Naara Eco-Lodge is a luxury tented camp near Chidenguele village in Gaza Province, Mozambique. Naara Eco-Lodge sits in indigenous bush between the freshwater Nhambavale lake and the Indian Ocean coast, around 2 km from the beach.
Best for
Naara Eco-Lodge suits travellers wanting a tented-camp stay combining lake and beach activities
it suits guests wanting a conventional hotel room less well, since accommodation is tented
Location
The lodge is on the EN1 national road near Chidenguele village, roughly 60 km north of Xai-Xai. In a straight line it is about 6.9 km east of our Chidenguele village reference point.
Rooms and style at Naara Eco-Lodge
The property is described as a luxury tented camp; the official site does not state the number of tents or their exact configuration. The tented format is central to the lodge’s positioning as an eco-lodge, though guests should ask directly about bedding, power supply and mosquito protection in each tent.
Facilities at Naara Eco-Lodge
Verified facilities described on the site include access to the Nhambavale lake for water sports and a beach roughly 2 km away; specific on-site facilities such as a restaurant are not itemised on the pages checked. The lodge markets its position between the lake and the ocean as allowing guests to combine freshwater and saltwater activities within the same short stay.
Trade-offs and what to know
The official site does not publish room counts, prices or check-in times
no direct contact phone or email is shown on the pages checked, so enquiries would need the site’s booking channel
Getting there and getting around
The lodge is reached via the EN1 national road, about 260 km from Maputo, with the final approach through bush terrain near Chidenguele village. Naara Eco-Lodge is reached via the EN1 national road before a turn-off through bush tracks near Chidenguele village, and the official site’s activity list suggests a vehicle able to handle sandy terrain is useful.
Explore the area
- Chidenguele travel guide
- Maputo & Southern Coast: region guide
- Where to stay in Maputo & Southern Coast: choosing a base
- Mozambique accommodation: how to choose a region
Before you book
Confirm tent configuration and sleeping capacity, which activities are included versus paid extras, and transport arrangements to the lodge before booking. Guests should also ask in advance which activities are guided and included, since the site lists a broad range of lake, beach and walking activities without stating which carry an extra charge.
Current rates and availability
We do not publish fixed rates for Naara Eco-Lodge, because pricing and availability change with dates and demand. Use the Check Availability button on this page to see the current options offered by the independent booking provider. Mozambique Travel Guide does not set prices, hold inventory or take payment.

