Linene Island Lodge is situated on a small island in a tidal lagoon on the East side of San Sebastian peninsula. This is just South of the town of Vilanculos in Mozambique. The lodge is reachable by boat only. Transfers are done with the lodge boats between Vilanculos and the lodge whenever required. At times transfers can be delayed because of tidal movements and inclement weather, as it may not be possible to access the channels at low tides. If a flight arrives in Vilanculos over a low spring tide guests may have to relax for a couple of hours and enjoy a drink at Smugglers Bar while waiting for the water to come in. In extreme cases it may even be necessary to overnight in Vilanculos and leave for Linene the following morning.

This does not happen often, but if it does the accommodation in Vilanculos is paid for by Linene. Accommodation is in five wooden chalets, four sleeping 3 people each and one is a 4 bed chalet. The entire lodge is built on stilts in order to make the most of the view over the lagoon and to capture the cooling sea breeze. Raised wooden boardwalks connect all buildings. The main lodge area consists of a large open plan dining and bar area, which also has a television set, which receives a DSTV signal. The television is a bonus for those who like to keep up to date with sport news etc. This area has a beautiful view over the lagoon towards the beach.

Position of Island - San Sebastian 15 Km's South of the Archipelago (Bazaruto, Benguerra and Margarugue Islands). In an estuary which is 17 Km's long and the breeding grounds of numerous fishes, prawns and birds.

Special Features - World renown fishing, especially game (sailfish, marlin, broadbill, king mackerel, kingfish, barracuda and shark). Fly fishing for most species of kingfish, queenfish, bonefish, barracuda and many other species. Surf fishing for barracuda, kingfish, pompana, blacktip sharks and many species of rays and guitarfish. The area produced the all-African marlin record of 1300lbs. The bird life is incredible and a study of all species is soon to be undertaken. Large amounts of greater flamingos are present around the island and in the estuary. The Vilanculos National Game Park of 30,000 Hectare has been established and the reintroduction of all original game species will soon take place.

Transport to Vilanculos and the Island - Regular flights are now available from Johannesburg, Durban and Nelspruit. Travel by land is safe and the roads are in the process of being restored and repaired. Vilanculos can be reached by car. Transfers from the mainland to the island are by boat and are charged for.