Bazaruto archipelago comprises Bazaruto, Benguerra and Magaruque Islands, as well as the smaller Island Santa Carolina, (previously known as Paradise Island). The archipelago, declared a National Park in 2000, sustains a diverse range of fauna and flora including forest, savannah and wetland ecosystems.

The 4-star graded Pestana Bazaruto Lodge is situated in the largest island of the Bazaruto Archipelago, approximately 800 km to the north of Maputo, the capital of Mozambique.

The island of Bazaruto is undoubtedly a beautiful and unexplored destination, characterized by its wildlife, turquoise waters and idyllic beaches. Bazaruto Island is 35 Km in length and 7 km across at the widest point, and is a little piece of paradise!

Pestana Bazaruto Lodge has 40 A-frame thatched bungalows, charmingly decorated ethnic island style and set amongst tropical gardens, with breathtaking views of the ocean and gardens. All the rooms are equipped with:

• Air Conditioning
• Ceiling fan
• Mosquito nets over the bed
• Safe Deposit Box
• Voltage 220V
• Tea & Coffee making facilities
• Laundry Service
• En-Suite bathroom with bath and complimentary toiletries
• Private open air shower
• Outdoor porch with wood furniture
• TVs with 14 Dstv channels in all rooms.

13 Standard Rooms: Twin or Queen Beds. The Rooms, designed in bright tones and textures, seamlessly blend local Island influence with a stylish, yet natural ambience. Thatched roof and earth colour with Island look furniture.

27 Superior Rooms: King or Queen Beds. The Rooms, designed in bright tones and textures, seamlessly blend local Island influence with a stylish, yet natural ambience. Thatched roof and earth colour with Island look furniture. An outdoor porch with wood furniture and direct access to beach.

The Lodge also offers:

• Outdoor Swimming Pool
• Games room
• DVD and Video room
• DSTV
• Business Centre: Computers, laptop connection and Internet access
• Library
• Kids Club
• Curio Shop
• Free Shuttle per day to Dolphin Bay
• Baby-sitter.

Accommodation at Pestana Bazaruto Lodge is on a full board basis, including all your meals.

FLAMINGO Restaurant: This is the only restaurant at the Lodge, where dinner is announced every night by the sound of African drums. It is situated in the main Lodge building and has a capacity for approximately 80 persons. Mozambican and International food is served both "a la Carte" and as a Buffet. Our specialties are fish, seafood and grills.

Children's menu available and meals can be arranged before normal times

SUNSET Bar: Open daily from 07:00 to 01:00, offering coffee, tea, international drinks, tropical cocktails and light meals.

Part of Bazaruto island is composed of enormous sand dunes, while the remainder of the island is thicket, grassland, scrub and wetland. Thick forests of casuarinas, coconut palms and cashew nut trees grow on its shores.

Marine species include dolphins, dugongs, humpback whales, marine turtles and the freshwater lakes in the area are home to crocodiles. The impressive beauty of the coral reefs complements this subtropical ecosystem, enriched by the abundance and rare beauty of the tropical fish, clear water and excellent surf, plus rock and fly-fishing.

The archipelago is deservedly known as the "Pearl of the Indian Ocean".

• Diving
• Snorkelling
• Shore, fly and offshore fishing
• Marlin fishing
• Island hopping trips
• Picnics
• Trips by Land Rover, boat or local Dhow
• Bird watching
• Water-ski
• Wake boarding
• Wake snake.

Now you really can combine business and pleasure! Comprising 54 square metres and with a capacity up to 25 delegates, the Pestana Bazaruto Lodge meeting room will offer the perfect set up for your business getaway.

Please enquire about frequent special offers, and current applicable rates.

Rates include tax, service and full board.