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Mozambique - Benguerra Lodge, Benguerra Island | Mozambique | Benguerra and Bazaruto Islands |
| Fly direct from Johannesburg to Vilanculos and then continue by boat or air to the islands. It is hard to imagine somewhere more romantic or ‘Robinson Crusoe’ than the Benguerra Islands. Benguerra Lodge is encircled by silver beaches, coral reefs and turquoise seas and merges into a natural milkwood forest It offers 11 secluded and spacious thatched chalets built on stilts with easy access to the superb beach, abundant forest bird life and magnificent views of the ocean. In keeping with island living, the open, airy chalets have romantic yet simple furnishings - wooden floors, mosquito net draped beds and well-appointed en suite bathrooms. Three, four, seven or ten night packages can be easily combined with a South African safari or holiday. We can also arrange well-priced private charters from the Sabi Sands private game reserves if you are a party of four or more people. |
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| Meals |
Full Board including non-motorised activities, 2 snorkel trips, 1 dhow sunset cruise, 1 island drive |
| Accommodation |
Thatched chalets on stilts |
| Departure Dates |
On request |
| Transport |
Scheduled flight to Vilanculous followed by boat transfer to the Islands |
| Price Includes |
Meals as stated above, non-motorised watersports, 2 snorkel trips, landrover trip with picnic lunch, dhow sunset cruise, flight and return transfers to island |
| Price Excludes |
International flights, visas, items of a personal nature, meals not specified |
| Minimum Number |
1 |
| Climate |
Sub-tropical climate - hot & humid summers with afternoon showers Nov to April, warm dry and sunny winters |
| Best time to go |
Suitable all year except February (possibility of high winds) |
| Health Requirements |
Malarial area. Anti-malarial precautions essential. Sunblock essential |
| Combines well with |
South African safari or holiday
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| Other Ideas |
Closed in February.
Scuba diving, deep-sea fishing and extra snorkelling or other excursions are additional cost.
10kg check-in luggage restriction & 5kg hand luggage
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| Notes |
Daily flights London to Johannesburg with SAA or BA from £560 including taxes |
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 Day 1 : Flight from Johannesburg
Fly from Johannesburg to Vilanculos at mid morning. Transfer to Benguerra Lodge by boat (30 mins) or air. It is hard to imagine somewhere more romantic or ?Robinson Crusoe? than the Benguerra Islands: white sandy beaches, lush vegetation and an azure blue sea for swimming amongst the rich coral life. The protected reefs surrounding the islands support dolphin, dugong, game fish and giant lobster. The shallow, crystal-clear waters offer spectacular safe snorkelling protected by the dazzling soft coral reefs. You float above starfish, anemones, seahorses and a bewildering range of jewel-like fish, which extend out to the many dive sites where you also encounter green turtles, manta ray, sailfish and a variety of docile sharks. Experience the exhilaration of big game fishing, fighting marlin (between October and March) as well as barracuda, kingfish, tuna and sailfish amongst others. This truly memorable trip is available for enthusiast and first-time fisherman alike as you are helped every step of the way. Bird-watchers will not be disappointed with over 125 species recorded including the rare Crab plover, Olive Bee-eater, Green Coucal, Narina Trogan and Paradise flycatchers. Above all, there are no people! If you want a cosmopolitan bustling resort experience, these islands are not for you.
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Day 2 : Spend the next few days relaxing on the islands
Benguerra Lodge is encircled by silver beaches, coral reefs and turquoise seas and merges into a natural milkwood forest. It offers 13 secluded and spacious thatched chalets built on stilts with easy access to the superb beach. Furnishings are romantic yet simple - in keeping with island living on Benguerra ? with wooden floors, woven reed walls and well-appointed en suite bathrooms. Your private veranda offers magnificent views of the ocean and abundant forest bird life. Enjoy freshly caught fish, calamari and crab cooked over a beach braai, take a picnic to a romantic secluded beach or relax on a sunset dhow cruise.
The range of watersports includes diving, snorkeling, deep-sea and saltwater fishing.
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 Day 8 : Return to Johannesburg
Today you are transferred back by boat to the mainland and you fly back from Vilanculos to Johannesburg in the afternoon.
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| Contact us for more information or book your trip by clicking on the appropriate button below. One of our consultants will gladly help you with any questions you may have. |
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