Ponta Membene

A beautiful resort is only part of the experience—the real difference is made by the people. Your genuine hospitality, professionalism, and ability to make every guest feel welcome are what make this place truly exceptional.
I have travelled extensively and stayed in many great resorts around the world, and I can honestly say that finding such a perfect balance between outstanding service and a relaxed, friendly atmosphere is rare.
My sincere compliments to the manager for creating such an amazing team.
A special thank you to Samuel, always kind, thoughtful, and never intrusive. It was a pleasure chatting with you while waiting to spot wildlife. You truly embody the spirit of this wonderful resort.
This place was recommended to me by people who have lived and worked here for years. Now I completely understand why.
Thank you all for making our stay so special.
Greetings from Italy 🙌

Had a lovely time there. Everybody is so friendly and helpful. We camped there for three nights and moved then, because of the weather in one of the forest chalets.
The campsites a specious, shaded with great facilities (own ablution/shower and kitchen). Donaldo helped us set up and take down our camp witch was much appreciated. The beach is close by and we did some nice snorkelling just off the beach.
We loved the design of the chalet — spacious, well thought of and comfortable. Restaurant is also very nice with a good variety of dishes well prepared — a bit expensive — but ok for the location.
We will be back!

Wow, wow, wow! We get blown away every time we visit Ponta Membene and the special Elephant reserve. This is honestly one of the most beautiful reserves around. It consists of stunning coastal forest with these massive lakes and you have a very good chance of seeing elephants, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, red duiker, nyala, hippos, crocodiles, and loads more. The drive from the Futhi Gate to the Membene lodge takes about 2 hours. Yes, it is bumpy and slow going as you are driving on soft sand (4x4 is required) but the scenery is so worth it. What an incredible ecosystem! Once you arrive at Membene Lodge you are welcomed by the sound of the waves and these incredile hues of blue in the ocean. The sea is so clean here and always warm, even in winter. We always stay in the Dune Chalets as they are closest to the beach. They are super comfortable and you feel like you are sleeping in a forest but you have the sound of the waves crashing while you fall asleep. The beach and this part of the coastline is exquisite with loads of lovely rock pools to explore during low tide. The restaurant is great and vibey, the food is good and the waitrons are very friendly and helpful. We were only here for 2 nights but I wish we could have stayed for at least a week. It is so peaceful and beautiful here. Really good for your soul.

Fantastic destination. Camp site didn’t allow us to open awnings though. Restaurant is 5 star. Will definitely go back, if the roads get some attention. The clay surface is a disaster.

Our home away from home.
(If Google gave an option of an infinity star rating, it would be that)
Thank you to our Membene familia for ALWAYS delivering the most INCREDIBLE hospitality & unforgettable experience.
Your entire team delivers world class service, your accomodation is next level, your staff always have a smile on their faces always going the extra mile which says how well your establishment is operated. Tastiest prepared meals, delish cocktails and mind blowing landscapes.
Thank you Shaun, Yasmeen & Team for ALWAYS delivering. Membene has stolen our hearts and is DEF our new FAVORITE destination.
You guys are UNTOUCHABLE.
Janke & Jono.

I've been to Ponta Membene twice with groups of friends and stayed in their dune chalets as well as one of their campsites. This has to be one of the best locations for families and friend-groups to get away and enjoy a fantastic beach in near total seclusion.
Arno and Emelio are friendly, efficient and helpful managers. And the camp staff like David are hard-working, friendly, and generous. Where else in Africa can you rent a campsite that offers daily laundry and dishwashing? You go to the beach in the morning and when you get back to your campsite your laundry is all washed and hung up to dry, all the dishes and pots and pans have been washed, and the entire campsite has been swept. Fantastic!
The showers and toilets are very well designed and cleaned daily. The electricity is far more reliable than anywhere in SA, and there is always clean, running water in the camp.
A great place for snorkeling, game drives, beach walks, or just playing card games and drinking cold beer.
Better than any camp sites anywhere in South Africa, that's for sure!

We camped at Ponta Membene for 11 days. The camp sites were beautiful and shaded, the bathroom was so well designed and clean. Everyday people will come to the the camp to help clean. We had a gentleman called David and he was wonderful! The beach was amazing. The food at restaurant was delicious and all the staff is so friendly and helpful. I will recommend Ponta Membene who wants to rest and enjoy nature!

Will definitely be back, one of the best places we've been to.
The road through the park is a tad rough, but worth every minute to get to this piece of heaven.
The food, the facilities, the beach, the staff, everything was just perfect and memorable.

Absolutely love this place. The restaurant is amazing 🤩 kudos to the chef 🧑‍🍳. The ambiance, the staff and rooms are amazing. On the way back enjoyed seeing the animals. Shuttle service is an added bonus for us who want to stay for the weekend.
Can’t wait to go back😊😊😊

Beautiful destination. 2-3 hours from Futi gate. 4x4 highly recommended. Great facilities for campers and those looking for a more luxurious stay. Rained twice in our stay in July and plenty mosquitoes so take repellent. Would definitely recommend a visit.

What a stunning place — in a game reserve: Maputo National Park, in Mozambique! We camped for 2 nights in the reserve, totally self sufficient, then arrived at the beach pleasantly surprised with the facilities for camping! The bathrooms and wash up facilities were amazing. We had a great campsite, 1 and 2, sharing with friends and were close to the stunning beach. The restaurant along the board walk offered free Wi-Fi but very expensive drinks and food… We were very happy with the former! There is a pool and Lapa with a deck overlooking the sea, (great for a little party) that you can book to use. We peeped at the lodges — they are smart with a outdoor/ modern feel and overlook the bush. Hippo, croc and elephant territory — so just be careful. Great camping, game viewing, snorkeling, 4x4ing spot!

Wonderful experience. Going through the game reserve is exactly like a game, different stages, scenarios that although rough are worthwhile once you reach the destination. One thinking about staying here should definitely think about a minimum 2-night stay to make full use of the trip. Thank me later… ;)

Went camping before christmas and were impressed by the bathroom and kitchen amenities at the campsite.
Enjoyed the walks to the restaurant and on the beach. Very quiet and secluded.
Also enjoyed the drive to Membene although it was a little daunting at times especially when a car is coming from the opposite direction.
Will definitely go there again.

An absolute hidden gem of a location and must-visit location for anyone looking for a secluded, pristine, and incredible accommodation. The rooms along the beach are incredible — an amazing kitchen to cook in if you choose and the design of the overall room ranks in the best places I've ever traveled to. I couldn't believe the services and quality of accommodation you can get for the price. Plus the drive to the lodge and the absolute secluded nature of the beach makes this one of the best places to visit in Mozambique. As an amateur wildlife photographer and beach lover who has traveled to many beach locations across the world, Ponta Membane will forever remain one of my favorite travel destinations.
I also incurred a slight issue with my form of payment, and the staff went above and beyond any expectation in terms of working through the issue, communicating promptly, and going above and beyond to ensure I was satisfied with the result.
I look forward to returning here one day soon.

Stayed here over Christmas. The staff are the standout that make the stay what it is.
We stayed in a Forest Chalet, big enough for a family of four if needed. Great combination of indoor and outdoor space.
The drive to Ponta Membene does require a 4x4 in my opinion. On our way in we did see a number of local vans/cars getting stuck and we did indeed get stuck ourselves once, even in 4x4 mode.
I would recommend this place, before it becomes too discovered :)

I had a wonderful time at Ponta Membene. Beautiful beach! Arno, one of the managers at the restaurant, was so helpful and kind. He is very well versed in the surrounding wildlife and was able to inform me with what there was to offer. Arno definitely elevated my stay here :)