Benguerra Lodge offers a blissful blend of barefoot luxury and ‘maritime’ safari. Four types of accommodation provide a range of luxurious options, from the rustic chic design of the two bungalows, and the opulent beachside cabanas (complete with private plunge pools), to the huge Arabic-style casitas (with private outdoor gazebos for dining and 100 sq m of private decking) and the decadent villa – the epitome of luxury and exclusivity, complete with private gardens and a personal chef.

Winner of the 2007 World Travel Award for Mozambique’s Leading Safari, the lodge is the ideal base for exploring one of the few remaining havens of the gentle dugong. Humpback whales and five species of dolphin are also frequent visitors, while the island is home to 165 species of birds.