Colina Verde

Machangulo Peninsula, Mozambique

 

Overview

This exclusive-use luxury villa is one of Mozambique’s finest properties, boasting a serene coastal location and ample opportunity to be as active or relaxed as desired.

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Key Features

  • The villa sleeps up to 18 guests, with facilities ranging from a heated swimming pool, games room, spa and massage centre, gym and yoga studio, tennis court and a private boat
  • A hub for marine conservation, the team here are actively involved in fish and shark tagging and monitoring projects, with the opportunity for guests to get hands-on as well as sponsor this vital research
  • Magnificent humpback whale sightings, both from land and by boat, occur almost daily during the height of the season
  • Special dining experiences can be set up in a variety of stunning natural locations, from picnics on secluded islands to bush dinners by lantern light

Location

One of Mozambique’s most exquisite peninsulas provides and idyllic setting for the villa, with kilometres of sandy beaches stretching out along the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. Easily reachable from Maputo, the country’s capital, Colina Verde is the perfect hideaway for those looking to relax in a peaceful, beachfront environment.

Accommodation

Marvel at the spectacular 360° views of the serene ocean or enchanting dune forest from one of the seven bedrooms, centrally designed around the raised swimming pool with wrap-around wooden decks. With two hot tubs, plenty of spaces to chill with cosy fireplaces and corners to read in, a tennis court and a games room, there is plenty to keep your whole group entertained. Relax into the care of the villa team, along with the talented chef, who will welcome you with warm Mozambican hospitality and ensure that your every need is attended to.

Activities

A base from which to head out to sea or on safari, the options of activities are endless. The ocean calls, with snorkelling, kayaking and scuba diving down to 100-year-old shipwrecks all on offer, and deep-sea fishing along with whale watching boat trips easily arranged. Enjoy sand boarding, fat biking on the beach and island picnics as well as explorations through the dune forest during your stay. Embark on guided safaris to see a diverse range of animals, including elephants, with the fantastic chance to head out on board a helicopter and spot herds from the air, before flying up the coastline for the chance to see pods of whales – all in the same flight.

A sandy beach with gentle waves lapping at the shore. Lush greenery lines the beach, leading up to a large, multi-story house situated on a hill. The sky is clear with a soft, overcast appearance.
A child with curly hair is playing in a tide pool on a rocky shoreline, wearing a yellow long-sleeve top. An adult stands nearby, watching, with their bare feet on the rocks. The calm sea is visible in the background.
A person with long hair watches as a whale surfaces near a boat in open water. The calm sea reflects the clear blue sky.

Why we love it

Blending a luxury beachfront stay with purposeful activities designed to protect the ecosystem that the villa operates in makes for a truly restorative stay at Colina Verde. This is the location to unplug, rest and recharge in a peaceful setting, and spend as much time out to sea as possible, soaking in the beauty of this extensive coastline.

Popular Experiences

Coastal Conservation in Mozambique

  • May-Sep
  • £15,000 PP

The Best of Mozambique’s Safari and Islands

  • Apr-Sep
  • £19,000 PP
  • 4 Guests

Marine Marvels in Mozambique

  • Sep-Dec
  • £18,000 PP
An elephant and its calf swim through calm water, with tall grasses and trees in the background.

Sea & Safari Honeymoon in Africa

  • Apr-Sep
  • £25,000 PP
  • 2 Guests

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