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| VISITING POMENE |
| Pomene Bay is an area of coastline that has become known as a beautiful destination for holiday travellers, fishermen and scuba divers. Part of Pomene's appeal is that it is remote and untouched. And is uneffected by crowds, cluttered roads and busy beaches, even during the peak holiday seasons. In 1964, before the civil war in Mozambique, Pomene National Park was established. And although the war had a devistating effect on the wildlife of the area, it has remained a National Park. This is one of the main reasons why the 200 square kilometres of Pomene are so sparcely populated. Therefore, the small community of Pomene have had very little effect on the environment, leaving Pomene as an almost pristine coastal reserve. Pristine untouched beauty is one of the reasons people enjoy Pomene so much. Another reason is that the marine life has been allowed to develop and grow naturally, resulting in spectacular fishing a scuba diving. |
| WHO ENJOYS VISITING POMENE? People with a bit of adventure in there hearts People who enjoy a destination that require a 4x4 vehicle Fishermen who enjoy the fight of the "big one" Scuba divers who enjoy diving unspoilt reefs with abundant marine life Families wanting to give there kids an adventure holiday Honeymooners or romantic couples wanting to go somewhere different Groups of friends wanting to share fun and quality time together People who get a thrill from rubber ducks, small planes, 4x4 driving and nature PEOPLE WHO SHOULDN'T VISIT POMENE People who hate sand and bumpy roads Pomene can get hot and humid If you don't enjoy travelling, Pomene feels a long way away Yes there are mosquitos People who don't enjoy swimming in warm water People who only shop in shopping malls People who are fanatical with 5 star service (the locals do their best) People who don't care much for the environment |
GETTING TO POMENE Although Pomene is remote and feels far away, it's actually not as bad as it seems. The is a good transport system in place and you just need to decide which method best suits your requirements. BY ROAD: In the last year, driving through Mozambique has become very comfortable, compared to the potholed chaos of a few years back. The main road from Maputo, north till about Inhambane, has been completely rebuild and resurfaced. BY AIR The closest international airport to Pomene is in the city of Inhambane. Currently 3 airlines fly schedualed flights out of South Africa directly to Inhambane. Once you have cleared customs at Inhambane, Pomene Lodge run their own aircraft between Inhambane and Pomene. DRIVE OR FLY TO POMENE Deciding between flying or driving is the usual debate between cost and time. Flying will get you there quickly and hassle free but flights can be costly, especially if there is a group of you. Driving will definately cost you less, but a trip from Johannesburg could take you no less than 17 hours. It's not essential to drive with a 4x4 but the last 60km is a sand/gravel road to reach Pomene View. If you need to get down to the beach or go to Pomene Lodge, the 7km trip requires a 4x4. If you are driving a 2x4 but staying at Pomene Lodge, you may be able to leave your car at Pomene View and Pomene Lodge will collect you. |
WHERE TO STAY AT POMENE |
| Pomene Bay offers a variety of accommodation, ranging from campsites to self catered, to waters edge chalets. Some accommodation is offered by home owners, willing to rent out rooms or camping space. At the moment we don't have contact details for these home owners. Pomene View is beautifully situated up on the ridge overlooking the mangroves. At the moment we have very little information but you can try their website, www.pomeneview.com Pomene Lodge is by far the most sophisticated lodge at Pomene. Pomene Lodge offers campsites, self catering casitas and has recently opened 10 fully catered, waterside chalets. The lodge offers dining, bar facilities, TV room, shop and a fresh water swimming pool. Click to view more about Pomene Lodge |
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