Rio Savane is a peninsula, but it looks deceptively like an island upon approach. Approaching, I might add, is part of the fun. After parking the 4x4 in the parking garage (read: palm branch shade), the next step is to wait for the boat. Depending on the tide, the boat may or may not be able to come all of the way to the shore. If it can't reach you, you go to it.
The destination across the inlet looks like it was designed by the Swiss Family Robinson. The only boundaries on land are made of bamboo and palm branches. Most of the buildings are only a thatched roof with support beams. Walls would block the ocean breeze, and we can't have that.
After paying the entry fee (about $2.50 USD), the next stop can be placing your order at the restaurant for lunch, the toilet, or else going straight onto the beach. The path to the beach has conveniently placed boards to provide support. Once on the beach, the choice of sun or a shady, thatched baraca is yours. I always choose sun first!
While visiting, it's also possible to see Josephine, a delicate little duiker. She will lick the sea salt from your hand. I loved rubbing behind her ears. The skin there is so soft! I don't like seeing wild animals in captivity, but I will say that she does have a very large enclosure.
A walk on the beach might reveal a number of little treasures. Yesterday, I found a sand dollar.
The boat back across the inlet leaves at 3, 4, and 5. Waiting for the boat yesterday was the prefect time to see a gorgeous setting sun.
The evening tide does not let the boat reach the shoreline. Instead, everyone has to make an ungraceful exit over the side of the boat and walk to shore. I hopped over the edge gladly. The girls behind me (apparently first time visitors) squealed when they saw the water reached the middle of my thighs.
Before you drive off, you need to pay the daily fee of $0.90 for parking. Then it's off to home after another wonderful day in Mozambique.
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