Nhambavale Lodge is a self-catering lakeside property at Chidenguele in Gaza Province, Mozambique. Nhambavale Lodge sits on the shore of Nhambavale lake, about 1.2 km from the beach, and combines casas of different sizes with a campsite.
Best for
Nhambavale Lodge suits self-catering groups and campers wanting both lake and beach access
it suits guests wanting a serviced hotel room less well, since the units are self-catering casas and campsites
Location
The lodge is on Nhambavale lake at Chidenguele, about 70 km north of Xai-Xai and 1.2 km from the beach. In a straight line it is about 5.6 km east of our Chidenguele village reference point.
Rooms and style at Nhambavale Lodge
Options are a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom Casa Grande, a 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom casa, a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom casa, and 8-sleeper campsites; the site does not state how many of each unit are available. The Casa Grande is the largest option at four bedrooms, while the one- and two-bedroom casas suit couples or small families, and the campsites suit self-sufficient travellers with their own tents.
Facilities at Nhambavale Lodge
Verified facilities include a lakeside bar and restaurant, free WiFi in common areas, mosquito netting in the casas, and a water tap at the campsites. Free WiFi is limited to common areas rather than provided in every casa, and mosquito netting is supplied given the lakeside setting.
Trade-offs and what to know
No official GPS coordinate is published, only a general distance from Xai-Xai
the site lists contact only via WhatsApp, email, Facebook and Instagram, with no landline number
Getting there and getting around
Nhambavale Lodge is reached by road from Xai-Xai heading north to Chidenguele; the official site does not state whether a 4×4 is needed for the final approach. Nhambavale Lodge lies off the main road north from Xai-Xai to Chidenguele, with the lodge itself set back on the lake shore rather than directly on a through route.
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 which casa size is being booked, campsite capacity if camping, and lake versus beach access arrangements before travelling. Guests should also confirm campsite availability separately from casa bookings, since the property lists them as distinct accommodation types with different capacities.
Current rates and availability
We do not publish fixed rates for Nhambavale 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.