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Accommodation
» Accommodation along the coast, especially in the south, fills during Christmas and New
Year's, Easter and other South African school holidays (all of which are considered 'high
season'); book accommodation in advance.
» Always ask about low season (ie, during the February to April rainy months) and chil-
dren's discounts.
» When quoting prices, many establishments distinguish between a
duplo
(room with two
twin beds) and a
casal
(double bed).
» Rates are often quoted in US dollars or South African rand. Payment can almost always
be made in meticais, dollars or rand.
» In this chapter, the following price ranges refer to a double room in high sesason:
$
Less than Mtc1250
$$
Mtc1250 to Mtc3750
$$$
More than Mtc3750
BACKPACKERS LODGES
Backpacker lodges ('backpackers') offer dorm beds (average cost Mtc400), private rooms,
cooking facilities and, sometimes, campsites. They're always worth seeking out and are
usually the best-value budget accommodation.
CAMPING
» There are many camping grounds. Carry a tent to save money, and for travel in rural
areas. Per person prices: Mtc150 to Mtc250 per night.
» Officially, camping is permitted only in designated areas. Where there is no established
campsite, ask the local
régulo
(chief) for permission to camp; you'll invariably be wel-
