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Linene Island Resort, a small piece of paradise situated on a small island in a tidal lagoon on the East side of San Sebastian peninsula. Linene Island Resort is just South of the town of Vilancoulos in Mozambique. Linene Island Resort is reachable by boat only. Transfers to Linene Island Resort are done with the lodge boats between Vilancoulos and the lodge whenever required. At times transfers are delayed because of tidal movements, as it may not be possible to access the channels at low tides. If a flight arrives in Vilancoulos over a low spring tide guests may have to relax for a couple of hours and enjoy a drink at Smugglers Bar while waiting for the water to come in. In extreme cases it may even be necessary to overnight in Vilancoulos and leave for Linene the following morning. This does not happen often, but if it does the accommodation in Vilancoulos is paid for by Linene.
Accommodation at Linene Island Resort consists of six wooden chalets, four three bed and two four bed. Linene Island's entire lodge is built on stilts in order to make the most of the view over the lagoon and to capture the cooling sea breeze. Raised wooden boardwalks connect all buildings, which keeps sand and crawling micro fauna out of the living areas.
The main lodge at Linene Island Resort consists of a large open plan dining and bar area, which also has a television set, which receives a DSTV signal. The television is a bonus for those who enjoy keeping up to date with sport news etc. This area has a beautiful view over the lagoon towards the beach.
Food packs and refreshments can be provided, should you leave the island early in the morning. Alternatively a brunch will be prepared on your return.
Please discuss your requirements in advance with Lodge management. Our specialist Mozambican chefs will prepare all dinners.
Breakfast, lunch and supper are included in the price. The meals consist of only the freshest seafood (dinner).
We cater for all preferences (e.g. vegetarian). Please advise in advance of any requirements.
Management Staff at the Linene Island Resort are South Africans, the rest of the staff are local Mozambicans. The locals are very friendly and helpful, but are still learning to speak English. Please remember that these are people who have grown up in the bush without electrical appliances and modern technology. Should you have questions of a technical nature rather direct them at the management staff.
MALARIA
Linene Island Resort does fall within the malaria belt, and necessary precautions should be taken. We recommend guests to consult their doctors about malaria before traveling to Mozambique. The risk of contracting malaria at Linene is reasonably low as there are no local villages in the area, but it is still worth taking precautions. Mosquito nets are supplied in all the rooms.
CURRENCY
The lodge accepts rands, so there is no need to change money for a visit to Linene. There are no credit card facilities however, and payments for boat hire, fuel and bar accounts will need to be settled in cash.
Resident fishing guide
Linene now has the knowledge and experience of a full time guide on the Island who is available to the guests at no extra charge. Adrian has fished the San Sebastian area for a number of years and has dedicated his fishing skills to hunting the giant kingfish.
Fishing - Boat hire and fuel charged
This area is famous for its excellent fishing. The chef at the lodge will happily prepare your catch for you to enjoy, but please remember that the lodge falls within a conservation area and catch and release of excess fish is encouraged. No fish may be frozen and taken out of the area. Linene offers both offshore fishing with its boats and surf fishing from the beach. Use of the lodge's boats and skippers for fishing is charged for. The lodge does have tackle available for offshore fishing for those who have not got their own. There are some very productive offshore reefs in the area and anything from sailfish and wahoo to kingfish, tuna and barracuda can be expected when fishing from the boat. Offshore fishing excursions can be arranged with lodge management. Preferably let management know the night before if you plan on fishing from one of the ski boats offshore so that the necessary arrangements can be made.
Surf fishing (Conventional & Fly)
All year, on a rising tide, with live or dead bait, plugs and spoons (perks).
Species - Kingfish (a.k.a. Trevallies, Jacks or scads) Giant kingfish (Ignobilis), Yellowspotted kingfish, Bludger, Blacktip kingfish, Bluefin kingfish, Bigeye kingfish, Queenfish, Garrick, Bonefish and the odd shark, (Sand sharks, Blacktip reef sharks), Skates, Pompano amongst other.
The concentration of Kingfish is higher during summer, when spawning takes place. Large adults are solitary, smaller fish are often seen in groups, in the waves and estuary surrounding the Resort.
Deep sea fishing (Conventional & fly)
Conventional rod and reels available at the Resort.
All year, during the day, on any tide. (One might experience a Whale Shark or Turtle)
Reef fishing:
There are over 20 productive reefs in the vicinity of the Resort. One which is The Lighthouse explained below.
The Lighthouse Reef - Fuel only
The lighthouse reef is a good low tide fishing spot. Plugs and spoons can be thrown off the reef itself at low tide, as well as over patches of reef to the South. This area is home to many big king fish, which will test your skills and tackle to their utmost. The deep channel directly in front of the reef is also a great spot for light tackle lure fishing or fly-fishing. This channel is roamed by various species of kingfish, spotted pompano, queenfish, bonefish, threadfin and a couple of snapper species. Access to the lighthouse involves being dropped off by boat up the lagoon at Pescada's dive camp and walking 7km down the beach. This walk is not for the faint hearted! Plan this as a day trip and arrange a packed lunch the night before with lodge management.
Perking (Jigging spoons - 4 ounce and heavier) is very rewarding.
Species - All kingfish species, Rockcods (Peacock, Coral, Yellow-edged lyretail and more) Kawakawa, King & Queen mackerel, Wahoo and many more.
Trolling (trawling)
Over, around and between reefs with lures (Rapala or Halco), live or dead bait and skirts, one can expect to encounter the following:
Species - Sailfish, the odd Marlin, King & Queen Mackerel, Wahoo, Dorado, Kawakawa, Bonito, Yellowfin tuna, Barracuda and many more.
Estuary fishing (Light tackle, Bass rod, 6 Kg / 12 pound line & Fly)
Predominantly during winter on the incoming tide.
The Lagoon - Fuel only
The lagoon offers fine light tackle lure fishing, either from the side or from a drifting boat around the reef area. On a pushing tide the reef in the lagoon attracts large shoals of baitfish which are in turn hunted by big king mackerel which enter the lagoon on the push in search of these shoals. It is often very productive to catch live bait and put one out from the boat while catching more bait. Lures trolled in the lagoon, especially the deeper channels towards the mouth area can also produce good gamefish on the pushing tide. Species such as snapper, sand gurnard, rock cod, sea pike and kingfish can be caught on small lures over the reef as well as from the side of the lagoon when fished into the deeper channels.
Species - King & Queen mackerel, Barracuda, Queenfish, Mullet, smaller Kingfish and various tropical reef fish, Sardines, Karrapow and Halfbeaks (Used for live & dead bait).
Please Note: We deliberately ignored the phases of the moon and the tides, as each fisherman seems to have their own opinion and preference in this regard.
Swimming
Swimming in the lagoon in front of the lodge is safe and pleasant. Swimming at the main beach is fine at low tide, but can be dangerous at high tide, when currents are strong and the surf is rough.
Snorkeling - Fuel charge only
There is a small reef in the lagoon a couple of hundred metres in front of the lodge. This reef is full of fish and is a wonderful area to snorkel. At low tide the water at the reef may be discolored as the water from higher up the lagoon moves over it, but once there is some tidal push the water quickly clears. One can get a ride out to the lagoon reef with a boat and snorkel safely with the boat drifting at anchor nearby. Guests must bring their own snorkeling equipment, as the lodge does no supply snorkeling gear.
There is a reef about ten kilometers down the beach from the lagoon mouth in front of the old San Sebastian lighthouse. This reef protects a sheltered bay, which is fantastic for swimming and snorkeling during low tide. There are caves and overhangs on the inside of the reef, which are packed with colorful tropical reef fish. Management at the lodge will organize excursions to the reef on request.
Walking
It takes about an hour to circumnavigate Linene Island itself and many guests enjoy the relaxing walk. The main beach is excellent for walking; you can walk for hours in your own private paradise without seeing another soul. For those who like to keep fit, a long jog on the hard sand of the beach over the low tide period is highly recommended.
Bird watching
The coastal scrub and dune forests in the area are home to a number of interesting forest birds such as purple banded sunbird, green coucal and grey waxbills. The lagoon has flocks of resident flamingos as well as migrant waders. The beach has waders and a variety of terns and gulls. After a big storm out at sea unusual sea birds are often blown in and one can see rare sightings of birds such as sooty tern, greater frigate bird and yellow nosed albatross. Mangrove kingfishers are fairly common in the mangroves in the lagoon. Crab plovers often flock on the beaches at Linene.
Shell Collecting
If one walks along the high water mark on the beach many interesting shells can be picked up. Pansy Island however is literally covered in beautiful shells of the area and is well worth a trip for shell collecting. Pansy shells are common in the area and can be picked up in their hundreds. These shells belong to a creature of the sea urchin family, which lives under the sand on the shallow sandbanks. Pansy shells are very fragile and should be handled gently to keep them from breaking. Trips out to Pansy Island can be arranged with lodge management.
CORPORATE AND TEAM BUILDING ISLAND EXPERIENCE
Linene Island have introduced the CORPORATE AND TEAM BUILDING EXPERIENCE on to our agenda.
Linene Island Resort is an ideal venue due to the Resort being an hour and half away from mainland giving you a true island experience.
It is down time away from the hussle and bussle from everyday life, which can be customized to the profile of the group and their objectives.
The resort offers a rustic yet exceptional service allowing a phenomenal opportunity for guests to learn about themselves as well as those they join in their encounter with the ocean and all it has to bring to the experience.
ACTIVITIES
Deep sea fishing
Estuary fishing
Beach fishing
Breathtaking snorkeling
Walking
Shell collecting
Beach games
Scuba diving - On request
Evening Functions
Beach barbecues
Themed dinners
Dining under the stars
There are myriad possibilities
Do not hesitate to contact us for a customized agenda and quotation!
Contact Details
Tel:+27 (0) 31 916 1449 | (0) 39 975 1466
Email:abemeyer@roamingafrica.com
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