Macaloe is part of the Maluane Project, in the Quirimbas Archipelago of northern Mozambique. With its sister-camps, Vamizi, opening somewhat later than expected, it seems unlikely that Rongui (like Rongui) will open much before 2007 at the earliest ... but watch this space.
Macaloe is only 15 minutes' boat-ride from the mainland at Paqueve but its 400 hectare harbour is a unique ecosystem of its own.
Historically, Macaloe's 18th century fort was built to protect its residents from the ferocious people of the coast. It fell out of use in the 19th century after the islanders and the mainlanders intermarried and made peace with each other. The fort and its unique fresh water cistern may well become an integral part of the lodge.
The lodge at Macaloe is destined to be a great favourite for game fishing, being just opposite the Lazarus Bank – a coral outcrop that rises from the deep of the Mozambique Channel which has long been known the excellent sport-fishing found around it. It's also a very challenging scuba-diving location, for highly experienced divers only!
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