Azura Benguerra

Azura was just what we needed to finish our honeymoon. Total bliss and relaxation. Fresh seafood daily was great. Our personal butler was fantastic. I actually caught a fever for 2 of the days here which put a damper on it for me but my wife loved it . I would say this was a good 2nd choice.

All of the lodging was amazing and your recommendations where spot on! We most certainly want to thank you for your recommendation of Azura Retreats. Both Matt and I said that it is the most beautiful and amazing place that we have ever been. It was truly a trip of a lifetime and we cannot thank you enough for making it happen for us!

We arrived at Mozambique airport to be met by handling staff who looked after us while waiting for our helicopter transfer flight to Benguerra Island. After some time we were given a short briefing and was helped onto the helicopter for our 10 minut es transfer over the breath taking sea. Once we landed we were met and greeted by the Managers of Azura who took us through the grounds of the villas to a warm welcome of drinks and meeting our host/butler (Gregg) for the week. We were shown around and were welcomed by all the staff then our Host/Butler (Gregg) took us to our villa showed us all the facilities and said anything we needed during our stay we were to contact him. Our villa was amazing looking out onto the beach, we had our own infinity pool and garden with sun loungers, table and chairs and Sala at the end of the garden almost on the beach. We had indoor and outdoor showers, and found it lovely waking up and looking out onto the sea while lying in bed. The Island is so peaceful, soft sand, empty beaches, fantastic food, and waited on hand and foot, a true paradise island. There are water trips/activities available and a tour of the island which includes a visit to the school on the island to meet some of the pupils and the teacher, see some of the villages, can climb up the sand dune and may see crocodiles in the fresh water lakes. It is a very safe island where you can walk along the beaches without any hassle. The sea is safe and calm to swim in, where the locals can be seen fishing. Gregg our host really looked after us making our stay a very memorable one he couldn't do enough for us. The room and facilities were kept really clean and quotes/stories were left on our bed at night as a little token. All the staff are friendly, the managers can’t do enough for you, food is fantastic 3/4 courses for breakfast/lunch/dinner, accommodation amazing, and so is the location (Paradise).

"We had a wonderful trip and we are all very keen to do Africa again. The water in Mozambique was sensational, accommodation was good ( not amazing ) but still very good, but it was a great few days there. Overall very positive experience."

Azuna was absolutely stunning and I couldn't have had a better time. It was such a lovely spot and the staff took care of me incredibly well. It was particularly wonderful, as Cape Town was too much fun and by the time I got there, I was a rather bro ken, but happy, man. But after my time relaxing on the beach, scuba diving, fishing and the like in Mozambique, I was like a new man.

Azura was probably the most beautiful place I've ever been to... and I’ve travelled extensively! It was paradise. The luxury villa was real luxury in every sense of the word, the food good, weather fantastic most of the time and the service and staff out of this world.

The Azura resort was great - good lodging, people and food. We also had the opportunity to experience the culture and local life. When we were there is was unusually hot - even for the locals ! Also, the ocean was very rough so we could not fish or scuba dive. Therefore this part of the vacation was more low key and relaxed - which was a good break. Still very enjoyable.

"It was breathtakingly beautiful and everything we wanted for our honeymoon."

"Azura, which was also the best hotel of the island. Thanks you so much for your recommendation. Our butler was the best, and the weather accompanied us during all of our stay ... so it was perfect!!"

"Absolutely gorgeous. I really couldn't say anything bad about it if I wanted to. I have no idea what it looked like before, but it's by far the nicest place I've ever been and we were SO sad to leave. The food is also just unbelievable."

"Very very very nice. The villas are lovely and views exceptional. The food is outstanding - their chef is amazing."

"Loved Cape Town, Livingstone (what a great hotel the Royal Livingstone is), Simbambili and also Azura (an exercise in pure indulgence)"

"The managers are incredible!!! Richard and Anna couldn´t be more careful about as, and the place was incredible!!"