Macaneta is a peninsula island just 33km north of Maputa and forms a part of the Marracuene district within the Maputo province. Earlier known as Vila Lu?sa, Marracuene is situated on the Incomati River.
According to the history books February 2, 1895, Marracuene was the site of a decisive battle between Portuguese commander Ant?nio Enes and Ronga emperor Gungunyane. The Portuguese defeated the larger Ronga forces by means of repeating rifles and a machine gun and the anniversary of the battle is celebrated by the locals each year.
The district of Marracuene has a surface area of 703 km2 and an estimated population of approximately 61 000 inhabitants. The name Marracuene is popularly believed to refer to the original owner / operator of the riverboat transportation crossing between the mainland and Macaneta. His name was Muzrakwene, the security chief for the then king Maphungaa.
Since the discovery of Mozambique by its colonial tenants, Marracuene and in fact Macaneta itself was considered a popular tourist destination due to its 33.8km long beach on the Indian Ocean. Formerly the town also served as a key link in the Louren?o Marques Railway System and a key port in this popular trade route.
Macaneta forms the peninsula of Marracuene and is made up of a narrow band of sandy ground stretching in a northerly to southerly direction approximately 12km in length, 2kms wide, at an altitude of 65m. It forms the barrier between the Incomati river estuary and the Mozambique channel.
The beaches of Macaneta are magnificent, perhaps the reason it was a favourite colonial holiday destination, and on a short trip when on the island south to Ponta da Macaneta, you will find an old shipwreck and catch a glimpse of Xefina Island.
Today Mozambique is a peaceful country with a growing economy, it is an ideal tourist destination with a fantastic culture, cuisine and a melting pot of people.
All chalets are self-catering, air conditioned and each chalet has its own braai (Barbeque) with 24 hr security guards. Wi-Fi available at the restaurant.
Comfortable beds, clean fresh linen and fully equipped self-catering kitchen with fridge/freezer, stove/oven, microwave, kettle and all cutlery/crockery. Municipal electricity and borehole water supplied by pressure pumps.
Warm friendly staff, very secure parking, tranquil area. All chalets are serviced daily at no extra cost.
Relax in the pool or on one of the many beaches. Walking distance to restaurants and bars.
Special Offer Details
From R 400.00 per person (Low Season ONLY)
Self Catering
Dates
Price
01 Jan - 31 Dec (Low Season ONLY)
R 400.00 p.p.s
Please note that prices are input manually & fluctuate daily in accordance with the current rate of exchange. *Seasonable closures, block out periods, & peak season supplements may apply. *Valid for dates as specified.
Valid: 2016-01-01 - 2016-12-31
General Policies & Disclaimers
Remember to bring your 2 pin plugs to adapt from SA 3 pin plugs.
A Key deposit of R500 required upon arrival. The deposit will be paid back upon departure when management check your inventory with you. Please let management know immediately upon arrival if there is anything missing in chalet.
Please note that towels are not supplied for pool area at all and anyone staying at our self catering chalets must please bring along bath and hand towels as they are not supplied by Lugar do Mar
Check in is strictly at 14h00 and check out must be done no later than 10h00am - you are however always welcome to chat to management and when possible we will assist with earlier or later check outs.
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