Azura Benguerra

Benguerra, Mozambique

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Stay at Azura Benguerra

Azura, on beautiful Benguerra Island, is Mozambiques luxurious ‘eco’- boutique retreat. Built and operated in partnership with the local community, it has just 16 spacious ‘beach chic’ designer villas, each with a private infinity pool, located on a pristine white sand beach.

The ultimate island getaway, hand-built by the local community, who play a large part in its day-to-day life. The lodge also has a five-star PADI dive centre with training pool, and is only 20 minutes by boat from some of the best snorkelling and diving in east Africa.

For families and friends, try their two bedroom Villa Amizade with a huge pool and its own wine bar, or the three bedroom Presidential Villa, with its own social area, treehouse lounge, 18m infinity pool, private chef and butler. This is the ultimate in seclusion and luxury.

All meals and house drinks are included in your stay, so you can enjoy all the delicacies on offer. Understandably, fresh fish and seafood are the main focus. The open-fronted Jellyfish Restaurant serves the catch of the day – chalked up on a blackboard – and wine is brought in from the owner’s chateau in the Loire Valley.

Slow down and relax, this is barefoot luxury at its best. Come and discover why Azura has won multiple awards and accolades, including Best Beach Villas in the World 2010 in Conde Nast Traveller magazine.

Why we love it

An unspoilt island within a Marine National Park and deserted white sand beaches that extend for miles
Offers guests their own private sanctuary where they can feel at one with the environment
The first eco-friendly resort in Mozambique, hand-built by the local community

Facilities

WIFI

Exceptional Snorkelling

Luxurious Spa

Island Diving

Deep Sea Fishing

Experiences

Game Drives

Keep your eyes peeled for Nile crocodiles on a game drive through local villages, where you can stop to taste wild fruits straight from indigenous trees.

Hiking

For a leisurely hike, climb up Red Dune for sweeping views over Benguerra Island and the Indian Ocean - the perfect way to end a day.

Beach Picnic

Walk down to Southpoint Beach as your guide points out the island's flora and fauna along the way, before setting up a picnic on the sand.

Island Hopping

For a showcase of what Mozambique has to offer, hop between islands, dunes and reefs to see incredible landscapes and marine life.

Paradise Island

Spot dolphins and dugongs on your way to Paradise Island, where you can see abandoned colonial buildings and enjoy a picnic on the deserted beach.

Deep Sea Fishing

Throw a line in Azura's waters to catch some of the best game fish in the ocean, including marlin and sailfish, often weighing over 25kg.

Scuba Diving

Join the underwater world on a dive to encounter whale sharks, manta rays, humpback whales and their calves, and many species of turtle.

Horse Riding

Trek along the beach, stopping for a quick swim in the sea with the horses, before heading back along the island's tracks and trails.

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The Haughtons

We really loved our time at Azura Benguerra - the beach here was perfect. The tide came right up to the edge of our beach cabana each evening at sundowner time. Both the staff and food were great and we were really well looked after. There was just the right amount of things to do, including fly fishing from the beach or from SUP and snorkelling. Overall it was just an incredible experience and we absolutely loved it – a real once in a lifetime trip.