Mozambique's Bazaruto Archipelago is known as the 'Crown Jewels of the Western Indian Ocean'. Benguerra Island is a glittering gem in this chain of islands and Marlin Lodge is the perfect spot for a magical escape. At Marlin you can't escape the age-old rhythms of Africa, the heady 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 - harvesting their crops, cashew trees and the ocean's bounty.
Marlin Lodge is built on elevated wooden stilts and overlooks the tranquil Flamingo bay. Formed hundreds of thousands of years ago, the Bazaruto Archipelago is a result of mass sand deposits by the waters of the Limpopo River, and is now host to over 2000 fish species and over a hundred coral species. From sand dunes to freshwater lakes and acacia woodlands, Benguerra Island is a diverse ecological gem.
There are 17 'seascape suites' of which there are 14 Luxury Beach Chalets and 3 Executive Suites. Luxury Beach Chalets have En-Suite bathroom, roof fan, air-conditioning, four-poster bed with mosquito netting, his and her basins, vanity area, inside & outside showers, open plan bathroom (including shower facility), private lounge, private veranda with deck chairs, mini bar, 2 seating loungers, Private walkway to the beach. The Executive Suites are mainly the same but a little bigger with king size beds plus hammocks and tea and coffee making facitlities.
