Mozambique Bazaruto

The briefing

The Bazaruto Archipelago is one of the Indian Ocean's last great marine wilderness areas - five islands with protected coral reefs, the world's largest population of dugong, and dhow-sailing culture unchanged for centuries. Conservation sits at the centre of the experience here. The lodges are small and deliberately limited in number; the reefs are in genuinely good health; the dugong are visible because they have been protected. Book the scarce piece first in Mozambique Bazaruto; everything else can wait a week.

Conservation sits at the centre of the experience here. The lodges are small and deliberately limited in number; the reefs are in genuinely good health; the dugong are visible because they have been protected. It is one of the few places in Africa where the marine environment matches the terrestrial parks for sheer quality.

Combine Bazaruto with a night or two in Vilanculos on the mainland - the fishing village, the dhow market, and the laid-back Mozambican pace make an excellent landing and departure before and after the archipelago.

How to get there

Gateway airports: VNX, MPM, POL. Build the rest of the trip around the arrival.

Book first

Flights - VNX, MPM → Stay on the water; the boat days start at the dock in Mozambique Bazaruto → Operator - boat, dive, or dhow desk after the room