The draw here is the water and the reef. The right-hand point break at Pomene is rated among Mozambique's best, and the camp is built as a base for surfing it. Diving and snorkelling are just as much the point: the reef sits close by, and the rock pools along the shore are full of life at low tide. Fishing and spearfishing are on the doorstep, and the estuary behind the camp is calm enough to stand-up paddleboard through the mangroves.

Accommodation is split between three named suites — Surfside, Sunset and Mangrove Moon — and double or twin chalets. The camp says it suits groups of families or friends, couples and solo travellers, and you can book anything from a two-day stop to a two-week stay.

Food is a big part of the stay. The kitchen sources the freshest ingredients it can get and changes the menu to match, with seafood, vegetarian and vegan dishes, Mozambican chicken and wood-fired pizzas. There's a poolside bar with a view and swinging seats to sit in after a day on the beach.

Pomene sits within the Pomene National Reserve, so the surroundings are unbuilt coast, estuary and mangrove. Birding is one of the camp's listed activities, alongside surfing, diving, snorkelling, fishing, spearfishing and estuary exploration. The camp's own line is that it's run by beach people for beach people, and the local knowledge behind the bar and at reception is part of what you're paying for.

What's included

- Accommodation in a suite or double/twin chalet - Access to the swimming pool and poolside bar - Restaurant on site - Local knowledge on surf, diving, fishing and the reserve

What's not included

- Travel to Pomene - Airport or road transfers - Surf, dive and fishing equipment hire - Guided excursions and boat trips - Drinks from the bar - Travel insurance