Azura is an eco-friendly spa resort on Benguerra Island, Mozambique which is just off the coast at Vilanculos.
Azura is an eco-friendly destination in the Indian Ocean. This spa resort on Benguerra Island, Mozambique has deserted pristine white beaches and total privacy within the Bazaruto Marine National Park. This island is accessible from Vilanculos, the nearest town and site of the International airport.
Directions to Azura on Benguerra Island
By Air
Benguerra Island does have a short grass strip which can accommodate smaller private aircraft. You should check suitability and conditions in advance as the runway lies in a wetland area and conditions are not always suitable for takeoff and landing.
International
There are daily flights from Johannesburg International airport (OR Tambo) to Vilanculos International Airport. Most guests fly to Johannesburg and then on to Vilanculos. The flying time from Johannesburg is 2 hours.
On Tuesdays and Fridays there are flights which collect passengers from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, with an onward flying time of just 60 minutes. This facilitates an effortless beach and bush experience.
There are also regular flights between Lanseria in northern Johannesburg and Maputo. Or you could travel via Matsapha and Durban if you are on the South Coast of South Africa.
From Vilanculos
Azura operates a state of the art 6 seater Eurocopter helicopter for the transfers from Vilanculos to Benguerra Island. The flying time is approx 10 minutes, and arranged to connect with your arriving / departing flight.
By Boat from Vilanculos
For an adventurous alternative to air transfers from Vilanculos, Azura can arrange a speed boat transfer.
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 boat should be prepared for a knee deep walk through the sea to get onto the Island.
GPS Co-Ordinates
21:51:12:83S,
35:26:18:79E
Spa Packages
The Azura spa offers a number of spa packages, most of which can be tailor-made to suit your needs. Why not try the Azura Total Indulgence which includes a footbath, full body scrub and wrap, facial and a full body massage.
Or try the Spice Route package during which you will choose spices that will be blended and used as an exfoliation to take you on an aromatherapy journey.
They also offer the African Anti-Aging Experience which includes a full body scrub, and an anti-aging wrap using local ingredients.
