Barra accommodation - Barra Estates

You may also bring along your own boat. Please note that it should be seaworthy - they are checked by the authorities on a regular basis. Ensure that your safety equipment is functional. Lately, you would also need a fishing license - regular checks are carried out by Department Fisheries on the Beach where boats are launched, so make sure you obtain this beforehand to prevent aggravation and fines. These can be obtained in Inhambane. At Barra, you would have to pay a launching fee which is a once-off fee, valid for 30 days.

Diving / snorkeling: There are an abundance of reefs at Barra and neighboring Tofo. If you have a rubber duck, bring it along for this purpose. The sea is placid enough for rubber ducks most of the year. Barra Reef Divers, Barra Lodge Divers and Sunset Lodge Divers offer diving courses and daily excursions.
Wet-biking / Jetski-ing: An absolute paradise for this sport. With a placid sea you can play all day long. Or go to to White Sands and play on the lake. There you can race to Pansy Island where an abundance of the Pansy shells can be found. Please do not abuse this, and only take a few, so that there would be enough left for generations to come.

Quad biking: Only allowed when used responsibly - this past time has created a menace for holiday makers due to the constant irresponsibility and ignorance of many riders. Our rules are simple here:

NO starting of quad bikes on the property before 8H30 in the morning - should you wish to do so, please remove the quad bike from the property first.
NO riding after 20H00 - if you arrive after this time, please switch off the quad and push it into the property.
IDLE the quad out of the property - no revving, spinning or irresponsibility would be tolerated.
NO quads without baffles would be allowed.
Remember that you would share the facility with other holiday makers who come here to rest and unwind.

Any person not sticking to these rules would be asked to leave the resort.
Wind surfing: Bring yours along - you would have a great time on the sea or on the lake at White Sands.

WHAT TO DO?:

Fortunately, there are no movies, shopping malls, discos or games rooms. Spend the time with your family and friends - it is worth a fortune. If you want to go out, we can recommend the following places:

Visit the Inhambane market for a real African experience.

Pay a visit to the Inhambane Museum - it is rich in very interesting history.
Take an ancient Dow to Maxixe from the Inhambane harbour, and have something to eat at the One-Stop restaurant in Maxixe.

The Mangroves: Take a very informative tour of the mangroves with Ivor, who would explain the very intricate eco system which exists here, and how the local population is endangering this delicate area in their quest for food.

Barra Reef Resort: A very popular spot for a casual evening at the pub or some great food. With a lovely wooden deck right on the beach. During high season, you would always find a party here, and it is very popular amongst the youngsters.

Anda Ca Lodge: Excellent food and Nick & Martha are great hosts who will keep you entertained all day and night long. Very cosy pub which has become a favourite visiting place.

Casa Barry (Tofo): Lovely restaurant and pub overlooking Tofo Bay. Great food and a lovely vibe.