Marlin Lodge - Benguerra Island

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Marlin Lodge lies in the heart of Mozambique amidst the island shoreline located on Benguerra Island in the Bazaruto Archipelago whose islands have been named the Crown Jewels of the Western Indian Ocean This delightful lodge is an elevated structure on stilts with wooden decks reed walls and thatched roofs Wooden walkways connect the chalets to the Lodge s main reception areas

Accommodation

Meandering along this bay each of the seascape suites offers a secluded terrace and wooden walkway to silken white shores The spacious lodgings have their own intimate style resonating with Afro-chic elegance and refined furnishings Earthy creams and oceanic blues are in perfect harmony with the island s ambience and the softly lapping waves and palm-hushed winds ensure a restful night s sleep to soothe and renew

Each of the Luxury beach chalets is 60sqm on the inside and 17sqm veranda The verandah is also a perfect location for a private dinner for two The inside of the chalets is constructed with sophisticated designed finishes including slated flooring plastered surfaces and soft lighting

The wood-reed-and-thatch chalets are a blend of elegance and African Island beauty Decorated with a hue of creams browns and slight blues the chalets reflect luxury and essential comfort The center-piece is a living-dining area where one can retreat from the African sun sip on a Marlin Lodge cocktail or lazily catch up on some reading Indulge yourself in a unique African-style bush bath the patio transformed into a secluded hide-away with twin galvanized baths filled with warm water bath salts and fragrant oils

Each chalet features en-suite bathroom ceiling fan airconditiong mosquito nets and private verandah

Dining

Marlin Lodge cuisine is a colourful and exotic delight Venues vary from semi-formal in the open air dining room to the exquisite beach for a once in a life time dining under the stars Crisp salads spicy poultry and limitless flavours of seafood create a blend of Afro-Asia and Portuguese cuisine

All meals are served at the Lodge with a wholehearted breakfast to begin the day Lunch is a self-service buffet with scrumptious fresh fish always available Dinner is not always a sit-down affair It could be a barbecue with fish meat or calamari and crayfish cooked before your eyes

Whether dining in the dining room on the beach under the stars or privately-for-two on your terrace Marlin Lodge chefs will leave a lasting impression

Activities Facilities

The Lodge offers a variety of motorised watersports such as waterskiing parasailing knee boarding tubing and watersnaking at a fee Non-motorised watersports such as windsurfing hobiecat sailing and paddling are free A variety of sightseeing tours are also available

Marlin Lodge ensures definitive self-indulging repose like no other For those seeking restoration and reawakening a visit to the Beauty Wellness Centre will soothe the sun-basked body and clear the mind The warm topical waters of Benguerua Island have nature s finest marine-life waiting to be explored by divers beneath their surface with snorkelling adventures satisfying any curious enthusiast

Led by the PADI Qualified resident diving instructor diving sites and depths are varied along all levels of diving experience For the angling enthusiast the Bazaruto Archipelago is heralded as one of the greatest game fishing sites in the Indian Ocean

Species such as Sailfish Blue and Black Marlin and King Fish can be found roaming deep beneath the waters Bask beneath sunsets that resonate deep within and recline yourself to a slower-paced way of life Marlin Lodge inspires a lazy afternoon siesta or a leisurely stroll beneath star-speckled heavens Whatever leisurely impulse you desire Marlin Lodge offers idyllic restfulness like no other

At Marlin Lodge there are opportunities to experience such as bird watching excursions or a leisurely cruise while enjoying the spectacular sunset over the Indian Ocean Romantic picnics on deserted beaches of breathtaking white sand are also very popular At low tide one can snorkel in the aquarium a wonderful tranquil and protected reef with a myriad of colorful fish and spectacular coral Our freshwater pool is set in a glade of Coconut and Ilala palms Upon occasion lunch is served here which creates an original African Island setting Scale the highest dunes during a round-the-island tour or enjoy a catered picnic on a deserted isle

Slip across translucent shallows on a sailboard or fly a haul on one of Marlin catamarans Seek the deserted islands in the Archipelago on a exquisite motorised yacht And when the day turns watch the sun set over the ocean while softly sailing along on a dhow sundowner cruise

Malaria

Mozambique is a malaria area It is advisable to take malaria prophylaxis Consult your doctor or pharmacist regarding recommended brands

The approach is flagrantly romantic - your boat glides over a turqoise sea alive with dolphins The shallows spangled with starfish like an underwater sky You cleave towards the white sands and swaying palms of a quintessential island straight from the pages of fiction silhouetted on the horizon

At Marlin you can t escape the age-old rhythms of Africa and the sense of history There s the legacy of Portuguese carracks trading dhows bearing slaves and ivory to the East and whispered legends of the Queen of Sheba s Ophir pearls

Each day you ll be reminded of the Archipelago s colourful past as fishermen pole their beautiful dhows - a sight unaltered in centuries - out to catch the wind The locals continue to live a laid-back island lifestyle And late at night you may hear the pulse of distant drums

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Mode(s) of Transport:	45 minutes by Airtaxi

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