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Rio Azul - Mozambique

Rio Azul is located on the banks of the Govuro River in Mozambique, overlooking the estuary and is about 2km from the river mouth. The Govuro River mouth is 130km north of Vilanculos. The Govuro River runs north from Vilanculos and past Inhassoro and enters the sea at Bartholomew Diaz point.

Accommodation: consists of 6 thatched rooms with twin, three quarter beds and en-suite bathrooms. Each room has a wooden deck overlooking the estuary. Beds are equipped with mosquito nets.

Each room has two hand wash basins with mirrors, a toilet and a shower with hot and cold water. Each room has its own boat for use in the estuary. The main lodge area consists of a lounge, dining room and bar area with a big wooden deck in front and a plunge pool.

Activities: includes beach walks, kayaking, sundowner cruise on a local Dhow, trips to BD Island and snorkelling.

Fishing:
This is a wonderful fishing venue from deep sea fishing to shore fishing, estuary fishing to salt water fly fishing.  Rio Azul is one of the few venues along the Mozambique coast where one can access deep water with strong currents close to the beach. The point at the river mouth has deep water right at the edge and big game fish move into easy casting distance of the shore to feed. The estuary offers many species of fish for light tackle fishing.

Species to be caught:

Kingfish, Queenfish, Barracuda, Mackerel and Yellowfin Tuna. Recreational and specialist fishermen are increasingly attracted to the Bazaruto Archipelago to try their hand at luring legendary species such as Giant Black Marlin, Sailfish or Wahoo.

Valid from Sept – Oct  2008

Cost:              ZAR 10 850.00 per person sharing

            ZAR  2 150.00 per person single supplement

Includes:

• Return economy flight from Johannesburg to Vilanculos on Pelican Air

• Return transfers from Vilanculos Airport to Inhassoro to the lodge (by land - 2 hour transfer)

• Welcome drink on arrival

• 4 nights sharing accommodation

• 3 meals per day

• Bottled Water in the room

• Free Water Sports

• Unlimited use of the estuary boats per room (excludes fuel), kayaking and snorkelling

Excludes:

• Airport taxes from Jhb to Vilanculos Return (R1 035.00 p/p)

• Mozambique Airport taxes (US$47.00 p/p)

• * All flights and taxes are current and subject to change

• All drinks unless otherwise specified

•  Items of a personal nature

• Add on flights from Cape Town

• Optional excursions or activities unless otherwise specified

• Gratuities

• Travel Insurance

• Fishing (See below)

Boats available:            16 ft Catamaran (maximum 2 -3 pax)

Full day                             US$ 450.00 per charter

 Half day                            US$320.00 per charter

 Boats available:            31 Ft Marlin Boat (maximum 4 pax)

Full day                             US$ 700.00 per charter 

Half day                            US$500.00 per charter

Includes: Boat, fuel, tackle, bait, skipper and packed lunches

 Excludes: Refreshments

 The fishing guide at the lodge is Craig Thomassen – he is a highly acclaimed fisherman, having written several books and articles which appear in the local fishing magazines.