Azura (Benguerra Island) Free Nights Special: Enjoy free nights at Azura on Benguerra Island, the ideal Mozambique honeymoon or beach vacation destination.

Azura is located on Benguerra Island, the second largest island within the Bazaruto Marine National Park. Benguerra Island lies 14km north east of Vilanculos, the nearest town and site of the international airport. Benguerra Island is famous for its unspoiled white beaches, remarkable dive sites and excellent fishing.

Azura has 3 Luxury Villa’s, 10 Infinity Villa’s, 1 Villa Amizade and 1 Presidential Villa. All villas are very spacious and offers guests their own private pool, beach frontage, outdoor Sala, his and hers outdoor showers and/or full bathroom, king size beds, mini bar, air conditioning and butler / host service. Each villa is nestled amidst the indigenous trees and bushes and created to offer guests their own private sanctuary.

Guests can enjoy a variety of activities ranging from our beach picnics, private dining, guided bird watching / walking trials, oceans sea museum, Dugong/Whale tracking, land rover island drives, cultural encounters, beach walks with a picnic, star gazing events. Scuba diving guided snorkeling trips, deep sea fishing in custom built boat, fly fishing, shore based fishing, sea kayaking, dhow sailing and dhow sunset cruise.

Azura’s uniquely Africa spa which offers signature treatments based on local ingredients and traditions. These include being rubbed down with ground coconut shells or diamond dust, covered head to toe with tamarind and aloe or gently massaged with warm Marula oil.

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There are daily flights from Johannesburg International airport (OR Tambo) to Vilanculos International Airport which connect well with the major international flights to Europe. The flying time from Johannesburg is 2 hours. On Tuesdays and Fridays these flights collect passengers from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, with an onward flying time of just 1 hour. This facilitates an effortless beach and bush experience.

Transferring to Benguerra Island
Azura operates a state of the art 6 seater Eurocopter helicopter for the transfers from Vilanculos to Benguerra Island. The flying time is approx 10 minutes, and will connect with your arriving/departing flight. This should be booked at the same time as your accommodation.

Note: Transfers Vilanculos to Azura return, normally by helicopter, will be booked automatically at $330 pp nett incl taxes (subject to increase).

For those with an aversion to air travel, Azura will transfer you by speedboat on request and subject to availability. Transfer time is 15 minutes by minibus to the port, then 25-45 minutes by boat depending on sea conditions. Guests choosing to transfer by boat should be prepared for a knee deep walk through the sea.

Benguerra Island does have a short grass strip which can accommodate smaller private aircraft. You should check suitability and conditions in advance as the runway lies in a wetland area and conditions are not always suitable for take off and landing.

Visas are available on arrival (currently US$31 but note this is subject to frequent change). Airport taxes are charged at the airport, US Dollars, South African Rands and Meticals are accepted. Currently US$3 on arrival and US$ 30 on departure.

Rates include:

• Meals including main beach dinners and special menu events

• Local beers & spirits, house wines, soft drinks, tea & coffee, water

• Sunset cocktail of the day served to Sala

• Mozambican Butler/Host Service

• A 15 minute refresher back and neck massage on day of arrival

• A Land Rover Island Drive

• A sunset Dhow cruise

• Use of snorkeling/fishing equipment

• Various Honeymoon special treats (discuss with guest services)

• Laundry Service

• EVAC Medical Insurance

Rates exclude:

• US$10 per person per stay Bazaruto National Park levy

• Visas if required (available on arrival) & Arrivals Tax

• Premium spirits, cocktails, wines and champagnes

• Specialist guided activities and day trips

• Fishing & boat hire

• Reef snorkeling, Island hopping, Scuba diving and Scuba courses

• Optional $10 per villa per night Rainbow Fund contribution

• 17% government tax is charged on all extras locally

All prices are subject to increase.

Childrens policy:
Luxury & Infinity Beach Villas:

Children 14 years and over = full price
Children 5-14 years sharing bedroom with 2 adults pay 50% adult rate
Children under 5 years sharing bedroom with 2 adults pay 25% adult rate
(max 1 extra child sharing with 2 adults per room in all cases)

Villa Amizade & Presidential Villa:
These villas particularly suit families
When booked by more than 2 adults ‘entire villa’ rate applies
Presidential Villa max 6 people including children
Villa Amizade max 4 people including children

Please note:  This special is not combinable with any other special offers at Azura.

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