nZuwa Lodge

The lodge sits upon the dune belt between pockets of coastal vegetation, peering out across the beach from beneath a shaggy makuti roof supported by chunky driftwood beams. The open-plan dining room and lounge has a lovely curved stone patio around the edge, with a relaxed beach bar and open fire pit to one side. Wi-fi is available in the main section. The campsite is a short stroll from here, with its own shower block and self-catering area.

For those looking for a luxury option, there are three delightful beach bungalows with en-suite bathrooms, a cosy lounge, beautiful four-poster beds beneath mosquito nets, and a small private deck. Several smaller air-conditioned rooms with en-suite bathrooms have a more simple style, and the self-catering family units come with a small kitchen. The budget-friendly campsite has good facilities and offers excellent value for money in a beautiful shaded semi-wild garden close to the beach.

Watersports include kite-surfing, wakeboarding, kayaking and snorkelling. During low tide (when there's quite a walk to the water's edge), guided nature walks across the sandbars dotted with colourful rock pools are a hit, particularly with children. Younger guests also love the sandcastle-building sessions and beachcombing treasure hunts. Guided tours of Pemba town, scuba-diving trips and boat cruises to explore the truly lovely islands of the Quirimbas Archipelago, Ibo and Ilha de Mozambique can be arranged from the lodge.