Indigo Bay, Bazaruto Mozambique Holiday and Fishing Travel
LOCATION
Indigo Bay is located on Bazaruto Island, in the Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique. The Archipelago comprises a group of small islands situated approximately 25km off the coast of Mozambique. Bazaruto is the largest (approximately 37km long and up to 7km wide) and northern-most of the five islands. Indigo Bay is situated +/-750km north of Maputo on the western side of the Island.
ACCOMMODATION
Total of 30 Beach Chalets, plus 14 bay View Villas , 1 Executive Suite, 1 Presidential Suite
29 Beach Chalets
complete with en-suite bathroom (separate indoor shower and recessed sea-facing oval bath), an
outdoor shower, king size extra length beds, dressing room area, verandah, open plan living area, mosquito
screens, central air-conditioning with adjustable temperature setting in main room and bathroom, mini bar,
satellite TV, electronic safe, international plugs, hairdryer and a tea / coffee station.
  
1 Beachfront Honeymoon Chalet
only 20m from the beach and secluded from the rest of the chalets, complete with en-suite bathroom, mosquito screens, mini bar, satellite TV and a tea / coffee station and dressing room area, plus a lounge area and splash pool.
12 Luxury Bay View Suites
each with two bedrooms, feature an outdoor dining area, sala, outdoor shower, private splash pool, separate air-conditioning in every room, mini bar, satellite TV, mosquito screens and a tea / coffee station, lounge and fully equipped kitchen. They are spacious and modern in design, boasting the best fabrics and décor currently available in resort room design. The Bay View Villas are perfect for a romantic getaway or a family break.
1 Executive Suite (Matemo Suite)
with king-size bed, en-suite bathroom, lounge, verandah and private plunge pool.
1 Presidential Suite
with all the interior luxuries of a 5-star suite. In addition to the normal facilities it also has its own spa bath
and swimming pool, 1 King room and 1 twin room, 2 bathrooms both with separate bath & shower, a lounge, guest toilet & bar.
  
FACILITIES & SERVICES
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The ‘Golfinho Restaurant’ - specialising in seafood dinners and ‘Neptune Bar’ featuring original walls dating back to early
Portuguese traders, overlooking Indigo Bay
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Air-conditioned conference facilities to accommodate up to 60 delegates
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Private beach dinners
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Salt-Water Swimming Pool and Wet Pool Bar: ‘The Tartaruga’
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Activities Centre, which includes a restaurant, bar & salt-water swimming pool at Clube Naval, as well as a Fishing & Diving Shop
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Children’s Leisure Centre (‘Indi Kidz’)
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Boma (known as the ‘Magaluti Bar’)
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Curio Shop
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A Fitness Centre offering the latest, state-of-the-art gym equipment
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A Wellness (Sanctuary) Spa
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Basic Medical Clinic
ACTIVITIES
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Sport Fishing
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Snorkelling & Scuba Diving - PADI / NAUI Dive Instructors (12 sites around Bazaruto island, 22 sites within the Archipelago)
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Water skiing, Knee boarding
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Complimentary non-motorised water sports including kayaks, wind surfers and a hobiecat
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Sunset cruises, Island excursions to Paradise Island and romantic, traditional Dhow excursions
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Whale & Dolphin Watching
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Horse riding & Horse trails
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Cultural drives
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Dune-boarding on the sand dunes
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Bird watching
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2 Flood-lit Tennis courts
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9-Hole flood lit Qolf course – An innovation in golfing technology - similar, to a 9-hole Maché course, but with an inventive way of sinking the ball. Extremely easy to master even for children and perfect for groups as a recreation event or team building.
  
EQUIPMENT
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Equipped Diving, Fishing and Cruising Boats
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Diving and Snorkelling equipment
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Beach games include touch rugby, football, volleyball, Frisbees, mini-cricket, swing ball etc.
VISAS
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South African passport-holders do not require a visa for leisure travel.
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For other nationalities, please arrange for your own Mozambican visas, preferably prior to arrival.
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Contact your nearest Mozambican Embassy or Travel Agent for further assistance.
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Visas can be obtained at port of entry – cost is currently: from US$ 27.00 per person *subject to change without notice.
GETTING
THERE
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Charter Flights, self-drive or schedule flights from Johannesburg direct, via Nelspruit, or via Maputo & Beira, to Vilanculos.
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Pelican Air fly to Vilanculos from Johannesburg International Airport daily.
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LAM – Mozambique Airlines also fly to Vilanculos from Johannesburg International Airport, via Maputo.
ARRIVAL
AT VILANCULOS
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On arrival at Vilanculos, you will be met by a representative from Indigo Bay, who will assist you with clearing customs &
immigration prior to boarding the air shuttle.
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Airport Departure taxes to be settled at Vilanculos Airport. Taxes payable as follows:
Immigration = US$ 3.00 pp (payable upon arrival and departure);
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Private parking and a transfer to airport is available if you are travelling to Vilanculos by road.
  
INDIGO
BAY ISLAND TRANSFER
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Island Transfer via CFA charters - to be booked with Mozambique Tours with accomodation.
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Island Transfer by Boat is solely at Hotel Management’s discretion.
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For safety reasons, island transfers by air or by sea cannot take place after 17h00.
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Guests’ arrivals affected by delayed flights will be required to stay on the mainland at the expense of the airline and will be transferred to Indigo Bay the following morning.
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Transfer time to Indigo Bay from Vilanculos Airport is approximately 15 minutes.
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Due to the use of light aircraft for your transfer from the mainland to Indigo Bay Island Resort, you are requested to limit your luggage to a MAXIMUM OF 20KG and to utilise SOFT LUGGAGE CARRIERS. Failure to do so may result in luggage arrival being delayed and / or incurring penalties.
CHECK-OUT
TIME
PAYMENT
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Payments on Island for extras can either be made by Credit Card, US$ cash, ZAR cash or Travellers Cheques. The resort accepts payment via MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Diners Club.
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In an effort to expand our outreach programs on Bazaruto Island, we have instituted “A Dollar a Guest” (per stay) contribution
from you. We hope you agree to this so that we can match your commitment and continue to support and extend efforts which
include supplying water pumps, school books and writing utensils as well as other educational tools to the children.
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Our Guest Liaison Team at the hotel will happily give you further information. You also have the option of having your account refunded – just let reception know before you check-out. Marine National Park Levy of US$ 10.00 per person at Indigo Bay per entry – included in the Accommodation Rate.
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Marine National Park Levy of US$ 25.00 per private aircraft landing at Indigo Bay's airstrip per entry – payable locally and not included in the Accommodation Rate.
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Marine National Park Levy of US$ 7.50 per private boat moored at Indigo Bay per entry – included in the Accommodation Rate.
  
TRAVEL INSURANCE
MALARIA
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The malaria situation is under control at Indigo Bay due to regular spraying programmes. All the rooms are equipped with mosquito-proof nets. We do, however, still recommend you to take precautionary measures before going into a malaria area. Consult your family doctor or nearest travel clinic for the best advice.
CHILD POLICY
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