MARLINLODGE, BENGUERRAISLANDOn Benguerra Island, Marlin Lodge is built intothe dunes above a broad sandy beach. It is afriendly and relaxed lodge with an unpretentiousatmosphere. Wooden decks lead to 17 chaletswhich vary in size from simple rooms to luxurysuites. All have spacious bedrooms, en suitebathrooms and shady verandas, with a privatesandy path leading from your chalet onto thebeach. Activities at the lodge include diving,snorkelling, game fishing and 4x4 trips exploringthe dunes. Or, if it's relaxation you are after, youcould try their spa.BENGUERRALODGE, BENGUERRAISLANDThis lodge has 12 beautiful casitas and cabanasshaded by milkwood trees overlooking the sandyshore. The rooms are raised on wooden platformsand have king size beds and en suite bathrooms.All have a private plunge pool. There is a NorthAfrican feel to the décor and the main lounge haswide chairs with colourful cushions. The diningroom has a deck overlooking the garden andmeals are often served under the trees or on thebeach. Activities at Benguerra include fishing, divingand snorkelling trips with stops at Pansy Island forlazing around. There's also the chance to explorethe island by 4x4 and have a picnic on a desertedbeach. For the less active, the small spa is a delight.www.audleytravel.com/mozambique ?01993 838 560 ?Mozambique67AZURA, BENGUERRAISLANDAzura is a luxurious retreat on the northwest ofBenguerra Island. The 14 air-conditioned villas arebuilt in a style that combines traditional Africanwith modern luxury. Each villa has a largebedroom, en suite bathroom and private plungepool. On arrival a bottle of French wine will bewaiting for you in your room and a butler isavailable to look after your every need. Spatreatments are available in the privacy of your villa.There is a main swimming pool as well as a PADIdive centre and a well equipped fishing centre.The lodge's Azura Rainbow Fund runs a variety oflocal projects supporting the community as well asthe Dugong Protection Foundation.Room at AzuraTurtle in the Bazaruto ArchipelagoA casita at Benguerra LodgeMarlin LodgePansy IslandThe beach at Benguerra Lodge

MEDJUMBEISLANDRESORT,MEDJUMBEISLANDThis boutique hotel, located on Medjumbe Private Island, which at just one kilometre longand 350 metres wide, is a tiny hideaway. Thereare twelve modern chalets on the edge of thebeach, with private plunge pool, air-conditioningand en suite bathrooms. The active can enjoydiving, snorkeling, boating and picnics on nearbyQuisanga Island whilst those seeking to relax canclimb into the hammock on the veranda and have a snooze.MATEMOISLANDRESORT,MATEMOISLANDMatemo Island Resort sits on the corner ofMatemo Island on a curving sandy beach and has24 modern air-conditioned chalets with prettyverandas overlooking the beach. The main lodgehas a dining room with views of the sea and apool set into the rocks. Many activities can beenjoyed, including snorkelling, diving, deep seafishing and trips to Ibo Island.The Quirimba ArchipelagoThe Quirimba Archipelago is made up of 32 coralislands just off the coast of northern Mozambique.Some of the islands such as Medjumbe, Matemo,Vamizi and Ibo now have tiny boutique hotels,while others including Rongai, Tecmagi andMetundo are home only to nesting turtles andseabirds. Pristine and largely unknown, theseislands are visited by just a handful of guests.Tangled green creepers tumble to the water from low coral cliffs and white sandy beaches arelittered with shells. There are butterflies, tropicalflowers, monkeys and birds, but - apart from the local fishermen there are few people. Theturquoise waters are a marine sanctuary, rich withcoral and fish, green and hawksbill turtles,humpback whales and the rare dugong.68Dhow sailing from Medjumbe IslandA room at Medjumbe Island ResortThe pool at Matemo Island ResortSnorkelling from MedjumbeA chalet at Matemo Island Resort