Nhanombe Lodge is a coastal property at Ponta Zavora on Mozambique’s Inhambane coast, offering a mix of chalets, flats, rooms and camping. Nhanombe Lodge is built around its own restaurant, pub and shop, with a dive centre operating from the site. It sits close to both the ocean and the freshwater Lake Poelela.
Best for
Nhanombe Lodge suits divers, campers and families who want a self-contained property with a choice of accommodation types in one place.
It suits less well guests seeking a single polished hotel style, since the property mixes chalets, flats, rooms and a campsite rather than one uniform room type.
Location
The property sits at Ponta Zavora, on the coast south of Inhambane. In a straight line it is about 0.6 km south of our Závora village reference point.
Rooms and style at Nhanombe Lodge
Nhanombe Lodge offers lodges/chalets, flats and rooms, each stated to have tiled bathrooms, hot water and a braai area, alongside a separate camping area; guests should confirm which accommodation type and its exact capacity when booking.
Facilities at Nhanombe Lodge
Verified facilities include a private pub, a shop, a restaurant and an on-site dive centre, Wobbegong Dive Center, offering scuba diving on nearby reefs.
Trade-offs and what to know
The property mixes several accommodation styles from chalets to camping, so guests should confirm exactly which unit type they are booking.
As a self-contained coastal property away from a town centre, guests depend on the on-site shop and restaurant for day-to-day supplies.
Getting there and getting around
Nhanombe Lodge is reached by road from the Inhambane area to Ponta Zavora; guests should confirm with the property whether a 4×4 is needed for the final stretch given its coastal, sandy setting.
Explore the area
- Závora travel guide
- Inhambane Coast: region guide
- Where to stay in Inhambane Coast: choosing a base
- Mozambique accommodation: how to choose a region
Before you book
Before booking, confirm the accommodation type (chalet, flat, room or camping pitch), meal arrangements at the restaurant, dive centre schedules if diving is planned, and clear directions for the final approach to Ponta Zavora village.
Current rates and availability
We do not publish fixed rates for Nhanombe Lodge, because pricing and availability change with dates and demand.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.

