Mozambique Island Getaway - andBeyond Benguerra
Mozambique
5 days from $3,995 per person
* Prices are in US dollars, based on double occupancy.
Mozambique Island Getaway - andBeyond Benguerra - Added Adventure
Retreat to an island of great beauty with beaches of powder white sand that extend for miles. Azure seas crisscrossed by local dhows, bewitching coral reefs and rare tropical fish make this the ultimate destination for the ocean-lover.
*This itinerary can only be booked in conjunction with an African Travel safari vacation.
Accommodations
1. andBeyond Benguerra Island
Mozambique, Benguerra Island
andBeyond Benguerra Island is the quintessential luxury island retreat. Tucked into a lush indigenous forest and looking out onto a picturesque crescent of sandy beach, the cottages combine tropical chic with a distinct African feel. Set under local thatch, each air-conditioned room features elegant four-poster beds, comfortable day beds and woven hammocks for an afternoon siesta. Large windows with dark wooden shutters gaze out towards the Indian Ocean, while private timber decks and cool plunge pools offer an alternative to the sandy beach and ocean. Bathrooms feature generous tubs big enough for two, while al fresco showers are decorated with hand-painted tiles. Enjoy social meals in the stylish dining room. Sheltered by swaying palm trees, the beach bar is the perfect setting to relax or enjoy meals throughout the day. Relax on comfortable loungers around the pool while drinking in the ocean views.
Itinerary
Day 1. Arrive Vilanculos, Mozambique / Benguerra Island
You will be met upon arrival in Vilanculos, and transferred by helicopter to your island home. Set in a protected marine conservation area, the retreat offers pristine beaches and unspoiled coral reefs teeming with marine life. (LD)
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Day 2. Benguerra Island
Awake to the sounds of fishermen trading their daily catch from their traditional sailing dhows. Your days are at leisure to relax and explore on your own. (BLD)
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Day 3. Benguerra Island
Enjoy another day at leisure. Hop aboard a traditional dhow and drift along the calm water, guided by ocean breezes. Treasure hunt for rippled seashells, soak in the aquamarine waters of the Indian Ocean. (BLD)
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Day 4. Benguerra Island
Benguerra Island is the second largest island in the Bazaruto Archipelago and has earned its reputation as the 'Pearl of the Indian Ocean'. Surrounded by premier diving sites, it is a gateway to an underwater wonderland. Specialist activities like reef snorkeling, scuba diving, and deep sea fishing are just some of the options to explore the archipelago. (BLD)
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Day 5. Benguerra Island / Depart
Today you will be met and transferred by helicopter to the Vilanculos Airport in time for you to connect with your scheduled departure flight. (B)
Pricing
Land Arrangements (Price per person)
**Surcharges Apply Jan 01-10 and Dec 20-31.
Air Arrangements (Internal Airfare)
Helicopter transfer Vilanculos - Benguerra Island - Vilanculos included in land cost.
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