"Mozambique Indigo  Island  Lodge."

Indigo Bay Island Resort.

The Bazaruto Archipelago is a group of small islands situated approximately 40 kilometers off the coast of Mozambique. Bazaruto is the largest (approximately 37kms long and up to 7kms wide) and northern most of the five islands. Indigo Bay is situated +/- 600 kms north of Maputo on the western side of Bazaruto Island.

The diverse ecosystems contained in the archipelago cater for a wide range of interests. The squeaky white beaches and protected reefs surrounding the Islands support a vast array of game fish, the endangered dugong, different species of turtles and dolphins, and seasonal humpback whales. The shallow, crystal clear waters with dazzling soft corals, starfish, anemones and a bewildering range of beautiful fish, extends to dive sites featuring an incredible variety of reef and game fish, different species of turtles, rays and sharks. Spectacular sportfishing for giant black marlin, sailfish and a variety of other gamefish. Fauna and flora on the island abounds. Flamingoes on tidal flats; endemic butterflies, hundreds of bird species in wetland, savanna grassland and thicket. Freshwater akes, home to many large crocodiles and in total contrast, the eastern strip is composed of huge bare and vegetated sand dunes.

Indigo Bay Island Resort offers the following superior facilities and services:

ACCOMMODATION : Total of 48 Rooms plus 2 Suites

• 24 Beach Chalets - (12 Queen free standing; 2 Twin free standing; 4 Twin inter-leading access suitable for family rooms; 6 Twin with Shared verandas ideal for groups and 1 honeymoon chalet)
  
• 24 Bay View Rooms - (6 units of 4 rooms; 1 unit of two rooms interleading)
  
• 1 Matemo Suite - (Separate Lounge, bathroom and shower ensuite and plunge pool)
  
• 1 Presidential Suite - (Deluxe with king bed, private entertainment area and swimming pool )
  
  All rooms have private balconies, are air conditioned, fully mosquito screened, with en suite shower and / or baths, mini- bars, personal safes, hairdryers, coffee/tea making facilities, satellite TV, telephone access and are luxuriously furnished.

   

FACILITIES & SERVICES

• The Golfinho Restaurant specialising in themed dinners
  
• The Neptune Bar featuring original walls dating back to early Portuguese traders, overlooking Indigo Bay
  
• Airconditioned Conference Facilities to accommodate up to 60 delegates
  
• Salt-Water Swimming Pool and Wet Pool Bar: The Tartaruga
  
• Diving / Activities Centre – which includes The Maguluti Beach Snack-Bar
  
• Curio Shop
  
• “ Indi “ Supervised Childrens Club with playstation, jumping castle, jungle gym and swings. Babysitter on request

ACTIVITIES

• Sport Fishing
  
• Scuba Diving - PADI / NAUI Dive Instructors (12 sites around Bazaruto island, 22 sites within the Archipelago)
  
• Snorkelling in safe calm bays protected by coral reefs
  
• Sunset cruises
  
• Water skiing, Windsurfing, Knee boarding
  
• Horse riding
  
• Guided island ‘ discovery ‘ drives / Sunset drives
  
• Dune-boarding
  
• Complimentary non-motorised water sports including kayaks, wind surfers and hobiecats
  
• Beach games
• Bird watching

• Light aircraft to operate island transfers (max 7 pax)
  
• Equipped Diving, Fishing and Cruising Boats ranging 35ft - 18ft
  
• Diving and Snorkeling equipment
  
• Beach games include touch rugby, football, volleyball, Frisbees, mini-cricket, swing ball etc.

PAYMENT / CANCELLATION POLICY

• Full pre-payment 30 days prior to arrival
• 50% fee if reservation is cancelled 15 – 30 days prior to arrival
• 100% fee if reservation is cancelled less than 15 days prior to arrival
• No refund will be given to a guest leaving prior to booked departure date or for a no show
• Group reservations will only be confirmed on receipt of a 25% deposit
• 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
• Airport handling fee of US$ 2.50 per person at Vilanculos Airport - payable upon arrival AND departure
• Marine National Park Levy of US$ 10.00 per person per stay – payable locally
• Marine National Park Levy of US$ 25.00 per private aircraft landing at Indigo Bay's airstrip per entry – payable locally
• Marine National Park Levy of US$ 7.50 per private boat moored at Indigo Bay per entry – payable locally

SEASONALITY: High Season is mid-December to mid-January. Low Season is mid-January to the end of March.

VISAS: South African passport-holders do not require a visa. For other nationalities, please arrange for your own Mozambican visas, preferably prior to arrival. Contact your nearest Mozambican Embassy or Travel Agent for further assistance. Visas can be obtained at port of entry Ð cost: from US$ 25.00 per person.

GETTING THERE : Charter Flights, self-drive or schedule flights from Johannesburg direct, via Nelspruit, or via Maputo & Beira, to Vilanculos. Pelican Air fly to Vilanculos from Johannesburg International Airport daily. LAM Ð Mozambique Airlines also fly to Vilanculos from Johannesburg International Airport, via Maputo.

ARRIVAL AT VILANCULOS: 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. Airport Departure taxes to be settled at Vilanculos Airport. Domestic = US$ 5.00; International = US$ 10.00 per person Private parking and a transfer to airport is available if you are travelling to Vilanculos by road.

INDIGO BAY ISLAND TRANSFER

• Island Transfer via the Pelican Air shuttle service – to be booked with Pelican Air directly (Island Transfer by Boat is solely at Hotel Management’s discretion)
• For safety reasons Island transfers by air or by sea cannot take place after 17h00. 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.
• Transfer time to Indigo Bay from Vilanculos Airport is approximately 15 minutes.
• 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
Guests are required to check out at 10h00 on the date of departure.

TRAVEL INSURANCE
Guests are responsible for their own travel insurance. A first aid clinic and emergency evacuation services are available.

MALARIA
The malaria situation is under control at Indigo Bay due to a weekly spraying programme. All the rooms are equipped with mosquito-proof nets, and we also provide ‘Peaceful Sleep’ and anti-Mosquito lotion in the rooms. We do, however, still recommend you to take precautionary measures before going into a malaria area.

CHILD POLICY
Children are welcome. Children 3 years and under stay free of charge. Children 4 – 12 pay 50% of full adult rate.
Maximum 1 child sharing with 2 adults. Children staying in their own room pay full single rate

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