The Bazaruto Archipelago is a charming and vibrant colonial relic. The Archipelago accessed via the town of Vilanculos, and comprises of 5 Islands (Bazaruto, Benguerra, Magaruque, Banque, Santa Carolina), all creating an idyllic and unspoiled tropical island setting.
The island of Bazaruto, the archipelago’s namesake, is the largest at 37km long and 7km wide. It abounds with rich, tropical vegetation but also has areas of savannah grassland. The entire archipelago is alive with more than 160 species of birds, including the rare green coucal, olive bee-eater and purple-banded sunbird and is also a protected National Park.
bazaruto island holidaylodges and tours
Accommodation is diverse, with lodges situated on the islands carrying a price premium to those situated on the mainland. For moderately priced Bazaruto Island lodes try Bazaruto Lodge or Marlin lodge, and should your budget stretch treat yourself to the…
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The Bazaruto Archipelago is a charming and vibrant colonial relic. The Archipelago accessed via the town of Vilanculos, and comprises of 5 Islands (Bazaruto, Benguerra, Magaruque, Banque, Santa Carolina), all creating an idyllic and unspoiled tropical island setting.
The island of Bazaruto, the archipelago’s namesake, is the largest at 37km long and 7km wide. It abounds with rich, tropical vegetation but also has areas of savannah grassland. The entire archipelago is alive with more than 160 species of birds, including the rare green coucal, olive bee-eater and purple-banded sunbird and is also a protected National Park.
bazaruto island holidaylodges and tours
Accommodation is diverse, with lodges situated on the islands carrying a price premium to those situated on the mainland. For moderately priced Bazaruto Island lodes try Bazaruto Lodge or Marlin lodge, and should your budget stretch treat yourself to the ultra-luxurious Azura Retreat. For more reasonably prices options on the mainland try Vilanculos Beach Lodge.
We have a number of private Mozambique villas available for rental should you be travelling with a small group or large family.
Should you be looking to explore the region more thoroughly, browse our Mozambique tours and safaris or discuss a tailor-made itinerary with us. A Bazaruro island holiday is easily combined with a safari to the Kruger, as flight routings cater for both destinations without requiring a return flight to Johannesburg.
The islands’ beaches are perfect for sun-worshippers and the azure water is paradise for water-sports enthusiasts. Besides for phenomenal snorkelling and diving, this is world-class big game fishing country. Marlin, sailfish, king mackerel and bonito are just some of the species which abound, anglers choosing to pursue these species by salt water fly fishing or boat angling.
Further North on the border with Tanzania is the Quirimbas Archipelago(consisting of 31 islands) which is extremely undeveloped and a nature lovers and divers paradise and the Gorongosa National Park for a safari experience.
Top 10 activities on your bazaruto island holiday
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Suntanning in paradise
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Collecting shells
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Just sitting in the warm, turquoise ocean
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Cocktails at sunset
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Looking for shooting stars at midnight
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Snorkelling with whale sharks
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Diving the pristine reefs
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Deep-sea fishing
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Learning to sail a hobie-cat
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Discovering scuba diving
When to travel on your bazaruto island holiday
Wet Season: November to March: More humid than the dry season but the best time for birdlife, this is when the islands are greenest. Temperature: 23-35 deg C
Dry Season: April to October: Still nice and warm, with July and August the coolest months, this is the most comfortable time to tan. Temperature: 20-28 deg C
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