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Azura Benguerra
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About the lodge
An overview of Azura Benguerra.
Imagine an unspoilt island within a National Park, deserted beaches of pure white sand, sparkling turquoise seas crisscrossed by local dhows plying their trade, swaying palms, sunny days and starry nights
Highlights
- Nestled on the pristine shores of Benguerra Island in Mozambique, offering a tropical paradise that beckons travelers seeking a unique and luxurious escape.
- Breathtaking marine life, including the chance to swim with magnificent sea turtles and explore vibrant coral reefs.
- Azura's world-class spa and private beachfront villas provide the perfect setting to unwind.
You Should Know
- Children are welcome at Azura.
The Detail
Imagine an unspoiled island within a National Park, with deserted beaches of pure white sand, sparkling turquoise seas crisscrossed by local dhows plying their trade, swaying palms, sunny days, and starry nights. This is Azura Benguerra.
Azura Benguerra was built entirely by hand by the local community and is operated in partnership with them. It features just 20 villas, each with a private Mozambican host service for the duration of the guest's stay. The hand-built villas blend modern chic with traditional Mozambican style, offering discerning guests every comfort, including handcrafted king-size beds, feature bathrooms with indoor and outdoor showers, air-conditioning, daybeds, lounging decks, and salas right on the beach. They were designed as the ultimate getaway in this magnificent beach paradise.
Experience magnificent reefs for diving and snorkeling, and watch turtles that nest on the island’s outer shores.
Price Includes
- Accommodation in sea-facing villas.
- All meals, including main beach dinners.
- Local beers and spirits, a selection of house wines, soft drinks, tea, coffee, and water.
- A Sunset Cocktail of the Day served to your sala.
- Use of Peri Peri Beach Club.
- Mozambican host service.
- WiFi access in public areas and rooms.
- A scenic island drive by Land Rover.
- A sunset dhow cruise.
- Try scuba session in the pool.
- Use of snorkeling equipment, kayaks, and paddleboards.
- Stargazing experiences.
- Various honeymoon special treats.
- Various children's activities.
- EVAC medical insurance.
The same as booking direct
Rates and pricing.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 10 Jan 2027
Why book through us
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup. What you get on top is a specialist who knows Azura Benguerra personally, looks after every detail of the trip, and stays reachable on WhatsApp from the moment you enquire to the day you come home.
By season
Green season
1 Apr 2026 – 10 Jan 2027
Accommodation, all meals, local beverages, sunset cocktail and dhow cruise.
$955
Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
Exclusive offer
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Stay & Pay
Luxury For Less: 2 Guests stay for the price of 1 guest - Only on stays of 7 nights or more - Valid: 25 March - 15 December 2026 | Stay 6 nights and only pay for 5 nights. Valid 6 January - 15 December 2026
Family
Family Fun – children (0-16 years) sharing with parents stay free (11 Jan-15 Mar and 25 Nov-15 Dec 2026)
Honeymoon offer
For couples celebrating a wedding.
Documented from Azura Boutique Retreats's 2026 rate sheet. A formal offer you can claim, not marketing language.
Honeymoon Heaven Special
50% discount for one partner off rates, activities, spa treatments and champagne (excluding horse riding and fishing; diving only if both pax dive)
For stays of 4 nights or more at Azura Benguerra Island (excluding Beach Villas, Luxury Beach Villas, Villa Amizade and Presidential Villa), one partner receives a 50% discount off accommodation rates, activities, spa treatments and champagne. The 50% discount does not apply to horse riding or fishing, and applies to diving only if both guests dive. Valid for travel 6 January – 15 December 2026. Proof of marriage not older than 12 months is required at check-in.
- Minimum stay
- 4 nights
- Valid
- 6 January 2026 – 15 December 2026
- Proof
- Proof of marriage not older than 12 months required at check-in
- Combinable
- Specials are not combinable except where noted
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Terms and eligibility may change. Your specialist confirms all offers at the time of booking.
Photographic safari options
Built for photographers.
Specific photographic infrastructure available at Azura Benguerra Island, taken from Azura Boutique Retreats's published rate sheets, not marketing copy.
Camera Rental
Camera Rental
Azura Benguerra Island offers camera rental at $55 per day, listed alongside dive equipment rental on the lodge's activity rate card.
No specific camera body or lens model stated in the excerpt.
- Cost
- 55 per day
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
Family policies
Travelling with children.
What our safari specialists know about bringing children to Azura Benguerra: minimum ages, activities, family rooms and child rates, current as of May 2026. They plan family trips here all the time, so anything below that needs arranging, they will sort. For the bigger picture, see our guide to safari with children .
Minimum ages
- Stay
- All ages
- Game drives
- All ages
- Walking safari
- All ages
Programmes & care
Kids' programme
Babysitting available
Accommodation
Family unit available.
Child rates
Infinity Beach Villas: 17+ full price; 6–16 in own villa pay 90% adult rate (min 2, 3rd child free); 6–16 sharing with 2 adults pay 50% (max 2 children IBV / max 1 LBV); 0–5 sharing free. Royal Beach Villas: 6–16 sharing with 2 adults pay 35%; 0–5 free. Family Fun specials: 3rd child sharing villa with 2 other children free year-round; 2 children sharing villa with parents free 6 Jan–15 Mar & 25 Nov–15 Dec 2026.
Notable exceptions
- T&Cs vs rate sheet conflict on "own villa" age band: T&Cs state 9–16 in own villa pay 90%; 2026 rate sheet states 6–16 in own villa pay 90% (min 2, 3rd free) — rate sheet used as primary. Royal Beach Villa applies 35% (not 50%) for children 6–16 sharing with adults. Max 2 children in Infinity Beach Villa and max 1 child in Luxury Beach Villa when sharing with adults. Single adult sharing with children 0–5 charged single supplement; per-person sharing rate when sharing with children 6+. Children's supplement: 50%. Helicopter transfers: children 2 and over charged full rates. Villa Amizade and Presidential Villa best suited for families (Amizade: 2–4 pax + 1 additional child 0–16 free; Presidential: 6 pax + 2 additional children up to 16 sharing with adults free). Guest privacy respected — young children should dine in villa. PADI Bubblemaker available from age 8; Discover Scuba from age 10.
Imagery
A closer look.
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Plan your dream safari at Azura Benguerra.
From your first enquiry to the day you come home, one named safari specialist looks after every detail. We can handle the whole trip, not just the stay at Azura Benguerra: multi-country itineraries, internal flights, road transfers, tipping guidance, travel insurance, the lot. A safari specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours.
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