Along the historical Mozambique channel lies tropical Ilha de Benguerra, part of the Bazaruto National Park - an island paradise situated within the renowned Bazaruto Archipelago. Here lies the beautiful Benguerra Lodge, where peace and contentment penetrate the soul.
Merged into a natural Acacia forest bordering Benguerra Bay and encircled by silver beaches, coral reefs and turquoise seas, this up-market lodge in Mozambique offers exclusivity in a tranquil setting.
At Benguerra, where Mozambique lodge policies are intricately inter-related with the marine eco-system and the local population, relaxation within an African island reserve is the name of the game. While you may simply choose to recline and enjoy your Mozambique holiday within the shade of a beach umbrella, there are many wonderful activities to enjoy.
This Mozambique lodge, since inception has been closely involved with the ecological side of Benguerra Island and welcomed the inclusion of the Island into the Bazaruto National Park. As the water surrounding the Archipelago comprise one of the last viable habitats for the famed Dugong, it has been a case of moulding modern conservation practices and eco-tourism with the co-operation of the local populace.
This has been achieved to the benefit of all. Recently Benguerra Island Lodge launched the concept of Khani Kwedo -'Our Home' to increase the involvement of all parties in order to protect the entire marine and island environment.
The Bazaruto Archipelago, was once part of the Mozambican mainland. Over the centuries the lower lying areas gradually fell prey to an encroaching ocean until just the islands of the archipelago remained - Bazaruto, Benguerra and Magaruque being the main ones. Benguerra Island embraces a wide variety of ecosystems within its 55sq. km. extent.
The Indian Ocean surrounding the island, comprises pelagic waters and play host to a multitude of sought-after game fish while the coral reefs remain pristine and home to a wealth of living organisms. The marine eco-system is enhanced by tidal flats and marine grass meadows. This too is one of the last refuges of the Dugong communities.
Inland, one will come across mangrove communities, freshwater lakes, swamp forests and vegetated sand dunes, which are in turn replaced by evergreen forest savannah and grasslands. The freshwater lakes, one of the surviving clues of the island's ancient mainland past, still play home to resident freshwater Crocodiles.
It is one of Benguerra's objectives and that of the Bazaruto National Park, as well as all interested parties, that this diverse environment should be maintained for future as well as present generations to enjoy. The treasure chest of bird and marine life in particular is there to be respected and opened by all.
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