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HOUSE MARAPI MOZAMBIQUE
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We can scour the world in search of those stretches of sand that epitomise remote, raw and rustic island life, with an element of extravagance added to the criteria. Where the waters are those transparent, mellow blankets of blue and the trees are occupied by monkeys giddily scrambling for coconuts and mangoes. The beaches are an endless runway of vanilla and the image you have of yourself denotes a tranquil tale of eternal bliss, as you succumb to the sun’s warm rays, under a hat, with a cocktail in hand, a book in the other and five star service at your feet. Very few places - if any - come close to the idyllic attributes of the archipelago islands of Mozambique. A place where the rustic marries the regal with honour and integrity, and then elopes with your heart for the rest of your days.
Settled on the tip of the San Sebastian peninsula, just off the vibrant mainland town of Vilankulo, House Marapi languidly rests upon the southern shoreline of the Vilanculos Coastal Wildlife Sanctuary - where some of the richest biodiversity in Mozambique exists. Five exquisitely chic individual suites - with their indoor and outdoor luxury bathing facilities and magnificent views of the sea - dart off down meandering wooden walkways with wrought iron railings, sitting in the canopy of the trees, overlooking the ocean. The main fabric of the property comprises of an open living and lounging space with a gorgeous bar, long, spacious decks with daybeds and recliners, a swimming pool and a dining area - where all of the indulging of the fresh tropical fruit, sizzling seafood and fine Xima, peri peri, pão and spicy mango achar feasting takes place. The interiors have been cleverly considered and stylishly executed by the owners who have a discerning eye for textiles, colours, local earthenware, cabinetry and craft. Its rough, raw stone, polished concrete and thatch hold the spaces together with authenticity.
HOUSE MARAPI S p e c i f i c at i o n s
SLEEPING
House Marapi serves three main meals a
boat rental, fuel and equipment.
Five bedrooms, all with:
day, breakfast, lunch and dinner. The food is
• Picnic at Bangwe Island $300 includes
1 x king bed
inspired by
boat rental, fuel and equipment. Roughly
En suite with bath, shower & outside shower
local cuisineand is served family-style
one hour by boat.
Fan above the bed within the mosquito net
Laundry is at an additional cost to guests
• Picnic at Cowry Island $300 includes boat
A large outdoor decked seating area
A skipper is available as part of the booking
rental, fuel and equipment. Roughly one hour by boat.
Accessed via the outside (not part of the lodge building)
Getting there
• Picnic and snorkeling at Mararugue
1 x guest loo
You will be collected from Vilankulos
Island $400 includes boat rental,fuel and
All linen & towels provided
Airport and transferred to the beach
equipment. Roughly 1.5 hours by boat. Can
where you will be met by the skipper
drop a line on route and potentially catch a
RELAXING
and transferred to House Marapi by
fish.
Pool (no net)
boat. On arrival at the boat you will walk
• Tubing and Wakeboarding – dependent on
Pool loungers
through water on the beach so pack
fuel usage at a per litre rate. Roughly $125.
Sun umbrellas
some waterproof shoes handy. Have some
• Game Drive on the Sanctuary $60.
Outside shower
sunblock nearby for the boat trip.
Pool towels provided
*For any additional use of the boat, fuel will Activities
be billed directly to the guests at the end of
WiFi - can be intermittent dependent on
• Deep sea fishing $600 includes boat
their stay.
signal
rental, fuel and fishing equipment and
**All activities include the WWF fees.
licenses. Catering
• Snorkeling at Pambele Reef $100 includes
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