Location
By Air: 2 hour flight from Johannesburg to Vilanculos followed by an 8 minute flight to Benguerra Island. The Lodge is 20 minutes drive from the airstrip. (Twice weekly there is also a direct flight from the Kruger Mpumalanga Airport to Vilanculos).
Highlights
- Benguerra Island is famous for its unspoiled white beaches, remarkable dive sites and excellent fishing (subject to a strict 'catch & release' policy).
- Some of the best scuba diving and snorkeling in the world is available off Benguerra’s shores with the surrounding coral reefs rich in sea life.
- The archipelago is one of the last remaining habitats of the endangered Dugong. A pale, voluptuous sea mammal fabled to have made bygone mariners believe in mermaids.
Facilities
Facilities available at Benguerra Lodge include:
- Large Reception Area
- Gift Shop
- Lounge & Bar
- Dining Room
- Library
- Swimming Pool & Small Spa
Activities:
Activities available at Benguerra Lodge include: Scuba diving, snorkelling, saltwater fly fishing, deep-sea fishing, landrover trips / island tours, dhow cruising, sea kayaking, day trips on Stiletto, the 38ft catamaran, castaway picnics, bird watching, walking and star gazing.
Meal Basis
Fully Inclusive accommodation including all meals, beverages (excl. Selected spirits and wines), laundry, Medical Rescue Insurance, sea kayaking, dhow cruises, castaway and Landrover picnics,birdwatching, Landrover Island Tours and Village visits.
Child Policy
Children are accepted from age 8 years and above.
Accommodation:
Benguerra Lodge offers 3 different types, the Cabanas (2), the Casitas (10) and the Villa (1). The Cabanas are luxury en suite rooms with a beautiful view, a private wooden deck and a jacuzzi / plunge pool. They are 5 metres from the beach. The Casitas are spacious and luxurious rooms which are very private. They include a lounge area, private wooden deck and plunge pool. They have direct beach access from the deck. The exclusive Villa has 2 double en suite bedrooms, a private lounge and dining room and a personal chef. It also has a private pool, sun deck and garden and is 10 metres from the beach.