Mozambique

Mozambigue is Africa’s undiscovered jewel – a melting pot of cultures and exotic influences, from early North African and Arab traders to Portuguese colonists who have all left their mark. A splendid array of flora and fauna is interspersed with traditional villages and flanked by a coralfringed coastline of translucent tropical waters.

Marlin Lodge is a glorious barefoot beach hideaway on Benguerra Island - in the heart of the Bazaruto Archipelago - accessible via a 30-minute boat ride from Vilanculos. An unspoilt paradise of sugar white sand and translucent waters - the dream beach destination.

Indigo Bay Island Resort enjoys a serene location on Bazaruto Island, the most northerly and untouched island of the Bazaruto Archipelago. This Mozambique resort is the quintessential Indian Ocean hideaway surrounded by aquamarine waters, beautiful sandy beaches, tidal flats, tropical rainforest and freshwater lakes - perfect for a romantic getaway

Enjoy the romance of Mozambique with one of our luxury romantic getaways. Our honeymoon packages offer a wide range of luxury accommodation for the perfect honeymoon night - Mozambique is the perfect luxury destination. Honeymooners also have the chance to take advantage of our special offers - 7 nights from £1,659 per person in a luxury Villa including all meals, snacks & picnics; diving with the sanctuary from the Quilálea dive boat; dive, fly-fishing & surf casting equipment; snorkelling; laundry service; marine sanctuary fees; executive lounge facilities at Maputo airport and the use of non-motorised boats, canoes and dhow excursions.

Nestling in a corner of Mozambique’s Quirimbas Archipelago, Quilálea is a 35-hectare private island of unparalleled natural beauty, completely removed from civilisation. A diverse marine sanctuary fringed with unspoilt beaches and surrounded by the warm Indian Ocean.

The pristine coral reefs which line the Bazaruto Archipelago in the south and Quirimbas Archipelago in the far north, boast some of the world’s most impressive marine life. The 5 islands of the Bazaruto Archipelago – Bazaruto itself, Benguerra, Magaruque, Santa Carolina and Bangué – all have their own unique charm and character, offering everything from diving and snorkelling to dhow sailing and deep-sea fishing. These islands are best accessed via Vilanculos, Mozambique''s ‘mainland hopping-off point’.

North of Bazaruto lies a largely undeveloped Swahili-flavoured shoreline, studded with historic treasures from Portugal’s colonial days. Pemba is typical of many of Africa’s original colonial towns and represents the gateway to Ibo Island and the Quirimbas Archipelago, which stretches for 250kms north and consists of 27 offshore islands dotted with innumerable castaway beaches.

Mozambique’s tropical climate varies with altitude and latitude, the north-east coastal regions generally being hotter and more humid than the south. The cooler dry season from April – September is considered the best time to visit when water visibility is good and the weather ideal.