Beach
This thatched beachfront lodge on the northwest coast of Benguerra Island in the Bazaruto Archipelago oozes understated elegance. Known for its eco- and community-friendly management style, the charismatic local staff know their surroundings intimately and will look after your every need – most of them even help to build the lodge! Take advantage of the attentive hospitality, enjoy the bucket-load of activities on offer (kayaking, snorkelling, diving and star gazing to name a few), or simply relax on a recliner with a book and let the days unfold at their own leisurely, easy-going pace.
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Azura Benguerra Island Lodge's communal spaces have stone walls, wooden flooring and high, palm-thatched roofs, making for a cool interior. The areas are chicly decorated in fresh beach style, with the lounge area furnished in a soothing palette of pastel blues and greens. The food is excellent and it's served at private wooden tables. There is also a small library, spa, diving centre and an interesting beach bar. Guests can relax on the exterior decks' scattered recliners and shaded seating or beneath thatched salas on the beach.
The lodge offers a variety of accommodation, all echoing the style of the main lodge. Villa Amizade and the Presidential Villa are ideal for family groups; 10 Infinity Beach Villas have prime beachfront locations; the Beach Villas combine Afro-chic style and beach views; and the trio of Beach Villas, although still roomy, are the smallest of the properties and perfect for intimacy and romance. All are spacious and luxurious, with private pools, comfy furnishings, coffee stations, air-conditioning and en-suite bathrooms.
The primary activity at Azura Benguerra is relaxation, whether that be on the beach, cocktail in hand, or at the in-house spa. For those needing a little more adventure in their day, a wide variety of beach- and water-based activities are offered, such as scuba diving, a catch-of-the-day beach braai (barbecue), deep-sea catch-and-release fishing, fly fishing, cruises in a traditional dhow, cultural tours and lots more.
The finishing touches and immaculate attention to detail. Enjoy yoga in the morning? You’ll find a mat on your deck. Fancy a massage? Head to the spa and it’s yours at the drop of a hat.
If you’re there on a Sunday, join in a game of football with the local community. It’s a fun way to spend the afternoon – and an excuse to have an extra G&T at sundown!
There’s only Wifi in the main area. A bonus, surely?! Well, yes – but if you’d like to connect in the privacy of your room, it might be a downside.
The Time + Tide Foundation is dedicated to preserving natural environments and supporting nearby communities, and guests contribute to sustainability purely by visiting their hotels. The foundation focuses on community and school-based learning, female empowerment, health, and wildlife conservation. Through initiatives like student sponsorship, it aims to ensure the long-term prosperity of wildlife economies and foster positive social change in Time + Tide communities.
A contribution of $10 per guest, which is included in the nightly rate, goes towards the above goals.
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