Coração de Eco Terra
The Heart
Our relationship with the land, the environment and the communities that call Macaneta home. Stewardship: protecting, restoring, educating and empowering.
See our work in action →An initiative of Macaneta Beach Eco Resort · Mozambique
The heart of our land. The responsibility we share.
Coração de Eco Terra is the environmental, educational and community initiative at the heart of Macaneta Beach Eco Resort.
Our purpose
Travel with responsibility
Tourism has the power to impact the places we visit. We believe that impact should be positive.
Born from the transition from Macaneta Beach Resort to Macaneta Beach Eco Resort, Coração de Eco Terra represents a commitment to doing tourism differently: a place where travel becomes an opportunity to learn, to connect, to give back and to leave a positive footprint.
We exist to promote sustainable tourism and responsible travel by helping travellers understand and respect the environment, culture and communities of Macaneta. We want every person who visits to leave with a greater appreciation for this extraordinary place, and an understanding that the privilege of travelling comes with a responsibility to protect the places and people that make each destination unique.
Our approach recognises that a healthy environment and a healthy community are inseparable. Protecting the land means caring for the people who live on it. Empowering communities means creating a future in which they can become active stewards of their environment.
Travel should not simply leave memories behind. It should leave something positive behind.
When we take care of the environment and the communities around us, they take care of us.
Our place
Where the ocean meets the river
Macaneta is more than a beach destination. It is a living ecosystem where the Indian Ocean meets the Inkomati River, where mangroves, waterways, forests, beaches and communities exist alongside one another, interconnected and dependent on one another.
To protect Macaneta, we must understand it. To understand it, we must educate. And through education, we can inspire people to become stewards of the place they call home.
Redefining our footprint
From positive footprint to positive impact
We often think of a footprint as something we leave behind. At Coração de Eco Terra, a traveller's footprint can be more than carbon emissions, waste or the consumption of natural resources. It can be:
- A child learning to protect a mangrove
- A beach becoming cleaner
- A tree being planted
- A school receiving the resources it needs
- A community receiving a nourishing meal
- A child discovering mindfulness and their own wellbeing
- A guest learning something that changes how they travel
- A visitor returning home to live more responsibly
- A partnership creating opportunities that wouldn't exist
This is the positive footprint we want tourism to leave behind.
Two sides of one philosophy
Coração de Eco Terra + Coração de Oceano
At Macaneta Beach Eco Resort, two initiatives express the deeper philosophy of our destination.
Coração de Oceano
The Soul
Our relationship with the ocean, water, wellbeing and the restorative power of nature. Connection: reconnecting with ourselves and with the natural world.
Explore yoga & wellness →Earth and Ocean · People and Nature · Stewardship and Wellbeing
Our vision
Sustainable tourism can be a force for positive change.
We want to create a model that can inspire other businesses, communities and destinations to adopt similar approaches, proving that conservation, community development, human wellbeing and tourism can work together.
Macaneta is our starting point. We want to nurture a culture of environmental and social stewardship that grows from Macaneta and reaches across Mozambique.
Our belief
What we stand for
- We believeNature is not something we simply visit. It is something we are part of.
- We believeCommunities should benefit from tourism.
- We believeChildren should grow up understanding and appreciating the environment around them.
- We believeEvery person deserves dignity, care, education and opportunity.
- We believeCaring for the environment must go hand in hand with caring for people.
- We believeTourism can regenerate rather than simply consume.
And we believe that if we take care of the Earth and each other, the Earth will take care of us.
Next: Our passion
See how we put our hands in the soil
Our passion · How we bring it to life
We don't simply talk about conservation. We put our hands in the soil.
Conservation, environmental education, community wellbeing and sustainable living, practised every week across the Macaneta Peninsula.
Four pillars
Where our work happens
PILLAR 01
Conservation
Protecting the natural systems that sustain Macaneta.
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PILLAR 02
Environmental Education
Knowledge creates opportunity. Awareness creates change.
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PILLAR 03
Community & Human Wellbeing
A healthy community is part of a healthy environment.
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PILLAR 04
Sustainable Living
Demonstrating sustainability can be lived every day.
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Pillar 01
Conservation
Protecting the natural systems that sustain Macaneta.
Our conservation work includes beach clean-ups, mangrove planting, reforestation and initiatives to protect the shoreline and restore the natural environment.
By working with local communities, particularly children, we aim to turn conservation from an idea into something people experience and participate in. Mangrove planting helps young people understand the role these ecosystems play in protecting riverbanks, reducing erosion, supporting biodiversity and safeguarding the coastline's future.
Beach clean-ups and mangrove planting become classrooms without walls.
Pillar 02
Environmental Education
Knowledge creates opportunity. Awareness creates change.
Through our work with local schools and communities, we provide educational materials such as books and stationery, while creating opportunities for children to learn about the environment around them.
Our programmes introduce young people to practical ways of protecting nature, keeping their communities clean, respecting wildlife and understanding the ecosystems on which their communities depend.
When people understand the value of something, they are more likely to protect it.
Pillar 03
Community & Human Wellbeing
A healthy community is part of a healthy environment.
For more than 25 years, Macaneta Beach Eco Resort has maintained a tradition of giving back to the local community. What began as a simple act of providing meals has grown into a broader philosophy of service, care and empowerment.
Every Thursday our kitchen team prepares and distributes meals to children from the surrounding communities, alongside opportunities for education, conversation, wellness and personal development.
At its heart is the belief that every human being matters.
Hands that serve. Hearts that care. A community that grows together.
Círculo Seva de Macaneta
The Seva Circle
Inspired by love, guided by service and rooted in community, the Seva Circle brings people together to share a nourishing meal, knowledge that empowers, and a space to connect, heal and grow. It creates space to talk about:
- Mental and emotional wellbeing
- Self-worth and self-care
- Stress and anxiety
- Education and opportunity
- Personal safety and dignity
- Respect and protection from abuse
- Community and connection
We also introduce children to mindfulness and wellness practices, because caring for a community means caring for people's minds, hearts, dignity and hopes for the future.
Explore yoga & wellness →Pillar 04
Sustainable Living
Demonstrating that sustainability can be lived every day.
Sustainability begins with the choices we make every day. Within the resort, we are developing practical systems that reduce our environmental footprint and show that sustainable living is possible within a tourism environment.
Organic Farm
Already producing fresh, organic food for the resort: farm to table, with less distance between where food is grown and eaten.
Recycling Facilities
Establishing systems on-site to reduce waste and manage materials responsibly across the resort.
Rainwater & Reforestation
Initiatives around rainwater harvesting, reforestation and increasing vegetation across the property.
We don't claim to have all the answers. We are learning, improving and showing what is possible.
A living example
Responsible tourism you can take part in
Coração de Eco Terra is not a programme that exists somewhere in the background. It is designed to become a living example of sustainable tourism in practice.
Guests can learn about Macaneta's ecosystems, understand the challenges facing the local environment, join conservation activities and discover how their stay can contribute to the wellbeing of the destination, and the people and communities behind it.
Responsible travel begins when we recognise that we are not separate from the places we visit.
Get involved
Join the journey
Coração de Eco Terra belongs to everyone who believes we have a responsibility to care for the places we inhabit and the places we visit.
Guests
Participate in environmental activities, support community initiatives, learn about the ecosystems and people of Macaneta, and discover ways to travel more responsibly.
Schools & Community Organisations
Collaborate with us on education, conservation and wellness programmes that create lasting impact.
Businesses & Partners
Partner with us to support projects, share resources and create greater collective impact.
Meaningful change does not happen through one organisation or one project. It happens when people come together around a shared belief.
Or email us at info@macanetaresort.com
Wellness at Macaneta Beach Eco Resort
Reconnect. Restore. Rebalance.
At Macaneta, mindfulness and wellness are not scheduled routines. They are personal experiences, gently created to meet you exactly where you are.
Set within an unspoilt stretch of coastline, surrounded by ocean, dunes and open sky, we offer a quiet space to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with yourself and with nature.
A natural sanctuary
Wellness that unfolds at nature's pace
Practise mindfulness with your feet in the sand, breathe in ocean air, and let the simplicity of the surroundings bring you back to yourself.
Our eco-conscious resort creates an atmosphere of quiet reflection, ideal for:
- Individual wellness getaways
- Small yoga groups and retreats
- Corporate wellness and team reset experiences
- Mindful celebrations and healing workshops
Our offerings
For every level, in tune with the ocean
Guided by experienced instructors and adapted to the energy of the ocean and landscape. Book a standalone class, or make it part of a wellness stay or retreat.
Gentle Flow Yoga
Unhurried movement linked to the breath, suitable for all levels.
Sunrise & Sunset Sound Healing
The resonance of singing bowls by the water, as the day begins or closes.
Breathwork & Meditation
Sessions to quieten the mind, slow the breath and settle the body.
Signature experience · For teams and groups
Return to the Heart
A sensory journey where ocean meets river
A two-hour immersive reset through nature, breath and gentle movement. Designed for team building and for groups who want to reconnect with themselves, with each other and with nature.
- 01
Heart-Centred Flow
A gentle session of light yoga and guided breathwork, using the ocean as your anchor.
- 02
The Grounding Walk
A mindful guided beach walk to reconnect with the earth.
- 03
The River Glide
A serene kayak ride on the Inkomati River to find your flow.
DurationAbout 2 hours
Group sizeSmall groups, up to 10 per session
IncludesDay access to the resort and beach
Add onFarm-to-table wellness brunch
BringYour yoga mat, an open heart and a soulful intention
Guided by
Nikita Ambaramo (BPsych Hons)
IYT® 200-Hour International Yoga Teacher, trained at the SuAyu Clinic and Gurukul Yogashala, Rishikesh, India.
Join the Macaneta Wellness Collective on WhatsApp for upcoming sessions, or get in touch to arrange one for your team or group.
Holistic wellness experiences
Beyond the mat
Our wellness offerings support a more complete sense of balance and wellbeing.
- Guided meditation and mindfulness sessions
- Breathwork and relaxation practices
- Nature-based grounding experiences
- Wellness workshops and group circles
- Quiet spaces for reflection and journaling
All experiences are thoughtfully curated to complement the natural environment and promote deep rest and renewal.
A conscious, eco-friendly approach
As an eco resort, sustainability is woven into everything we do. Our wellness philosophy is rooted in respect for nature, community and mindful living, so guests reconnect not only with themselves, but with the world around them.
Create your own wellness journey
Slow down, breathe deeply, return home renewed
Whether you join a morning yoga session, book a private class, or attend a multi-day retreat, your time at Macaneta Beach Eco Resort is an invitation to slow down.
Yoga sessions, wellness experiences and retreat packages are available on request.
Enquire about yoga & wellness
Tel / WhatsApp+258 84 621 3048
Emailinfo@macanetaresort.com
Find usPraia da Macaneta, Maputo, Mozambique
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Where nature, wellness and simplicity meet.