Bazaruto Archipelago, a Mozambican Paradise

The largest island in the group is Bazaruto island, filled with fresh water lakes inhabited by crocodiles and many species of birds. The island itself is home to some 125 different species of birds.

To the south of Bazaruto lies Benguerra island. The smallest and most northerly of the islands, Saint Carolina, is comprised mainly of rock and coral.

Bazarruto Archipelago consists of Five Islands: Bazaruto, Magaruque, Santa Carolina, Benguera (Benguerra) and Bangue.The islands are covered by large sand dunes and freshwater lakes, which are nesting grounds for black-winged flamingoes. The islands are home to small herds of red duiker antelope as well as freshwater crocodiles and samango monkeys. The reefs are home to turtles, dolphins and dugongs.

Bazaruto offers a multitude of delights for the avid fisherman, for both big game and surf fishing. The Bazaruto Lodge's continuing interest in conservation, tag and release is encouraged. There are numerous opportunities for bird watching and viewing wildlife from the fresh water lakes to the sand dunes, or to the grasslands and swamps, viewing possibilities abound.