CASAS DELIGHT
Self Catering Chalet Accommodation
in Barra, Inhambane,
Mozambique, Africa
Welcome to Casas Delight, a beach resort situated 27km east of Inhambane, 465km north of Maputo. A haven on the east coast of Africa, with extensive coral reefs hosting a dazzling array of unique marine life, and offering unbelievable diving and fishing opportunities.
Casas Delight is an idyllic resort with wide expanses of white powdery sand beaches to one side, and an untouched mangrove estuary on the other, situated along the palm lined dunes that comprise the Barra Peninsula.
We offer beautiful and tasteful accommodation suitable for all budgets. Our chalets have thatched roofs, built from natural materials to blend into the surrounding environment. The units are scattered in-between coconut palms, nestled in the dunes to give all the chalets a spectacular view and affording all our guests a degree of privacy.
Right on the beach you will find Mad Mozzie's, our beach bar and small restaurant, serving breakfast and dinner as well as snacks during the day.
Also at the bar:
- local musicians & DJ's
- karaoke nights
- movie nights
- dart's competitions
- board games
- beach volleyball & softball
- other outdoor events
Experience a memorable and relaxing holiday and unrivalled personal service with your hosts, Andre' and Ansie, who have made Barra their home.
Accommodation:
Casas (Fully serviced, self catering sleeping 2 to 4 people)
consisting of:
- Bedroom.
- Lounge area with two single sleeper loungers.
- Kitchen with 2 plate gas burner, fridge, pots and pans, cutlery and crockery.
- Bathroom with shower.
- Bed linen and bath towels.
- Verandah with adjacent braai area.
Casitas (Fully serviced with or without breakfast sleeping 2 people)
consisting of:
- Open plan bedroom.
- Bathroom with shower.
- Gas burner, limited cooking facilities.
- Verandah with adjacent braai area.
Places Of Interest On The Way To Casas Delight
- Quissico, is about 330km north of Maputo. It is well worth stopping at this bustling little one-street-town set high on a hill, commanding magnificent views of the beautiful freshwater lagoons, cut off from the sea by massive vegetation covered dunes.
- Zavora, 18km after one crosses the bridge over the Poelela Lagoon where coral reefs forms a lovely sheltered lagoon, ideal for diving and snorkeling. Also known for its excellent game fishing.
- Dive Sites Accessible From Barra, Island Rock, scuba dive on the largely unexplored reefs, visit an undersea cave or swim with the whale sharks that are often spotted here; Paindaine, famous for having some of the best inshore snorkeling in all of Mozambique. A spectacular 600m long inshore reef provides placid, protected conditions. In addition, the 30m seaside drop-off offers unlimited fishing and scuba diving opportunities with various caves, ledges and pinnacles being home to a wide variety of marine life; Jangamo , nearby pristine coral reefs, which include the world famous Manta Reef where sightings of the graceful manta rays are almost guaranteed. Dive operators in Barra cater for the beginner to the advanced diver, with dozens of sites readily accessible.
- Inhambane, one of the earliest European settlements in Southern Africa. Looking more like a town than a city, the wide tree lined streets and elegant Portuguese architecture are reminders of a once prosperous past, based originally on the proceeds of gold, ivory and slavery.The city has grown old gracefully and is slowly recovering from civil war by becoming a service hub for the many nearby resorts as well as a destination of cultural and historical significance. It is the province's capital and has its own airport. This charming city has many places of general and historical interest with a visit to the harbour and local market a must. The bustling jetty has ocean going fishing vessels moored alongside and crowds of passengers are being ferried to and from Maxixe across the bay.
- Tofo Beach, is about 17km east of Inhambane, Bar Babalaza marks the crossroads to Tofo and Barra. Tofino is known for its amazing surfing, although strong currents and a shallow rock shelf make it a place for advanced surfers only. Tofino is the site of the Frelimo Monument to Fallen Heroes, near to where unfortunate victims of the colonial period were thrown into a sea cave to be drowned by the rising tide. A smaller triangular monument on a hill just inland still holds some human bones recovered from this cave. Also to be seen is the display of raw power through a blow hole when there is a large swell running near the tip of the point.
- Linga Linga, is at the end of the Peninsula about 7.5 km long, on the north side about 15km across the bay from Inhambane. It is the site of an old whaling station flanked by the sea on the one side and the bay on the other with easy access by boat from Inhambane. Linga Linga is known for its rich bird life and for the excellent fishing in the deep channel that passes it. An added attraction is the Dugongs which are sometimes seen here.
Important Information
Mozambique Entry Requirements
If you are a South African citizen and holding a SA passport (valid for at least 6 months after date of entry) you do not need a visa. Non SA citizens to check with Mozambique Consulate on requirements. Vehicle registration papers are required. If the vehicle is not registered in your name, obtain an authorization for you to drive the vehicle into Mozambique. You MUST carry a valid driver's license.
Border Procedures
On the South African side you are to complete a vehicle temporary export document which needs to be authenticated. On the Mozambique side at immigration you have to present your passport and pay a small Tourism Tax Insurance for your car (+-R150) and for a trailer (+-R80) is required.
Allowances & Restrictions
You are allowed groceries to the value of US$50 per person (You may be requested to present your original purchase invoices but not likely). If the value of goods exceeds this, you may have to declare your goods by filling in a Bill of Entry form available from the clearing agents at the South African border side. Customs are strict on the amount of alcohol allowed. Do not exchange money from the locals but use the exchange at the BIM Bank on the left as you enter the country.
Travelling By Car
In the event of an accident you will be required to present your 3rd party insurance, driver's license and vehicle papers and you will be required to make a statement at the nearest Police Station. Radar speed traps are common in the small villages so keep to the limits and wear your safety belts. You are advised never to hand over your driver's license but only to show it to an official. When towing you are required to display a triangle (yellow and blue) on the front of your vehicle and carry 2 red ones (which are available from "Midas" in Komatipoort). We also recommend that you carry a small air compressor.
Travelling By Air
Various airlines now have flights available to Mozambique. Pelican Air have direct flights from Johannesburg to Inhambane (we will meet you at the airport and take you to the resort).
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