Lodging Description: Situated on the beach front, amongst coconut palm groves and luxuriant tropical vegetation, the Pestana Inhaca Lodge is famous for its wonderful gardens and its warm hospitality. The island is a secure and quiet location that is a port of call for yachts, sailing boats and cruise ships seeking out a tropical option in the turquoise and crystal clear waters of the Indian Ocean. Inhaca Island has been protected since 1976 and still boasts huge areas of untouched vegetation and expanses of velvety water. Inhaca Island is situated 15 minutes by plane from Maputo and there are daily flights ? Maputo/Inhaca/Maputo. The runway is located approximately 10 minutes away from the Lodge. Boats are available daily as an alternative mode of transport, the crossing takes 45 to 50 minutes. Mavalane International Airport - Maputo, approx 40km / 25 miles South West of Hotel. There is also Inhaca airstrip which is located approx 2km / 1.25 miles from Hotel.