Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort and Spa is the idyllic tropical island paradise surrounded by palm trees, white sand and the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. Located on Bazaruto Island off the coast of Mozambique, this island resort is the perfect base from which to experience some of the world's best diving and fishing, indulge in an array of water sports, or simply relax.
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Event VenuesBeach Villas
Wake up to the call of the ocean, sliding open floor-to-ceiling doors for a morning stroll on the beach. Spend sunny days in a hammock or sun loungers, touched by ocean breezes. The villa’s open-plan design offers spacious unwinding, with a feature tub overlooking the ocean.
Beach Pool Villa
Beach pool villas offer spacious outdoor living, with a veranda and sun loungers with a view. Choose where and when to swim, your plunge pool overlooking the ocean just steps away. Rinse off in your tropical outdoor shower, or soak in a bubble bath indoors
Sea View Pool Villa
Sea view villas are spacious and enjoy elevated positions overlooking the sweeping views of Bazaruto bay. Cool off in your private plunge pool or relax on your sun lounger on your private ocean view terrace. Dine under the stairs and retreat for a nightcap at your indoor lounge bar.
Deluxe Sea View Pool Villas
The ideal choice for families and friends travelling together, the Deluxe Sea View Pool Villas feature two bedrooms with imaginatively designed en-suite bathrooms. Both bedrooms also feature double doors opening onto a wooden deck, where you can share meals at the dining table and watch the sunset from the ocean facing cabana.
Anantara Pool Villa
Unravelling over an impressive 310 square metres, our one and only Anantara Pool Villa is luxuriously opulent throughout, with a private driveway and entrance. A master bedroom and second bedroom enable families and friends to share this magnificent residence in total comfort. Villa features include a tropical outdoor shower, dressing room, flat screen satellite TV, mini bar, veranda with sun loungers, air conditioning and an electronic safe.
Clube Naval - Casual dining with a view
Clube Naval enjoys a breezy location perched over the ocean. Casual fare and an extensive selection of beverages invite all-day unwinding. Take in the sunset over tropical cocktails. Enjoy homemade pizzas and catch of the day.
Golfinho Restaurant and Bar
Our main restaurant offers flavors from around the world, morning and night. Wake up to tantalizing aromas, from freshly brewed coffee to pastries hot from the oven. For dinner, themed evenings feature Mozambican, Portuguese and Mediterranean cuisine.
Tartaruga Restaurant and Bar
A Bazaruto restaurant with an enchanting setting - wander to the deck for a lunch of fresh seafood, spiced with the flavors of the Portuguese, and accompanied by a glass of crisp white wine. Dinner under the stars takes place on the beach, with tantalizing local dishes to try, as well as flame-grilled imported meats.
Dining by Design
Romantic dining in far-flung settings - A table for two on a sandbank out in the middle of the ocean. Champagne and canapés aboard a traditional dhow sailing into the sunset. Imagine the most romantic of settings, and Anantara’s Dining by Design brings it to life. Choose your menu or design your own in consultation with your personal chef. Dine by candlelight as your butler for the evening serves your meal and wine.
In-Villa Dining
Comfort and private dining in Bazaruto - Indulge in breakfast in bed, with the enticing aroma of coffee and freshly baked pastries to perk you up. Snack and refresh all day by your pool, then request a seafood barbecue on your deck as sun sets over the island.
Spicespoons
Embrace the culinary culture of Bazaruto Mozambique - Add new flavors to your culinary repertoire with a richly immersive, step-by-step class. The day begins with a guided tour of the vegetable garden and private orchard of the resort. The chef introduces local ingredients used to create color and spice. Back in the show kitchen, learn traditional methods of preparation for your chosen dishes. Enjoy your creations with a glass of wine and return home with new recipes to try out.
Guided Snorkelling Adventures
Bazaruto Marine National Park is one of the world’s premier snorkelling and diving destinations. Explore crystal clear waters and a range of dazzling soft coral ridges. Discover an underwater world that is home to over 100 species of coral, thousands of tropical fish species including kingfish, barracuda and manta rays, five kinds of dolphin, four types of whale and shark, all five marine sea turtle species, and the largest population of the rare dugong on the African east coast. Snorkel in tropical waters that seldom drop below 26 degrees Celsius. Additional costs apply.
Motorised Water Sports
Discover the thrills of water skiing, knee or wake boarding. Experience an unforgettable adrenaline rush flying across smooth turquoise waves. Additional costs apply.
Sail on a traditional dhow boat
Cruise the Indian Ocean in timeless, authentic style aboard a dhow sailing boat. All guests receive one complimentary trip during their stay.
Big Game Fishing
The Bazaruto Archipelago is also one of the world’s top deep sea fishing destinations. Avid anglers reel for joy at the abundance of big game species. Skills are tested against large wahoo, kingfish, barracuda, bonito and yellowfin tuna, king and queen mackerel, dourado and mahy-mahy. The archipelago is also Africa’s most productive area for black, blue and striped marlin. Additional costs apply.
Diving Experiences
Only a 15-minute boat journey away, Zengelema dive site has a maximum depth of 18 meters and features a sloping wall that is home to large clams, reef fish and dazzling coral. This dive site is only available at low tide due to currents. The Two Mile Reef is our most popular location with plentiful dive sites. The coral reefs start at a depth of 5 meters and slowly descend to a maximum of 22 meters, making it possible to see large schools of reef fish, turtles, rays and reef sharks, as well as occasional visits by Dolphins, Dugongs, Manta Rays, Whale Sharks and even Humpback Whales. Additional costs apply
The Dom Carlos Spectacular
Our signature driving trip to the northern most point of Bazaruto Island. This is the experience of a lifetime. Drive by the lakes, villages, dunes, beaches, including Sailfish Bay and Dolphin Bay, all the way to the very tip of the northern point of Bazaruto Island to the famous Dom Carlos Point. The sea and currents are on three sides. Our team members will set up a shaded tent and a picnic lunch while you enjoy swimming, snorkelling, witnessing majestic bird and marine life with the Bazaruto lighthouse as your backdrop. Additional costs apply.
Ultimate Dune Boarding
Bazaruto’s spectacularly high sand dunes may tempt you to clamber up these towering works of windblown art and board back down at an exhilarating speed. Dune boarding requires very little skill and is appropriate for both children and adults, perfect for a great family escapade. Additional costs apply
Horse Riding
Set out in the early morning or late afternoon to explore the island on horseback. Revel in a breathtaking beach journey, cantering along powdery white sands and embrace the rare opportunity to swim with your horse in the sea. Additional costs apply.
Complimentary Resort activities
Bike rides -The resort offers a mountain bike trail. A beach ride can be enjoyed during low tide where you will get to experience the view of our magnificent bay. The Maguluti garden offers chipping and a driving range. Tennis, soccer and basketball are available at the sports centre. The well-equipped fitness centre is open daily
ANANTARA SPA
Designed in natural harmony with our lush island paradise and revealing translucent ocean, Anantara Spa offers an escape within an escape that feels far removed from modern stress and distraction. Our spa menu features trusted indigenous therapies and elixirs infused with remedial natural ingredients, as well as advanced western wisdom and ancient wellness rituals from other exotic lands. Spa facilities include a plunge pool, wet room, hydrotherapy pool and rhassoul chamber, five luxurious treatment rooms, a health bar serving freshly squeezed fruit juices and a relaxation area with a view of the Indian Ocean and mesmerizing sunsets.
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