Azura Lodge


Azura Lodge is Mozambique's first luxury 'eco' boutique retreat. On unspoilt Benguerra Island, the lodge offers deserted beaches of pure white sand, sparkling turquoise seas crisscrossed by local dhows, swaying palms, sunny days and star studded nights. 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. With wonderful Mozambican cuisine and friendly service, a vast range of activities and experiences including scuba diving, deep sea fishing, stargazing and a unique African Spa, you have the perfect undiscovered island getaway.

Location

By Air: 2 hour flight from Johannesburg to Vilanculos followed by either a 10 minute helicopter transfer to Benguerra Island or a 15 minute speedboat transfer. (Twice weekly there is also a direct flight from the Kruger Mpumalanga Airport to Vilanculos)

Highlights

  • The villas are a welcoming place to stay. Wander down to the pristine white beach and welcoming azure sea beyond. Lounge around on plump cushions on your daybed, or tan in private and cool off in your sparkling plunge pool.
  • Dine on your deck, or sip champagne in your beachside Sala as the sun goes down. Lie in your bath and gaze at the view, or shower beneath the stars. Do whatever you want to do. You may not want to leave them at all.
  • You’ll have a dedicated Mozambican host to look after you during your stay. They’ll take care of all your needs, including serving your meals, arranging activities and joining you on excursions.

Facilities

Facilities available at Azure Lodge include:

  • Formal Dining Area
  • Reception, Lounge & Bar
  • Small Exercise Room & Spa
  • Library With TV & Internet Access
  • Water Sports Centre
  • Beach Bar & Grill
  • Trading Store
  • Butler Service
  • Child Minding Service
  • Laundry / Valet Service & 40 Foot Dhow

Activities

Activities available at Azure Lodge include swimming, sailing, scuba diving, snorkeling, island drives with visits to lakes and dunes, beach barbeques, remote beach picnics, bird watching, sunset dhow cruises, spa treatments, star gazing, cultural encounters, day trips to Vilanculos boat trips, big game fishing, salt water fly fishing, kayaking and private dinners.

Meal Basis

Fully inclusive accommodation including all meals, beverages, butler service, half hour back and neck massage at the Azura Spa on arrival, land rover island drive, various honeymoon treats and a sunset dhow cruise (stays of 3 nights and longer).

Child Policy

Children are welcome though not explicitly catered for.

Accommodation:

Azure Lodge offers 3 Luxury Beach Villas, 11 Infinity Beach Villas and 1 Presidential Villa. All villas have their own pool, beach frontage, outdoor sala, sundeck, daybeds and double outdoor showers. The Presidential Villa has a second en suite bedroom, sitting/dining area, larger pool and extended deck with Jacuzzi.

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Customer Review

Honeymoon to South Africa and Mozambique during November 2011

Mozambique Review

Only saw a very small part of Mozambique but what struck me most was how friendly everyone was. Loved the fact the lodge was very community focused.

Rated...

Signed:

Miss Bryony Martin

Mozambique Factfile

Timezone:
GMT +2
Language:
English, Portuguese
Currency:
Metical, US Dollars
Best time:
Year round destination
Flights:
12 hours from Europe
Visas:
Required, call for info