Benguerra Island Lodge is situated on the second largest island in the Bazaruto Archipelago off the coast of Mozambique, and is set in a protected marine conservation area offering exquisite beaches and unspoilt coral reefs teeming with life. The deep Mozambique Channel, running alongside the island, is known for its game fish and Benguerra Island offers some of the world’s best catch-and-release deep sea fishing and fly fishing opportunities.
Spread out along the beach every room and guest area at Benguerra Island opens out onto a spectacle of ocean views. The lodge’s welcoming guest areas offer views of the tropical garden and the ocean beyond. Set among the island forest, ten casinhas and two cabanas admit cooling sea breezes through wooden shutters and glazed windows and doors that fold back to frame the delightful views. Set under thatch, both casinhas and cabanas boast elegant four-poster beds with white linen canopies and comfortable day beds. Spacious bathrooms feature generous bathtubs big enough for two, and outdoor showers are decorated with hand-painted tiles.
Vast wooden verandas flow from the outdoor dining areas ideal for starlit dinners to cool plunge pools. A few short steps down a sandy path, shaded sun loungers on the open beach invite you to while the hours away.
Ideal for families or groups, the Casa Familia boasts three bedrooms, each with its own en suite bathroom, as well as private swimming pool set on the sheltered wooden veranda.
Set deep in cleverly created patches of shade, comfortable loungers are set around the lodge’s rim flow swimming pool overlooking the sea. Closer to the water’s edge, a colourful traditional dhow has been transformed into the perfect setting for an al fresco meal with your toes in the sand.
Although the island is fringed with golden beaches, the interior consists of a mixture of forests, wetlands and fresh water lakes. Horse riding trips and island expeditions explore both the coastline and the interior of the island, uncovering traditional culture at the local village and climbing soaring sand dunes.
Spread out along the beach every room and guest area at Benguerra Island opens out onto a spectacle of ocean views. The lodge’s welcoming guest areas offer views of the tropical garden and the ocean beyond. Set among the island forest, ten casinhas and two cabanas admit cooling sea breezes through wooden shutters and glazed windows and doors that fold back to frame the delightful views. Set under thatch, both casinhas and cabanas boast elegant four-poster beds with white linen canopies and comfortable day beds. Spacious bathrooms feature generous bathtubs big enough for two, and outdoor showers are decorated with hand-painted tiles.
Vast wooden verandas flow from the outdoor dining areas ideal for starlit dinners to cool plunge pools. A few short steps down a sandy path, shaded sun loungers on the open beach invite you to while the hours away.
Ideal for families or groups, the Casa Familia boasts three bedrooms, each with its own en suite bathroom, as well as private swimming pool set on the sheltered wooden veranda.
Set deep in cleverly created patches of shade, comfortable loungers are set around the lodge’s rim flow swimming pool overlooking the sea. Closer to the water’s edge, a colourful traditional dhow has been transformed into the perfect setting for an al fresco meal with your toes in the sand.
Although the island is fringed with golden beaches, the interior consists of a mixture of forests, wetlands and fresh water lakes. Horse riding trips and island expeditions explore both the coastline and the interior of the island, uncovering traditional culture at the local village and climbing soaring sand dunes.
The lodge offer a number of activities to its guests (at additional cost):
Benguerra Island has a fully equipped Dive Centre and offers a full range of diving adventures. There are a number of dive sites within easy reach of the island.
Enjoy a decadent picnic set in one of its most secluded sites. Enjoy magnificent sea views from a sand spit jutting into the ocean or the top of a soaring sand dune.
You might prefer to spend the late afternoon cantering along the water’s edge, explore the island’s hidden tracks or indulge in a gentle wander along miles and miles of endless beaches. Horseback riding is the perfect way to absorb the beauty of Benguerra. Accompanied by a dedicated guide, there are some exceptional trails for all levels, from first-timers to experienced riders.
Explore the shallower coastal reefs situated off Benguerra island with the help of a snorkel. Equipment is provided.
Experience the beauty of the Bazaruto Archipelago from above as you board a helicopter and fly along the Mozambican coastline.
Enjoy a cruise on a traditional wooden sailing vessel known as a dhow. A local skipper will fetch you in the late afternoon and will sail around the calm waters of the bay as the sun sets over the islands of the Bazaruto Archipelago.
Benguerra Island has a fully equipped Dive Centre and offers a full range of diving adventures. There are a number of dive sites within easy reach of the island.
Enjoy a decadent picnic set in one of its most secluded sites. Enjoy magnificent sea views from a sand spit jutting into the ocean or the top of a soaring sand dune.
You might prefer to spend the late afternoon cantering along the water’s edge, explore the island’s hidden tracks or indulge in a gentle wander along miles and miles of endless beaches. Horseback riding is the perfect way to absorb the beauty of Benguerra. Accompanied by a dedicated guide, there are some exceptional trails for all levels, from first-timers to experienced riders.
Explore the shallower coastal reefs situated off Benguerra island with the help of a snorkel. Equipment is provided.
Experience the beauty of the Bazaruto Archipelago from above as you board a helicopter and fly along the Mozambican coastline.
Enjoy a cruise on a traditional wooden sailing vessel known as a dhow. A local skipper will fetch you in the late afternoon and will sail around the calm waters of the bay as the sun sets over the islands of the Bazaruto Archipelago.
