Volume 12 - XAI-XAI STAY, EAT, SHOP
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Volume 12 - XAI-XAI STAY, EAT, SHOP
Gaza Province - Mozambique XAI-XAI & SURROUNDS bilene chizavane chidenguele Where to STAY Where to PLAY Where to SHOP Where to EAT www.xaixai-mozambique.com Volume 12 WHERE TO STAY AND PLAY WHERE TO STAY AND PLAY WHERE TO STAY AND PLAY WHERE TO STAY AND PLAY Moz (00258) 824 026 791 - SA (0027) 823 008 545 [email protected] - www.zongoene.com WHERE TO STAY O Paraiso de Mocambique XAI-XAI ECO-ESTATE - luxurious self catering villas - unbelievable sea views - 3 to 4 bedrooms - sleeps 8 to 10 pax - stunning beaches - fully air-conditioned - serviced daily Contact: 00258 84 203 2807 (Eng) 00258 82 515 1527 (Port) [email protected] www.xaixai-eco-estate.co.za PRAIA DE XAI-XAI MOZAMBIQUE WHERE TO STAY AND PLAY East Africa Safaris is situated on the scenic east coast of Mozambique, +- 250 km north of Maputo. The resort is situated amongst a combination of coastal dunes & inland lakes, offering unique opportunities for bird watching, whale wathcing, deep sea fishing, quad biking, snorkeling, swimming & spear fishing. • Self-catering casa's & chalets ranging between 6 - 16 sleepers • Whole resort sleeps 150 people • Credit card facilities • Medical facilities on site • 24 hour security • Clean water • Ice & charcoal available at reception • Full Vodacom signal & GPRS for Internet • 24 hour electricity & backup generators in case of power outage • Boat & fishing licences available at reception 31KM NORTH OF XAI XAI , CHIZAVANE Contact: Yolanda Tel: +258 84 301 0641 [email protected] GPS: S25º01.229 E034º00.495 WHERE TO STAY AND PLAY PRAIA DO SOL BILENE MOZAMBIQUE Only 90kms south of Xai-Xai / Only 180kms north of Maputo SA +27 82 570 4300 Moz +258 82 319 3040 [email protected] www.pdsol.co.za Naara, the one with a vivacious spirit. Chidenguele, Mozambique Naara, a concept of life. Naara Eco-Lodge & Spa is a luxury lodge & adventure accommodation located behind the sand dunes of the Indian Ocean, in the coastline of Mozambique. Built on the banks of Nhambavale Lake in Chidenguele, overlooking untouched dune forests, Naara consists of 10 deluxe safari Eco Lodge & Spa tents nestled in 2 hectares of indigenous African bush. Chidenguele, Mozambique - [email protected] - +258 84 32 12 209 ASSIST H ELP C REATE S OMETHING S PECIAL! “Agape Love for Africa”, working with ‘Youth for Christ’ in Xai-Xai and ‘Calvery Assembly of God Christian Church’ in Whiteriver, involved with 650 orphans and their caregivers and teachers. Colourful christmas boxes being made in SA by other children containing school equipment, Shangaan Bible, t-shirt, waterproof school bag, sweets and gift, plus a personal letter written by the child who made the box. Juanita Kruger: +27 82 853 9304 / Les Harper: +258 84 594 3199 Praia de ChidengueLe WHERE TO STAY LODGE Sunset Beach Lodge is situated 65km from Xai Xai and only 5,4km off the main road (EN1) near the village of Chidenguele in the Gaza Province. Regarded as the ideal ‘Halfway House’ between Maputo and Inhambane, Sunset Beach Lodge is situated 150m from the sea and offers the best of all worlds; from outstanding self-catering accommodation and camping facilities to spectacular views & miles of sun-bleached beaches to explore. 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Sunset Beach offers the chance to relax and rejuvenate body and soul! Sunset Bea and re WHERE TO SHOP CASA DE CAMBIOS MONEY EXCHANGE BUEREAU NOW OPEN IN XAI-XAI & MACIA Xai-Xai - tel: 282 22477 fax: 282 22478 [email protected] | Rua Milagre Mabote 1027 Macia - tel/fax: 282 51088 [email protected] | Rua 1° de Maio Bairro do Cimento WHERE TO SHOP BEST SELECTION OF BEVERAGES & GROCERIES IF WE DON’T HAVE IT WE WILL GET IT FOR YOU! Rua Martires da Revolucão No 639 (diagonally opposite the main Handling) Tel: 282 22 768 WHERE TO SHOP WHERE TO EAT ai X i a X Fine dining in T h e f r e s h f o o d peo p le Praia do Xai-Xai Gaza, Mozambique Tel: +258 829 265 470 [email protected] www.facebook.com/xaipagneria PEN NOW O I I XAIPAGNERIA SEAFOOD BAR WHERE TO EAT GO WILD R E S TA U R A N T & B A R For the BEST Crayfish, Prawns, Boerewors, T-Bone Steaks, Lamb & Pork Chops Book Your Functions & Conferences Praia de Xai-Xai Contact: Bento 82 7488 833 or Irene 82 8737 982 Fully Air-Conditioned Restaurant & Bar FACTS • Extent of 75 709 km2 • Capital is Xai-Xai • 11 Districts and 5 municipalities • 210km from Maputo (capital of Mozambique) • Tropical climate • Temperatures: Summer 20°C to 35°C, Winter 15°C to 25°C, Rainy season October to March • Population of + 1.3m, of which 56% are women • Mainly agricultural - using Limpopo River for irrigating farms - and fishing in fresh rivers, lakes and the ocean • Limpopo River extends 6000km through Gaza to the ocean • Main language is Portuguese • Cultural languages are Xichangana and Xichopi • Gaza borders countries South Africa and Zimbabwe, and provinces Maputo and Inhambane, and the Indian ocean. CULTURE AND HISTORY • In the colonial period Gaza was a District. Hence, the name the Gaza Empire, founded by Manicusse at the beginning of XIX century. During the Portuguese occupation, Gaza was a field of heroic and resistant battles. • Gaza has a fusion of modern and ancestral traditions turning it into a multicultural and multilingual province expressed through food, clothing, music, dance and handcrafts. • Gaza is famous for its cuisine of prawns, grilled chicken with munyassi (mafura oil), xiguinha of cacana and sweet potatoes, tihove, grilled fish, mussels and quibo. • Traditional beers are produced with cashews and amarula. • The province also has cashew nut factories. COASTAL AREAS The coastal area is about 150km, offering good conditions for recreational fishing, swimming windsurfing, jet skiing and scuba diving. The beautiful beaches of Bilene, Zongoene, Xai-Xai, Chongoene, Chizavanes, Chidenguele and Denquine have sunny white sandy beaches, rock pools, idyllic sunrises and sunsets, shells, whales, dolphins and turtles. TRANSFRONTIER CONSERVATION AREAS Limpopo National Park Located in the Districts of Massingir and Mabalane Chicualacuala it has untouched forest formations with the Big Five (lion, elephant, rhino, leopard, buffalo). Banhine National Park Located in the District of Chigubo and focused on tourism, it inhabits several species of birds and has beautiful open savannas where ostrich, goats, bush pig, impala, leopard and others can be observed. GAZA PROVINCE - INFORMATION GAZA PROVINCE, MOZAMBIQUE HELPFUL INFORMATION LET’S TALK Good morning - Good afternoon - Good evening - How are you? - I am fine - What is your name? - My name is - Thank you - No problem - You are welcome - Excuse me - Sorry - Goodbye - I do not understand - Please - Where are you going? - I am going to…. - Friend - Toilet - When? - Where? - How much is....? - Can i have some change? - How much - Too expensive - I want to buy... - Cheap - Can you help me? - Go away! - I’m lost - Please can you help me - Right - Left - Front - Back - Please come here - Please bring me a…… - Bom dia Boa tarde Boa noite Como está? Estou bem Como é que te chamas? Chamo-me Obrigado De nada Nada Desculpa Adeus / Tchao Não compreendo Faz favor Para onde vais? Vou para Amigo / Amiga Casa de banho Quando? Onde? Quanto custa? Peço troco? Quanto custa Muito caro Quero comprar Barato Pode ajudar-me? Va-se embora! Estou perdido Por favor pode ajudar-me Direita Esquerda Em frente A trás Chega aqui por favor Por favor traga me a/o .. House Do you have ....? Dangerous Now Tomorrow Today Tonight Yesterday In the morning In the afternoon In the evening Fruit Vegatables Fish Beer Mineral water Bread Milk Meat Rice Breakfast Lunch Supper Bill Fried Potatoes Soup Steak Sugar Tea Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Casa Tem....? Perigoso Agora Amanha Hoje Esta noite Ontem de amanhá á atarde á noite Fruta Vegetais Peixe Cerveja Agua mineral Pão Leite Carne Arroz Pequeno - almoço Almoço Jantar Conta Batata frita Sopa Bife Açucar Chá Segunda-feira Terca - feira Quarta - feira Quinta - feira Sexta - feira Sabado Domingo PUBLIC HOLIDAYS January 1 - February 3 - April 7 - May 1 - June 25 - September 7 - September 25 - October 4 - December 25 - M-Info Universal Brotherhood Day. Mozambican Heroes Day [In honor of Eduardo Mondlane] Mozambican Womens Day to all Mozambican Women [In honor of Josina Machel] Workers/Labor Day Mozambique Independence Day [For the proclamation of independence by the former President of the Republic Samora Moises Machel-1975] Mozambique Victory Day [In tribute to the signing of the Lusaka Agreements] Mozambique Armed Forces Day [In tribute to the start of the National Liberation Armed Fight] Mozambique Day of Peace and Reconciliation [In tribute to the Peace Agreement] Family Day [Christmas] Mozambique Information www.mozambiqueinformation.com COMMON TRAFFIC OFFENCES • No drivers licence • Speeding - this is an expensive fine so do not speed in towns and reduce speed at schools - exceeding up to: 20kmph is 1000mt, 40kmph is 2000mt, 60kmph is 4000mt, over 60km is 8000mt • Non-roadworthy vehicle (lights/brakes etc not working) • Not having 2 triangles • Not having 2 safety jackets • Not having an insurance policy • Not wearing seat belts (in front and back) • Drunk driving • Alcohol in vehicle - must be sealed in the boot • Exceeding number of persons in vehicle that is registered on car papers • Ignoring traffic regulator lines, signs etc. • Not having a blue and yellow towing sticker on the front of your vehicle if towing • Canoes or loads on top of vehicles obstructing ANY view of the windscreen (eg: canoes must face up so curved end does not obstruct view) • Arms out of windows • Driving without a shirt or shoes • Vehicle not conforming to your papers (eg canopy etc) • Cigarettes in the car without a fire extinguisher • Talking on cell phone • Back seats must be clear of objects & luggage • Not having receipts for all goods purchased (customs officials - ALFANDEGA - can fine) MALARIA • The mosquito that transmits malaria (female Anopheles) is not born with malaria - she has to feed on someone who has malaria before she is infected • She feeds from evening till morning • Be very strict about applying repellents during this period • If you are infected - and have not taken any prophylactics - symptoms will appear around 10 days (aching body, sore joints, headache, vomiting, diarrhoea) • If you have taken prophylactics, symptoms can take up to 3 months to appear. Remember to tell your doctor you have been in a malaria area. • If you are still in Mozambique, go to clinic/hospital for a test and take the medication supplied (1 to 3 day courses available) • Do not delay if you suspect you have malaria - it is fatal if not treated! There is also a private clinic in Xai-Xai. They can be contacted on +258 823 259 730 or +258 823 999 800. There are also numerous pharmacies in town where malaria tests and medication may be purchased. HELPFUL INFORMATION WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING A MOTOR VEHICLE OR OTHER PERSONS • If the accident is between vehicles or persons don't remove your vehicle before the police arrive at site of the accident • If a person is injured (but not badly) put him in a vehicle (not the one involved in a collision with another vehicle) and take him and someone who knows the person to the nearest hospital and ask the medical doctor or assistant to call the police • Show the police your drivers licence, car papers and insurance of your vehicle • Call the insurance company to assist you, never admit your guilt, only tell the truth of what happened • Contact the tourism association (ASINHOS), your destination resort or reservation agent WHAT TO DO IF STOPPED BY THE TRAFFIC POLICE • Traffic police are dressed in a white shirt and blue trousers - police in green (taxi police) are not allowed to fine you for any traffic offences • Put on your indicator and pull over • Remove your sun-glasses and turn the music down (a sign of respect and trust) • Greet the officer politely, never be rude • Wait for him to ask what he wants and check he is wearing his badge before showing your identification (no badge then no questions or fine) • Go through the motions of showing your license etc (you do not have to hand it over) • If you are guilty of an offence first apologise • If he does not ‘forgive’ you then do not instigate a bribe. Insist on the fine (it will probably be cheaper) • You can pay the fine on the spot - but then insist on an official receipt • OR you can pay the fine within 15 days at a police station (*see article from Road Decree below) • If you have handed over your papers and they are not returned and/or you are being harassed or threatened, phone ASINHOS or travel to the next police station and report it • Do not be scared or intimidated but do not get aggressive • Insist on a receipt and help stamp out bribery and corruption If you require advice regarding an accident or police please contact your insurance company, resort destination or the Gaza Tourism Association (ASINHOS) (+258) 823 969 890 *Art. 172: Cumprimento voluntário (multas): 1. É admitido o pagamento voluntário da multa, ou reclamação, nos termos e com os efeitos estabelecidos nos números seguintes. 2. A opção de pagamento voluntário e sem acréscimo de custas deve verificar-se no prazo de 15 dias utéis a contar da notificação para o efeito, podendo, o infractor pagar a multa em qualquer Departamento Provincial de Trânsito da Policia da República de Moçambique ou Delegação Provincial de Viação. 2 1 EN1 3 9 10 11 MAPS Xai-Xai Bridge over Limpopo River - Toll Gate MAPS City of Xai-Xai KEY Markets EN1 - South Maputo - 250km 1, 2, 3, / 90,60,20km 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 4 Limpopo River Praia do Sol Casa Cambio Macia Zongoene Lodge Xai-Xai Paper Casa Mirage Casa Cambios Xai-Xai Bazar Limpopo / Pitambar Baia Magazine Zona Braza Sunset Beach Lodge Naara Eco Lodge 5 7 6 + 8 Private Clinic EN1 - North Chidenguele - 60km Inhambane - 250km 9,10,11 / 40,65,65km Main Police Station + Main hospital Praia de Xai-Xai - 12km Praia de Xai-Xai From City to Praia de Xai-Xai Xai-Xai Eco-Estate Blue Dolphin Resort Reef Resort Go Wild Restaurant km +-5 N Xai-Xai brochure and website created especially for you by Terra Bonita Mocambique, Lda For advertisement bookings contact Carol: (00258) 82 8826 004 / [email protected] Maputo printing and marketing services TIDE CHART