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Azura Benguerra Island

Azura Benguerra is a luxurious beach lodge situated on the unspoilt island of Benguerra in southern Mozambique. It lies within a National Park surrounded by deserted beaches of pure white sand and sparkling turquoise seas.

Benguerra Island, Bazaruto and the south coast, Mozambique

Highlights

Mozambican butler-hosts to attend to your every wish
Private infinity pools in each villa
Fabulous diving and snorkelling
Picnics on Pansy Island

Imagine an unspoilt island within a pristine Marine National Park. Miles of deserted beaches with soft white sand. Sparkling turquoise seas, crisscrossed by local dhow boats plying their trade. Swaying palms, gentle breezes, sunny days and star studded nights. Welcome to Azura Benguerra Island. Built entirely by hand in partnership with the local community, we have just 20 spacious ’beach-chic’ designer villas, each with their own private pool stretching out to the Indian Ocean beyond, and located a few steps from the pristine white sand beach. They offer our discerning guests every comfort, with handcrafted king size beds, feature bathrooms with indoor and outdoor showers, air-conditioning, daybeds, lounging decks and salas right on the beach. They were designed for the ultimate getaway in this magnificent beach paradise.

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Top tip:

Go for a romantic sunset sail in a traditional dhow boat and appreciate how peaceful the place is!

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Location

Benguerra Island, Bazaruto and the south coast, Mozambique

Azura is located on Benguerra Island within the Bazaruto Marine National Park. Benguerra Island lies 14km north east of Vilanculos, the nearest town and site of the international airport.

It is an 8-hour 30-minute international flight, 2-hour international flight, Azura operates a state of the art 4 seater Eurocopter helicopter for the transfers from Vilanculos to Benguerra Island. The flying time is approx 10 minutes, and will connect with arriving/departing flights. Alternatively guests can transfer by road and speedboat if flying is undesirable. Transfer time is 15 minutes by minibus to the port, then 25-45 minutes by boat depending on sea conditions.

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Activities at Azura Benguerra

Azura Benguerra is the ideal beach retreat where you can relax and unwind by the turquoise waters and stroll along soft sandy beaches. To enhance your experience a selection of complimentary services are available.

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Castaway Picnic at Benguerra

Feel as though you have the island all to yourself as you indulge yourself in a decadent picnic set in one of its most secluded sites with gorgeous sea views. Once per stay.

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