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&Beyond Benguerra Island
Benguerra Island, Inhambane, Mozambique · andBeyond · High Luxury
Benguerra Island hosts one of the last viable populations of dugongs, the rare marine mammal also called a sea cow, inside Mozambique's Bazaruto Archipelago National Park. Once a modest fishing lodge, the property was rebuilt by &Beyond into a 13-room eco-retreat in 2015, offering horseback rides into the ocean and dive trips to the nearby Two Mile Reef.
- 13 rooms
- Opened 2015
- Neighborhood: Vilankulo
- Rooms from 540 sq ft (50 m²)
About &Beyond Benguerra Island
- A traditional wooden dhow has been converted into the lodge's beach bar.
- Guest accommodation ranges from two intimate cabanas to ten casinhas and the three-bedroom, private-pool Casa Familia for families.
- The lodge sits inside the Bazaruto Archipelago National Park, a marine reserve protecting freshwater lakes and coral reefs since 1971.
- Benguerra Island was named one of the best resorts in Southern Africa at the 2025 Conde Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards and carries Beyond Green certification as one of the world's most sustainable hotels.
- Entry-level rooms start at 540 sq ft (50 m²).
History
Originally a modest fishing lodge, the property was extensively renovated and reopened by &Beyond in 2015 as a luxury eco-retreat. It is situated within the Bazaruto Archipelago National Park, a marine protected area established in 1971 that safeguards diverse habitats including freshwater lakes and pristine coral reefs.
Restaurants and bars
- Dhow Bar — Bar
Experiences
- WILDchild programme — Activities for children including hand-line fishing, baking with the chef, sandcastle building, kayaking and paddle boarding.
- Snorkelling — Low-tide snorkelling on exposed coastal reefs off Benguerra, incl. Two Mile Reef and Aquarium site; extra cost, weather dependent.
- Scuba diving and PADI courses — Fully equipped PADI dive centre offering dive adventures and courses; at additional cost; full PADI certification required for some experiences.
- Swimming with horses — 30-to-45-minute bareback ride into Indian Ocean waters, maximum four guests per swim; at additional cost.
- Sunset dhow cruise — Sailing cruise around the bay on a traditional dhow with an &Beyond guide.
- Sea kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding — Two-seater kayaks and stand-up paddle boarding in the azure bay.
Amenities
- Private plunge pools in every unit
- PADI-certified dive centre
- Traditional dhow beach bar made from a fishing boat
- Horseback safaris including ocean swimming
- Romantic castaway picnics on secluded sandbanks
- Wellness spa with a massage sala overlooking the ocean
- Butler service
- All-inclusive
Awards
- Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Award – Best Resorts in Southern Africa (2025)
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