Bazaruto Island

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The magic of Bazaruto Island begins on the short flight from Vilanculos. The plane skims low over a turquoise sea, with the deeper blue stains of hidden coral reefs holding the promise of fantastic scuba diving and snorkeling.

Bazaruto is the largest island in the Bazaruto Archipelago, with towering dunes and large inland lakes frequented by many water birds and even crocodiles. But the island's best feature is its soft sandy beaches, fringed by thick forests of casuarinas, coconut palms and cashew trees and gently sloping down towards the tropical ocean.

There are various reefs along the coast, where you can see clouds of colourful fish, and have a good chance of swimming with turtles or even dolphin. If you're after something even more remote; take a boat trip to the nearby Paradise Island (Santa Carolina) for a day of sun, snorkelling and a picnic on a deserted beach.

Having travelled to the Bahamas before I didn't quite know what to expect of an African island, but I was bowled over by these amazing gems known as the Bazaruto Islands! Bazaruto is comparable with some of the most well known island destinations in the world with it's pristine powder white sand and crystal clear turquoise waters, but in comparison it provides a totally different experience ...

The east coast of Bazaruto faces onto the deep waters of the Mozambique Channel, which is known the world over to be one of the top fishing spots for marlin, kingfish and other large game fish.

An island drive takes guests to Bazaruto's norther point, where a hundred-year-old lighthouse serves as a signal to the many ships which pass by the channel up the east coast of Africa. You can also visit traditional fisherman and their families in one of the small local villages.

We'd recommend staying at Indigo Bay Island Resort & Spa, which offers a fantastic range of activities including diving, snorkeling, fishing, horse riding and dune boarding.

... Bazaruto has something special, a unique "African" feel to it: travel past local villages with smiling children running after the vehicle in the hope you will pass on a can of Coke, see local fisherman catch dinner, and watch dhows floating by where only a long "stick" is used to steer the boat in the right direction. It's peaceful and magical, a place to relax, unwind and forget about everything and everyone! - Go2Africa safari expert Andrea Hambides

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