Explore Mozambique's Tropical Coastline
Barra Beach (Praia de Barra) is a popular holiday destination about 25km from Inhambane. With various restaurants, resorts, diving and fishing charters and other activities in the area, Barra promises to cater for the whole family. Visit Pansy Island, vibey Tofo with its colourful market, take a dhow across the estuary or go in search of flamingoes along White Sands.
while you stay in one of our elegant houses on the beach
Barra 5 offers the choice of 9 houses – all situated right on the beach. Each house is air-conditioned, fully-equipped and serviced daily. Offering private pools, flexible sleeping arrangements and a convenient launch for your boat, it is the obvious choice for your stay in Barra.
No 4×4 required, and boats and jet-skis are more than welcome. Our under-cover parking area is guarded at night – while our on-site manager will make sure your stay is comfortable and additional service requests met during the day.
Please note: Our units have beautiful oceans views, however Tuna House and Barracuda House have limited ocean views from the Top floor.
Your Holiday Starts Immediately!
Getting to Barra has just become even easier. Oceanic Oasis now offers private, exclusive flights from Johannesburg or KMI (Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport) directly to Inhambane, with return flights included.
Skip the airport queues and complicated connections and get closer to the beach, fishing and family time at Barra.
Make it a complete getaway: Request a package quote including your flights and stay at Barra and let us take care of the details.
Things to do in barra
Praia de Barra offers a wealth of activities for the whole family. Need some inspiration?
Here are a couple of handy links to make your holiday even more memorable:
- Oceanic Oasis Fishing Carters +27 82 321 4605
- Silver Lining – Multiple options for Catamaran Island trips to Pansy Island
- Contact Susan: +258 82 574 4127 or +258 84 409 2174
- Barra Vida Mozambique -> +258 84 054 9311
- https://www.facebook.com/share/1aC3Byi4PQ/
- Aquaholics Barra – With a variety of activities including Diving Excursions, Courses, Ocean Safaris, Estuary Tours and Whale Watching, Aquaholics should be high on your list of contacts.
- Barra Reef Divers – Snorkel with Whale Sharks, go in search of Whales or collect Pansy shells in the Estuary
- Neptunes Bar and Restaurant in Barra (1km away) – Local Cuisine including Fresh Seafood, Pizzas and Peri-Peri Chicken –
- +258 84 793 8708
- Brancos in Tofo – (10km) 4.5 Stars on Trip Advisor and specialising in Pizza and Seafood –
- +258 84 066 6470
- White Sands (no 4×4 needed)
- Carlies Bar – 1km from Barra5 (no 4×4 needed)
- Palm grove – 1km
- Faraway – 700m (4×4 needed)
- Tiki Bar – 500m (no 4×4 needed)
- Sentidos – 300m
- Mango (4×4 needed)
- Sumi Bar & Kitchen in Tofo (no 4×4 needed)
- C-Mew Restaurant – (no 4×4 needed)
- Kayak through the Mangroves
- Visit Tofo – a vibey surfing town 10km away with restaurants and a large open-air market
- Beaches:
- Guinjata (30km, 4×4 needed)
- Paindane – great for snorkeling (35km, 4×4 needed)
- Mango Beach – Between Barra and Tofo (4×4 is preferred but not strictly required to reach Mango Beach)
- Tofo – great surfing (10km, no 4×4 needed)
Barra includes a few outlets to meet your every need, including
- Mr Fresh – Grocery store
- Yum Yum – Grocery store (Delivers to our lodge – Order now!)
- Moz Prints
- Pharmacy
- Butchery
- Liquor Stores
Make your stay a little more effortless – Click on the links below.
- DriveMoz Stickers and Sim Cards
- 3rd Party Insurance – Book and Buy Online
- www.movaservices.com – Vehicle Rentals in Inhambane