TERMS & CONDITIONS
BOOKING INFORMATION
RATES
Please take note of seasonal rates:
Low season: R600/unit/night
High season: R800/unit/night
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High Season Dates:
24 March - 11 April 2023
23 June - 17 July 2023
29 September - 9 October 2023
13 December - 5 January 2024
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Minimum number of units:
High season 3 units (6 pax)
communal kitchen will be shared with 2 parties.
6 units (12 pax)
with exclusive use of communal facilities
SINGLE BOOKING APPLICABLE TO LOW SEASON ONLY
BOOKING CONFIRMATION
On enquiry you will be sent an ENQUIRY quote. Your dates will only be reserved once 50% deposit reflects in the nominated bank account.
A booking CONFIRMATION will be sent to you once payment is received and only then will your dates be reserved.
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Balance of total reservation fee due 30 days prior to arrival date.
CANCELLATION POLICY
The guest will be charged 50% of the total price (the deposit) of the reservation if they cancel after reservation and 100% of the total price of the reservation should guests cancel less than 7 days prior to arrival.
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Rates per unit are subject to change without notice however, rates are guaranteed once booking confirmation is received.​
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
LIABILITY
The owners, staff or agents are in no way liable to the tenant or his/her family or visitors for any personal injury sustained or loss and/or damage to personal belongings and/or motor vehicles which may occur while the tenant resides on the property.
IMPORTANT - NATURE OF LODGE
4Ls is a very secluded lodge in Linga Linga with no nightlife or bars.
It is a family or couples retreat to relax and enjoy the beauty and tranquillity of Mozambique.
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The lodge is on the lagoon side of Linga Linga so the wind factor is much less than on the “sea” side.
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Castelo do Mar is 1km south of the lodge and Aqua Breeze is 2km north along the lagoon.
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The sea/beach is a 20min 4X4 drive away.
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You and your group make your own amazing memories!
VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS
45 min drive from the tar road at Morrumbene to the lodge. Please factor this in!!
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A 4x4 is required for the last 3km journey to the lodge. 4x4 is also required to drive to the sea side of the Ling Linga “island”
Tyre pressure 1.5 bar adequate for last 3 km with 4x4
AFTER HOUR ARRIVALS
Guests are advised to organise their trips as to arrive in daylight hours as night travel is not recommended in Mozambique and navigation through the last 3km to the lodge can be dangerous.
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No more than 2 persons may be accommodated in each chalet. Should this be exceeded the guest will be charged for the rental of an additional unit
FIRES
NO WOOD FIRES ALLOWED.
Please bring own charcoal, or purchase local charcoal en route or in Morrumbene. Charcoal gets cheaper the further north you drive.
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NO UNATTENDED FIRES ALLOWED AT ANY TIME. PLEASE PUT THE FIRE OUT BEFORE GOING TO BED.
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DO NOT MAKE FIRES IF THERE ARE STRONG WINDS…PLEASE USE THE WEBERS WITH A LID.
AIR CONDITIONERS
Please ensure that ALL WINDOWS AND DOORS and the TOILET DOOR ARE CLOSED if the air conditioners are in use.
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The air conditioner can be used on FAN MODE if you prefer the fresh air and night sounds.
DEPARTURE
Please leave the keys in the doors.
Please close all doors and windows.
Switch the air conditioners off.
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All food and drink left in the fridges will be assumed to be left for the staff to share.
LINEN AND TOWELS
All linen is provided in the chalets.
Linen is washed every 3rd day.
Bath towels are provided and are changed with the linen.
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** PLEASE BRING OWN
SWIMMING TOWELS**
KAYAKS
2 double and 2 single kayaks are available for guests to use.
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Please don’t leave the kayaks or oars on the sand at the lagoon, the tide changes faster than one realises!!!
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Please store them up near the lodge after use. The guards/staff can assist you with the portage.
TIDES
Be VERY CAREFUL of the power of the tides when kayaking or swimming, especially with children. Life jackets are advised for children when kayaking.
MANGROVES
We are blessed to have stunning mangroves with extensive bird life on both sides of the lodge.
The mangroves to the left of the lodge when you’re facing the lagoon are larger.
Time your kayak at high tide to get the best of the mangroves.
TELEVISION AND WIFI
There is no television or wifi at the lodge – enjoy the break from social media and the chaos in the world!!
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Please acquire a Mozambique sim card and airtime before arrival or on the way up from vendors should you want to save costs. Data in Mozambique is much cheaper than in South Africa.
Create a hotspot with 1 phone for everyone in your party to use. Airtime can be purchased from the spaza shop 4km from lodge.
SELF CATERING NOTES
The lodge is let solely on a self-catering basis. Food and drinks are not provided by the lodge.
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Guests are responsible for all their own food and garbage bags. Bring as much as possible with you or shop at Shoprite in Xai Xai.
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN DRINKING WATER! The tap water has a high salt content but is suitable for cooking.
Water can also be purchased from the local spaza shop.
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Fridge/Freezers are allocated per unit
Pantry space is allocated per unit. Please respect additional groups belongings and food items.
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The pantry is air conditioned at 22 degrees so please keep the door closed at all times. Please re-start the unit should the power go off.
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GUESTS are to please place all used cutlery and crockery in the scullery after use.
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Staff wash dishes every morning and late afternoon, 1 cleaning staff member is available for every 3 (or less) units booked. 2 Cleaning staff members for more than 4 units booked.
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All food placed in the scullery area will be assumed to be for the bin or staff consumption.
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All left over food from meals left in the kitchen must please be stored away by the guests in containers in fridges/pantry
SHOPS AND BEVERAGES
Bring as much as legally allowed with you.
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Buy vegetables and cashew nuts in MACIA on the way to Linga Linga from the vendors under the big trees. Sweet potatoes, pineapples, lemons/limes, tomatoes, aubergines, mangoes, pumpkin.These are generally bought per plastic dish, cashew nuts are sold by 2 tin sizes. You pay 20 Mts for plastic bags if you don’t have your own.
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Maxixe and Massinga have basic supermarkets with day to day supplies.
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The 2 local spaza shops on Linga Linga have VERY basic supplies. Milk, rice, tea, coffee, sugar, LL milk, onions, tomatoes, some spirits, bottled water and cold drinks. Fresh pao, basic salad and vegetables can be bought from local street vendors in Maxixe or Morrumbene.
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Beer and cold drinks can be bought from the “Handling” ( bottle store ) in Morrumbene next to the banks.
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Wine sales are basically non existent in Maxixe or Morrumbene!!! The Linga Linga Spaza shop has a few bottles of wine and spirits at a premium price. Inhambane (2 hours drive from Linga Linga) has 1 or 2 shops that sell wine but stock is very limited. Buy wine in Xai Xai at Shoprite on the way to Linga Linga.
ACTIVITIES
Boating activities can be booked directly with
Castelo do Mar
see website for their 2022 activity lists. FUEL NOT INCLUDED IN BOAT TRIPS!!
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FISHING CHARTERS
​Ettienne at Silver Fish lodge sflodge93@gmail.com​
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27ft, takes up to 5 guests. Rocknrolla. Twin 150 HP Yamahas.
6 hr charter, zar 6000
9 hr charter zar 8000
Fuel included
Also available for sunset cruises, bird watching, etc
DISCLAIMER: 4Ls takes no responsibility for any charters with external companies