Rooms may be occupied from 14h00 on the day of arrival. If possible, aim to arrive at the lodge by this time, so you can relax and check into your room before going out on your first afternoon game drive, but if you don't think you can arrive by this time, you should aim to arrive by 15:00 at the very latest, or else you may miss the afternoon drive. Please be advised that ALL the gates into the reserve close at 20:00.

Rooms must please be vacated by 11:00 on the day of departure for the convenience of arriving guests.

Children of any age are welcome. Children under 7 cannot participate on game drives. Babysitting services are available.

All suites have glass fronts offering uninterrupted views of the African bush, a lounge area with a fireplace, private deck and plunge pool, an en-suite bathroom with indoor and outdoor showers, mosquito nets, air conditioning, a hair dryer, a ceiling fan, a mini bar, tea/coffee making facilities, complimentary/unlimited Wi-Fi, and a room safe.

Suite 6 has a private raised viewing deck, the perfect spot to relax and soak up the sights and sounds of the surrounding bush.

The main lodge facilities include a guest lounge, dining room, a bar and wine cellar, a terraced viewing deck with umbrellas overlooking a waterhole, a swimming pool, TV room with satellite TV and a selection of books, a traditional boma, and complimentary/unlimited Wi-Fi. There is also a well-stocked curio shop.

The lodge seats a maximum of 6 guests per vehicle on game drives.

The spa offers a range of massages, body wraps, facial treatments, manicure, pedicures and eyelash/eyebrow tinting (additional cost).

The fully equipped gym is air conditioned, and has a treadmill, spinning bike, rowing machine, cross trainer machine, dumbbells and barbells and aerobic mats.

A laundry service is included.

Credit card facilities are available.

If you are arriving/departing via FedAir, the lodge is a 20 minute drive away from the airstrip.

Bush Walks / Walking Safaris

Children under the age of 16 years are not permitted on guided walks in the reserve.  Guests over 60 years old wishing to join a guided walk are required to have a letter or certificate from their doctor confirming they are in good health and are physically fit to do the walk. A  guided walk can last a couple of hours and involve walking over uneven terrain that may contain dangerous wildlife in potentially high temperatures. Guests may need to move quickly and for a sustained period through rough bush terrain if instructed to do so by their guide.

Regardless of age or the provision of a doctors certificate, the final decision on whether a guest can join a guided walk remains with the guide and lodge manager.

Rooms may be occupied from 14:00 on the day of arrival and must please be vacated by 11:00 on the day of departure for the convenience of arriving guests.

Children of any age are welcome.

The rooms are all en-suite with a bathtub and shower. They also include a hairdryer, mini bar, in-room safe (laptop compatible), air conditioning, LED TV, iron/ironing board, telephone and tea/coffee making facilities.

All rooms have black out curtains and sound proofing.

The 8th floor fitness centre is open 24 hours.

The indoor heated swimming pool is open from 06:00 until 21:00 daily.

The Spa offers body treatments, steam rooms and there is also an indoor heated pool. Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments (additional cost).

Quills is the hotels informal but upscale restaurant serving authentic African cuisine (open 24 hours a day). In-room dining is also available (24 hours).

Quills Bar specialises in South African wines and stocks an extensive selection of malt whisky, cocktails and local beers. A light snack menu is available all day round.

The hotel offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms and public areas.

On-site parking is available (additional cost).

Babysitting services are available (additional cost).

There is a doctor on call from 12:00.

Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Diners Club credit cards are accepted.

Rooms may normally be occupied from 14:00 on the day of arrival and must normally please be vacated by 10:30 on the day of departure for the convenience of arriving guests. On arrival, you will be escorted to the lounge where you are required to complete a registration form and sign an indemnity.Please ensure that you have settled your bill at least an hour before departure as communication links to banking systems can be intermittent.

Children of any age are welcome.

All villas have air conditioning and fans, a hair dryer, a mini bar, mosquito nets, room safe, outside shower, tea/coffee making facilities, and a private pool and verandah.

The Beach Villas are set in a fantastic location at the end of the property next to the Spa, and are wonderfully private and perfect for honeymooners. The Beach Villa is the smallest of the villas, but still offers all of the creature comforts.

The Luxury Beach Villas are furnished in contemporary style and just steps from the beach.

The Infinity Beach Villas are furnished in afro-contemporary style and look out over a stunning infinity pool towards the beach and sea beyond. They have the best of the beachfront locations.

The Royal Beach Villas feature infinity edge pools and magnificent sea views.

Villa Amizade has 2 bedrooms with fantastic views out to sea and towards the setting sun.

The 3 bedroom Presidential Villa at Azura Benguerra has been described as one of the best villas anywhere in the Indian Ocean. It has a very secluded private location, some 150m down the beach from main Azura, and comes with its own butler-host and private chef.

Azura Benguerra focus on fresh local produce such as fish and seafood with irresistible signature dishes. Dining locations range from informal and 'foot in the sand' dining to feasting in the comfort and intimacy of your own villa as well as dinners in the Jellyfish restaurant. There is a special, more formal, 7 course tasting menu at least once a week as well as a Mozambican evening. For the wine connoisseur, the wine cellar is always stocked with fine wines from the owner's vineyards, flown in from France's Loire Valley.

Azura has a PADI 5 Star Dive Centre with new top of the range Scubapro equipment. The training pool is perfect for refreshing your diving skills or even trying out snorkelling before you head off to the reefs, and for training they offer a full range of courses and have a PADI Instructor. If you are qualified, please bring along any diving certification cards or log books to prove your certification.

A Sunset dhow cruise is a beautiful ending to a day on the water, with views over the archipelago and a chance to experience the local mode of water transport.

Your transfer to the island ie either by helicopter (approximately 10 minutes flying time) or speedboat (the transfer time is 15 minutes by minibus to the port, then 25-45 minutes by boat depending on sea conditions - guests choosing to transfer by speedboat should be prepared for a knee deep walk through the sea).

For those who like to ride, a trek along the waters edge on the horses based on Benguerra Island and back along some of the island's tracks and trails is an experience never to forget!

A laundry service is available. There is internet access (complimentary) and mobile phone service.

American Express and Diners are not used in Mozambique, so if you are likely to pay for any extras using a credit card, please ensure you have a Visa or Mastercard.  The lodge cannot accept debit cards and traveller cheques, nor small head USD notes or notes printed before 2006.

After clearing customs, a representative will meet you in the Arrivals Hall. Please note this is likely to be a local person with English as a foreign language. They assist guests at the airport every day and are familiar with the procedures so they will ensure you do the right thing. Kindly have patience when communicating with them and know that you are in good hands. And please be aware that procedures may not be as speedy as you may be used to elsewhere!  Also, be prepared for your luggage to be searched upon arrival in Vilanculos - this might include your hand luggage. Your luggage will also be searched upon departure to check that you have not removed any protected items from the Park, such as shells.