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&Beyond Vamizi

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8/10

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Highlights

- Idyllic private island with pristine beaches
- 6 spacious, private villas
- Snokelling, diving, kayaking, deep sea fishing
- Dhow excursions, community visits

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Overview

&Beyond Vamizi is a luxury resort located on private Vamizi Island off the northeastern coast of Mozambique. This stunningly beautiful island is one of over thirty that make up the Quirimbas Archipelago, a chain of Indian Ocean islands stretching from Quirimbas National Park right up to Mozambique’s border with Tanzania. The archipelago has a secluded feel but is nonetheless a hotspot for local conservation and ecotourism projects, and an idyllic and relaxed beachside hideaway.

There are six &Beyond Vamizi villas to be found on the island, spaced well apart from one another for privacy. Each villa is different in layout and character, though all offer plenty of space, natural light and all the modern conveniences necessary for a hassle-free stay. Some of the villas have their own swimming pool. Decor comprises earthy tones, wood furnishings and palm-thatch roofs helping the villas to blend in harmoniously with their unspoiled island surroundings.

There’s a great deal of water-based activities to enjoy from snorkelling, deep sea fishing and scuba diving, to sailing, kayaking and traditional Dhow cruises. The waters are literally teeming with marine life: more than 180 coral species and over 400 fish species have been observed here. Seasonal activities include whale-watching and watching turtles come ashore to lay their eggs in the sand. Back on dry land, there are guided nature walks and educational visits to meet members of the local communities and learn about their traditions. When not out exploring, leisurely strolls on the powdery beaches or relaxing with some in-room spa treatments are not to be missed.

Children of all ages are welcome. All six villas are family friendly, with enough bedrooms to comfortably accommodate younger ones. The great fun, yet enriching and educational, WILDChild programme has a range of age-appropriate experiences, activities and expeditions for children to participate in. Due to the waterside nature of the accommodation, parents are reminded to ensure that their children remain under constant adult supervision.

What customers are saying after travelling with Tourdust

Average Rating

based on 534 reviews

(5.00/5)

  • I was also just about to email you to thank you and the team for arranging yet again, another wonderful experience.

    Mount Kenya was spectacular and wild - I think I prefer it to Kili in many ways. The entire support team was professional, friendly and all round fantastic in making sure that we were safe, well fed and well looked after. In particular, we would commend Peter the guide as well as Paul one of the porters who doubled-up as his deputy on summit day. Our route was often shrouded in mist and rain that rapidly gathered in the valleys and moorlands, and we were very impressed at how Peter managed to navigate us safely through all of that notwithstanding. In addition, we loved learning about the history of Mount Kenya from him in the evenings. And ofcourse, I was blown away by the lovely birthday surprise at the end complete with balloons and a delicious cake that had journeyed with us from day 1. One thing we might recommend because of the sudden change in weather (it would sometimes get extremely cold and wet) is for the equipment list to be a little bit more detailed in terms of its recommendations e.g. layers to be moisture-wicking, walking boots be waterproof, doubling up on socks to avoid blisters etc.

    El Karama is a beautiful conservancy and the lodge a true labour of love. Great hospitality in a relaxed environment. Delicious, fresh food. We enjoyed the drives, even if we didn't see much wildlife as the heavens opened on us for the last two outings. However, since it was very much geared towards families, I am not sure if I would stay again without kids. That said, I think it was perfect for a 3d/2n stay post mountain, and a much better choice than flying to the masai mara given the limited time we had.

    Our transits were smooth. Samuel the driver was always on time, drove safely and kept the vehicle clean.

    So it was a brilliant experience and one which I certainly will cherish for some time to come. It was great to work with you for a third time, and I certainly hope it won't be the last

    MissingJuhae C reviewing Mount Kenya Sirimon Naro Moru Trek on 01 March 2024

  • Thank you, we had an absolute wonderful time, and everything was well-planned and as described. Carla was crying on the day of our departure from Ants Nest, she didn’t want to go home and for it all to end, and when I asked how much longer she would want to stay, she responded “four weeks”

    MissingLars B reviewing Best of South Africa for Families on 01 March 2024

  • We had the most amazing time. It exceeded all my hopes of what the trip would be. The guides, the hotels - everything was of such a wonderful quality. Thank you for organizing everything. I will absolutely recommend Tourdust and use you again.

    MissingClaudia L reviewing Luxury Desert Holiday on 11 January 2024

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