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The perfect add-on Beach trip to our Southern Africa Vacation
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$465 USD per person per night plus airfare (includes full board including meals, teas, coffees and bottlewater in rooms, non-motorised watersports and park fees)
Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort & Spa (Indigo Bay Island Resort and Spa) is an exquisite island destination situated on Bazaruto Island, the largest island in the Mozambican archipelago of the same name. It offers visitors the quintessential Indian Ocean island holiday as well as a gateway to the unspoilt beauty of the surrounding area.
The stunning Bazaruto Archipelago consists of four main islands: Bazaruto Island, Benguerra Island, Magaruque Island and Santa Carolina (Paradise) Island, situated 30km off the coast of Vilanculos in Inhambane Province off the coast of Mozambique. A protected National Park, the archipelago boasts 180 species of birds, endemic butterflies, suni antelope and freshwater crocodiles. Offshore its protected waters and reefs support dolphin, dugong, gamefish, giant lobster and several species of marine turtle.
The largest of the archipelago islands, Bazaruto is one of Africa's premier scuba diving destinations. Divers are able to see over 100 species of coral, thousands of tropical fish species, five kinds of dolphins, four whale species and sharks, all five marine sea turtle species and the largest population of the rare dugong on the African east coast.
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Mozambique Diving
The Bazaruto Marine National Park around Indigo Bay offers some of the finest and most unexplored diving in the world with untouched coral reefs and an astounding diversity of marine species.
A dazzling array of fish, from Moray Eels and Stingrays to Barracuda, Kingfish and other pelagic gamefish can be spotted whilst diving here in tropical waters that seldom drop below 26c degrees.
Mozambique Fishing
Indigo Bay provides the perfect launch pad from which to experience some of the most exciting game fishing to be found in the world.
Legendary species such as Giant Black Marlin, Sailfish and Wahoo frequent the deep Mozambique Channel surrounding the Bazaruto Archipelago and fishing is excellent all year round.
Land and Water Sports
Bazaruto Island provides a diverse and stimulating environment within which to keep active all day long. Water sport lovers can enjoy water-skiing, wake boarding, knee boarding, kayaking, windsurfing and Hobiecat sailing in the warm Indian Ocean.
Dune boarding on the island's high dunes is fantastic fun for the entire family whilst nature lovers will enjoy birdwatching and exploring the interesting fauna and flora around the island.
Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort & Spa (Indigo Bay Island Resort and Spa) offers world-class luxury and facilities, its elegant yet natural design perfectly complimenting the beauty of its tropical location overlooking Indigo Bay on Bazaruto Island. The guest areas, as well as the luxury Beach Chalets and Bay View Villas, have been constructed of natural materials like reed, soft-fringed thatch and wood in order to blend harmoniously with the natural surroundings.
Each chalet and villa offers complete luxury, with air-conditioning, mosquito screens, sumptuous en-suite bathrooms, mini-bars, 24-hour power, satellite TV and telephone access. A choice of separate, inter-leading and shared veranda chalets and villas are available.
Indigo Bay Island Resort and Spa Accommodation
29 Beach Chalets with en-suite bathroom, outdoor shower, king-size beds, dressing room, verandah, living area, mosquito screens, air-conditioning, mini-bar, satellite TV, electronic safe.
1 Beach Honeymoon Chalet with en-suite bathroom, mosquito screens, mini-bar, satellite TV, dressing room, lounge area and splash pool.
12 Luxury Bay View Villas, each with two bedrooms, featuring outdoor dining area, sala, outdoor shower, private splash-pool, air-conditioning, mini-bar, satellite TV, mosquito screens, lounge and kitchen.
1 Executive Suite (Matemo Suite) with king-size bed, en-suite bathroom, lounge, verandah and private plunge pool.
1 Presidential Villa, offering the ultimate in 5-star luxury with its own spa bath and swimming pool. It comprises 1 King room and 1 twin room, each with en-suite bathroom, in addition to a lounge and bar.
Indigo Bay Island Resort and Spa Guest Areas
Spectacular restaurants specializing in seafood, and characterful bars with original walls dating back to the early Portuguese traders, provide the focus of Indigo Bay's living areas. Nearby, the activity centre is the base for a host of Mozambique island-based activities, such as diving, fishing, snorkeling and water-skiing.
A state-of-the-art dive-training pool is available for guests wanting to hone their diving skills or take up one of several dive courses on offer. Those simply wanting to relax can laze around the beautiful swimming pools, drink cocktails (ask for a caiparinha!) at the wet bar, or while away time at the beach snack bar.
And for ultimate hedonism, the ultra-luxurious new Sanctuary Spa offers a range of pampering treatments to revitalize the weariest of souls. If you must check your emails, our refreshingly cool business centre is available.
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