Azura Benguerra Island Mozambique

Overview

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.

Azura is the country's first luxury 'eco' boutique retreat.

Built entirely by hand by the local community and operated in partnership with them, it has just 14 villas, each with their own infinity pool and designed for both pampering and barefoot escapism. Areas are open to the beach and sea with amazing vistas across calm blue waters to the Indian Ocean beyond. Furnished with cool contemporary cottons and the textures of Africa, they are open to the breezes, in harmony with nature. Comfortable, simple, spacious and chic.

Wander in and out as you please. Find a quiet corner to read a book, or a place to share the stories of your day with others. Sip the cocktail of the day on the beach with your feet in the sand, or snack on fresh sushi in the Star Bar when the fishermen have been lucky in their catch.

Itinerary

The following itinerary is suggested for groups:

Day 01

• Arrival at Azura by helicopter transfer from Vilanculos airport
• 15h00 - arrival drinks and canapés served on the beach
• 15h30 - Take advantage of our Spa to relax for a complimentary Refresher Massage
• 17h30 - receive a complimentary cocktail to enjoy in your villa garden / pool as you watch the sun go down.
• 19h30 - Meet our activities managers for pre-dinner drinks at the Star Bar. They will arrange any individual requests you may have for your stay i.e. horse riding, fishing etc.
• 20h00 - Enjoy our Seven Course Tasting Menu for dinner in the Jelly Fish Restaurant.

Day 02

• 07h30 - Enjoy Breakfast on the outside deck of the Restaurant.
• 11h00 - Depart for an Island Hop, our signature guest experience, where you'll have the chance to take advantage of snorkeling in some of the best coral reefs in the world, panoramic views from the top of Bazarutto's highest sand dune and enjoy lunch on Pansy Island and a few lazy hours on the deserted beach. This Activity is weather dependent, alternatively you may choose to add a BBQ at an additional cost of $50 per person
• 17h00 - Performance by Azura's local children's band
• 19h00 - Take advantage of our powerful Telescope for an evening of Star Gazing, hosted by our resident environmentalist, John Pereira
• 20h00 - Mozambican Seafood Evening

Day 03

• 09h00 - Depart on an Island Drive with one of our local guides. Expect to see the differences between Azura's sheltered bay and the more exposed Eastern shores facing the open Indian Ocean. Watch our Islander's at work and their children at their lessons in the school that Azura built for the community.
• - a South Point Picnic will be the perfect finish to this lovely trip
• 16h30 - Drift down the beach and board one of our Dhow's for a Sunset Cruise. Your host will welcome you back on land with a beach cocktail.( a surprise cocktail set-up is usually arranged for guests that they step into off the dhow)
• 20h00 - Surprise Private Beach dinner

Day 04

• 07h30 - 10h00 Breakfast on the Beach at a time of your choosing
• 10h00 - "Love me Do" One hour couple's massage
• Meet us at Reception for your last goodbyes at 12h00. The exact departure time will be confirmed the night before once advised by our Helicopter Pilot.

Please note that with the tours and activities we may have to split the groups into smaller groups as we normally offer 8 people maximum one activity at a time.

Quotation on Request, Terms and Conditions Apply