Uembje Lagoon
Lagoa Uembje
A saltwater lagoon about 27 km long, separated from the Indian Ocean by a sandbar, with calm, shallow emerald water ideal for swimming, kayaking and kitesurfing.
Uembje Lagoon is the heart of Bilene. Holiday homes and restaurants line the western shore of the town, and the water is shallow and calm with little wave action, making it the most family-friendly place to paddle in southern Mozambique. Popular activities include swimming, stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, sailing and kitesurfing, which is best in the afternoon when the wind is stronger. Boats can be hired to visit the sandbar in the middle of the lagoon or the dunes on the opposite shore. The water is salty, and a tidal channel on the eastern side connects to the ocean. The South African school holidays and Easter bring big crowds, and motorboats can be noisy. The quietest time is early morning on weekdays.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Bilene Ocean Beach
- Limpopo River Mouth
- Xai-Xai Beach
- Xai-Xai Reef Pools (Wenela Tidal Pool)
- Chongoene Beach