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Benguera Island was originally named “Santa Antonio” by Portuguese explorers and was later named “Benguera” after a local Tribal chief. The island is approximately 11km in length and 5,5km wide and lays 14km offshore from the mainland and the town of Vilanculos.



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Built on elivated wooden stilts, the Lodge overlooks a tranquil Flamingo bay.Formed hundreds of thousands of years ago, the Bazaruto Archipelago is a result of mass sand deposits by the waters of the Limpopo River, and is now host to over 2000 fish species and over a hundred coral species. From sand dunes to freshwater lakes and acacia woodlands, Benguerua Island is a diverse ecological gem. While nature’s finest marine-life swim veiled below the surface of opaque waters, upward the skies are alighted by beautiful birdlife. Marlin Lodge is settled peacefully within its environment like an oasis in perfect harmony with its unscathed surroundings.

Rooms

The Executive Beach suite's sheer size is what makes them so breathtaking. Boasting with 80 m² floor space, and a veranda of 30 m², this room is the perfect haven for the discerning traveler. Similar to the Luxury Beach Suites, the inside is constructed with more sophisticated finishes such as slated flooring, plastered surfaces and soft lighting. Total of three Suites available.

Features

  • En-Suite bathroom, double basins , separate vanity area, shower

  • air-conditioning

  • king size four-poster bed with mosquito netting, open plan bathroom ( including shower)

  • mini bar, coffee & tea making facilities

  • 2 seating lounges

  • private outside shower

  • private veranda with deck chairs & hammock

  • private walkway to the beach.

  • Maximum 2 guests per Suite.

Luxury Chalets

These Chalets, were introduced July 2006. We offer 14 of these unique Chalets in Total.
The Marlin Lodge Beach chalets, also before known as the Private Luxury chalets, are set just above the beach, sea facing, and only a few steps from the white sands of flamingo bay beach.

Each of the Luxury beach chalets is 60 m² on the inside and 17 m² veranda. The verandah is also a perfect location for a private dinner for two. The inside of the chalets is constructed with sophisticated designed finishes, including slated flooring, plastered surfaces and soft lighting.

Features

  • En-Suite bathroom, Shower
  • roof fan and air-conditioning
  • four-poster bed with mosquito netting, his and her basins, vanity area, inside & outside showers, open plan bathroom ( including shower facility)
  • private lounge
  • private veranda with deck chairs
  • mini bar
  • 2 seating lounges
  • private walkway to the beach.
  • Maximum 2 guests per Private Luxury Chalets.

Diving and snorkeling

The warm topical waters of Benguerua Island have nature’s finest marine-life waiting to be explored by divers beneath their surface, with snorkelling adventures satisfying any curious enthusiast.

Led by the PADI Qualified resident diving instructor, diving sites and depths are varied along all levels of diving experience. A fully equipped on site dive centre, will provide you with all the needed equipment

How to get there

By Air: Johannesburg International Airport to Vilanculos International Airport (2 hours)
Boat transfer - Donna Anna Jetty to Island (30 min)

By Road: Johannesburgto Maputo (585 km)
Maputo to Vilanculos (620 km)
Boat charter to Island (30 min)

 

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