Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort
Bazaruto Archipelago, Inhambane, Mozambique
Set on an island off Mozambique's coast, Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort offers a secluded escape surrounded by white-sand beaches and the clear waters of the Indian Ocean. Guests can enjoy a tranquil retreat in a natural paradise, balancing relaxation with opportunities for island adventures.
Rooms and suites
The resort features 44 villas, each offering spacious interiors and direct beach access. The 58-square-meter Beach Villas provide open-plan living spaces and indoor-outdoor bathrooms. Beach Pool Villas come with private plunge pools, ideal for couples seeking extra privacy. For families or groups, the Two Bedroom Sea View Pool Villas and the Two Bedroom Anantara Pool Villa offer separate living areas, dining salas, kitchenettes and private pools, ranging from 250 to 310 square meters. Guests can enjoy panoramic ocean views from expansive decks.
Amenities and experiences
International and local flavors at Golfinho Restaurant and Bar, Sonhos Pool Bar & Seaside Restaurant, and Clube Naval. Private dining experiences and Spice Spoons cooking classes exploring Mozambican cuisine.
Anantara Spa features five treatment rooms, a Jacuzzi and a relaxation area with ocean views.
Snorkeling and diving at coral reefs like Two-Mile Reef and Paradise Island. Deep-sea fishing for marlin and kingfish. Kayaking, paddleboarding and traditional dhow cruises. Humpback whale watching from July to September, and year-round sightings of dolphins, turtles and the rare dugong.
Dune boarding on sand dunes, horseback riding along the beach and bird watching for over 180 species, including flamingos and pelicans.
Ocean-view tennis courts, fitness center, beach volleyball and guided nature walks.
Two pools — one family-friendly and one for adults — both with ocean views and poolside service.
Activities at the Children's Club include treasure hunts, sandcastle building, African dance lessons and storytelling sessions.
How to get here
Located off the coast of Mozambique, Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort is accessible via Vilankulos Airport (VNX), with direct flights from Johannesburg, Maputo and Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport. From Vilankulos, the resort arranges transfers to the island. Guests can choose between a 60- to 70-minute boat ride across the Indian Ocean (including a short road transfer) or a 20-minute helicopter flight offering aerial views of the Bazaruto Archipelago. Note that luggage restrictions may apply, and additional fees may be charged for transfers.
