The Benguerra Island Beach Safari

Trip Code Z513

Benguerra Lodge exudes an East-African-cum-Arabic decor in line with the ancient tradition of the Bazaruto Archipelago, once the playground of the Queen of Sheba and the trading route of old Arabia. While it is an island lodge, care has been taken to maintain the feeling that one is nevertheless embarking upon an African marine safari.

At night one may experience the wonderful whisper of a gentle sea breeze brushing the cheek, or the squeak of clean sand walking along the half-moon beach of Benguerra Bay on a full-moon night

Packages include: 

3 meals per day, teas & coffees, daily laundry, medical rescue insurance, non motorised sports, 17% Mozambican tax and the following:

• 2 - 3 night stay: Free landrover cruise with picnic lunch
• 4 - 5 night stay: Free landrover trip with picnic lunch and dhow sunset cruise
• 6 - 8 night stay: Free landrover trip with picnic lunch, dhow sunset cruise, snorkel trip with visit to pansy island/Bazaruto south point
• 9+ night stay: Free landrover trip with picnic lunch, dhow sunset cruise, 2 snorkel trips or 1 dive with visit to pansy island/Bazaruto south point

Highlights

• The luxury thatched Benguerra Lodge offers exclusivity in a tranquil and remote setting. 
• A mosaic of forest, savannah and wetland ecosystems sustains a diverse population of flora and fauna.
• Meals are comprised of freshly caught fish, calamari and crab, together with exotic Portuguese dishes.
• Benguerra Island is a snorkeller and diver’s paradise; there is the additional thrill of night dives.
• Fishing is superb with the exhilaration of fighting marlin or other famous game fish. 
• You can sail to Pansy Island, a unique breeding ground for the pansy shell.
• Benguerra has 115 bird species and a trip to the mainland can easily be arranged.

Cost:

# of nights	Rates	Transfers to Vilanculos/Benguerra
3 nights	US$ POA per person sharing	US$ POA return
4 nights	US$ POA per person sharing	US$ POA return
6 nights	US$ POA per person sharing	US$ POA return
9 nights	US$ POA per person sharing	US$ POA return

• Children 7 - 11 years at half price
• Children 3 - 6 years at 25% of adult price
• Children under 3yrs no charge

Best time of the year

Month	Temps	Rainfall	Notes
January	28-35ºC	Rainy Season	Hot conditions
February	28-38ºC	Rainseason/Storms pm	Hot conditions
March	25-30ºC	Rain less frequent	Temperatures beginning to cool
April	25-30ºC	Very little rains	Settled conditions
May	20-28ºC	No rain	Very settled
June	18-27ºC	No Rain	Settled conditions
July	15-25ºC	Winter months-no rain	Nice temps-but long sleeves pm
August	15-25ºC	Winter months no rain	Nice temps but long sleeves pm
September	18-28ºC	Rains unlikely	Temps beginning to warm up
October	23-30ºC	Rains unlikely	Increasingly warmer
November	22-33ºC	Rains possible	Hot conditions
December	23-36ºC	Possible short showers	Hot conditions

Tips and Notes:

• Take plenty of suncream, hats and books to read
• You can take a diving course on the island
• All equipment is provided for all activities, although some is on a hire basis

• ALL FARES AND TAXES ARE SUBJECT TO INCREASE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE AND AT THE DISCRETION OF THE AIRLINES AND GOVERNMENT. ALL FARES ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY IN THE CORRECT BOOKING CLASSES AT THE TIME OF MAKING THE RESERVATION

 Featured Lodges:

• Benguerra Lodge

Best Access

Travelling to Benguerra Island is generally undertaken by air.

• From Johannesburg International Airport it is a 2 hour flight to Vilanculos
• From Kruger/Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA) situated near Nelspruit, Kruger National Park, (a good combination of a game viewing safari in the Kruger Transfrontier National Park and a visit to the marine environment of the Bazaruto national Park).
• It is also possible to fly via Maputo or to drive to the Lodge
• Transfers are made to the island from Vilanculos which may consist of a short boat ride or by air to the airstrip on the island.