Volume 12 - XAI-XAI STAY, EAT, SHOP

Gaza Province - Mozambique
XAI-XAI
& SURROUNDS
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Where to STAY
Where to PLAY
Where to SHOP
Where to EAT
www.xaixai-mozambique.com
Volume 12
WHERE TO STAY AND PLAY
WHERE TO STAY AND PLAY
WHERE TO STAY AND PLAY
WHERE TO STAY AND PLAY
Moz (00258) 824 026 791 - SA (0027) 823 008 545
info@zongoene.com - www.zongoene.com
WHERE TO STAY
O Paraiso de Mocambique
XAI-XAI ECO-ESTATE
- luxurious self catering villas
- unbelievable sea views
- 3 to 4 bedrooms
- sleeps 8 to 10 pax
- stunning beaches
- fully air-conditioned
- serviced daily
Contact:
00258 84 203 2807 (Eng)
00258 82 515 1527 (Port)
lisa@xaixai-eco-estate.co.za
www.xaixai-eco-estate.co.za
PRAIA DE XAI-XAI
MOZAMBIQUE
WHERE TO STAY AND PLAY
East Africa Safaris is situated on the scenic east coast of Mozambique,
+- 250 km north of Maputo. The resort is situated amongst a combination
of coastal dunes & inland lakes, offering unique opportunities for bird
watching, whale wathcing, deep sea fishing, quad biking, snorkeling,
swimming & spear fishing.
• Self-catering casa's & chalets ranging between 6 - 16 sleepers
• Whole resort sleeps 150 people • Credit card facilities
• Medical facilities on site
• 24 hour security
• Clean water
• Ice & charcoal available at reception
• Full Vodacom signal & GPRS for Internet
• 24 hour electricity & backup generators in case of power outage
• Boat & fishing licences available at reception
31KM NORTH OF XAI XAI , CHIZAVANE
Contact: Yolanda Tel: +258 84 301 0641
bookings@eastafricasafaris.co.za GPS: S25º01.229 E034º00.495
WHERE TO STAY AND PLAY
PRAIA DO SOL
BILENE MOZAMBIQUE
Only 90kms south of Xai-Xai / Only 180kms north of Maputo
SA +27 82 570 4300 Moz +258 82 319 3040 info@pdsol.co.za www.pdsol.co.za
Naara, the one with a vivacious spirit.
Chidenguele, Mozambique
Naara, a concept of life.
Naara Eco-Lodge & Spa is a luxury lodge & adventure
accommodation located behind the sand dunes of the
Indian Ocean, in the coastline of Mozambique. Built on the
banks of Nhambavale Lake in Chidenguele, overlooking
untouched dune forests, Naara consists of 10 deluxe safari
Eco Lodge & Spa
tents nestled in 2 hectares of indigenous African bush.
Chidenguele, Mozambique - reservations@naaraecolodge.com - +258 84 32 12 209
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“Agape Love for Africa”, working
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‘Calvery Assembly of God Christian
Church’ in Whiteriver, involved with
650 orphans and their caregivers and
teachers.
Colourful christmas boxes
being made in SA by other children
containing school equipment, Shangaan
Bible, t-shirt, waterproof school bag,
sweets and gift, plus a personal letter
written by the child who made the box.
Juanita Kruger: +27 82 853 9304 / Les Harper: +258 84 594 3199
Praia de ChidengueLe
WHERE TO STAY
LODGE
Sunset Beach Lodge is situated 65km from Xai Xai and only 5,4km off the
main road (EN1) near the village of Chidenguele in the Gaza Province.
Regarded as the ideal ‘Halfway House’ between Maputo and Inhambane,
Sunset Beach Lodge is situated 150m from the sea and offers the best of
all worlds; from outstanding self-catering accommodation and camping
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CASA DE CAMBIOS
MONEY EXCHANGE BUEREAU
NOW OPEN IN
XAI-XAI
& MACIA
Xai-Xai - tel: 282 22477 fax: 282 22478
ccambioxaixai@tdm.co.mz | Rua Milagre Mabote 1027
Macia - tel/fax: 282 51088
ccambio.macia@tdm.co.mz | Rua 1° de Maio Bairro do Cimento
WHERE TO SHOP
BEST SELECTION
OF BEVERAGES &
GROCERIES
IF WE DON’T HAVE IT
WE WILL GET IT
FOR YOU!
Rua Martires da Revolucão No 639
(diagonally opposite the main Handling)
Tel: 282 22 768
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For the BEST
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Prawns,
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Lamb &
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Book Your
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Praia de Xai-Xai
Contact: Bento 82 7488 833 or
Irene 82 8737 982
Fully Air-Conditioned Restaurant & Bar
FACTS
• Extent of 75 709 km2
• Capital is Xai-Xai
• 11 Districts and 5 municipalities
• 210km
from
Maputo
(capital
of
Mozambique)
• Tropical climate
• Temperatures: Summer 20°C to 35°C, Winter 15°C to 25°C, Rainy season October
to March
• Population of + 1.3m, of which 56% are
women
• Mainly agricultural - using Limpopo River
for irrigating farms - and fishing in fresh
rivers, lakes and the ocean
• Limpopo River extends 6000km through
Gaza to the ocean
• Main language is Portuguese
• Cultural languages are Xichangana and
Xichopi
• Gaza borders countries South Africa and
Zimbabwe, and provinces Maputo and
Inhambane, and the Indian ocean.
CULTURE AND HISTORY
• In the colonial period Gaza was a District. Hence, the name the Gaza Empire,
founded by Manicusse at the beginning
of XIX century. During the Portuguese
occupation, Gaza was a field of heroic and
resistant battles.
• Gaza has a fusion of modern and ancestral
traditions turning it into a multicultural
and multilingual province expressed
through food, clothing, music, dance and
handcrafts.
• Gaza is famous for its cuisine of prawns,
grilled chicken with munyassi (mafura oil),
xiguinha of cacana and sweet potatoes,
tihove, grilled fish, mussels and quibo.
• Traditional beers are produced with
cashews and amarula.
• The province also has cashew nut factories.
COASTAL AREAS
The coastal area is about 150km, offering
good conditions for recreational fishing,
swimming windsurfing, jet skiing and scuba
diving. The beautiful beaches of Bilene,
Zongoene, Xai-Xai, Chongoene, Chizavanes,
Chidenguele and Denquine have sunny white
sandy beaches, rock pools, idyllic sunrises
and sunsets, shells, whales, dolphins and
turtles.
TRANSFRONTIER CONSERVATION
AREAS
Limpopo National Park
Located in the Districts of Massingir and
Mabalane Chicualacuala it has untouched
forest formations with the Big Five (lion,
elephant, rhino, leopard, buffalo).
Banhine National Park
Located in the District of Chigubo and focused
on tourism, it inhabits several species of birds
and has beautiful open savannas where
ostrich, goats, bush pig, impala, leopard and
others can be observed.
GAZA PROVINCE - INFORMATION
GAZA PROVINCE,
MOZAMBIQUE
HELPFUL INFORMATION
LET’S TALK
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Como é que te chamas?
Chamo-me
Obrigado
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Nada
Desculpa
Adeus / Tchao
Não compreendo
Faz favor
Para onde vais?
Vou para
Amigo / Amiga
Casa de banho
Quando?
Onde?
Quanto custa?
Peço troco?
Quanto custa
Muito caro
Quero comprar
Barato
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Va-se embora!
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Por favor pode ajudar-me
Direita
Esquerda
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A trás
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Por favor traga me a/o ..
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Yesterday
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Bread
Milk
Meat
Rice
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Lunch
Supper
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Fried Potatoes
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PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
January 1 -
February 3 -
April 7 -
May 1 -
June 25 -
September 7 -
September 25 - October 4 -
December 25 - M-Info
Universal Brotherhood Day.
Mozambican Heroes Day
[In honor of Eduardo Mondlane]
Mozambican Womens Day to all Mozambican Women
[In honor of Josina Machel]
Workers/Labor Day
Mozambique Independence Day
[For the proclamation of independence by the former President of the Republic
Samora Moises Machel-1975]
Mozambique Victory Day
[In tribute to the signing of the Lusaka Agreements]
Mozambique Armed Forces Day
[In tribute to the start of the National Liberation Armed Fight]
Mozambique Day of Peace and Reconciliation
[In tribute to the Peace Agreement]
Family Day [Christmas]
Mozambique Information www.mozambiqueinformation.com
COMMON TRAFFIC OFFENCES
• No drivers licence • Speeding - this is an expensive fine so do not
speed in towns and reduce speed at schools -
exceeding up to: 20kmph is 1000mt, 40kmph is
2000mt, 60kmph is 4000mt, over 60km is 8000mt
• Non-roadworthy vehicle (lights/brakes etc not
working)
• Not having 2 triangles
• Not having 2 safety jackets
• Not having an insurance policy
• Not wearing seat belts (in front and back)
• Drunk driving
• Alcohol in vehicle - must be sealed in the boot
• Exceeding number of persons in vehicle that is
registered on car papers
• Ignoring traffic regulator lines, signs etc. • Not having a blue and yellow towing sticker on
the front of your vehicle if towing
• Canoes or loads on top of vehicles obstructing ANY view of the windscreen (eg: canoes must
face up so curved end does not obstruct view)
• Arms out of windows
• Driving without a shirt or shoes
• Vehicle not conforming to your papers (eg canopy
etc)
• Cigarettes in the car without a fire extinguisher
• Talking on cell phone
• Back seats must be clear of objects & luggage
• Not having receipts for all goods purchased
(customs officials - ALFANDEGA - can fine)
MALARIA
• The mosquito that transmits malaria (female
Anopheles) is not born with malaria - she has to
feed on someone who has malaria before she is
infected
• She feeds from evening till morning
• Be very strict about applying repellents during
this period
• If you are infected - and have not taken any
prophylactics - symptoms will appear around
10 days (aching body, sore joints, headache,
vomiting, diarrhoea)
• If you have taken prophylactics, symptoms can
take up to 3 months to appear. Remember to
tell your doctor you have been in a malaria area.
• If you are still in Mozambique, go to clinic/hospital
for a test and take the medication supplied (1 to
3 day courses available)
• Do not delay if you suspect you have malaria - it
is fatal if not treated!
There is also a private clinic in Xai-Xai. They
can be contacted on +258 823 259 730 or
+258 823 999 800.
There are also numerous pharmacies in town
where malaria tests and medication may be
purchased.
HELPFUL INFORMATION
WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT
INVOLVING A MOTOR VEHICLE OR OTHER
PERSONS
• If the accident is between vehicles or persons
don't remove your vehicle before the police arrive
at site of the accident
• If a person is injured (but not badly) put him in a
vehicle (not the one involved in a collision with
another vehicle) and take him and someone who
knows the person to the nearest hospital and ask
the medical doctor or assistant to call the police
• Show the police your drivers licence, car papers
and insurance of your vehicle
• Call the insurance company to assist you,
never admit your guilt, only tell the truth of what
happened
• Contact the tourism association (ASINHOS),
your destination resort or reservation agent
WHAT TO DO IF STOPPED BY THE
TRAFFIC POLICE
• Traffic police are dressed in a white shirt and
blue trousers - police in green (taxi police) are not
allowed to fine you for any traffic offences
• Put on your indicator and pull over
• Remove your sun-glasses and turn the music
down (a sign of respect and trust)
• Greet the officer politely, never be rude
• Wait for him to ask what he wants and check
he is wearing his badge before showing your
identification (no badge then no questions or fine)
• Go through the motions of showing your license
etc (you do not have to hand it over)
• If you are guilty of an offence first apologise
• If he does not ‘forgive’ you then do not instigate
a bribe. Insist on the fine (it will probably be
cheaper)
• You can pay the fine on the spot - but then insist
on an official receipt
• OR you can pay the fine within 15 days at a police
station (*see article from Road Decree below)
• If you have handed over your papers and they
are not returned and/or you are being harassed
or threatened, phone ASINHOS or travel to the
next police station and report it
• Do not be scared or intimidated but do not get
aggressive
• Insist on a receipt and help stamp out bribery and
corruption
If you require advice regarding an accident
or police please contact your insurance
company,
resort
destination
or
the
Gaza
Tourism
Association
(ASINHOS)
(+258) 823 969 890
*Art. 172: Cumprimento voluntário (multas):
1. É admitido o pagamento voluntário da
multa, ou reclamação, nos termos e com os
efeitos estabelecidos nos números seguintes.
2. A opção de pagamento voluntário e sem
acréscimo de custas deve verificar-se no prazo
de 15 dias utéis a contar da notificação para o
efeito, podendo, o infractor pagar a multa em
qualquer Departamento Provincial de Trânsito
da Policia da República de Moçambique ou
Delegação Provincial de Viação.
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MAPS
Xai-Xai Bridge over Limpopo River - Toll Gate
MAPS
City of Xai-Xai
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Markets
EN1 - South
Maputo - 250km
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Limpopo River
Praia do Sol
Casa Cambio Macia
Zongoene Lodge
Xai-Xai Paper
Casa Mirage
Casa Cambios Xai-Xai
Bazar Limpopo / Pitambar
Baia Magazine
Zona Braza
Sunset Beach Lodge
Naara Eco Lodge
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Private Clinic
EN1 - North
Chidenguele - 60km
Inhambane - 250km
9,10,11 / 40,65,65km
Main Police Station
+ Main hospital
Praia de Xai-Xai - 12km
Praia de Xai-Xai
From City to
Praia de Xai-Xai
Xai-Xai Eco-Estate
Blue Dolphin Resort
Reef Resort
Go Wild Restaurant
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