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Dugong Beach Lodge

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Vilanculos Coastal & Wildlife Sanctuary

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All you need to know

Intro

Discover paradise on the East African seaboard. The award-winning Dugong Beach Lodge is situated along the Southern Mozambique Coast, within 30 000 hectares of pristine marine and wildlife territory, in the Vilanculos Coastal & Wildlife Sanctuary. As the first privately managed specially protected National Park in Mozambique, the diverse eco-system of wilderness and wetland is bound to mesmerize. The lodge boasts 14 luxuriously appointed chalets, powder white beaches and crystal clear water, providing a barefoot luxury experience like no other.

Daily flights are available from OR Thambo International to Vilanculos. The trip from the Vilanculos Airport to the boat takes approximately ten minutes and guests are transported on a safari vehicle. The boat transfer to Dugong takes approximately 45 minutes.

Safaris

The wildlife in the sanctuary includes Livingstone’s Eland, Blue Wildebeest, Plains Zebra, Giraffe, Nyala, Red Duiker, Steenbok and Grey Duiker. The large flocks of Flamingos and Pelicans are a sight to behold and all of these animals live in harmony in this conservation paradise.

Wildlife

The wildlife in the sanctuary includes Livingstone’s Eland, Blue Wildebeest, Plains Zebra, Giraffe, Nyala, Red Duiker, Steenbok and Grey Duiker. The large flocks of Flamingos and Pelicans are a sight to behold and all of these animals live in harmony in this conservation paradise.

Quick Facts

Region
Africa
Average Price

$530 per person per night

Rate includes 3 meals per day and use of non motorised watersports

Child Policy
  1. Children’s policy

 

  1. Applicable at all Lodges, Hotels & Resorts:
  2. 0-2 yrs   :  FOC sharing with parent (s).
  3. 3-11 yrs :  Child rate applicable
  4. 12 years and above:  Adult rate applicable.
  5. Children of all ages are welcome at any of the Lodges; however only children over the age of 6 are permitted on game drives and/or game vehicle transfers, and must be under parental supervision at all times.
  6. One Adult sharing with a child is charged at applicable adult single rate and applicable child sharing rate.
  7. Village People: Children of any age are welcome.

 

Accommodation

The lodge offers 14 luxuriously appointed, air-conditioned chalets with direct access to the beach via individual pathways. Two of the chalets have a private plunge pool whilst all of the chalets have a private deck furnished with day beds for relaxation with panoramic ocean views. Romantic private dinners with majestic views of the star studded skies can also be enjoyed under the secluded canopy

Region
Africa

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