mozambique

Bazaruto

Indian Ocean archipelago: turquoise water, coral reefs, and dugong sightings.

4-5 nights recommendedMay-November (dry season, whale season Aug-Oct)Plan this chapter →

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.

We also arrange Kisawa Sanctuary and Azura Benguerra across the archipelago, arriving via Vilanculos (VNX).

Ideal for

Beach Lovers · Divers · Honeymooners

Bazaruto, Indian Ocean archipelago: turquoise water, coral reefs, and dugong sightings.
Plate IBazaruto. Photo by Francisco Somborn / Shutterstock
01
The Stay

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
02
The Palate

Mozambican coast: piri piri, coconut, and the day's catch.

  • 01Piri piri prawns grilled on the beach
  • 02Dhow sunset cruise with champagne
  • 03Coconut crab curry prepared by a local chef
  • 04Island castaway picnic on a private sandbar
03
The Stillness

White sand, warm water, and nothing else.

  • 01Dugong spotting from a boat: Africa's gentlest marine giant
  • 02Sunrise over the Indian Ocean from the dunes
  • 03Snorkelling Two Mile Reef, coral gardens and tropical fish
  • 04Sundowner on a deserted sandbar
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