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Why visit the Bazaruto Archipelago?
The islands of the Bazaruto Archipelago, located on the Mozambique coast, are situated within a stunning marine protected area featuring five islands with white sand beaches that dip gently into exquisite, azure-coloured waters and coral reefs that shelter an astonishing array of sea creatures.
Expect toes-in-the-sand relaxation on powdery white beaches with swaying palms and turquoise waters that stretch as far as the eye can see, and vibrant coral reefs to snorkel and dive. Enjoy beach dinners, sunset dhow cruises and cocktails. And why not take a scenic helicopter flight from the mainland to Bazaruto?
Your Bazaruto beach holiday helps us protect this natural treasure
Bazaruto is one of the most valuable marine sanctuaries along the East African coastline, protecting a myriad of sea mammals and fish species. African Parks manages the Bazaruto Archipelago National Park in partnership with local communities, and all tourism revenue generated goes directly to conservation efforts and local communities.
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Bazaruto quick facts & tips
1,260km² (126,000 hectares) - five islands
Safety for dugongs: Bazaruto is celebrated globally as the last viable population stronghold for the elusive dugong in the western Indian Ocean.
A tiny rural population of islanders inhabit three of the five islands, who survive via subsistence farming and harvesting natural resources.
Bush & beach: Pair your Bazaruto beach holiday with Gorongosa or any other Southern African safari destination. Click/tap the red button below to start the discussion.
What wildlife can I expect to see in the Bazaruto Archipelago?
Bazaruto is one of the most important marine sanctuaries along East Africa's coast, protecting six species of dolphins, over 2,000 species of fish (including kingfish, king mackerel, marlin, and sailfish), southern right and humpback whales, orcas (killer whales), 122 species of sharks and rays, five species of turtle (leatherback, loggerhead, green, olive ridley and hawksbill) and flamboyant nudibranchs, among other creatures.
The most popular residents of the Bazaruto Archipelago with tourists are whale sharks, manta rays and dugongs.
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Bazaruto FAQs
Deciding when to visit is a matter of personal priorities, based on both temperature and the seasonal movements of marine life. The park is at its hottest from October to March, when the whale sharks concentrate around the Bazaruto waters. This is also the rainiest time of the year; December through April is considered cyclone season. Unless the goal of the trip is to swim with whale sharks, many travellers prefer to visit during the milder winter months between May and September. The first humpback whales move through Bazaruto in July, with the stragglers departing around October.
Peak season bookings require 12–18 months advance planning. Trips outside of peak season can be arranged 6–9 months ahead, with better rates and availability.
Safaris to Bazaruto typically cost from US$700 per person, per night, depending on the accommodation comfort level and activities. Our packages offer excellent value with transparent pricing.
Our safari prices typically include accommodation, all meals and described activities, park fees, experienced guides, airport transfers and 24/7 support from our team. Specific inclusions vary by package – contact us for detailed itineraries.
You only make your first payment when you book your Bazaruto holiday. Your second (last) payment is about 90 days before you travel.
We have been handcrafting experiential safaris since 1991. Travel in Africa is about knowing when and where to go, and with whom. A few weeks too early/late or a few kilometres off course, and you could miss the greatest show on Earth. And wouldn’t that be a pity?
Booking through a respected tour operator with many years of experience means that all you need to focus on is helping us design your safari and then having a superb vacation. The rest - all the nitty-gritty detail and admin is done while you relax. Our 24/7 concierges take care of problems such as flight changes and missed flights, last-minute road transfer and lodge changes due to unexpected events, and itinerary changes requested by you.
Remember that you will not save money by attempting to book and manage your own safari, but you will inherit mistakes and problems that arise.
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Firstly, African Parks manages the Bazaruto Archipelago National Park in partnership with local communities, with all tourism revenue generated going directly to conservation efforts and supporting local communities.
Secondly, by booking your safari with Africa Geographic, you make a significant difference because:
We donate a portion of every safari sold to selected conservation efforts at ground level
Your safari supports our conservation publishing efforts, which educate the world about Africa's incredible biodiversity and the local people who protect it
Our chosen lodges support local community initiatives, ensuring that tourism benefits the nearby villages directly. They also adhere to strict environmental practices, such as limited vehicle numbers and sustainable camp operations, which help protect the ecosystem
YOUR safari choice does make a difference - thank you!
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Our travel experts will craft a no-obligation itinerary just for you. We have crafted over 5,000 safaris since 1991. Your personal details are protected; we only use this information to contact you.
Why choose us to craft your safari?
Handcrafted experiential safaris since 1991.
Travel in Africa is about knowing when and where to go, and with whom. A few weeks too early/late or a few kilometres off course, and you could miss the greatest show on Earth. And wouldn’t that be a pity?
Trust & Safety
Guest payments go into a third-party TRUST ACCOUNT - protecting them in the unlikely event of a financial setback on our part. Also, we are members of SATSA who attest to our integrity, legal compliance and financial stability.
Make a difference
We donate a portion of the revenue from every safari sold to carefully selected conservation projects that make a significant difference at ground level.
YOUR safari choice does make a difference - thank you!