Accommodation

Luxuriously appointed framed tented rooms with hardwood floors and Jekka thatched grass canopies offer an under-stated elegance and simplicity as well as a private bathroom with huge feature bath and outdoor shower.

In-Room facilities

Hair-Drier, Guest Amenities, Fans, Mosquito Nets & Private Patio.

Dining Options

Restaurant; Beach dinners; Picnics

Facilities & Activities

- Fresh Water Swimming Pool
- Snorkeling
- Pedal Boats
- Paddle ski
- Bar & Lounge
- Boardwalk Jetty & Gazebo
- Salt Water Fly Fishing
- Deep Sea fishing
- Picninc at Bangwe island
- Nature walks
- Birding

Conference Capacities and Group Activities

Incentive Getaways, Management Meetings and brainstorming sessions. A list of recommended Team Building Facilitators, who are familiar with the property and offer a professional service, are available on request.

Tourist Information:

Weather Conditions

The average day time temperature from April through to September is 25deg. C. The summer months of November through to February can be extremely hot reaching 30deg. C. The region enjoys summer rainfall, though storms seldom last long.

What to take

Being within the tropics the Archipelago seldom gets cold, but some evenings during the winter months of June and July a light jacket or pullover will be necessary. Dress is informal: Summer – lightweight clothing & swimming costumes. Winter – warm clothing for evenings. Binoculars, Camera, Comfortable walking shoes, cun hats, sun glasses and sun screen.

Precautions

Please note that this is a Malaria area. Consult your physician for advice regarding a suitable malaria prophylactic. All personal mediation should be brought with you.

Child Policy

Children Welcome

General Information

Due to the remoteness of Dugong Beach Lodge power is obtained from a generator which is situated on site. The generator does not operate 24 hours a day so from time to there is no power. Generally it operates for a few hours in the morning and then as the sun begins to set until approximately half an hour after the last guest has gone to bed.

Water is obtained from a borehole and is slightly discoloured. The water has been professionally tested and although it is safe for drinking, mineral water will be placed in the rooms daily. A boat transfer to Dugong Beach Lodge is recommended and takes approximately 30 minutes. Transfers can be booked at an additional cost at the time of making a reservation.

Directions & Map

Dugong Lodge is a half hour boat ride across the clear water bay from Vilanculos.

The Vilanculos Coastal Wildlife Sanctuary is set on the Sebastian Peninsula.

Vilanculos International Airport is approximately a two-hour flight from and one and a half hours from (Kruger Airport – MQP). These routes are serviced by Pelican Air in pressurized turboprop aircraft.

A valid passport is required by all visitors to , as well as a return ticket. Please arrange for your Visa prior to departure. Visas are obtainable at Vilanculos Airport for International travellers.

Boat transfers from Vilanculos to Dugong Beach Lodge take 30 – 40 minutes (depending on the tide) Air transfers from Vilanculos to Dugong Beach Lodge air strip take 10 minutes, and a further 25 minutes by road to the lodge.