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Fatima's Nest

Praia do Tofo, (Inhambane town), Tofo, Mozambique 111

76.6%

Overall Rating

4 out of 5 HostelBookers customers would recommend 'Fatima's Nest'

Atmosphere: 88.0%
Location: 88.0%
Facilities: 68.0%
Staff: 80.0%

Cleanliness: 64.0%
Safety: 76.0%
Value: 72.0%

Recent review (26/04/2011)

I heard some bad stuff about the hostel before arriving, but it wasn't that bad at all. It has a nice terrace and is located directly on the beach. The showers aren't that clean which isn't a problem for me and quite…

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Overview

‘Fatima's Nest’ is an amazing Backpacker with Campsite built right on the top of the sand dunes with spectacular sunset on a palm tree fringed lagoon and the sunrise over the blue azure of the Indian Ocean.

Looking for a place where civilization is definitely overrated - well this place helps everyone understand the Tofo vibe. If one is looking for a tropical beach paradise with coconuts swelling, white sands and fantastic surf, this is the place.

Inhambane is a photographers dream; it possesses a unique charm that can only come from a rusty old town with dilapidated buildings. It is worth exploring the fascinating mix of African, old-world Portuguese and Muslim cultures.

Accommodation Information

All built on the sand dunes with local and natural material : Private Ensuite Casitas w/ private bathroom, Bungalows (1 to 4 person sharing) and Dorms.. Fully equipped Campsite with a Lapa and a Braai area where you can prepare your own food!

Crockery, cutlery, etc. can be obtained at the Bar giving a small deposit.

Freezer/Fridge facilities are available for sharing with other guests! Enjoy our Dinner Buffet with lots of seafood and vegetarian traditional dish around the fire under the stars. Try Mathapa (South African fish)

Basics such us bread, milk, sugar, veggies & fruit (limited), cold rinks etc. All our accommodations have linen and mosquito nets.

Cold drinks can be purchase from the local market. For more variety you will have to go to Inhambane Market.

SAFE PARKING - 24 HOUR SECURITY - COME AND ENJOY IT!

We do PICK UPS every day at the Bus Station in Inhambane City for the Express Bus that leaves Maputo at 6.30am

Location Information

An Internet Café is just around the corner. Go for a walk around the village and enjoy the local market with small stands where you can get to know the locals and have some fun drinking "Sura", a palm juice in the first hours that becomes "Fire Water" later in the evening.

The craft market is in a ruin in the beachfront. Enjoy the beautiful walk to the Lighthouse, the Monument and lots of others!

This is where days are lost - lot of life giving travel tips and water activities: unbelievable SCUBA DIVING, great SNORKELLING, SURFING and ocean safari.