Ilha de Moçambique

A visit to Ilha de Moçambique can’t be missed during your stay at Coral Lodge 15.41.This former capital of Mozambique, built by the Portuguese, still looks like it did three hundred years ago. From the Lodge you look out on the San Sebastiao Fort (1558 AD) at the north point of the island. This fort and many other colonial buildings are remnants of bygone era, but they still preserve that history. Explore the city at your own pace or let our local guide show you every special corner and tell you about its controversial history.

Macua people

If you want to learn all about the Macua people of northern Mozambique, we can take you to the three closest communities; Cabaceira Pequena, Cabaceira Grande and Chocas. Most of our staff come from Cabaceira Pequena, where you can visit one of their houses, the well of Vasco da Gama and the graves and ruines of the Arab comunity that was founded in the 12th century. If you dare you can try the specialty dish of Cabaceira Pequena: sea urgent...

African cooking

Join our chef on his visit to the local market and learn to cook his favorite Mozambican dishes back at the lodge.