Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Catembe
Catembe, a bucolic town on the south side of Maputo Bay, offers a taste of upcountry for
those who won't have a chance to leave the capital properly. Head here for a day or
overnight, munch on prawns, enjoy the views of Maputo's skyline from across the bay
and get into local rhythms.
Sleeping & Eating
Catembe Gallery Hotel $$
(Marisol; 84-228 3623, 21-380050;
www.galleryhotel.co.mz
;
budget/luxury d
Mtc2520/4620, 6-/ 10-person apartment Mtc14,560/21,000; )
This popular spot
has a tranquil waterside setting, a good restaurant, a small gallery displaying the work of
local artists and an array of rooms and apartments. It's 4km north of the ferry dock.
Pickups from the dock cost Mtc45 per person (advance booking only), and boat transfers
from Maputo cost Mtc150 per person, minimum four people.
HOTEL
Esplanada-Bar Retiro de Katembe $$
( 82-619 5273, 82-462 1140; d/tr/q Mtc2500/ 3000/3500; meals from Mtc250; )
About 400m down to the right on the beach when leaving the ferry pier, with overpriced,
poorly ventilated houses in its back garden, and a good waterfront restaurant that is a pop-
ular lunch stop. Room prices exclude breakfast.
PENSION
Getting There & Away
Two vehicle ferries run daily from the Maputo dock near the Ministry of Finances (per
person/vehicle Mtc5/270, 20 minutes). Departures from Maputo are at 5am, 6am, 7am,
8.30am and thereafter every few hours or so until 10pm. From Catembe, the first depar-
ture is at 5.30am; evening departures are at 5pm, 6pm, 7.30pm, 9.30pm, 10.45pm and
11.30pm (final boat sometimes leaves early). Small passenger-only boats (Mtc5) run
throughout the day between 7am and 7pm, although they are often unsafe, especially in
bad weather.
