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The Journal

Field notes from the dune — travel guides, season notes and stories from one of the last quiet corners of the Mozambican coast.

A loggerhead turtle returning to the sea at first light after nesting on the empty beach at Pomene, Mozambique — turtle nesting Pomene
Wildlife·9 min read

Turtle Nesting Season in Pomene, Mozambique: When and How to See Them (October–March)

See loggerhead and leatherback turtles nest on Pomene's dark, undeveloped beach. A guide to the October–March nesting season — when to go, how to watch responsibly, and where to stay.

17 August 2026
Both thatched units of Iz-Ma-An Lodge on the dune above the beach at Pomene — the family lodge Pomene groups take whole, four en-suite rooms sleeping eight
Families·5 min read

Family Holidays in Mozambique: Whole-Lodge Beach Stays in Pomene for Up to 8

Planning a family or multi-generational trip to Mozambique? See why Pomene's whole-lodge stays — four en-suite rooms, a private beach, a self-catering kitchen — suit groups of up to eight.

17 August 2026
A table set on the sand with a home-cooked meal of grilled fish and salad above the beach in Pomene, Mozambique — the self-catering way to eat on the Mozambique coast
Off-Grid·10 min read

Self-Catering vs All-Inclusive in Mozambique: Which Suits Your Trip? (2026)

Self-catering or all-inclusive for your Mozambique trip? A practical comparison of cost, freedom and experience — plus what to expect from a solar-powered self-catering lodge in Pomene.

7 August 2026
Diver above an untouched coral reef in clear blue water while diving in Pomene, Mozambique
Things to Do·8 min read

Diving & Snorkelling in Pomene: Reefs Few Ever Reach

Diving and snorkelling in Pomene, Mozambique — untouched reefs, warm clear water, snorkelling straight off the beach, and when the season is at its very best.

30 July 2026
A humpback whale's fluke breaking the surface off the Pomene coast at sunrise
Wildlife·9 min read

Whale Watching in Pomene, Mozambique: When, Where & How to See Humpbacks (2026)

Whale watching in Pomene, Mozambique — when humpback whale season runs (June to November, peaking July–September), whether you can see whales from the beach, and how to watch them from the dune at Iz-Ma-An Lodge.

10 July 2026
Iz-Ma-An Lodge on the dune above the turquoise water at Pomene, Mozambique
Travel Guide·11 min read

Pomene Travel Guide (2026): How to Get There, Best Time to Visit & Things to Do

The complete guide to Pomene, Mozambique — how to get there (and why you need a 4×4), the best time to visit, what to do, where to stay, and what to pack for this remote stretch of the Inhambane coast.

10 June 2026
Quiet sandy shoreline near Pomene at first light
Getting There·8 min read

Driving to Pomene: Do You Really Need a 4×4? (Routes, Tyre Pressure & Timing)

An honest guide to driving to Pomene, Mozambique from Vilankulo — the route, the sand sections, tyre pressure, how long it takes, whether a 2×4 can make it, and how to arrive safely.

28 May 2026
Open turquoise ocean off Pomene where humpback whales migrate
Seasons·9 min read

The Best Time to Visit Pomene: Whales, Turtles, Fishing & Weather Month by Month

When is the best time to visit Pomene, Mozambique? A month-by-month guide to weather, water temperature, humpback whales, nesting turtles, fishing, diving and kitesurfing on the Inhambane coast.

15 May 2026