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 13
WHERE TO STAY AND PLAY
BLUE DOLPHIN RESORT
Praia de Xai-Xai
Mozambique
Well Stocked Bar
R&Rs, Cocktails,
Big Meals, Best Value,
Sport TV, Pool Table,
Karaoke
Lisa Powell - Accommodation
+258 84 203 2807
[email protected]
GPS CO-ORDINATES:
Lance Powell - Restaurant
+258 82 556 1255
www.bluedolphinresort.com
LAT:S25,06,67 LONG:E33,45,13
WHERE TO STAY AND PLAY
FISH / PRAWNS / PIZZAS / BURGERS
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
PRAIA DE CHIZAVANE
Zona Braza Lodge YOUR IDEAL FAMILY
SEASIDE ESCAPE with safe beaches and
activities.
Book your Christmas lunch at Zona Braza
Lodge we have a beautiful restaurant
serving lovely seafood dishes, with
spectacular views and swimming pool for
the whole family to enjoy!
tel 00258 282 64016
cel 00258 847633076
cel 00258 82 480 5348
[email protected]
www.zonabraza.com
Enjoy Your Year-end
Holidays with
your Family
and Friends
at Zona Braza!
WHERE TO STAY AND PLAY
ZONA BRAZA
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
WHERE TO STAY AND PLAY
Bilene
•TRUE AFRICAN PARADISE for
weddings,
conferences,
4x4
excursions, honeymooners or just a
party!
•On the beach tropical paradise with
self catering luxury villa and luxury
tented camp that can accommodate
up to 44 guests.
•Exotic Beach Cocktail bar, Restaurant,
AWSOME
SUNSETS,
Tipo-Tinto
buckets and don’t forget our famous
PIRI-PIRI Tequila!!! Open for breakfast,
lunch and supper.
•TRUE PARADISE HAS NO TARRED
ROADS, 4x4 NEEDED!! A shuttle/
transfer can be arranged.
•We on a 11km lagoon and 2km from
the ocean and are ideal for exploring
the dunes and beach, whale watching,
fishing, quad biking and water sports.
Bilene, Zonguene, Nhabanga
Village, Mozambique
t- 00258 84 382 1290
t- 00258 86 146 4872
t- 0027 82 823 2378
[email protected]
[email protected]
www.villanbanga.co.za
GPS: S25-253509
E33-343294
- 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
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
-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
LEARN
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……
WHERE TO SHOP
CASA DE CAMBIOS
FOREIGN 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
Children’s Clothing,
Bedding and Toys
ing,bed sheets and toys
Handmade products, by a
dmadegroup
Collection
of 50 women from
surrounding areas of Xai-Xai .
Together they find ways,
through craft production, to
sustainably improve the life
of their families
who are
often exposed to
HIV and AIDS.
The first fruits
are brought
through
solidarity and
cooperation with
Danida;
(Danish
international
development
agency).
Mozambique Handmade
Collection
Cooperativa de Bordadeiras de Xai-Xai, Dulce Mudlovo
[email protected], Tel: +258 282 25163, Cell: +258 82 92 65470
COMMON TRAFFIC OFFENCES
• No drivers licence
• Speeding: max speed 120kmph w/o trailer, with
trailer 100kmph - 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 (double speed limit - jail time)
• 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)
• 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 & check he
is wearing his badge before showing your
identification (no badge - 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 handwritten fine
• 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 (these guys are
normally the ones not wearing their badges)
• 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.
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
WHERE TO EAT
Praia do Xai-Xai
Gaza, Mozambique
Tel: +258 829 265 470
[email protected]
www.facebook.com/xaipagneria
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Extent of 75 709 km2
Capital is Xai-Xai
11 Districts and 5 municipalities
210km from Maputo
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.
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.
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.
NATIONAL PARKS
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.
ABOUT GAZA
GAZA PROVINCE, MOZAMBIQUE
MAPS
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PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
January 1 -
February 3 -
April 7 -
May 1 -
June 25 -
September 7 -
September 25 - October 4 -
December 25 - 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]
Xai-Xai Bridge over Limpopo River - Toll Gate
KEY
EN1 - South
Maputo - 250km
1, 2, / 90,60km
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
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Limpopo River
MAPS
City of Xai-Xai
Markets
Praia do Sol
Casa Cambio Macia
Xai-Xai Paper
Casa Mirage
Casa Cambios Xai-Xai
Bazar Limpopo / Pitambar
Baia Magazine
Zona Braza
Sera Lodge
4
6 5
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7
Private Clinic
EN1 - North
Chidenguele - 60km
Inhambane - 250km
8,9, / 40,65km
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
Xaipagneria
km
+-5
Xai-Xai Guest House
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