Access & Location
Just over an hour’s flight from Johannesburg, the island is approximately 11 km by 5.5 km.
Benguerra Lodge
On Benguerra, in southern Mozambique’s Bazaruto Archipelago
Thirteen lovely rooms set along the beach and a two-bedroom villa with pool
Small and intimate with an East African/Arabic feel in both decor and food
Particularly good for diving, snorkelling and fishing
Our Yellow Zebra Opinion
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Top pick
Competing with Azura Benguerra for best property in the Barazuto Archipelago, &Beyond Benguerra is the longest-standing property in the region. Excellent value to be had here when you combine the property with &Beyond’s safari camps.
Activities
Water based activities
Diverse activities
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Not only is Benguerra known for its fantastic diving and snorkelling, but fishing here is regarded as some of the best deep sea fly fishing in the world.
Other activities include 4×4 drives across the island, dhow cruises, sea kayaking, catamaran cruises, village visits, island walks and birdwatching (the island is home to 140 species of bird).
Facilities & Amenities
The 13 rooms are located along the beach in well-kept gardens that have had three decades to develop into the most charming grounds of any southern Mozambique lodge.
Bar
Pool
Spa
There are two categories of rooms – the Casitas and the Cabanas. The former are the finer, each with its own plunge pool on a private deck, whereas the Cabanas are more economical options that offer great value for a lodge of this quality. There is also a two-bedroom villa with its own swimming pool on the wooden deck outside. There is a large lounge, a restaurant serving traditional Mozambiquan cuisine, and a fabulous bar made from an old dhow sailing boat. There is also a good sized pool and a small spa.
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