Azura Benguerra Island | Benguerra 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, there are 18 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 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.
Azura offers a vast range of guided activities and experiences for you to enjoy, including world class snorkelling, fishing and scuba diving from their Padi 5 star dive centre. Take a tour of the island, visit the community, and the school that their Rainbow Fund registered charity built for the islanders. Go Island hopping by boat or by helicopter, enjoy a cocktail in your beachfront sala, drinks in the star bar, dinner in their wine cellar, or a relaxing massage at their unique African Spa. Your days are tailored around your wishes, to do as much or as little as you would like. Their ‘designed to give back’ ethos, supports a range of community initiatives for their décor items, and is evident throughout Azura, and provides an added area of interest for our guests. Dining is all part of the experience, from breakfast at the water’s edge, to a full service picnic on a sandy island, or romantic dining on a candle-lit beach beneath the stars. Your hosts take pride in their innovative dining set-ups, and little touches to make your stay special.
Conservation Safari Company recommends Azura Benguerra for its all round, fabulous tropical beach experience and warm hospitality. Fine food and accommodation along with plenty to do, make this one of our first choice options in Mozambique.
Rates include accommodation in sea-facing villas, all meals, including main beach dinners, local beers & spirits, selection of house wines, soft drinks, teas & coffees, bottled water and a cocktail of the day.
Mozambican Butler/Host service, Wi-Fi access in the public areas (Wi-Fi is not available in the rooms), and EVAC medical insurance.
Land Rover island drive, sunset dhow cruise, use of snorkeling equipment, kayaks and paddleboards, various honeymoon special treats, and various children activities (see activity sheet).
Presidential Villa includes a private chef and private host.
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Your Stay
4 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
Your Rooms
Fast Facts
5 Star
Resort
Spoken Languages: English, German, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
No. Rooms: 20
Special Interests: Adventure, Beach / Coastal, Fishing, Gourmet, History & Culture, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Watersports
Azura has 3 Beach Villas, set in a fantastic location at the end of the property next to the Spa, it is wonderfully private and perfect for honeymooners. The Beach Villa is the smallest of our villas, but still offers all of the creature comforts.
Amenities:
Beachfront location and views
Mozambican host service
Private undercover deck
Private plunge pool
Private beachside sala
Day bed and sun loungers
King size bed with down duvet
Air-conditioning and fans
Mini bar
Tea/coffee making facilities
Bathroom with shower and double basin
Separate toilet
Outside his and hers showers
Azura has 3 Luxury Beach Villas, furnished in contemporary style and just steps from the beach.
Amenities:
Beachfront location and views
Mozambican host service
Private undercover deck
Private plunge pool
Beachside sala
Day bed and sun loungers
King size bed with down duvet
Air-conditioning and fans
Mini bar
Tea/coffee making facilities
Bathroom with shower and double outdoor shower
Separate toilet
Outside his and hers showers
Double vanities and dressing area
100m2 under roof
450m2 private area
Azura has 10 Infinity Beach Villas. They are furnished in afro-contemporary style and look out over a stunning infinity pool towards the beach and sea beyond. They have the best of our beachfront locations.
Amenities:
Beachfront location and views
Private 5 meter swimming pool
Mozambican host service
Private undercover deck
Beachside sala
Day bed and sun loungers
King size bed with down duvet
Air-conditioning and fans
Mini bar
Tea/coffee making facilities
Nespresso Machine
Gym in a bag
Bathroom with shower & bath
Separate toilet
Outside his and hers showers
Double vanities and dressing area
110m2 under roof
650m2 private area
Azura has 2 Royal Beach Villas, they feature infinity edge pools and magnificent sea views. They are 172 square metres, making them the largest and most lavish of all the villas, with 30 metres of picturesque beach frontage on a large beautifully landscaped plot. They are located at the northern end of the property, ensuring the utmost privacy and uninterrupted views. The 2 Royal Beach Villas are located at the northern end of our property next to the Presidential Villa, with large landscaped gardens for a sense of total privacy and exclusivity, and 30 metres of picturesque beach frontage with magnificent sea views.
They offer the next level of comfort with even more outdoor space for the discerning Azura guest to enjoy. The main bedroom and bathroom area is similar to the existing Infinity Beach Villas and guests can now delight in the luxury of their own lounge area connected together via a walkway with glass sliding doors, and surrounded by our indigenous gardens. The lounge comprises of comfortable sofas around a flat screen television, and has its own bathroom, as well as a tea/coffee area with minibar and nespresso. The sofas can be converted to two beds for any children that may want to share.
Outdoor areas are astounding, offering a 10m rim flow pool with a Jacuzzi on the one end, and a poolside sitting pavilion on the other, from which guests have access straight into the pool. The villa also has a double daybed under latte roof, as well as a single daybed on the deck, dining area, and beachside sala, all of which are perfect for relaxing and enjoying your own private space.
Villa Amizade means friendship villa in our native Portuguese. This 2 bedroom en-suite villa is located at the western end of the property, with fantastic views out to sea and towards the setting sun. It is perfect for families or couples requiring more space and facilities. It offers a sitting area with flat screen TV, DVD, Bose Sound Dock and selection of games, opening onto extensive decking, dining and relaxation areas, including a ‘wine bar’. You can opt for a private chef service, available at a supplement. All the normal Azura design touches and finishes. Maximum occupancy 5 people including children.
Amenities:
Beachfront location and views
Mozambican Butler-host service
Private undercover deck
Beachside sala
Day bed and sun loungers
Air-conditioning and fans
Tea/coffee making facilities
Nespresso Machine
Gym in a bag
Master bedroom with kingsize bed
Ensuite bathroom with freeform bath
Second bedroom with lounge
Bathroom with shower & bath
Separate toilet
10 Meter fully tiled swimming pool
Small kitchenette
Large beachfront garden
Outside showers
The Presidential Villa at Azura Benguerra has been described as one of the best villas anywhere in the Indian Ocean. It has a very secluded private location, some 150m down the beach from main Azura, and comes with its own Butler-host and private chef. Its the beach house of your dreams. The epitome of style and luxury, with its own unique décor, there are 3 en-suite bedrooms, indoor and outdoor bathrooms, a media room, sitting/dining area with ‘wine bar’, and huge infinity pool spanning the front of the villa. It is located just footsteps from the beach at the end of our property to ensure maximum privacy, with a fantastic treehouse to catch the afternoon breezes and panoramic views to Bazaruto Island and the Indian Ocean beyond.
Amenities:
Beachfront location and views
Air-conditioning and fans
Master bedroom with sitting area
Ensuite bathroom with freeform bath
2nd Bedroom Infinity Beach Villa
3rd Bedroom twin
Complete privacy
Two Beach Salas
Treehouse with views
Private Mozambican Host
Private Chef
16 Meter swimming pool
Helicopter landing area
Guest toilet
Gym in a bag
Nespresso Machine
Several relaxation areas
Day beds and sun loungers
Outside showers
Wifi
425m2 under roof
1075m2 private area
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Library, Malaria Free, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Spa, TV Room
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, En-Suite, Fridge, Hair Dryer, Mini Bar, Mini Bar (Complimentary), Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Plunge Pool, Private Pool / Jacuzzi, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Sala, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
Services
Credit Card, Room Service
The reefs in the Bazaruto Archipelago are abundant with a variety of fish and corals, and offer a range of depths and reef topography to suit beginner and experienced divers and snorkellers alike. Azura is positioned closest to the reefs and hence access is quick and easy. Our marine life and corals are often cited as the best off the East Coast of Africa.
Azura has a PADI 5 Star Dive Centre with new top of the range Scubapro equipment. The training pool is perfect for refreshing your diving skills or even trying out snorkelling before you head off to the reefs, and for training they offer a full range of courses and have a PADI Instructor.
This is a fantastic day out and Azura’s signature activity! Snorkelling at Two Mile Reef, where there are hundreds of species of tropical fish, rays, invertebrates, the possibility of Sea Turtles, and Dolphins, humpback whales in season and possibly a dugong...
After snorkelling, arrive at Pansy Island for a tantalising picnic lunch. This Pansy Island is an isolated sand-bar nestled between Bazaruto Island and the Mozambique Channel. Enjoy Pansy Island at your own leisure, bask in the sun, laze around on cushions and beanbags, and swim in the cool clear deep waters. From here it’s as short hop to Bazaruto Island, where we hike up Bazaruto Dune. An easy climb to the top offers unsurpassed 360 degree panoramic views of the Bazaruto Archipelago reef-system. For photography enthusiasts, this location is a must!
The Bazaruto Archipelago has some of the best big game, reef and bill fishing in the Indian Ocean. Species include: Marlin, Sailfish, Tuna/Bonito, King/Queen Mackerel, Prodigal Son, Wahoo, Dorado, and Barracuda. Giant Trevally (GT’s), the local speciality, often top the scales above 25kg. Azura caters for beginner and experienced fishermen/women alike, and operates a strict tag and release policy on protected species. You can choose to go trawling with our local guides, or we can bring in the specialist fishing guides available in the area, who offer saltwater fly fishing, jigging for Giant Trevally, and other specialist techniques.
We leave Azura on Game Drive vehicles toward Red Dune and Crocodile Lakes. En-route we will pass through the Island’s many villages where you have the chance to meet the local people of the local communities. The Island’s lifestyle, history and way of life will be explained to you. If you would like to we will visit Benguerra’s School (built by Azura’s Rainbow Fund charity, all donations are appreciated), and you may then have the unique opportunity to see the local children attend class, meet the teachers, and even the school’s Headmaster. If the drive is conducted on Sunday morning, the Guides may take you briefly to a village church service, which is attended by many of the local islanders.
a Sunset dhow cruise is a beautiful ending to a day on the water, with views over the archipelago and a chance to experience the local mode of water transport.
For those who like to ride, a trek along the water’s edge on the horses based on Benguerra Island and back along some of the island’s tracks and trails is an experience never to forget! Arranged through Mozambique Horse Safaris, there are 9 horses available to suit all levels, from complete beginner upwards.
Go on a self-guided adventure! Take a paddle board and explore the pristine waters off the Bazaruto Archipelago and ride along with the dhows. This is the best way to have fun while around the Island.
Azura Benguerra focus on fresh local produce such as fish and seafood with irresistible signature dishes. Dining locations range from informal ‘foot in the sand’ dining to feasting in the comfort and intimacy of your own villa as well as dinners in the Jellyfish restaurant.
There is a special, more formal, seven course tasting menu at least once a week as well as a Mozambican evening.
For the wine connoisseur, the wine cellar is always stocked with fine wines from the owner’s vineyards, flown in from France’s Loire Valley.
The Jellyfish Restaurant is located in the main area of the hotel, and beautifully decorated with beaded jellyfish, all handmade by a community project.
Our menus are based on what is fresh and available, with a focus on light meals, simple ingredients, and lots of fresh fish and seafood. It’s a simple understated affair. We always offer a choice of dishes, and our chef will happily try to accommodate any personal requests that you may have.
Your host will set up a private dinner on the beach in front of your villa, surrounded by candles arranged in the sand, or you can choose to have this candle-lit on your deck or beneath your sala. The ultimate in romantic dining!
We have a fabulous wine cellar for special wine tasting events and themed dinners, and even
offer a selection of the owner’s wines, especially flown in from their Chateau in the Loire Valley, France.
Peri-Peri Beach Club encourages guests to spend days lounging at the beach or pool enjoying their favourite Mozambican cuisine, magnums of French Rosé wine, or creating their own cocktails through the specially designed mixology menu.
The beach club and bar incorporates a range of activities including an ocean facing swimming pool, personal grills where guests can sizzle their own seafood and on selected nights an open-air cinema. Other activities that are already on offer such as Paddle-Boarding can also be arranged from the bar. The beach club also has a Spa pavilion for African themed massages.
Azura Peri-Peri Beach celebrates Mozambique’s Portuguese history, and Portuguese influences can be seen in both the décor and on the menu.
