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&Beyond Benguerra

Our rating

8/10

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Highlights

- Exquisite luxury retreat
- Wonderful reef for diving and snorkelling
- Direct beach access
- Excellent kids club

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Overview

&Beyond Benguerra is an exquisite luxury lodge on Benguerra, the second largest island of the stunning Bazaruto Archipelago off the coast of southern Mozambique. This undeniably chique property looks out on to a picturesque bay and, given its location in a protected marine reserve, is a haven for nature enthusiasts, as well as those who enjoy water sports and other water-based activities. There’s a wonderful reef to explore just off shore, and a whole host of options for exploring the island and the rest of the archipelago including forays in dhow boats, catamarans and even helicopters.

There are three types of accommodation to choose from. Most guests will stay in one of the ten casinhas or the two cabanas. These are bright and airy, thatched ‘mini villas’ that feature four poster beds and a wooden deck area complete with hammocks and a private plunge pool; they come with plenty of space, both indoor and outdoor. There’s also the family unit or ‘Casa Familia’, a large villa at the north end of the property comprising three interconnecting suites, each of which has its own bathroom. Children of all ages are welcome, and the ‘Casa Familia’ generally accommodates up to four adults and two children, although up to two extra children may be accommodated on request. This lovely unit has its own swimming pool and offers more privacy than the casinhas and cabanas. All of the accommodation options have direct beach access and come with air conditioning, overhead fans and mosquito nets.

Many activities are included in the stay, from swimming with horses and island expeditions, to snorkelling adventures and sunset dhow cruises. The reefs surrounding the island are especially pristine and thus are excellent spots for both snorkelling and scuba diving. Some additional adventures can be booked for an extra charge. These include catch-and-release deep sea fishing trips, catamaran cruises and helicopter flights offering superb aerial views of the lush archipelago and the clear blue Indian Ocean waters. Lounging about at the main pool, enjoying the lovely spa, and going for leisurely walks along the beach are also a great way to spend time.

For children there’s the excellent WILDChild programme, a diverse offering of age-appropriate activities for younger ones to get involved in from sandcastle building and horse riding, to treasure hunting, beach games and more. Note, however, that no evening babysitting service is currently available. Given the waterside nature of the property, parents are reminded to ensure that their children are supervised at all times.

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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