Some places are left in ruins other are just badly affected by severe weather. It is always frustrating that place that do need such a storm surge will not be effected and places that are vulnerable and can do with out such a surge are always worst effected.
This beach area was hard hit by the Tidal surge of 20 February 2011, but if we look at the upside nature does a cleansing routine.
As in South Africa beach driving is illegal in Mozambique but with such a storm surge one wonders why? Millions of cubic meters of sea sand has been moved here in a very short span of time liquefying the sand and moving it away. No vehicle can do this amount of damage between two tides. But it is the law of the land and we have to respect it and preserve nature for generations to come.
Just by infra structure development one can see that storm surges like these are not a regular occurrence and totally un-expected. Speculation of 21 December 2011 is floating from lip to ear. What ever the case Mozambique has became a Holiday Destination over the past 20 years and will keep on growing in popularity.
Fear of the unknown will keep many away, but with good planning a holiday to Mozambique will be the dream you have dreamed off for a long time. Various lodges have well informed pages about the area, the people and the legal issues. For those who want a vacation on East African beaches ... unspoiled and untouched visit Mozambique ...
This story was done by For Africa and does not express the views of lodge owners. The photo's was kindly supplied by the owners of Manta da Barra Lodge ... please visit their website for more information on this beautiful coast line.
Manta Da Bara Lodge
Between the white sand dunes of the Mozambican Coast on the shores of the warm Indian Ocean, amongst waving palm trees, nestles a small piece of paradise called Manta Da Barra Lodge. With its kilometers of unspoiled golden beaches, breathtaking coral reefs, and sea-life in abundance, Manta da Barra Lodge is a heavenly destination for both holidaymaker and fisherman.
Manta da Barra Lodge is located on Mozambique’s Barra Reef. Apart from the friendly Mozambique people and breathtaking scenery, the region is fast becoming world famous for its spectacular diving. The diving here in Mozambique compares with some of the best in the world and is still a relatively well-kept secret. We have over 1000 species of fish and some of the awesome sightings range from Manta Rays, Whale sharks, Dolphins, Turtles and Humpback Whales to the sought after Harlequin Shrimp, Frogfish and Sea Horses – there is something to please everyone. The warm waters of the Indian Ocean are teeming with life and the reefs are pristine. Barra beach was voted one of the top five beaches in the southern hemisphere Scattered along this golden coastline.
Klaas Erasmus: +27 82 898 8279
Lodge Tel: 002 582 935 6066
E-mail: mantadabarra@live.co.za
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