Benguerra Island Lodge

Bazaruto Archipelago – Southern Mozambique

Along the historical Mozambican channel, opposite Vilanculos on the mainland, lie a chain of five islands – Bazaruto, Benguerra, Magarque, Banque & Santa Carolina. Benguerra Lodge was one of the first lodges in the Archipelago and has the best location – an island still with an indigenous forest (which means birdlife around the lodge) and a deep channel which allows for water activities even at the lowest spring tide. Access to Benguerra is easy with daily flights from Johannesburg to Vilanculos and from Vilanculos, a short flight to Benguerra Island.

This is a small, intimate owner-operated lodge with a rich East African/Arabic feel. The chefs are some of the finest in Mozambique. Motorised watersports are not allowed – tranquility is more important.

Benguerra is barefoot luxury at its very best.

Summary: The lodge was rebuilt in 2007 – all the rooms were refurbished and rooms were added – the lodges consists of 16 chalets just a moment’s walk from the half-moon beach of Benguerra Bay. The main lodge has a stylish lounge, dining room and library, reception, gift shop, swimming pool and Wellness Centre. Many of the staff have been working at the lodge since it first started back in the 1980’s. The lodge exudes all the charm of a real African Safari Lodge which makes it a perfect accompaniment to any safari.

New to Benguerra are the villas in the grounds of the lodge. Each luxury villa features four en-suite bedrooms, central living area with sala, lounge, bar and dining room, private rim-flow pool overlooking Benguerra Bay and a rooftop terrace with Bedouin shade.