CAMPISMO
FARÓL-DA-PRAIA DA BARRA
(Portuguese for the lighthouse camping on the point of Barra
beach)
GPS
Coordinates: S 23º 47’ 577” - E 35º 32’
233” (-23.78333, 35.53333)



The
4 x 4 campsite near the Lighthouse at Ponta da Barra is situated
at the point of the pristine Barra Peninsula, approx. 20 Km
from the town of Inhambane on the Barra peninsula, where Africa
is still Africa.
The
town of Inhambane is located approximately
500 km north of Maputo and is characterized by fascinating architecture,
fresh produce markets and a simple African vibe, with an unmistakable
hint of Portuguese and Arabic influence. Inhambane may serve
as a refreshment station and for an occasional night out on
the town.
JHB
to RESSANO GARÇIA (KOMATIPOORT) - 5 HOURS,
BORDER to MAPUTO - 1 HOUR, MAPUTO to INHAMBANE - 7 HOURS
Barra
beach was voted one of the top five beaches in the southern
hemisphere Scattered along this golden coastline are a variety
of tropical beach bars each characterized with its own island
style vibe.
(Some
useful information: The milk of a young green coconut is an
age-old cure for hangovers !)