Information for Visitors

ACCOMMODATION on route to Paindane:

Komatipoort:

* River Hill Lodge Komatiepoort (Recommended)
+27 13 793 7855 or 083 272 2224

* Border Country Inn Hotel
+27 13 793 7100 or +27 13 790 7928

* Buckler’s Africa
+27 13 793 7818 or 084 400 0703

Border :

* Casa do Campo - It’s a few kilometers past the border.
Contact Collin Swart on: 09258-82 7650 460 or 09258-82 4417 060

Maputo:

*   Casa Lisa (50km north of Maputo) (Recommended) - 00258-82 304 1990

*   Blue Ancor Inn (next to Casa Lisa) (Recommended) - 00258-82 325 3050

Xai-Xai:

* Nhambavale Lodge (beautiful camping)
Contact Derick 09258-82 8382 840

Marcia:

* Pairso de Verâo
09258- 84 297 6700

BORDER:

The border is open daily from 6am till 10pm. They often keep the border open for 24 hours during holidays. Please phone the Lebombo Border to confirm.

The contact number is: +27 13 793 7311.

What you need at the border:

Valid Passport

Vehicle & Trailer registration papers.

Resort Reservation form with Passport names, numbers & expiry dates.

Letter from your bank for your vehicle to leave the country.

Extra expenses at border:

R32/passport entrance fee for vehicle documents & R150 third party insurance per vehicle & R80 per boat or trailer (available on border)

TOLL GATES:

Between border & Maputo: 95Mt, 17.5 Mt
Xai-Xai: 20 Mt (only when going back to Maputo).

ROAD:

Pafuri:

The border is open at Pafuri, but only accessible to 4x4 vehicles (preferably groups).
Drive through the Limpopo River – no bridge – Not recommended during rain fall season. Can’t tow a boat – need to be at least 2 vehicles. The road links to Vilanculos.

Letaba:

Border is open at Giriyondo from 8H00 until 15H00 daily. The first 70km after border is not for towing. Link to Chibutu, Xai-Xai.
Places to stay: Transfrontier Trails do Limpopo www.dolimpopo.com 082 655 2404

Road Report:

The road from Maputo to Beira was upgraded. The 100km north of Xai-Xai is under construction with some potholes & lane closures. Please drive safely and do not drive during the night. The rest of the road up to Lindele is finished.

Recommended road:

At the fork in Lindele, turn right– then ± 22km on road to Inhambane.

Don’t use Jangamo turnoff – road too narrow, especially for boats!!!

Turn right at signposts of all the resorts (Paindane, Coconut Bay, etc.) ± 20km red sand road.
Deflate tires at white sand road (± 4km) to Paindane.

Deflate your tires to between 0,8bar & 1bar – road not assessable for cars, only 4x4 vehicles and 2x4 LDV’s with diff lock, preferably accompanied by 4x4.

PETROL/DIESEL:

Available in all major towns from ± R16.00 - R20.00/liter.
Fill up in Komatipoort, again in Xai-Xai & Inharrime - open till 22:00 (for driving around in Resort).
Unleaded petrol & air available in Inharrime.
Petrol & Diesel also available in Inhambane.
Petrol cards aren’t accepted.

New law: Use of reflective warning signs & reflective vests. (Available at TRAVEL AGENCIES & OUTDOOR WAREHOUSE)

RESORT:

Gas supplied for all chalets and rondavels

Casita’s daily price includes gas for warm water in bathroom & kitchenette.

All the Rondavels and Chalet have chest freezers or deep freez/fridge combo, all the basic utensils (pots, cutlery, cups, plates & glasses) are supplied.

All bathrooms have shower, toilet & hand basin.

No mosquito nets

Linen supplied in all rondavels, chalets (fitted sheet, duvet, and pillow).

Bring your own towels, dish cloths & toilet paper (only first roll supplied) & also your own black rubbish bags.

All campsites in main camp & chalets have own braai. Bring own grid in campsites/chalets.

Chalets 1,2, 3, 4, 5, 11, 12 & 13 as well as campsites S1, S2, S11 & S13, S14, S15, S16, S17, S18 & S27 have gazebos. Bring your own chairs & table.

Only charcoal may be used for braai. Charcoal available in resort. – in ± 5kg bags - NO WOOD FIRES!
No open flames is allowed inside the houses.

Restaurant with, serving all kinds of seafood at reasonable prices. (Ask me if you need menu)

Can pay with rands, meticas, dollars & euros in the resort.

CHEQUES ARE NOT ACCEPTED. ONLY VISA CREDIT CARD WITH PIN NO.

Bread is available at Paindane shop.

Fish & Crayfish can be bought from the locals in Paindane and Prawns & Calamari (Lula) in Inhambane.

Fruit, vegetables and other essentials are available in Inhambane Marcado.

Meat, brought into Mozambique, must be vacuum packed and can’t be taken back to SA. Neither are dairy products.

Water is drinkable & ice is available at the shop.

Plug points are standard & use normal 5 Amp plugs.

Electricity: We are now connected to the Mozambiquen main electricity supply, we do have power cuts from time to time, then we go back on to our generator for the water pumps only. Can not run the Resort on the generator. You may bring your own generator.

Baraccas & Casitas have own plug points. Do not over load 5 Amp plugs.

Plug points in open sites. Plugpoint for freezers available in lock up room at ablution. (No extensions allowed)

Fishing charters and diving charters and courses at the Resort. Inquiries at the office.
(R3 500-00 / Fishing charter/day)

KINDLY NOTE THAT NO PERSON, 4 X 4'S AND QUAD BIKES ARE ALLOWED ON ANY DUNE. ONLY USE THE DESIGNATED PATHS AND ROADS. DO NOT CHOP OR CUT DOWN ANY VEGETATION AND MAKE YOUR OWN PATHS ON THE DUNES OR THROUGH THE BUSHES BETWEEN CHALETS!

Launching & Fishing PERMITS:

Available from Maritime when visiting Resort.

Ski boat with fiber glass hull = 505 Mt

Rubber duck = 363 Mt

& Jet Ski = 200 Mt

Sailing Boat = 200 Mt

Rowing boat / canoe / kayak = 45 Mt

Spear fishing – only allowed 300m in sea from reef

Angler licenses also needed for anglers on boats.

Boats can be left next to beachbar – night watch 24 hours - taps water.

Bring own bait– sardines & squid are best. Sometimes available at the shop.

CURRENT EXCHANGE RATE:

± 4.0 Mt = (R100 : 400 Mt if the rate is 4)

Money can be exchanged at border: Border Country Inn or FX Bureau de Exchange at Crossings Shopping Center Nelspruit or BP Garage Komatipoort.

Don’t exchange money at locals on Mozambique side of border.

It is better to pay for petrol and at shops in Meticas, although Rands and Dollars are also accepted. Credit cards can’t be used.

You can draw money with your Visa Card/master card at the local banks.

DUTY FREE ALLOWANCES:

Every visitor is entitled to import the following duty-free:

Goods to the value of $ US 200, (inclusive of grocery consumables)

One liter of spirits

2,5 liters (3 bottles) of wine

2 cartons (or 400) cigarettes.

Children under the age of 18 do not qualify for liquor allowances.

Only a limited quantity of raw fish products (i.e. prawns, fish, calamari, crayfish, etc) can be exported. Transport permit at reception of the resort.

SPEED LIMIT:

PLEASE don’t exceed the speed limits of 60km/u in the villages. If the limit is 60km, rather drive less. They stop you even if you exceed the limit with 1km/u. Don’t pass a still standing vehicle on a solid line. Wait patiently or blow your vehicle’s horn. If you experience any problems with police, etc in Mozambique, you can phone George Fagau at (09258) 082 459 0820. If Officials want bribes, complete the Bribery Report (Supplied by Paindane Beach Resort). Remember to ask for a receipt for fines paid.