BAZARUTO ARCHIPELAGO NATIONAL MARINE PARK

Beach lodges on the Bazaruto Archipelago

The coastal town of Vilanculos is the gateway to Mozambique's Bazaruto Archipelago - a chain of four large islands: Bazaruto, Benguerra, Santa Isobel and Santa Carolina (formerly known as Paradise Island).

Strung out in the Indian Ocean, the two smaller islands are uninhabited, while the others have a few small villages scattered amongst wild orange and cashew nut trees. These are places to relax, to escape and to explore. A marine national park covers most of the archipelago, protecting the exquisite marine life in these turquoise seas.

Bazaruto Archipelago travel guide

The Archipelago is truly one of the most beautiful destinations on the African continent. The area is now protected as a conservation area and national park, including the coral reefs surrounding the islands, making it the only official marine reserve in the country. The park is one of the largest in the Indian Ocean and a crucial achievement in global marine conservation.

Bazaruto Archipelago Hotels

The food can only be out of this world at this 5star ultra elegant hotel. Don’t go away on holiday to Bazaruto Archipelago if you are on a diet! Anantara presents countries full of gusto and vitality to every guest’s palate.

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