Sava Dunes
Secluded on the golden sand dunes along the Inhambane coastline is Sava Dunes, a luxury ecolodge metres from the beach. Sava Dunes is a place where you can truly relax, consisting of just a handful of chalets, including a family chalet, all connected by winding wooden walkways. Each has a private viewing deck that looks out onto the endless beauty of the glistening ocean – perfect for restful evenings and mesmerising mornings. The ideal balance of rugged wilderness and luxurious touches, this off-the-grid lodge allows you the choice of total relaxation or real adventure. The surrounding area boasts exquisite scuba diving spots, as well as meandering mangroves to explore, each filled with incredible marine life. There is both so much to do, or of course, the option to just fall into complete relaxation and exist solely in the luxurious splendour that Sava Dunes provides visitors.
Sava Dunes, Miramar, Mozambique
Sava Dunes sits on the coast in the south of Mozambique. The team recommend arriving by aeroplane, landing at Inhambane 25km from the lodge. If driving, it is recommended you use a 4×4 vehicle. Sava Dunes is 507km from Mozambique’s capital Maputo.
- Luxury eco-lodge on Inhambane coast
- Sleek and peaceful chalets on beachfront
- Expansive views of ocean
- Fully-stocked bar and lounge
- Dining area overlooking ocean
- Swimming pool
- Swim-up bar
- Library nook
- Snorkelling and scuba diving
- Ocean safaris
- Secluded beach
Accommodation at Sava Dunes consists of five peaceful ocean-view chalets and one family chalet. All the chalets are connected by a wooden walkway along the sand dune. The spacious family chalet boasts a beautiful view of the garden. With two bedrooms, one double and one twin, families can ensure everyone has space to put their feet up in these sleek, peaceful chalets. There is also space for a sofa bed.
Ocean-view cottages can be arranged as double or twin bedrooms, all looking out onto the water, with a private deck for relaxation – the perfect place to catch the sunset. These decks are complete with a set of chairs and a hammock. With solar heated showers, mosquito nets, and beautiful interiors, you’ll have everything you need for the most peaceful stay along Mozambique’s beautiful coastline.
In the lodge’s main area you can find the bar and dining area, all connected to the chalets over winding wooden walkways. There you can dine on delicious food as the waves kiss the shores just metres away. Breakfast is enjoyed out on the breakfast deck, taking full advantage of the gorgeous morning skies. The bar and lounge, as well as the swim-up bar, is complete with a full menu of cocktails and tasty tipples.
Sava Dunes is ideally located, peacefully hidden away but close to many activities for those that want a bit of adventure. For those looking to explore the greenery at a peaceful pace, kayaking through the tranquil mangroves is the perfect choice. Explore the biodiversity and natural side of Mozambique, whilst drifting through these peaceful waters all at your own pace.
Just a short trip from Sava Dunes, Tofo and The Barra areas are perfect sites for exciting excursions snorkelling and scuba diving. An experience like no other, as you swim in the waters you will be able to spot seahorses, manta rays, whale sharks and much more!
A fantastic break from relaxing by the pool, this two hour excursions speeds you across the turquoise waters and provides incredible opportunities to spot dolphins, whale sharks, turtles, and even humpback whales!
All around Sava Dunes the waters are teeming with life. There are ample opportunities for any keen anglers to fish for yellow-fin tuna, barracuda and many other species of fish.
Either by visiting the bustling city of Imhambane or meeting the locals, you can get to know the real Mozambique with one of Sava Dune’s cultural experiences.
The Sava Dunes team regularly takes part in beach clean-ups and guests are actively invited to take part in these too. By supporting the community in the effort to keep the beaches clean, Sava Dunes is helping to protect Mozambique’s wild and marine life.
The lodge is powered entirely by solar power and their own solar geysers, and water is collected and cleaned from the borehole. Off the grid and on the beach, Sava Dunes is completely carbon neutral!
Produce used in the kitchen is grown right in the lodge’s own vegetable patch, and eggs are collected from the chickens on the property. You can’t get much more local and fresh than that!
Children aged 5+ are welcome, and families can choose to stay in the lodge’s dedicated family chalet.