VAMIZI ISLAND
A slender coral island just off Mozambique's remote northern coast, Vamizi Island is part of the Quirimbas Archipelago, sometimes called the new Maldives. Arching out of the Vamizi seas - twelve kilometres long and a kilometre wide, this whale-shaped curve of beach and bush is drenched in sunshine and breezes.
The miles of unpadded white sand and wild bushy interior are also a sanctuary for samango monkeys, coconut crabs and the 112 bird species that have been recorded as either resident or visitors, as well as being a haven for the more land-based creatures amongst us. Like the 100 turtles that nest on Vamizi's empty shores and are irresistibly drawn to its peace, solitude and perfect harmony year after year, intrepid travellers and rarified pleasure seekers find it's just the place to rest their weary fins.
Webbed feet would be an advantage, though not essential, on this crescent island that is a springboard for some of the best diving, fishing and beach life in the world. The island's near perfect white coral beaches and breathtakingly beautiful shallows are just the tip of the tropical iceberg. Beneath the surface of the Vamizi seas is an outstanding reefscape - mountains, valleys, plateaux and cliffs - teeming with a bewildering amount of sea life, from whales, dolphins, turtles and reef sharks to gregorian corals and giant clams.
Vamizi Island lies right by the point where the south equatorial current splits. The emergent cool and warm currents sustain unusually large amounts of microscopic plankton and krill, a major food source that supports a vast array of species - up to 46 types of coral and over 400 species of fish, alone. A glance at a marine map reveals another deep Vamizi secret: a sheer walled canyon that slips down to a kilometre below, meandering along the island's eastern edge, providing dive sites beyond compare and coral habitats that have been deemed amongst the healthiest reef systems anywhere. To find out more about the underwater world and the diving from Vamizi, please have a look in the 'Diving and Snorkelling' section of our website.
Accommodation
Six individually designed luxury villas are scattered along the edge of idyllic &Beyond Vamizi Island. Whether it’s right on the silky-soft beachfront or protected by the mottled shade of the island’s verdant forest, you will find the perfect hideaway for your ultimate beach getaway.
&Beyond Vamizi Island’s selection of luxury villas have been built according to stringent sustainability practices. Each villa has been creatively designed to offer unique architecture that blends effortlessly with the island’s idyllic surrounds, with hints of the multi-cultural influences of Mozambique.
The private villas are perfect for reconnecting with family and friends. Each villa is individually decorated in its own elegant style with ensuite bedrooms, spectacular dining rooms and peaceful lounging spaces around private pools or the beach.
The private chef and personal butler will ensure all your needs are met, from tailor-made menus to organising one of the many adventures available on the island.
Activities
Seemingly endless stretches of wild, deserted beaches invite to quiet hour-long walks, as pristine Indian Ocean waters lap along the coastline, enticing snorkellers and scuba divers to explore its kaleidoscopic reefs. The sanctuary for mangrove forests, one of the earth’s most threatened habitats can be explored by canoe or paddle board. Tuck into a mouth-watering castaway picnic, toast the sunset from a traditional dhow, try your hand at deep-sea fishing and welcome the seasonal arrival of baby green turtles as they hatch from protected sites along the island. This is a destination to be explored at your own pace. A setting to not only reconnect with loved ones but with yourself, and the opportunity to enjoy island living at its finest.
The waters surrounding Vamizi Island boast some of the most significant and endangered habitats and wildlife in the western Indian Ocean, with over 180 species of pristine coral and over 400 species of reef fish. They have been deemed one of the healthiest coral reef ecosystems in the world, drawing in diving enthusiasts from around the globe – most notably to Neptune’s Arm, which features as one of the ultimate dive sites to explore. For more information about the underwater world of Vamizi and its diving and snorkelling, please visit out 'Diving and Snorkelling' section.
The miles of unpadded white sand and wild bushy interior are also a sanctuary for samango monkeys, coconut crabs and the 112 bird species that have been recorded as either resident or visitors, as well as being a haven for the more land-based creatures amongst us. Like the 100 turtles that nest on Vamizi's empty shores and are irresistibly drawn to its peace, solitude and perfect harmony year after year, intrepid travellers and rarified pleasure seekers find it's just the place to rest their weary fins.
Webbed feet would be an advantage, though not essential, on this crescent island that is a springboard for some of the best diving, fishing and beach life in the world. The island's near perfect white coral beaches and breathtakingly beautiful shallows are just the tip of the tropical iceberg. Beneath the surface of the Vamizi seas is an outstanding reefscape - mountains, valleys, plateaux and cliffs - teeming with a bewildering amount of sea life, from whales, dolphins, turtles and reef sharks to gregorian corals and giant clams.
Vamizi Island lies right by the point where the south equatorial current splits. The emergent cool and warm currents sustain unusually large amounts of microscopic plankton and krill, a major food source that supports a vast array of species - up to 46 types of coral and over 400 species of fish, alone. A glance at a marine map reveals another deep Vamizi secret: a sheer walled canyon that slips down to a kilometre below, meandering along the island's eastern edge, providing dive sites beyond compare and coral habitats that have been deemed amongst the healthiest reef systems anywhere. To find out more about the underwater world and the diving from Vamizi, please have a look in the 'Diving and Snorkelling' section of our website.
Accommodation
Six individually designed luxury villas are scattered along the edge of idyllic &Beyond Vamizi Island. Whether it’s right on the silky-soft beachfront or protected by the mottled shade of the island’s verdant forest, you will find the perfect hideaway for your ultimate beach getaway.
&Beyond Vamizi Island’s selection of luxury villas have been built according to stringent sustainability practices. Each villa has been creatively designed to offer unique architecture that blends effortlessly with the island’s idyllic surrounds, with hints of the multi-cultural influences of Mozambique.
The private villas are perfect for reconnecting with family and friends. Each villa is individually decorated in its own elegant style with ensuite bedrooms, spectacular dining rooms and peaceful lounging spaces around private pools or the beach.
The private chef and personal butler will ensure all your needs are met, from tailor-made menus to organising one of the many adventures available on the island.
Activities
Seemingly endless stretches of wild, deserted beaches invite to quiet hour-long walks, as pristine Indian Ocean waters lap along the coastline, enticing snorkellers and scuba divers to explore its kaleidoscopic reefs. The sanctuary for mangrove forests, one of the earth’s most threatened habitats can be explored by canoe or paddle board. Tuck into a mouth-watering castaway picnic, toast the sunset from a traditional dhow, try your hand at deep-sea fishing and welcome the seasonal arrival of baby green turtles as they hatch from protected sites along the island. This is a destination to be explored at your own pace. A setting to not only reconnect with loved ones but with yourself, and the opportunity to enjoy island living at its finest.
The waters surrounding Vamizi Island boast some of the most significant and endangered habitats and wildlife in the western Indian Ocean, with over 180 species of pristine coral and over 400 species of reef fish. They have been deemed one of the healthiest coral reef ecosystems in the world, drawing in diving enthusiasts from around the globe – most notably to Neptune’s Arm, which features as one of the ultimate dive sites to explore. For more information about the underwater world of Vamizi and its diving and snorkelling, please visit out 'Diving and Snorkelling' section.
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