Gaza Province, Mozambique

XAI-XAI& SURROUNDS

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Stunning Family HolidaysFor the best in Self Catering,

try Reef Resort in Xai-Xai, Mozambique

Special offer valid until 15 December

Pay for 5 nights and stay for 6

Contact us for a quote or see our website:

0027 833 051 588 SA or 00258 829 729 867 Moz

E-mail info@mozambique-accommodation.co.za Website www.mozambique-accommodation.co.za

Luxury accommodation

Deep sea fishing

Quad bike tours

Snorkelling

Luxuosa acomodaçao

Pesca ao alto mar

Passeio de motas 4x rodas

Mergulho

Gone to the beach!

GPS CO-ORDINATES LAT:S25,06,670 LONG: E33,45,130

BLUE DOLPHIN RESORTPraia de Xai-Xai MozambiquePraia de Xai-Xai Mozambique

Big Meals, Big Value,

Best Quality, Best Taste

AND BE MERRY!Lisa Powel l - accommodat ion

+258 82 367 9990re lax@bluedo lph inresort .com www.b luedo lph inresort .com

Lance Powel l - restaurant +258 82 556 1255

Fish & ChipsDagwood BurgersWood Oven Pizzas

each for under 300mt

Well Stocked Bar, R&Rs, Cocktails,

Sport TV, Pool Table, Karaoke

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O Paraiso de Mocambique

XAI-XAI ECO-ESTATE

- luxurious self catering villas

- unbelievable sea views

- 3 to 4 bedrooms

- sleeps 8 to 10 pax

- stunning beaches

- fully air-conditioned

- serviced daily

Contact:00258 82 367 9990 (Eng)

00258 82 515 1527 (Port)lisa@xaixai-eco-estate.co.za

www.xaixai-eco-estate.co.za

PRAIA DE XAI-XAI MOZAMBIQUE

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Moz (00258) 824 026 791 - SA (0027) 823 008 545info@zongoene.com - www.zongoene.com

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Y• Self-catering casa's & chalets ranging between 6 - 16 sleepers• Whole resort sleeps 150 people • Credit card facilities• Medical facilities on site • 24 hour security • Clean water • Ice & charcoal available at reception• Full Vodacom signal & GPRS for Internet• 24 hour electricity & backup generators in case of power outage• Boat & fishing licences available at reception

Contact: Yolanda Tel: +258 84 301 0641 bookings@eastafricasafaris.co.za GPS: S25º01.229 E 034º00.495

East Africa Safaris is situated on the scenic east coast of Mozambique, +- 250 km north of Maputo. The resort is situated amongst a combination of coastal dunes & inland lakes, offering unique opportunities for bird watching, whale wathcing, deep sea fishing, quad biking, snorkeling, swimming & spear fishing.

31KM NORTH OF XAI XAI , CHIZAVANE

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WHY GO TO MAPUTO?...

OPENING EARLY 2013COME TO XAI XAI!

GROCERIES | GENERAL MERCHANDISE | FRESH FRUIT & VEGETABLES BUTCHERY | HOSPITALITY | TOILETRIES

COMMODITIES | LIQUOR

Business & Traders please contact:

Nilesh Shotubhai 84 314 5690nilesh.shotubhai@saverite.co.za

Nuno da Silva Sales Manager 84 398 2570nuno.dasilva@saverite.co.za

NUIT Number – 400 215 871

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Fully Air-Conditioned Restaurant & Bar

For the Best Crayfish, Prawns, Boerewors, T-Bone Steaks, Lamb &

Pork Chops.

Book Your Functions & Conferences at Go Wild Restaurant & Bar!

Contact Details: Bento 82 7488 833 or Irene 82 8737 982

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FACTS• Extentof75709km2• CapitalisXai-Xai• 11Districtsand5municipalities• 210km from Maputo (capital ofMozambique)

• Tropicalclimate• Temperatures: Summer 20°C to 35°C,Winter15°Cto25°C,RainyseasonOctobertoMarch

• Population of + 1.3m, of which 56% arewomen

• Mainly agricultural - using LimpopoRiverfor irrigating farms - and fishing in freshrivers,lakesandtheocean

• Limpopo River extends 6000km throughGazatotheocean

• MainlanguageisPortuguese• Cultural languages are Xichangana andXichopi

• Gaza borders countries SouthAfrica andZimbabwe, and provinces Maputo andInhambane,andtheIndianocean.

CULTURE AND HISTORY• InthecolonialperiodGazawasaDistrict.Hence, the name the Gaza Empire,founded by Manicusse at the beginningof XIX century. During the Portugueseoccupation,Gazawasafieldofheroicandresistantbattles.

• Gazahasafusionofmodernandancestraltraditions turning it into a multiculturaland multilingual province expressedthrough food, clothing, music, dance andhandcrafts.

• Gaza is famous for its cuisineof prawns,grilledchickenwithmunyassi(mafuraoil),xiguinha of cacana and sweet potatoes,tihove,grilledfish,musselsandquibo.

• Traditional beers are produced withcashewsandamarula.

• Theprovincealsohascashewnutfactories.

COASTAL AREASThe coastal area is about 150km, offeringgood conditions for recreational fishing,swimming windsurfing, jet skiing and scubadiving. The beautiful beaches of Bilene,Zongoene,Xai-Xai,Chongoene,Chizavanes,ChidengueleandDenquinehavesunnywhitesandy beaches, rock pools, idyllic sunrisesand sunsets, shells, whales, dolphins andturtles.

TRANSFRONTIER CONSERVATION AREASLimpopo National Park Located in the Districts of Massingir andMabalane Chicualacuala it has untouchedforest formations with the Big Five (lion,elephant,rhino,leopard,buffalo).Banhine National Park LocatedintheDistrictofChiguboandfocusedontourism,itinhabitsseveralspeciesofbirdsand has beautiful open savannas whereostrich,goats,bushpig, impala, leopardandotherscanbeobserved.

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NWHAT TO DO IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING A MOTOR VEHICLE OR OTHER PERSONS• Iftheaccidentisbetweenvehiclesorpersonsdon't remove your vehicle before the policearriveatsiteoftheaccident

• Ifapersonisinjured(butnotbadly)puthiminavehicle(nottheoneinvolvedinacollisionwithanothervehicle)and takehimandsomeonewhoknowsthepersontothenearesthospitalandaskthemedicaldoctororassistanttocallthepolice

• Show the police your drivers licence, carpapersandinsuranceofyourvehicle

• Call the insurance company to assist you,never admit your guilt, only tell the truth ofwhathappened

• Contact the tourismassociation (ASINHOS),yourdestinationresortorreservationagent

WHAT TO DO IF STOPPED BY THE TRAFFIC POLICE• Trafficpolicearedressedinawhiteshirtandbluetrousers-policeingreen(taxipolice)arenotallowedtofineyouforanytrafficoffences

• Putonyourindicatorandpullover• Removeyoursun-glassesandturnthemusicdown(asignofrespectandtrust)

• Greettheofficerpolitely,neverberude• Waitforhimtoaskwhathewantsandcheckheiswearinghisbadgebeforeshowingyouridentification(nobadgethennoquestionsorfine)

• Go through the motions of showing yourlicenseetc(youdonothavetohanditover)

• Ifyouareguiltyofanoffencefirstapologise• Ifhedoesnot‘forgive’youthendonotinstigateabribe. Insiston thefine (itwillprobablybecheaper)

• You canpay the fine on the spot - but theninsistonanofficialreceipt

• ORyoucanpaythefinewithin15daysatapolicestation

• If you have handed over your papers andthey are not returned and/or you are beingharassedor threatened,phoneASINHOSortraveltothenextpolicestationandreportit

• Donotbescaredorintimidatedbutdonotgetaggressive

• Insistonareceiptandhelpstampoutbriberyandcorruption

If you require advice regarding an accident or police please contact your insurance company, resort destination or the Gaza Tourism Association (ASINHOS) (+258) 823 969 890

COMMON TRAFFIC OFFENCES • Nodriverslicence• Speeding-thisisanexpensivefinesodonotspeedintownsandreducespeedatschools-exceedingupto:20kmphis1000mt,40kmphis2000mt,60kmphis4000mt,over60kmis8000mt

• Non-roadworthyvehicle(lights/brakesetcnotworking)

• Nothaving2triangles• Nothaving2safetyjackets• Nothavinganinsurancepolicy• Notwearingseatbelts(infrontandback)• Drunkdriving• Alcoholinvehicle-mustbesealedintheboot• Exceedingnumberofpersonsinvehiclethatisregisteredoncarpapers

• Ignoringtrafficregulatorlines,signsetc.• Nothavingablueandyellowtowingstickeronthefrontofyourvehicleiftowing

• CanoesorloadsontopofvehiclesobstructingANYviewofthewindscreen(eg:canoesmustfaceupsocurvedenddoesnotobstructview)

• Armsoutofwindows• Drivingwithoutashirtorshoes• Vehicle not conforming to your papers (egcanopyetc)

• Cigarettesinthecarwithoutafireextinguisher• Talkingoncellphone• Backseatsmustbeclearofobjects&luggage• Not having receipts for all goods purchased(customsofficials-ALFANDEGA-canfine)

MALARIA• Themosquito that transmitsmalaria (femaleAnopheles)isnotbornwithmalaria-shehasto feedonsomeonewhohasmalariabeforesheisinfected

• Shefeedsfromeveningtillmorning• Beverystrictaboutapplyingrepellentsduringthisperiod

• Ifyouare infected-andhavenot takenanyprophylactics-symptomswillappeararound10days(achingbody,sorejoints,headache,vomiting,diarrhoea)

• If you have taken prophylactics, symptomscantakeupto3monthstoappear.Remembertotellyourdoctoryouhavebeeninamalariaarea.

• If you are still in Mozambique, go to clinic/hospital for a test and take the medicationsupplied(1to3daycoursesavailable)

• Donotdelayifyoususpectyouhavemalaria-itisfatalifnottreated!

There is also a private clinic in Xai-Xai. They can be contacted on +258 823 259 730 or +258 823 999 800. There are also numerous pharmacies in town where malaria tests and medication may be purchased.

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EN1-SouthMaputo-250km1,2/90,30km

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