A place combining unparalleled beauty, unlimited tourism potential and rural poverty, young English couple, Amy and Neal Carter-Jones, saw Guludo in as the ideal location for their lodge. And so began the story of Guludo Beach Lodge and its associated charity, the .

British newspaper and the world’s oldest Sunday newspaper, The Observer, declared the gorgeous Guludo Beach as the one of the top 20 deserted beaches in the world. With the beach’s warm white sand on one side and the wild African bush on the other, Guludo Beach Lodge provides visitors with unforgettable scenery.

Just as the Carter-Jones couple consider the surrounding community and environment in all their projects, so the lodge itself was built with this in mind. The lodge combines local materials with an innovative design, which brings together both traditional and contemporary styles. The rooms, known as bandas, are all positioned so that guests can lie comfortably in their gigantic king-sized beds while viewing the morning sun rising over the neighbouring Rolas Island.

There are four types of bandas; adobe bandas with magnificent views from the bed and the bathroom and a Swahili-inspired veranda, tented bandas which promise a close connection to the outdoors while also providing comfort and beautiful furnishings as well as an al fresco bathroom overlooking the beach, family bandas with two adjoining buildings ensuring parents close proximity to their children while allowing some privacy, and the Zala suite, set privately at the end of the lodge and ideal for couples seeking a holiday of romance.

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Guludo caters for all types of holiday goers, including families and romantic couples. All activities are child friendly and several complementary services are provided to help families, including a daily laundry service and baby sitting service. Guludo Beach Lodge is also ideal for honeymooners. Included in a special honeymoon offer is a bottle of champagne, a private sunset sail on the dhow, a “bush bouquet” in your banda on arrival and romantic and secluded picnics (on request). Also included is a candle-lit dinner on your private veranda. The Zala suite has a private central courtyard which is perfect for private sunbathing during the day and a candle-lit open air star bed at night. A covered walkway from the bedroom leads guests to the large, comfortable lounge, ideal for relaxing and snuggling up against comfy cushions and of course, your loved one.

Guludo provides visitors with a perfect opportunity to get away from city life and indulge in a holiday of complete and utter relaxation. However, if guests decide to roll out of their hammocks in search of entertainment, the lodge has a wide range of exciting activities exactly for this purpose.

Scuba diving is a must-do activity at Guludo with some of the most pristine coral reefs in the world minutes away. Incredible dive spots will enchant divers, whether beginners or advanced, for ages on end, from sheltered tranquil coral gardens to drop-offs with strong currents. Guludo’s fully accredited PADI Dive Resort has a range of courses for divers of all levels.

At Guludo, there are four distinct regions for diving – the spectacular shallow coral gardens at Rolas Island, the gentle slopes and small ridges and famous dive site, ‘Rush Hour’ at Channel, a vast underwater sand bank and sheer drop offs at Zala Bank and the spectacular dive site at Ibo Island. The amazing number and variety of marine life at these spots contribute to Guludo’s phenomenal dive spots. This variety includes coral bommies, pipe fish, moray eels, sting rays, turtles, lion fish, batfish, big eye trevally, fusiliers, snappers, surgeon fish, Spanish mackerel, reef sharks and a diversity of reef fish.

Another popular water-based sport is snorkelling, and Rolas Island, with its crystal clear water and spectacular reefs are ideal for this. Also fun to do at Rolas is an excursion to Rolas Coral Rock Forest where visitors can view the famous and enormous coconut crabs. This trip can also take visitors to a simple shade in the middle of the island where a panoramic view presents the perfect opportunity for whale spotting (July to November). Following their responsible tourism policy, Guludo marine biologists are doing their bit to monitor the humpback whales and counter the various problems threatening their existence.

Another island worthwhile to visit is the incredibly interesting .

The Bush Lookout offers visitors a beautiful spot to relax and gaze into the National Park where one might spot elephants or even large cats. Also seen here are antelopes, primates and warthogs. Game or no game, the Bush Lookout offers a wonderful view, especially beautiful at sunset, and a place where visitors can gain perspective on the magnificence of their location.

Visitors taking a leisurely trip on board the lodge’s traditional dhow, Mustajabo, will also be treated to a phenomenal view of Guludo’s sunset.

Guludo Beach offers 12km of warm sandy carpet, providing the perfect setting for beach archery. Initially using archery sets to hunt mammals, staff now teach guests how to use these traditional bows and arrows.

Another stunning beach, Pangane Beach is only an hour’s drive north from Guludo. Decorated by palm trees, Pangane’s long white peninsular provides a wonderful spot to relax, and a fishing village and small market can connect guests to the local culture.

To gain further understanding of the people inhabiting the area, a Village Trip can begin to give visitors a real glimpse into the life of rural northern Mozambique. There are various things to do in the village, such as buying material at one of the small shops or “barracas” and having a garment skilfully crafted by a talented tailor, visit the old and new school, the chief’s house, the mosque or a typical home, find out about the charity projects or even participate in school or adult friendly football games. During this trip, guests can engage with the friendly adults and children of the village and learn more about their interesting culture.

From exploring Guludo’s sandy beach, incredible waters, African bush and local village to taking time out to simply relax in the lodge’s luxurious accommodation, a holiday at Guludo Beach Lodge will leave guests, no matter what age, with lasting memories of an experience unique to Mozambique. Not only this, but visitors can rest safe in the knowledge that their stay has contributed towards the Nema Foundation and its efforts towards improving the community and environment in which they exist.