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Bazaruto Trips & Tours
Bazaruto
A world-class diving hotspot, a honeymoon haven and wild and spectacular beach getaway – Mozambique’s Bazaruto Archipelago ticks many boxes. Declared a national park in 2000, the archipelago brims with dive sites that are among the best in the world, and rare dugong, seahorses, manta rays and whale sharks are regular visitors. This is the place for first-timers or experienced divers to take the plunge! Explore the long remote beaches, untouched by man for years; visit the charming lodges; and enjoy easy, laid-back island living. Bazaruto is the perfect addition to a southern Africa safari, we think you’ll agree.
Just off the idyllic Mozambique coast, the Bazaruto archipelago is an off-the-radar destination for those seeking out sun-drenched beaches, incredible diving and snorkelling, and a tranquil island atmosphere. The largest of its islands is the perfect springboard to the many dive spots, including the famous Two Mile Reef, where you can spot everything from rare dugong to tiny seahorses, manta rays, dolphins and whale sharks (between April and July), and over 2,000 species of fish. Fabulous visibility and balmy waters, yes please! Spot the larger marine life on a boat trip, do a spot of deep sea fishing, or take in the sunset from a traditional dhow. Back on land, ride horseback along the sublime beachfront (your horse might even join you for a dip), sandboard down the dunes, or learn about the island’s history on a scenic drive from point to point.
Not only is Bazaruto perfect for sunbaking on endless beaches, cocktails at sunset and all the delights you'd expect from a tropical beach holiday, the archipelago's excellent variety of water- and land-based activities add a bit of spice to your ocean experience.
Take a day trip to abandoned Santa Carolina island – a rocky outcrop fringed by three beautiful beaches and a magnificent pink-tinged coral reef – for some truly private sun-lounging and exploring. We know why the locals call it "Paradise Island".
Although Mozambique is regarded as quite "off the beaten track", the town of Vilanculos (the gateway to Bazaruto) has become easily accessible from Johannesburg. The islands are still beautifully wild and pristine, but don’t expect to have them all to yourselves.
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