AZURA – BENGUERRA ISLAND Class ★★★★★

Azura takes full advantage of its surroundings – the unspoilt island of Benguerra in the middle of a National Park. You can expect beaches all to yourself that go on for miles and the warm, turquoise waters of the Indian ocean with traditional Arab-inspired dhows slowly making their way across the horizon.

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Azura is the first luxury ecologically-conscious boutique hotel in Mozambique. It was built with love and care by the local community and is operated in such a way that they benefit from the resort’s existence. You can expect the ultimate in luxury; pampering and escapism with the knowledge that you are having less impact on the environment and helping to uplift the local people.

Accommodation

• Originally comprising of just 14 villas, to ensure exclusivity and the utmost attention to detail, Azura has just added on another two villas with even higher levels of luxury and sumptuousness.
• All villas come with their own private plunge pool, air conditioning and fans.
• King size beds are standard, with a mosquito net to keep out any unwanted intruders in the night.
• En-suite bathroom with shower, double vanity and separate toilet as well as outdoor his and hers showers.

Facilities

• Each villa comes with a private Mozambican host to take care of guests’ needs. This includes serving them meals, arranging activities and joining on excursions as a guide.
• The sea is just a few steps from your villa
• Trading store and curio shop with community-crafted goods
• Full spa facilities
• Small exercise room

Activities

• Scuba diving
• Snorkelling
• Fishing
• Island visits
• Dhow sailing
• Cultural encounters
• Bird watching
• Beach picnics
• Day trips to Vilanculos

Access

• Daily flights are available from Johannesburg International Airport to Vilanculos International Airport, making this easily accessible from any destination in the world. The flights from Johannesburg take roughly 2 hours.
• From Vilanculos, Azura uses a 6-seater helicopter to transfer guests. Flying time is around 10 minutes and connects with your arriving or departing flight. To avoid mishaps, remember to book this when you book your accommodation.