Bazaruto Archipelago - Tropical Island Holidays and Tours

The largest and northernmost of the islands is Bazaruto, which is some 40 kilometres long by 7 kilometres wide. Benguerra island is the second largest, and lies directly to the south of Bazaruto. The whole of the archipelago falls within the Bazaruto Marine Reserve, which measures 1,400 km sq. and is one of the largest protected marine areas in the Indian Ocean. Its waters contain humpback whales, marlin, dolphins, manta rays, dazzling coral, five turtle species and one of world’s few viable populations of the endangered dugong. 

GETTING TO THE BAZARUTO ISLANDS 

At just over two hours by air from Johannesburg and half that time from the Kruger national park, these islands are a great place to wind down after a safari, and also make the perfect setting for an off-the-beaten-track Robinson Crusoe style honeymoon holiday.

Azura Retreat is situated on an unspoilt island within a Mozambique National Park, deserted beaches of pure white sand, sparkling turquoise seas, swaying palms, sunny days and star studded nights. Azura is the country’s first luxury eco-boutique retreat. More...

Marlin Lodge consists of a string of 19 luxurious chalets dotted along the southwest shore of Benguerra Island. Tasty food, deserted beaches and exciting watersports keep guests busy during the day - this is barefoot luxury at its best. More…

Benguerra Lodge is strung out along one of Benguerra Island’s many magnificent beaches and comprises 13 well appointed en-suite chalets. Built on raised wooden platforms with thatch roofs and reed walls, the chalets merge inconspicuously with the surrounding acacia and mahogany forest, and all have a private veranda opening directly onto the beach. More…

Indigo Bay’s 50 elegant chalets and the main living area are constructed from natural materials, and overlook a wide bay on the pristine southwest shores of Bazaruto Island. The resort has a big swimming pool, children’s club and an extensive selection of watersports. More...

Dugong Lodge is situated in the Vilanculos Wildlife Reserve and Marine Sanctuary, a diverse eco-system of bush and wetland, beaches and crystal clear water. The lodge has 10 luxurious chalets. En-suite bathrooms include an outside shower and each chalet directly overlooks the beach. More…

Bazaruto Diving - The islands of the Bazaruto are a diverse home for both land and marine creatures including red duiker, bushbuck, samango monkey, as well as the elegant manta rays, whale sharks and the mermaids of the sea, the dugongs. More...


LIKE THE BAZARUTO ARCHIPELAGO ?... Southern areas of Africa are easily reachable from the Bazaruto Archipelago if you wish to combine a safari with a beach holiday. Please do look through the South Africa sections of our website.

*Alistair travelled to the Bazaruto Archipelago in March 2008.  Ben visited in September 2008.