metres / 328 yards from the garage turn right at the Praia do Xai Xai sign.
Travel on this road for approximately 12km / 7 miles until you reach a traffic circle. Keep left and follow the tar road to the beachfront.
Turn left onto the dirt road at the beachfront and travel north. Pass the Haley Hotel and the caravan park (on your left) and follow this road for approximately 1.5km (less than a mile) until you see the sign for Reef Estate on your left.
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Xai Xai beaches
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Reef Estate self-catering accommodation in Xai Xai is located right on the beach enabling guests to enjoy their Mozambique holiday to the fullest.
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