&Beyond Benguerra Island

Location & Setting

Calm, shallow bays give way to healthy reefs, with a 100-meter no-take conservation zone just offshore. The archipelago shelters the Western Indian Ocean’s last sizable dugong population, alongside turtles and seasonal humpbacks. Access is a scenic ten-minute helicopter hop from Vilanculos to the lodge helipad.

Families are well looked after. The WILDchild program runs activities for younger guests, child-minding is available for children under six, and some activities carry age limits. Humpback whales pass through the archipelago from about July to September.

Rooms

Accommodation comprises 10 casinhas, 2 cabanas and Casa Familia (three ensuite bedrooms). All categories include air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, an indoor bath plus outdoor shower and a rim-flow plunge pool, and the cabanas have a private sala with a hanging daybed. Casinhas add airy living space and ocean-facing decks; cabanas are intimate favorites for honeymooners; Casa Familia has a large veranda and private pool ideal for families or small groups. Neutral textures, Portuguese-influenced details and wide sea views create a relaxed, beach-chic atmosphere.

Facilities

Guest areas include a beachfront pool, dhow bar, restaurant spaces for toes-in-the-sand dining and a boutique. A dedicated dive center handles gear and daily outings, while the massage sala is used for island-style treatments. Signature experiences range from dhow cruises and island picnics to fishing excursions and guided snorkeling or scuba on nearby reefs. Horse-riding operations on the island add memorable beach rides and, conditions permitting, short swims with the horses.