Pomene is just an absolute paradise on water and we had a wonderful short break here for Dru's birthday. We both just couldn't get enough of the most gorgeous sunsets, so loads of photos. Sorry if it is a bit repetitive :)
A little bit about Pomene....
Pomene lies on a sandy peninsula with a fabulous mangrove estuary (of which you will see the diving photos in a later post), on the one side and the beautiful blue indian ocean on the other side.
It is rated as one of the best remote tourist destinations within Mozambique and it was clear to see why.
Pomene Bay, covers over 200km of deserted beaches flanked by crystal clear waters with just so much marine life it makes your head spin under water. Above water it is truly a birders paradise and any keen wildlife photographers who have a passion for birds will have a field day here. You will however very literally have to go mangrove swamp walking to get to some of the "good stuff".
Pomene Bay is part of the Pomene National Reserve, which was declared a national reserve in 1964.
There is lots to do for the adventurous traveller like scuba diving, some of the best deep sea fishing in the world, quid bikes, horse riding, kayaking on the estuary and the mangroves, birding etc. If you are not so adventurous and just wanted to have a relaxing holiday, then long walks on the beach, visiting the ruins of the Old Pomene Hotel, or just simply soaking up the sun and having cocktails on the deck will never be boring as the views on both sides of the lodge is just spectacular.
For us as diving travellers we definitely came to the right place and it was once again easy to understand why Pomene diving has been rated one of the top 10 diving destinations on the coast of East Africa.
If you ever wanted to experience a Robinson Crusoe-like holiday, then this is the destination for you. But do not take someone that is attached to their high heels, or convenience items such as a hair dryer etc. on this holiday, they will more than likely never speak to you again.
If your partner is one of these book them on their own holiday to a different destination and rather bring along your football called "Wilson"....
What a sunset, even better with a nice gin & tonic in hand.
Our little water chalet home for a few nights.
Our house in the water... Could get use to this!
Shall we go for a swim, lets just jump off the balcony.
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