Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The
woodcarvers
based at Pestana Inhaca Lodge work with light-coloured wood,
which is then painted, or darkened with a mixture of finely powdered charcoal and water,
followed by a layer of shoe polish.
Sleeping & Eating
GUESTHOUSE
Marine Biology Research Station $
( 21-760013, 21-760009; fax 21-492176; r per person Mtc600)
Just in from the water
on the island's southwestern edge, these no-frills rooms have shared facilities and cold-
water showers. It's primarily for students and researchers but is open to the public on a
space-available basis. There is a kitchen, and a cook can be arranged, but you will need to
bring your own food. Book rooms at least five days in advance.
Pestana Inhaca Lodge $$$
(
HOTEL
21-760003;
www.pestana.com
; s/d/f with half board from US$174/259/259;
)
Set in expansive, shaded gardens just north of the ferry pier on the island's western side,
this four-star establishment is Inhaca's main hotel. Rooms are bright and cheery, with
mosquito nets, fan and air-con. The family rooms (most are wheelchair-friendly) have a
double bed, a sofa bed that can take two children, and a small verandah. Once you move
past the hustle at the pier, it makes for a relaxing retreat (go midweek or in the off-season
when it's quieter). There's a saltwater swimming pool, a restaurant with a lunchtime buf-
fet, an in-house dive operator and package deals from Johannesburg (also in combination
with its sister hotels in Maputo and on the Bazaruto Archipelago). Note that there's a two-
night minimum stay during peak periods.
Restaurante Lucas $$
( 21-760007; meals Mtc250-450; from 7am)
This long-standing local-style restaur-
ant is the main place to eat. It's pricey, but the seafood grills are delicious, and the ambi-
ence is laid back. Order in advance if you're in a rush or if you fancy a particular dish. It's
next to Pestana Inhaca Lodge.
SEAFOOD
