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NHABANGA PARADISE WELCOMES YOU!

On the magnificent coast of Mozambique, about 180km north of Maputo, you will find Bilene, home of Nhabanga Paradise. If you are looking for a relaxed beach holiday, Bilene is the place to be.

The seawater in the lagoon offers calm and often shallow spaces where holidaymakers can relax and soak up the sun. Unspoiled beaches, 15km of lagoon, forests and bush trails are just waiting to be explored.

The view from Nhabanga Paradise is one of peace and tranquillity with lush vegetation and endless beaches white sand to feast your eyes on.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

From Pretoria, Take the N4 east towards Witbank.

From Witbank continue on the N4 towards Nelspruit.

After reaching Nelspruit continue on the N4 towards Komatipoort.

Once Mozambique has been entered through the border post at Komatipoort continue along the N4 (becomes EN4) towards Maputo.

After passing the tollgate at Maputo take the Xia Xia turn off (EN1) to the left.

When reaching Marcia (Approximately 190km from Maputo) take the Bilene turn off to the right.

When reaching Bilene (34 km from Marcia) take the first exit to the left of the circle.

Turn left at the T-junction next to the flee market and turn left at the first road, at the Millennium bank.

(Deflate tires to 1bar)

Continue along the unpaved sandy road around the lake for ?19km.

Look for the Nhabanga paradise sign on the left.

When not driving a 4×4 it is recommended to store your vehicle at the available 24hr secured facility in Bilene and crossing the lake by ferry to Nhabanga paradise.

Pre-arrangement is required.

All visitors are required to have a visa except those from the following countries: Swaziland, South Africa, Botswana, and Zambia.
A single visitor’s visa for 30 days can be obtained at arrival, however, it is highly recommended to get a visa from a Mozambican embassy or consulate.

During your stay, you are required to carry identification with you at all times, under the Mozambican law.
However, we advise that instead of the original document that you carry a certified copy, which is also acceptable.

The Mozambican currency is the Metical (MZN).
Exchange is easily done in the many exchange agencies and banks.
US Dollars and Rands (South African currency) are accepted in most places, as well as Credit Cards.

ENTRY OF VEHICLES ON TOURIST OR BUSINESS TRIPS BELONGING TO OR DRIVEN BY NON-RESIDENTS

Upon entry a temporary import license is required, this is acquired at the border.
The temporarily imported vehicle cannot be sold or lent, and the documentation must be present at all times.
Documentation required when driving a foreign vehicle in Mozambique Before going on a trip to Mozambique: Apply for a border letter from your insurance company to allow the use of the vehicle outside of SA.
Also, make a copy of Registration paper of the vehicle/trailer/boat. If the vehicle is financed/leased, apply for a border letter from the financing company/bank. (Process takes 3-4 days)

At border post:

Obtain third-party insurance at the border. R220 per vehicle for 30 days. R110 for trailer/boat.
Get the temporary import document at the border for the relevant vehicles.

In Mozambique driving is on the left-hand side.

Drivers must carry: Identification, driver`s license, copy of car registration paper, border letter, insurance border letter, third party insurance letter and temporary import license, which is also applicable for caravans, boats, etc.

Follow the speed limit strictly – in Mozambique, they do not allow for a 10km grace over the speed limit.

When stopped by Police be polite and provide certified copies of documents requested.

Don’t feel intimidated and refrain from paying bribes.

GENERAL INFORMATION AND RESORT RULES

Arrival from 14h00 and departure before 10h00, please. Return house keys to the office at departure.
All new arrivals must report to the Reception or Manager`s house on arrival to complete mandatory documentation.
Each unit is serviced by our own staff. Please do not employ additional help from outside unless done via our office, access to the resort is controlled t security purposes.
All the units are fully equipped, but you will need to supply your own swimming towels, toilet paper, soap, dishwashing soap and kitchen sponges, gas braais and – bottles where needed
Permanent electricity is supplied to all units.
The water is safe to drink.
No wet towels or clothing on beds and furniture please.
Use of mattresses, sofa cushions, pillows and any bedding outside, and removal from the beds is STRICTLY Guests disobeying this rule will be required to replace these objects at their cost
At the moment, we are forced to prohibit the use of portable or any other aircon. The situation will be reviewed once our power issues are resolved.
Quad bikes are allowed between 08h00 and 18h00 at the resort as long as the exhaust system is not fitted with an after-loud exhaust system.
Please report any problems or defects to the office and these will be attended to without delay.
Please report any and all breakages to the office. A refundable breakage deposit of R 500 is required.
Cleaning fish may not be done at or inside any of the houses. Please use the basins built at the back of the ablution. Please clean up after using the basins
NO PETS OF ANY KIND ARE ALLOWED IN THE RESORT OR IN ANY OF THE HOUSES
“QUIET TIME” is enforced from 22h00 till 08h00.
Please do not feed any animals, especially monkeys and free-roaming dogs or cats.
The number of persons occupying the units must comply with the reservation made and may not exceed the number of beds provided. Where there are insufficient beds, alternative accommodation may be booked if available, or extra people will be required to depart from the resort. You may under no circumstances pitch a tent next to the house. There will only be parking for the amount of vehicles spaces cater for at each unit. Should you have jet ski`s, boats, trailers etc. and there is not sufficient parking for those, you may arrange parking with the managers.
Fires may only be made in the braai facilities provided. Please ensure that any fires are extinguished properly when finished. Do not move portable braais under thatched roofs.
NO FIREWORKS are permitted in the resort, only on the beach in front of the resort.
Do not remove any plants from the resort.
DO NOT DRIVE ON THE DUNES
You may only drive on the beach to launch a boat or jet ski.
You may purchase a beach driving permit.
Fishing without a fishing license is illegal.
Boats and jet ski’s may be parked at the houses or in the boat area, but please remove all loos or removable items to avoid possible pilferage.
All boats must have a Seaworthy disc, and you must be in possession of a Skipper's Ticket before you are permitted to launch your craft at sea/lake. You must purchase a boat license before you launch.
Please be alert to the fact that pilferage can take place on the beach and around the resort. We do have security, but all quests are required to not leave valuables unattended at any time.

1. You are not allowed to have your arm resting on the door with the window open.
2. You are not allowed to stow baggage on the back seat.
3. You are not allowed to drive with flip-flops or bare feet.
4. You have to have two Emergency Triangles in the vehicle.
5. You have to have a reflective vest within reach in the vehicle.
6. When smoking, it is required that the vehicle is fitted with a fire extinguisher.
7. No alcohol is allowed in the passenger part of the vehicle.
8. Underage children must be in child seat with a seat belt.

Ressano Garcia: 06H00 – 22H00 – Peak Season 24 Hours
Namaacha: 06H00 – 20H00
Goba: 06H00 – 20H00 – Peak Season 24 Hours
Ponta d’Ouro: 06H30 – 17H30

Visitors have to have been vaccinated against yellow fever and be in possession of the certificate.
While in Mozambique precautions to avoid mosquito bites should be taken.
Even though many areas are not high-risk areas, when queuing at border control points and shops you can risk coming into contact with mosquitos carrying malaria.
In case of medical assistance is required, clinics are available in the main cities.

Local water at the lodge is safe however, bottled water is readily available if you prefer to buy mineral water.

From Mozambique, an international direct connection is available through the international code or telephone operator.
From abroad dial 00 258 followed by the number required.
There are three mobile operators, Mcel (Mozambican operator) numbers start with 82, Vodacom Mozambique numbers start with 84 and Movitel numbers start with 86.

Internet is widely available.
The main method to connect is through mobile internet connections.

The local voltage is 220/240V 50Hz.

New Year’s Day: 1st January
Hero’s Day: 3rd February
Women’s Day: 7th April
Worker’s Day: 1st May
Independence Day: 25th June
Lusaka Agreement Day: 7th September
Armed Forces Day: 25th September
Peace Day: 4th October
Samora Machel’s Day: 19th October
Christmas Day: 25th December

Police: 119
Ambulance: 117

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