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Marracuene Lodge- Maputo Mozambique Guest HouseLocated at the mouth of the Incomati River and a short boat trip to Macaneta Beach and Xefina Island. Only 35km north of Maputo. The last 4km accessible only by 4x4 vehicles. Perfect spot to launch your own boat to go deep-sea fishing or just enjoy the nature and tranquillity. Restaurant, half board accommodation or camping. Boats and canoes for hire.
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Geography: The sprawling capital city of Maputo is located near the southern tip of Mozambique.
History: In 1898 central authority for the country was transferred from Mozambique Island to Lourenzo Marques and the city quickly became established as the trade and industry centre and as a port to serve the goldfields of South Africa. In the early days transport riders made the dangerous journey with oxen and wagons, but when the rail link was constructed, transport became safer and more profitable.
Arts and Culture: Under Portuguese influence, Lourenzo Marques became one of Africa's most beautiful and fashionable cities with an impressive skyline of tall buildings and a cosmopolitan Portuguese/African atmosphere attracting many visitors. Places like the Polana Hotel buzzed with the chatter of socialites and the nightclubs thumped until the early hours. The war in the 1970s and 1980s changed all that, and when it was over the once proud city was in terrible disrepair. The city is now re-inventing itself and slowly recreating some of its former glory. The most important landmark is the Fort of Nossa Senhora da Conceiao (Our Lady of Conception), which was the nucleus of the original settlement. Another imposing building is the Central Railway Station, an enormous structure looking more like a palace for kings, than a siding for commuters.
Science and Nature: Several rivers spill into the sea around here and two islands, Inhaca and Portuguese Island lie just off the coast. Visitors also head south into the swamplands of the 236,000ha Maputo Elephant Reserve where rolling green hills meet the sea. Crocs, hippos, side-striped jackals, antelope and about 180 elephants are found here. The area is currently being restored and there are plans to introduce more animals, and open lodges in the future.
Entertainment: Once again the rich and famous are hanging out at the five-star Polana Hotel, which has a grand view over the harbour, a gym, tea gardens and an old-fashioned Victorian lift. There are also some excellent and expensive restaurants, where you can enjoy beers and spicy peri-peri prawns. The infamous Fere de Populare has dozens of bars and discos where Mozambicans dance well into the night to seductive Latino beats. From Maputo's fishing harbour, a regular ferry service takes visitors to Inhaca Island to see the fascinating maritime museum, historic lighthouse and to have lunch or overnight at the hotel.
Sport: Water sports, snorkelling and diving are popular activities in Maputo.
Did You Know? The train station, with its giant copper dome, was designed and built in the early 1900s by the same Eiffel who designed the famous Parisian tower.
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