Bazaruto Island tours & holiday packages
Indian Ocean island paradiseCustom Bazaruto
- Describe your dream trip
- We'll source the best value
- Book when you're ready
Help Me Plan
The largest island in Mozambique’s only dedicated marine park, Bazaruto supports two lovely resorts set on postcard-perfect beaches and rich snorkelling and diving opportunities.
Bazaruto is the largest island in the archipelago protected in Bazaruto National Park, which lies some 20 kilometres offshore of the Mozambican mainland between Vilankulo and Inhassoro. A succession of white palm-lined beaches makes the island's two resorts a perfect get-away-from-it-all holiday destination. Yet for most visitors, the main attraction of Bazaruto is the snorkelling and diving opportunities associated with the extensive fringing coral reefs. A dazzling array of brightly coloured and oddly shaped fish inhabit the clear waters of the coral gardens, and larger marine creatures – turtles, humpback whales and three species of dolphin – are also frequently seen. The island is also renowned for its challenging game fishing.
“The snorkelling is fantastic, as are the beaches. But my personal highlight was the two-steps forward, one-step back ascent up the windswept dunes at the southern end of the island. The view from the top, with the open ocean and other islands stretching away to the south and a landscape of lakes and dunes running to the north, is truly sensational. ”
More on Bazaruto holidays
A striking feature of Bazaruto Island is the immense dunes that rise from its southern shore. A freshwater lake on Bazaruto Island supports a relict crocodile breeding population. Three species of turtle, including the rare loggerhead, breed on the beaches. The shallow ocean around Bazaruto also supports eastern Africa’s last viable population of the endangered dugong, a large marine mammal related to the manatee. Terrestrial mammals include Suni antelope, red duiker, bushbuck and Samango monkey.
The archipelago has much to enthuse birdwatchers. Roughly 150 species have been recorded, including several that are rare or localised elsewhere in southern Africa, such as crab, sand and Mongolian plovers, olive and blue-cheeked bee-eaters, and a variety of petrels, gulls and waders. Lesser flamingos are sometimes seen on the lakes.
Bazaruto Map
Bazaruto's location on Google Maps
Frequently Asked Questions about Bazaruto
Whether you are in the Southern or East Africa you will generally be able to see the big five. The difference really comes in when considering antelope as they are based on your chosen location. go there.
This is all dependant on the countries that you will be visitng and due to the status of certain vaccinations changing at times, please consult our experts before getting vaccines. go there.
In some parts of Southern Africa it is safe to drink the tap water, however it is highly recommended to stick to bottled water (mostly supplied) during your trip as even drinkable African water is completely different in taste and… go there.
The best time to visit Bazaruto Island is during the dry season months of May to November. Mozambique is blessed with warm tempreture all year round, making it an excellent destination for water sport enthusiasts. go there.
Related Articles
Safari guide of the month: Craig McFarlane
It’s no secret that it takes a very passionate person to become a safari game ranger or guide in the African bushveld. These men and women work very hard to learn the secrets of the bush and some might argue that it takes a lifetime of… read more
Why you need travel insurance in 2018
You’ve finally booked that dream safari in Africa and as you touch down at your destination, you’re filled with trepidation, wonder and excitement for the trip of a lifetime. The sights and sounds of a foreign country can be… read more
Five Travel Apps you need to try in 2018
Nowadays, planning a trip is no longer a hassle like it was a few years ago. Gone are the days when guidebooks and maps were part and parcel of the safari experience. Now, with state-of-the-art technology such as smartphone GPS's, Airbnb and… read more
Father Africa: Celebrating Kingsley Holgate
When we think about explorers and big Travel Channel stars, names like Bear Grylls, David Attenborough and Dominic Monaghan come to mind. With years of experience traveling the globe and coming face-to-face with some of nature’s most… read more