The Bazaruto Archipelago is the Mozambique beach destination that proves easiest to combine with safaris to Southern Africa.

When to go to Bazaruto

Best Time to Go

Stunning beaches & diving

Combines well with Southern African safaris

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Two key islands: Benguerra and Bazaruto

Amazing beach lodges

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Luxurious Beach Escapes

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Southern Mozambique’s Bazaruto Archipelago is home to five islands that make up the Bazaruto National Park, and Bazaruto and Benguerra are renowned for their high-end hotels. Direct flights from Johannesburg and South Africa’s Kruger National Park make this chain of islands the closest Indian Ocean beach options to South Africa, and ideal beach add-ons for South Africa safaris. The majority of visitors to Bazaruto are on high-end fly-in excursions to the area.

Activities

Southern Mozambique’s protected Bazaruto Archipelago supports an extraordinary array of marine life that visitors can explore on diving and snorkelling excursions. Fishing is also a big hit!

Explore the marine life

Fishing expeditions

  • The marine life here is exceptional, with the Bazaruto reefs forming the focal point of the region’s diving and snorkelling trips.

    Benguerra Island Scuba Diving
  • Game fishing is impressive here, with marlin proving a common catch.

    Benguerra Island Scuba Diving

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