FAQs

Please use the Contact us form on this site.

For same day bookings please send a whatsapp : +258 842032807.

Beware of scammers - we do not use booking agents.  All bookings are done direct with us, all booking confirmations will come from relax@bluedolphinresort.com or +258 842032807.

The area does not have any organised activities. 

Wake up early and get to experience the beautiful sunrise over the ocean.

The following website hosted by Terra Bonita has loads of general information of the area: http://www.xaixai-mozambique.com/

Yes, the area is generally safe and the same safety issues apply wherever there are people. Petty theft is avoidable by not leaving valuables on display or unattended in public.

Please do not drink and get disorderly. If someone is caught hitting another person (for any reason) they get locked up in jail and fined.  The holding cells here are no joke.

When it comes to road safety, please stick to the speed limits.  When pulled over, it is not always for doing something wrong - the police check that you have keys in the ignition, they assess your state (drunk driving), they check passports and will always ask where you are going.

If you were speeding, please don't bribe your way out.

Fines (light motor vehicles):
within town limit :
up to 20km/h 1000mts
from 20km/h to 40km/h 2000mts
from 40km/h to 60km/h 4000mts
more than 60km/h 8000mts
outside town limit 
up to 30km/h 1000mts
from 30km/h to 60km/h 2000mts
from 60km/h to 80km/h 4000mts
more than 80km/h 8000mts

There is a section of road around Xinvane that has severe potholes.  If it has been raining you will not see the holes, please take care.  Please check that your wheel spanner matches your wheels before leaving home. Check your jack has grease in and that your spare wheels are good for both car and trailer.

It is illegal to tow in tandem - road law Article 113 - ie one vehicle with two trailers attached. A private vehicle is not an interlink. Please, if you ask on Facebook people will proudly say they have done it with no issues.  The fine is very high if caught.

Nearest fuel station is the Union garage 10kms from the Resort. There are 6 fuel stations in Xai-Xai.

Use your Visa card at any ATM. The maximum withdrawal limit per transaction is 5000mts, and usually limited to 20000mts per day.

You can also go into a bank if you have cash to exchange, all they require is your passport.

Most restaurants have point of sale card machines.

MASTERCARD no longer works in point of sale machines.

Always check the amount on the machine before putting in your code. People often accuse petrol attendants of being thieves when they are most likely dyslexic. 

If the machine declines the transaction, keep the slip to show your bank if needed.

There can be delays in the removal of funds from your bank balance, with some transactions coming off over a month later.  Please keep all your slips from Moz so you can check the amounts on your statement are correct.

No driving on the beach at all.  The sand is super soft and if you get stuck, none of the locals are allowed to help you without first reporting you to authorities, so you will be fined. (if we don't report you, we will be fined too). 

Please do not go fishing without a license, they do patrol the beaches. Fines are applicable.

No drinking in public or on the beach. Fines are applicable.

Please help us keep the beach clean and remove your rubbish.

The hawkers will try and sell you curios, fish etc and they can be pretty persistent. If you don't want to buy from them, just be kind and say no thanks and carry on with your day.

The sand in summer gets extremely hot (over 40 degrees), please consider beach shoes for your children.  Slops are not ideal as your feet still get burnt and when you try walk faster the sand flicks up onto your back and can cause blisters.

A gazebo/umbrella and thicker beach towels or beach mat make a day at the beach more fun.

Please keep an eye on the tides, the outgoing tides cause a rip in the lagoons.

The 'blowhole' at Praia Velha, whilst a beautiful place to explore, is not safe for swimming due to its undercurrent pulling through under the reef (many lives have sadly been lost there).

Daily fishing license - 1600mts
Weekly fishing license - surf - 3465mts
Weekly fishing license - deep sea - 4305mts
Monthly fishing license  - surf - 4305mts
Monthly fishing license - deep sea - 5145mts
Trophy fish license - 1000mts

If you have a boat, you will need to do a boat inspection BEFORE launching, at the Maritima office.  The cost depends on the boat.  Please contact us for more info and for a list of waypoints for the reefs in the area (even if you are not staying with us).

The launch site charges 600mts per day to use their entrance to the beach.  They do assist with the tractor where needed.  Launches are drop and turn only, the angle of the beach is too steep for a pole launch.

Please do not launch without spending a bit of time in front of ‘the gap’ so you can see how the waves behave there.

Checking of sea conditions - the area is called Inhampurra on most apps.  We find Nautide to be the most accurate app at the moment.

Boat name :  Glory Days
21ft Supercat with 2 x Suzuki 70hp
Maximum 4 people - 17000mts per day (we do offer discounts for less people).

Fishing license - 1600mts per person (over 17 years old)

Boarding fee for all foreigners - 1200mts per person per launch.

The license and boarding fee can be paid on the day before launching directly to Maritima, who will issue the receipt and have it ready for you on your return.

You keep all the fish you catch.

We provide fishing tackle and bait, however you are welcome to bring any special lures and baits too.

There is a fish market in town, where the taxis bring in the fresh shrimps (150-350mts per kg), prawns (900 - 1200mts per kg), and crabs (200 - 400mts per kg).

The local hawkers at the main beach and at the Halley Hotel also sell seafood, including crayfish.  

Please have your own hand held scale.  If you don't have your own scale, check that the scale being used is set to kgs when weighing.

Please note that turtles are protected and buying them or their shells is illegal. 

It is a malaria area.  

You can buy malaria test kits and treatments from any local pharmacy (about 700mts in total).

Please ask your own doctor for advice of prophylactic meds if that is the route you wish to take.

Most common medical issues are cuts from walking on the reef, blue bottle stings and sunburn.

There is a local private clinic, that do callouts for emergencies, +258 840666140.  

The main government hospital is available for all to use but please take someone who speaks Portuguese with you.  

You can buy almost any meds over the counter in the pharmacies in town. If you need something specific go to the 24hr pharmacy, google the main ingredient and he will help you with finding an alternative if they don't have the specific meds you require.

Yes - there are snakes and scorpions in the area.  The most common snakes are the brown house snake, spotted bush snake, green water snake, whip snake / olive grass snake, python (non-venomous); night adder and forest cobra (venomous).  Please use torches and shoes at night.

Vodacom and Movitel both work in the area, with Vodacom being more reliable for video calls, and Movitel cheaper for general data use.

Please join Drive Moz on Facebook for up to date info on the road conditions.  They have a channel on Zello which you can stay connected to while on the road and hear/provide live updates if there are any irregularities on the roads.

Blue Dolphin Resort
Cafe Pescador
Chongoene Holiday Resort
Go Wild Resort
Hotel Halley
Ocean Star
All have their own unique flavor and you are welcome to try them all.

It is recommended to bring your own meat, dairy, and gluten free products.

We have two shops that are the main source of groceries for the entire City and surrounds.

Shoprite - you can get most of what you need, but variety is extremely limited and stock availability is not always guaranteed.

Supermercado Limpopo - Chinese shop, mostly household items, limited frozen foods.

Central market - fresh fruit and veg, live goats and chickens, clothing (new and used), fresh local meat.

Pep - mostly children's clothing

Handling - Beers and cold drinks, you can buy from their smaller trucks when you see them parked on the road.  They are well marked with the Handling logo.

Rendapta - Well stocked bottle store

Bakeries - Many bakeries selling fresh bread rolls (pão).  Sweet goods/cakes are not always available. The bakery we frequent can make cakes to order.

Any time you are doing business with someone please have pen and paper handy to write down the agreed price / exchange rate BEFORE consuming anything.