News & Events
Capulana training successfully completed!
18 women from Supinho have now successfully completed a 2-week capulana training provided by Pelagia, an experienced trainer originally from Zimbabwe. Pelagia has done amazing work with women in the local communities within Gorongosa National Park, where she is based and we are delighted that she has been able to come and share her wonderful ...
Health and Crafts Training for Local Communities
Thanks to the generous support of those who responded to the Idugo Health Appeal, we have been able to sponsor the participation of Fernanda from Idugo island to attend an intensive 4-month health training programme run by Save the Children in Zambezia. Next January, a group of 15 women from Supinho will benefit from sewing ...
More Activities at the Lodge
We now have 6 bicycles – 4 for adults and 2 for children – available for hire. Cycling is the ideal way to experience the glorious feeling of freedom and space offered by Zalala Beach extending for miles into the horizon! And we also have new picnic equipment to allow our guests to enjoy picnics ...
Star Bed and Barbecue in the Woods
A recent Lodge attraction is the ‘star bed’ where guests can lie in comfort and listen to the sounds of the waves from the sea, watch the sun setting behind the coconut trees in the distance or gaze at the starry sky by night. It is one of the most romantic spots in the Lodge ...
New Chef and Staff Canteen
In August, Cuziwa Maguwa was appointed as kitchen Chef. He has had over 10 years of experience working in Lodges in Zimbabwe and Tete province in Mozambique and he brings with him some new and exciting additions to the Zalala menu. We look forward to positive feedback from our Lodge and restaurant guests! August also ...
Valentine’s Day hearts and roses
Couples who came to celebrate Valentines at Zalala, were treated to heart-shaped biscuits and cakes, a carpet of rose petals in the bedroom, cuddly teddies on their pillows, a candle-lit dinner and complimentary champagne with their meal! Thanks to Pedro and Laura who both spared no effort to make this a truly memorable celebration of ...
New Beach Pathway
You can now walk to the beach from the Lodge along a new wooden pathway. No need for shoes! And if you get hungry or thirsty, you cn be back at the restaurant and bar in a matter of minutes!
Further Road Improvements
Road works on the Zalala-Quelimane road are due to resume early this year with a view to completing the remaining 25 kms up to town. This time, we have been assured that a slip road will be created to minimise disruption of traffic between Zalala and Quelimane.
Zalala in the News!
From 10-13th October, Zalala Beach Lodge was present at the first International Tourism Fair, which took place on the outskirts of Maputo (Marracuene). Our stall was visited by the national Minister for Tourism and Pedro and our Lodge Manager (Pedro) was interviewed by all the main national TV news stations. He was asked to comment ...
