Bazaruto
Indian Ocean archipelago — turquoise water, coral reefs, and dugong sightings.
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The Bazaruto Archipelago is Mozambique's crown jewel — five islands surrounded by the largest coral reef system in the Indian Ocean. Dugongs graze in the shallows, humpback whales breach offshore, and the sand dunes of Bazaruto Island glow orange against impossibly blue water.
May-November (dry season, whale season Aug-Oct)
4-5 nights recommended
Beach Lovers, Divers, Honeymooners
Island barefoot luxury.
&Beyond Benguerra Island
Casinhas and cabanas on the beach
- Horse riding on the beach
- Dhow snorkelling trips
- Scuba diving
Anantara Bazaruto
Beachfront villas on the main island
- Overwater spa
- Deep-sea fishing
- Dune excursions
Mozambican coast — piri piri, coconut, and the day's catch.
- Piri piri prawns grilled on the beach
- Dhow sunset cruise with champagne
- Coconut crab curry prepared by a local chef
- Island castaway picnic on a private sandbar
White sand, warm water, and nothing else.
- Dugong spotting from a boat — Africa's gentlest marine giant
- Sunrise over the Indian Ocean from the dunes
- Snorkelling Two Mile Reef — coral gardens and tropical fish
- Sundowner on a deserted sandbar
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