Corasiida Guesthouse - Mozambique

HOLIDAY PACKAGE - FROM £1895

Corasiida Guesthouse promises stunning sunrise and sunset views over Tofo beach, affordable accommodation, and a one-stop-shop diving holiday with the PADI 5* dive centre next door. The Guesthouse can be rented exclusively for an unforgettable private holiday experience.

INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
  • 1 night Johannesburg B&B
  • 7 nights’ Corasiida
  • Continental breakfast
  • Flights
  • Transfers
  • 10 dives
KEY HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS
  • Double storey Guesthouse with 5 ensuite bedrooms
  • Large deck with bar and swimming pool
  • Communal kitchen and lounge area
  • Restaurants, bars, and market close by
  • Perfect for families and small groups
  • Whale shark and giant manta encounters

Corasiida Guesthouse is a fantastic place to stay for couples, families, groups of friends, and small dive groups as it is possible to rent the entire double storey house making for an exceptional private holiday experience in a stunning beach front location. From the Guesthouse there are spectacular views over Tofo Beach with breath-taking sunrises across the ocean, and sunsets behind the mangrove and palm trees.

There are five stylish double bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms and air conditioning. Each room has sea views and is elegantly furnished, they also benefit from excellent quality mosquito nets and fans. There is a spacious lounge for all guests to enjoy, and an honestly bar surrounded by a large veranda/deck with a private swimming pool and sun loungers.

Tofo is a coastal town in south-eastern Mozambique known for its beautiful, curved beach. The village has a small selection of nice restaurants and bars, and a market where you can buy fresh produce. There is a regular bus service into Inhambane and Maputo, and cabs available if preferred. Diving in Tofo is arranged by us with Tofo Scuba, a PADI 5 Star dive centre that is adjacent to the Guesthouse. All diving at Tofo is undertaken by RIB, and sometimes the beach launches can be as exciting at the dives themselves!

Large Sea View Room

Sea View Double

Facilities

  • Fan
  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito Net

Newly and stylishly decorated with handmade furnishings, all bedrooms are ensuite and offer a kingsize or twin beds. The communal areas include a lounge, bar and a small kitchen area. A large veranda/entertainment area on both ground and 1st floor levels are ideal for barbeques or relaxing with a book in a sun lounger. You can also cool off in the private swimming pool, overlooking Tofo Bay.

Large Family Room

Family Double

Facilities

  • Fan
  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito Net

The family room is ensuite and offers a kingsize or twin beds plus space to sleep an additional 2 children on a sleeper couch. The communal areas include a lounge, bar and a small kitchen area. A large veranda area on both ground and 1st floor levels are ideal for barbeques and you can also cool off in the private swimming pool, overlooking Tofo Bay.

Small Sea View Room

Twin ensuite

Facilities

  • Fan
  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito Net

Newly and stylishly decorated with handmade furnishings, all bedrooms are ensuite and offer a kingsize or twin beds. The communal areas include a lounge, bar and a small kitchen area. A large veranda/entertainment area on both ground and 1st floor levels are ideal for barbeques or relaxing with a book in a sun lounger. You can also cool off in the private swimming pool, overlooking Tofo Bay.

Corasiida is a self-catering guest house but breakfast can be arranged on request and enjoyed at Tofo Scuba, the dive centre next door. There is an honesty bar in the lounge area, and a restaurant at Tofo Scuba which also serves lunch.

There are several restaurants to choose from in Tofo, offering a selection of meat and fish dishes with some delicious salads. One of the nicest is Casa de Comer, French cuisine with a splash of local flavour. The proximity of the market and the sea guarantees the quality and the freshness of the shellfish, fish, vegetables, and fruits.

Tartare of fish and cucumber, various mixed salads, carpaccio of fish, crab mayonnaise, seafood feuilleté, calamari flambé with pastis, fish filet “au vin blanc”, grilled crayfish, Mozambican matapa (manioc leaves cooked with coco, cashew nuts and seafood), chicken with cashew nuts, fresh exotic fruit salad, crème caramel, real chocolate mousse, mango pie, bananas flambé with local rum are just some of the dishes often available.

Tofo Tofo have a good reputation and offers value for money, and there are a couple of small places where you can pick up a pizza if that takes your fancy. Local specialities, both hot and cold, are also available from the lively markets and welcoming bars.

Tofo Scuba is just a few steps away from the Guesthouse, they offer a good variety of dive courses from Try Dives to Divemaster. Along with daily diving they also run Ocean Safaris for non-divers to see the amazing whale sharks. The Ocean Safari boats often encounter other sea life such as manta rays, dolphins, and turtles. And from June to November, they have the incredible Humpback Migration that is a truly incredible experience!

Dives are taken as 2 dives with a surface interval on board the RIB which departs between 8am and 9am in the morning, usually returning between midday and 1pm. When conditions allow, a 3rd dive may be possible in the afternoon.

Tofo is rich in a diverse array of marine life, hard and soft corals, pelagic fish, a multitude of colourful reef fish, turtles and giant moray eels. There are a wide variety of rays, some of which are not seen in many parts of the world.

Many people visit this destination just for the experience of diving with manta rays, including the giant manta ray, as the area is said to have one of the largest known manta ray populations in the world! Apart from rays, you may also encounter grey reef sharks, white and black tip reef sharks as well as the majestic whale shark.

For those divers who love the little things, the reefs offer a wonderous array of shrimps, nudibranchs, leaf fish and a whole range of other critters to keep you fascinated throughout your dive. Dive sites vary in distance from 5-35 minutes from shore and encompass some of the most spectacular reefs on the Mozambican coastline with the possibility of a snorkel with whale sharks en-route!

This tropical climate has sunny days and fresh evenings all year round. The dry season runs from April to late December and the summer season goes from late December to March. Summer season is hotter with higher humidity and occasional short intense showers, usually at night. Daytime temperatures vary from 22-32°C/72-90°F. Visibility is around 15m with ranges up to 40m typically between April and October.

During a dive in Mozambique you have a great chance to come across huge creatures like whale sharks, manta rays, and humpback whales. Look a little closer, and you will see bountiful reef fish and unique marine life. Five of the world’s seven species of turtles frequent Mozambique, and the rich currents filter in tons of nutrients and plankton to feed this bustling ecosystem.

Average temperatures in Summer (Sept-May):
Air 27-34c / Sea: 24-26c

Average temperatures in Winter (June-August):
Air 18-26c / Sea 20-24c

There are several options to reach Inhambane depending on where your international flight is originating.

One of the most comfortable is direct to Johannesburg, then relaxing overnight in a local guest house or lodge, before departing for Inhambane the following morning via Maputo, arriving early afternoon. Transfer time from Inhambane airport to Tofo is approximately 30 minutes.

We can discuss all options with you whilst planning your trip to see what best suits your requirements.

The metical is the currency in Mozambique
The time difference is GMT + 2 hours
Calling code +258
Plug types are C, F, M
Please follow this link for up-to-date health advice and details of any vaccinations that are required before travel
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/mozambique/health

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