Bazaruto Archipelago

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Mozambique’s Island Paradise of Reefs and Retreats

​Bazaruto Archipelago has five main islands making up the Archipelago, Bazaruto Island is the largest of these. South of Bazaruto Island lies Benguerra Island (or Santa Antóniao), the second largest of the islands.

Why Visit Bazaruto Archipelago?

Unspoilt Indian Ocean Bliss

Renowned as the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean”, it offers luxury Mozambique accommodation options on only two of the islands, for peace, solitude and incredible sunrises and sunsets. Bazaruto Island, the biggest island of the five, only has one resort on it, which is Anantara Bazaruto, and Benguerra Island is home to three resorts, Azura Marlin, and the top-end Azura Benguerra and &Beyond Benguerra Lodge.

Bazaruto Sand dunes with horse riders overlooking to ocean.

Best Times To Visit Bazaruto Archipelago

Year-Round Island Beauty with Seasonal Highlights

This is a destination that can be enjoyed throughout the year, though conditions vary depending on your interests.

🌀 May to January (Best Diving & Snorkelling)

Calm seas and excellent visibility for marine encounters.

🌀 February to March (Dive Centre Closed)

Rough seas restrict activities, making this a quieter time to visit.

🌀 July to November (Whale Watching Season)

Look out for migrating humpback whales passing through the archipelago.

🌀 April & December (Shoulder Seasons)

Warm waters, lush scenery, and fewer visitors.

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Five Islands, One Endless Paradise.

Sail away to the Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique’s crown jewel of the Indian Ocean. In this blog section, travellers share stories of powdery white sands, crystal lagoons, and marine adventures among coral reefs alive with colour. Each tale reveals the magic of these islands—where barefoot luxury, unspoiled nature, and the rhythm of the sea create the ultimate escape.