The down-to-earth Nuarro Lodge has an idyllic tropical setting and the property spans more than a mile along dazzling white sand beaches in northern Mozambique. The lodge is surrounded by coastal vegetation, including ancient baobab trees, and looks out over the calm blue waters of the Indian Ocean. Between July and November every year, scan the horizon for humpback whales or spend time with researchers listening to incredible underwater whale melodies through a hydrophone.

Staged on a beautiful peninsula that is virtually unknown to the world, your stay at Nuarro throughout the year is guaranteed to be authentic and peaceful. Hundreds of hectares of land, mangrove forests, reefs, and ocean surround the lodge and are all protected by a national marine reserve. The lodge employs about 80 Macau villagers and actively supports community initiatives.

Sheltered by Nanatha Bay, ocean waters are calm and the reef has ideal conditions for underwater photographers (especially for macro sea life) and divers to explore its caves and stunning gorgonia corals. Unique diving experiences at Nuarro include fluorescent and night dives, rebreather, and scooter diving. Mountain biking, sailing, kayaking, beach picnics, village visits, and scenic trips to the lighthouse on the Baixo de Pinda peninsular are other activities on offer. Be sure to take a few days to just kick back, enjoy the sea breeze, and pamper yourself with a massage or two…

Highlights

• Remote & peaceful marine reserve
• Excellent snorkeling & diving
• Underwater scooters & glow diving
• Whale watching in season
• Biking, sailing & kayaking
• Eco-friendly design & renewable energy

Activities

• BIKING
• BIRD WATCHING
• DAY TOURS
• KAYAKING
• LOCAL VILLAGE VISITS
• SCUBA DIVING
• SNORKELLING
• DHOW CRUISES

Rooms

Beach Cottage

The lodge has 12 seaside suites nestled among the dune vegetation, with each offering private access to the beach. Double rooms have king-sized beds with billowing mosquito nets, triple rooms have additional single beds, and family rooms have two extra single beds. The en suite bathrooms are fitted with showers (powered by solar panels) and double vanities as well outdoor showers and separate eco-toilets.

Facilities

Built by local builders from natural materials, the eco-friendly Nuarro Lodge is a place where you can experience authentic Mozambican culture and architecture alongside the region’s pristine environment. The lodge generates its own electricity and clean water using renewable energy. The open-sided thatched main lodge area consists of a sunken lounge, bar, and restaurant.

Dining

The dynamic menu showcases the freshest seafood prepared in both international and local Portuguese-influenced styles. The friendly chef and kitchen crew are happy to cater to special dietary requirements. Meals are enjoyed in the restaurant while taking in the sweeping ocean views. Beach picnics and romantic private meals can also be arranged.