Exclusive island luxury in Mozambique's pristine marine national park. Where turquoise waters meet endless sand.
Anantara Bazaruto is the kind of place that feels genuinely remote. Reaching it requires effort: a flight to Vilanculos followed by a helicopter transfer over some of the most spectacular coastline in Africa. But that remoteness is precisely the point. Once you arrive, the world falls away.
The resort occupies a stunning position on Bazaruto Island, the largest in an archipelago that forms Mozambique's premier marine national park. Villas step down the dunes toward beaches that feel private even when they're not. The Indian Ocean is the color you hope for but rarely find.
Days at Anantara can be as active or as idle as you wish. The resort offers diving and snorkeling in the marine reserve, deep-sea fishing, dhow sailing, and island exploration. But the real luxury is doing nothing at all: reading on your deck, floating in the infinity pool, ordering room service and watching the ocean change color.
The dining is excellent, with fresh seafood the obvious highlight. The spa incorporates local ingredients and techniques. And the staff, largely Mozambican, bring genuine warmth to every interaction.