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Type: Boutique Hotel

Summary: Sun-drenched island within a national park

Feature: Infinity private pool and private sala

Rooms: 18 villas

Location: Mozambique

Nearest airport: Vilanculos Airport

Transfer: Arrive in style on the lodge's helicopter - the ten-minute transfer will whisk you over the azure waters of the Bazaruto Archipelago.

Luxury Holidays At Azura Benguerra Island

A sun-drenched island within a national park, boasting deserted white-sand beaches and sparkling turquoise seas, Azura Benguerra Island, Azura's first luxury eco-boutique retreat, was built and is operated in partnership with the local community and was designed to appreciate its gorgeous setting, from the open-air public areas to the gorgeous luxury villas, all with private pools. Nestled amid the indigenous trees, these private sanctuaries offer havens of relaxation in which to feel at one with your surroundings, whether lounging on plump cushions as your Villa Host serves tea, cooling off in your infinity-edge plunge pool, sipping a cocktail in your beachside sala as the sun goes down or showering beneath a star-filled sky.

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Why Azura Benguerra Island is so special...

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Hotel Experiences

As an after-dinner treat, the resident Marine Biologist will escort guests onto the beach and delight them with an in-depth explanation of the stars. By nightfall, the never-ending African sky is an absolute treasure trove of constellations and this is just one of many experiences not to be missed while staying here.

Hotel Experiences at Azura Benguerra Island

Luxury Beach

Azura Benguerra Island boasts deserted white-sand beaches and sparkling turquoise seas, making it a perfect option for a relaxing beach escape.

Luxury Beach at Azura Benguerra Island

Scuba Diving

The pristine reefs of the Bazaruto Archipelago, full of fascinating and varied marine life, are often cited as some of the best spots for diving off the east coast of Africa. The on-site, five-star PADI diving course provides all the equipment and training that you will need to head out to the reefs and discover an underwater kingdom of colour, whatever your experience level. As you dive deeper, prepare to come face to face with a range of enchanting species - such as Whale Sharks, Humpback Whales, various turtles and Stingrays - as well as countless varieties of reef fish and mind-blowing corals.

Scuba Diving at Azura Benguerra Island

Spa Breaks

The unique African-inspired Azura Spa offers rubs, wraps and massages based on local ingredients and traditions.

Luxury Family Holidays

Azura Benguerra Island - with its unique, stunning surroundings and a host of colourful activities - provides an educational playground for children and adults alike. Making the most of the amazing environment that surrounds Azura, children can enjoy searching for shells, climbing dunes and encountering the striking marine life of the nearby waters. Indoor activities include fun cookie-baking, as well as luxurious junior spa treatments. Make a family visit to the island's only school, built by the resort, and meet the inspirational teachers and students for a truly fascinating and unforgettable cultural exchange.

Luxury Family Holidays at Azura Benguerra Island
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Mozambique Travel Information

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Capital

Maputo

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Time Difference

2

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Currency

Metical, however US Dollars are widely accepted.

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Voltage

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Climate

The climate is tropical with warm temperatures year-round – mercury levels tend to reach their peak in December and January. May to October is the dry season, while the main rainy season falls between November and March – February and March are classed as the hurricane season.

Getting There

Flight Information
British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and South African Airways direct from London Heathrow to Johannesburg.
Via Dubai with Emirates from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle and Glasgow.
Onward connecting flights with Federal Airlines to Vilanculos and Airlink to Pemba.

Flight Time
From London Heathrow to Johannesburg: 10 hours, 50 minutes.
Onward connecting flights from Johannesburg to Vilanculos: 2 hours, 15 minutes.
From Johannesburg to Pemba: 2 hours, 50 minutes.

Marine National Park

Benguerra Island is part of a marine national park, showcasing rich coral reefs, inshore seagrass beds, protected sealife and other rare creatures. Measuring about 55 kilometres in length, the island broke away from the mainland thousands of years ago and its topography is fascinating, with savannah, forest, freshwater lakes and wetland eco systems supporting all manner of plants and animals. Dolphins come regularly to the beaches, while June to September brings migrating Humpback Whales to the region, a wonderful sight to see as they flip gracefully out of the water.

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Diving

Scuba-diving conditions tend to be good year-round, with superb water clarity, and top dive sites include Two-Mile Reef, Five-Mile Reef, Manta Ray Reef, Potholes, Brindle Bass Ridge and Fossil Reef – the latter sheltered by Benguerra and a hugely unique spot where spooky, fossilised trees sprout from the sea floor. The underwater world here is truly incredible, awash with stunning coral gardens, drop-offs, walls and deep canyons. Look out for giant Manta Rays, Moray Eels, Whale Sharks, dolphins, myriad fish and turtles, as well as Africa’s biggest population of dugongs, grazing on seagrass meadows.

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Fishing

The Bazaruto Archipelago is famous for fishing, with abundant baitfish and, in turn, abundant game fish. Fishing options vary from light tackle fishing in the bay and fly fishing in the ocean, to deep-sea fishing for big game. From our featured resort, guests can explore these protein-rich seas in state-of-the-art boats, with the chance to hook Black Marlin, Giant Kingfish and tuna.

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Beaches

Benguerra is a tropical island fringed by long, powder-soft beaches the colour of talc – sublime scoops that are beautifully unspoilt and edged with lofty palms, rolling dunes and warm, clear seas. Alongside diving, they’re a star attraction of this far-flung corner of Africa, offering a picturesque setting for romantic strolls, horseback canters and refreshing swims.

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Culture

This magical location off Africa’s eastern shores blends local traditions with Indian, Portuguese and Arab influences. The food, for instance, frequently showcases seafood and is sometimes given a Portuguese or Indian twist, exciting the palate of foodies. Visit the slow-paced, coastal town of Vilanculos and its charming markets, laden with exotic foods and curios or join an escorted outing to a little fishing village to meet the local chief and watch islanders sail out to sea in wooden boats, returning with a gleaming catch for a fantastic, fresh-from-the-water supper – the way of life here is still wonderfully simple.

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