Marlin Lodge

Marlin Lodge Location

In a National Marine Park in Mozambique, lies an archipelago of offshore islands known as The Bazaruto Archipelago. There are three main islands known as Margaruque, Benguerra and Bazaruto. On the second largest island, Benguerra lies and exciting getaway destination known as Marlin Lodge.

Beach Walking Honeymoon Fishing Diving Photography Birding Spa Water Sport Swimming Pool Price Range - Southern Africa: $600 - $800

The island is set amid translucent waters flecked with dhow sails and rich in marine life - an unspoilt paradise for those seeking a haven of peace, something extraordinary. The approach is flagrantly romantic. Your boat glides over a turquoise sea alive with dolphins, the shallows spangled with starfish like an underwater sky. You cleave towards the white sands and swaying palms of a quintessential island straight from the pages of fiction, silhouetted on the horizon. At Marlin you can't escape the age-old rhythms of Africa, the heady sense of history. There's the legacy of Portuguese carracks, trading dhows bearing slaves and ivory to the East and whispered legends of the Queen of Sheba's Ophir pearls. Each day you'll be reminded of the archipelago's colourful past as fishermen pole their beautiful dhows - a sight unaltered in centuries - out to catch the wind. The locals continue to live a laid-back island lifestyle - harvesting their crops, cashew trees and the ocean's bounty. And late at night you may hear the pulse of distant drums...

Marlin's 17 Suites (consisting of 3 Executive Suites and 14 Luxury Suites) stretch along the beach of Flamingo Bay. Each sea-facing chalet has a private patio with a walkway down to the sandy white beach. The wood-reed-and-thatch chalets are a blend of elegance and African Island beauty. Decorated with a hue of creams, browns, and slight blues, the chalets reflect luxury and essential comfort. Drift into a slumber listening to the lap of waves and the breath of trade winds in the palms. The elegant elevated wooden structures snakes along the back of the chalets, connecting them to the main area. and is beautifully integrated into the sensitive Island environment. The centre-piece is a living-dining area where one can retreat from the African sun, sip on a Marlin Lodge cocktail or lazily catch up on some reading. Marlin Lodge is also the ideal venue for honeymooners seeking tranquility and solitude. Our freshwater pool is set in a glade of Coconut and Ilala palms. Upon occasion lunch is served here which creates an origional African Island setting. A visit to Marlin is a culinary delight... Dinners range from semi-formal in the dining room to tables laid out on the beach at the end of an avenue of palm fronds and flaming torches. Crisp salads, spicy poultry, limitless flavours of seafood creates a blend of Afro-Asian and Portuguese cuisine.

Scale the highest dunes during a round-the-island tour, or enjoy a catered picnic on a deserted isle. Slip across translucent shallows on a sailboard, or fly a haul on one of Marlin's catamarans. Seek the deserted islands in the Archipelago on an excuisite motorised yacht. And when the day turns, watch the sun set over the ocean while softly sailing along on a dhow sundowner cruise. SCUBA AND SNORKELLING The warm tropical waters surrounding the archipelago support a stunning variety of fish, coral, marine mammals and plants. Dive House reef, two mile reef, Aquarium, five mile reef, Magaruque Island, deep hole, Magaruque Express, Cabo San Sebastaio, Bazaruto north point, Light House and Turtle reef ANGLING Deep-sea fishing, gamefishing (marlin and sailfish), surfcasting, saltwater fly-fishing EXCURSIONS Includes sunset cruises, Pansy Island sports, Aquarium adventure, island drives, Dhow sailing, visits to Vilanculos and day trips around the island. WATER SPORTS Activities include wind-surfing, catamaran sailing, kite-flying, ocean ski-paddling, water-skiing, para-sailing, knee-boarding and water-snaking.

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SOUTH AFRICA - Kruger Park/Mozambique Mantis Special

Marlin Lodge Children Policy
Children from 10 years old only (but all children allowed during off season periods - please enquire).

Nearest City: VILANCULOS

Check In Time: 02:00:00 PM

Check Out Time: 11:00:00 AM