Benguerra Island
Set within Bazaruto Archipelago National Park on Benguerra Island, &Beyond Benguerra Island is an intimate, barefoot-luxury lodge tucked in indigenous coastal forest beside a crescent beach. Fifteen rooms, cabanas, casinhas and the three-bedroom Casa Familia, feature private plunge pools, salas with hanging daybeds, and ocean views. Days flow from reef adventures to dhow sails and wellness in the forested massage sala. Personal butler service and a helicopter hop from Vilanculos make this a seamless Indian Ocean escape.
Quick facts
Heli transfer
2 dives/day incl
PADI dive centre
Private pools
Dhow cruise
Highlights & Activities.
Two daily ocean or island adventures: snorkeling and two included scuba dives for certified guests, with PADI courses for learners. Kayak or stand-up paddleboard the bay; sail on a sunset dhow cruise; or join seasonal whale-watching outings. On land, ride horses along the beach or try swimming with horses, explore inland lakes on an island expedition, and enjoy excellent birding. Castaway picnics, private beach dinners and flexible in-room dining pair with soothing wellness treatments in the forested massage sala. Families benefit from the fun WILDchild programme; scenic helicopter flights are available.
Region information.
Benguerra lies within Mozambique’s Bazaruto Archipelago National Park, a protected marine area of reef, seagrass, mangroves and dunes spread across five main islands. Warm, clear waters host reef fish, turtles, dolphins and seasonal whales, while birders seek flamingos, terns and osprey on coastal lagoons. Excellent diving and snorkeling center on Two-Mile Reef and nearby sites; dhow sailing, kayaking and castaway sandbars round out easy days. Access is via Vilanculos with helicopter transfers to the island. Conservation is active here, including a no-take zone and community initiatives. Culture blends Mozambican coastal life with Portuguese heritage.
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