JULY 2008
With new resorts popping up all over Mozambique, BENGUERRA ISLAND which forms part of the Bazaruto Archipelago approximately 780 km North of Maputo is now home to three stunning upmarket resorts…
AZURA at Gabriel’s (pic above) is a gorgeous new luxury eco-boutique retreat. The 14 Infinity Beach Villas and Presidential Villa combine modern chic with traditional Mozambican design. The Villas are beautifully furnished with full en-suite indoor bathroom and an outdoor shower. Each Villa has a sundeck with day-bed and “infinity” plunge pool literally right on the beach, but with beautifully landscaped natural tropical gardens for added privacy. Your personal Gazebo with day bed on the beach is a perfect place to watch the sun set & enjoy the specialty “cocktail-of-the-day”.
BENGUERRA LODGE is an intimate resort, with 10 beautifully furnished Casitas, 2 entry level Cabanas, and the ultra-luxurious 2 bedroom Villa. The resort was badly damaged by Cyclone Favio that hit this area in February 2007, and has basically been re-built. The new resort with unique plantation shutters offers the same gracious touch that the Harpers & Queen Travel Awards of 2002 recognised as “The Most Friendly Beach Hideaway.” Each Casita & Cabana has its own sundeck & plunge pool, just a few steps from the beach.
MARLIN LODGE is constructed from hardwood, and is an elevated structure on stilts with deck platforms and with wooden walkways connecting the beautifully furnished chalets to the main areas. The 14 Luxury air-conditioned chalets have four-poster beds, and en-suite bathrooms. There are also 3 large suites with lounge area. Each chalet has its own balcony with deck chairs or hammocks and short stairway to the beautiful sandy white beach.
Activities on Benguerra include scuba diving, snorkelling, gamefishing, fly-fishing, deep-sea fishing, dhow cruises, castaway picnics, horse riding (at Benguerra Lodge), visits to freshwater lakes and various other excursions. All three resorts also offer spa treatments, for that additional pampering.
Specials
AMAZING AZURA RETREATR 19 380.00
pp sharing in an Infinity Villa+ R 1 315.00
pp for departure taxesIncludes:
- Return direct flights from JNB to Vilanculos *
- Return Helicopter Transfers to island
- Accommodation at Azura for 3 nights
- Three meals per day at Fine Dining Restaurant, Star Bar or Gheko deck
- Local beers & spirits, house wines, teas / coffees, soft drinks & bottled water
- Mozambique butler / host service
- A 15 minute refresher back and neck massage on arrival (subject to availability)
- A comp. bottle of sparkling wine on ice
- A Land rover Island drive pp
- A Sunset Dhow cruise pp
All non-motorised watersports
BEAUTIFUL BENGUERRAR 19 100.00
pp sharing in a Casita+ R 1 315.00
pp for departure taxesIncludes:
- Return direct flights from JNB to Vilanculos *
- Return light aircraft transfers to island
- Accommodation at Benguerra Lodge for 3 nights
- Three meals per day / Teas & coffees
- Daily Laundry
- Mozambique Butler service
- Plus all drinks (excluding selected spirits & wines)
- All activities (excluding diving, fishing & Spa)
MAGICAL MARLIN LODGER 14 460.00
pp sharing in a Luxury Chalet+ R 1 315.00
pp for departure taxesIncludes:
- Return direct flights from JNB to Vilanculos *
- Return boat transfers to island
- Accommodation at Marlin Lodge for 4 nights
- Three meals per day / teas & coffees
- A Dhow sunset cruise pp
- An exploratory island drive pp
- All non-motorised watersports
Specials valid until 30 November 2008.
(*Subject to availbility of seats in Gold class on Pelican Air. All specials subject to availability, and any exchange rate fluctuations and / or departure tax increases.)
Excluded: Visas; National Parks Levy; beverages not specified; Spa treatments; and other activities or excursions not specified, etc.
We do have many other specials at numerous Mozambique resorts, so if the above do not suite you or your clients, please don’t hesitate to contact us at:
INFO@MOZAMBIQUEISLANDS.COM