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Benguerra Lodge
GENERAL INFORMATION
Benguerra Lodge can be summarised as follows:
•Exclusive African island experience
•Barefoot luxury
•Small, intimate Lodge
•Personalized and individual service
•Superb food and simple yet stylish décor
•Easily accessible from JNB, KMIA & Durban
•Pristine marine environment
•The very best location in the Archipelago!
Bazaruto Archipelago Trust:
The Bazaruto Archipelago is a National Park.
A donation of US$10 per person is requested: US$6 goes into trust for the Benguerra Community and US$4 goes to the National Park.
Location
The Lodge is situated on the protected North West side of Benguerra Island (Bazaruto Archipelago). ± 900km North of Maputo and 435km South of Beira
Facilities:
The Main Lodge consists of:
•Large Reception Area and Gift Shop
•Expansive Lounge and Bar, Dining Room and Library – all with large wooden decks and indoor and outdoor seating areas
•There is also a Swimming Pool and small Spa.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation at Benguerra Lodge consists of the following Chalet types:
Cabana’s (x 2)
•2 x Double Cabana’s.
•Luxury room with beautiful sea views, private wooden deck and plunge pool
•Overhead fan and mosquito net.
•En-suite bathroom with bath and shower (toilet separate).
•Outdoor shower with beautiful mosaic inlays.
•Mini bar and Tea & Coffee facilities.
•5 meters from beach
Casita’s (x 10)
•6 Doubles, 4 Twins (Twin beds may be converted into doubles).
•Spacious, luxurious and very private, with beautiful sea views (80m˛ under thatch).
•Comfortable lounge area, tastefully appointed to relax in.
•100 m˛ of private timber deck, with plunge pool and outdoor dining Gazebo for starlit dinners.
•Plantation shutter windows and doors.
•Fan and mosquito net.
•En-suite bathroom with bath & shower. (Toilet separate)
•Outdoor shower with beautiful mosaic art work.
•Mini bar and Tea & Coffee facilities
•Direct beach access from the deck
Exclusive Villa (x 1)
•Very exclusive, private Villa
•2 double bedrooms
•En-suite bathrooms with shower & bath (toilet separate).
•Private lounge/dining room
•Personal chef to prepare all meals in situ
•Private pool and sun deck with private garden area.
•10 meters from beach
Activities:
•Scuba Diving / Snorkelling
•Saltwater Fly Fishing / Deep-sea Fishing
•Landrover Trips / Island tours
•Dhow Cruising / Sea Kayaking
•Day trips on Stiletto, our 38ft catamaran
•Castaway picnics / Beachcombing
•Bird Watching / Walking
•Star Gazing
Getting There:
•Daily flights from Johannesburg International: Pelican Air
•Regular flights from KMIA: Pelican Air
•Regular flights from Durban & Swaziland: Swazi Express
Transfers:
•The island is a mere 8 minute flight from Vilanculos – transfers operated by Pelican Air (weather dependent).
•The Lodge is 20 minutes drive from the airstrip.
Island Airstrip:
•Co-ordinates: 21.51.00 S / 35.27.00 E.
•1,000 meters of useable hard grass.
Credit Cards:
•Visa and Master Card accepted at the Lodge for Extras only. No Amex or Diners Club accepted.
2008 Accommodation Rates Include (valid from 01 March 2008):
•All Meals & Snacks, all Drinks (excluding selected imports), Laundry, Mozambican tax and Medical Rescue Insurance.
•Also included are all Activities – excluding Scuba Diving, Saltwater Fly Fishing, Game Fishing and Yacht Trips.
What to Take:
•Anti-malarials (please consult your doctor)
•Sun hat, Sunglasses & Sunscreen
•Light clothing – with a jacket in winter
•Camera and Binoculars
•Insect repellent
•Torch
•Divers Log Book and Certification
Community Projects:
•Benguerra is passionate about conservation and dedicated to the involvement of the local community in sharing and conserving the spirit of Africa in this idyllic part of the world.
Those wanting to contribute something to the local community are asked to bring:
•Pens, Pencils & Crayons
•Exercise books & Colouring-In books
•Aspirin & Plasters
•Old clothes for children
Highlights:
•Gorgeous African sunsets, solitude and peace are a reality at Benguerra. Guests can choose to do as little, or as much, as they want… Relax on unspoiled and uncrowded beaches or dive the pristine, uncharted depths. Take a walk through the indigenous forest and enjoy excellent bird watching, or have a castaway picnic on a remote stretch of beach. Spend hours teasing the fish on fly or indulge in a relaxing aromatherapy massage… It’s all up to you.
Power:
•AC 220 Volts. There are 2 x 3 pin round plugs (South African) in each room.
Dietary Requirements:
•Please inform Reservations of any dietary requirements and/or allergies. The cuisine is comprised mostly of fresh seafood.
Weather:
Weather is increasingly difficult to predict – below is a guideline of what can be expected:
•January: Hot. 28-35°C. Rainy season
•February: Hot. 28-38°C. Rainy season, mostly storms in afternoon.
•March: Cooling down. 25-30°C. Not as rainy as preceding two months.
•April: Weather settled. 25-30°C. Normally little rain.
•May: Lovely month, weather settled. 20-28°C. Normally no rain.
•June: Fine weather. 18-27°C. Normally no rain.
•July/August: Winter months, but warm. 15-25°C. Normally no rain.
•September: Warming up again. Nice month. 18-28°C. Rain is normally unlikely.
•October: Getting hot again. 23-30°C. Rain is normally unlikely.
•November: Hot. 22-33°C. Normally could have some rain.
•December: Hot. 23-36°C. Could rain.
Fishing:
•Fishing at the Lodge is excellent. Game fish such as King-, Queen- and Spanish Mackerel, Kawakawa, Kingfish, Queenfish and Sailfish can be caught all year round. Marlin season is November-March. Our specialty is Saltwater Fly Fishing. We have a strict “catch and release” policy.
Diving & Snorkelling:
•We have a fully equipped dive centre with a certified Instructor. All equipment is provided. There are numerous reefs to explore with a stunning diversity of coral, fish, rays, turtles and small sharks. Resort courses are offered for first timers. Dolphins are often seen in the bay, Whales migrate along the coast from July to September and occasionally, if they’re lucky, Guests might see Whale Sharks or Dugongs.
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