My wife and I spent 5 wonderful days at Benguerra and we could hsve stayed longer.
Food, service and room, amenities are all amazing.
We did snorkeling (my wife twice), got massages and my wife paddle boarded. All were great but the massages were epic. That is a must!
It was a great way to end the trip and I would go back in a heartbeat.
We went here on the 2nd part of our Honeymoon in Africa, following 4 days on safari and this was the perfect end.
The helicopter to the island added something special to kick off the trip, the views of the water and island were spectacular from the helicopter. We had the warmest welcome from the staff once we landed and after a smooth check in we were taken to our rooms. The room is huge and comfortable with plenty of water, drinks and even snacks. You have your own pool, lounging space, covered day bed/cabana and beach chairs. Your patio space is completely private with a lot of foliage around and even on the beach there are barely anyone in your area. There are 12 total "cabins" I believe, half on each side and I know the one side was getting renovated when we were staying there. Everyone got a butler, who ours went above and beyond for everything. Drinks, food, snacks you name it and he got it. The food was amazing too.. it was almost to much food (if someone forced me to say a negative about that place it would be that we ate to much at every meal haha).. everything was so fresh and healthy though. The drinks were amazing too and the beach bar was a cool spot.
Dinner on the beach was also really nice and private. There could be bugs at night but I wore a long dress each dinner and didn't really have a problem between that and the candles/breeze. We also did the Dhow cruise which was really neat and I recommend... and the Castaway Picnic was absolutely amazing and we HIGHLY recommend that too. Everything was just so private and felt exclusive.. it was a perfect honeymoon paradise.
Also, there was nothing where we were that was dangerous (different from safari) so that was comforting when walking around. The people were all very friendly and seemed very happy for all that the resort brought to the island. It was nice to talk to everyone there and see how they lived and their backgrounds. Everyone went above and beyond. The beaches were amazing too.. crystal clear water and white sand.. other than when the tide went WAY out.. the sand was mucky where the tide was but that was ok, we walked around the beach a lot which I would recommend too. There were some really neat shells.
Highly recommend to anyone thinking about a special, private trip together.
The best service, quality and beauty. Special place. 10 out of 10. The rooms, the food and they make your stay magical w every detail. Very romantic and they have all types of activities. The make your wishes come true. From the moment you arrive as a guest.
A scenic helicopter flight from Vilankulos Airport brought us to And Beyond Benguerra Lodge for an unforgettable stay. Our time here was short but made exceptional by the attentive service of our butler, Sergio, and the friendly management led by Zane.
We enjoyed various activities like paddleboarding, kayaking, and relaxing by the pool. Sergio ensured our needs were met with grace and efficiency throughout our stay.
Lorenzo, our experiences guide, was a wealth of knowledge about the location and wildlife. Although we didn't get to do many experiences, having him on hand to chat with us about the island and the wildlife was very helpful.
And Beyond Benguerra Lodge offers impeccable service, stunning views, and a well-stocked gift shop (so important :) ) . It's a perfect retreat on Benguerra Island.
First time to Mozambique but regular guests and fans of &Beyond and all the principles they stand for. Outstanding customer service, employing the local community in the resort, AMAZING food paired with stunning South African wines, superb snorkeling, beautiful beaches and the resort staff - DOUBLE AMAZING. Zane and the team simply were superb. We are lucky to have been to four &Beyond resorts and they are all simply the best !!
