Crocs aside, the most unusual marine animal here in this protected marine park is the rare and endangered dugong, which ancient mariners mistook for mermaids. Accommodation in this Mozambique Archipelago caters from the rustic to the luxurious.
The island of Bazaruto, the archipelago’s namesake, is the largest, being 37km long and 7km wide. It abounds with rich, tropical vegetation but also has areas of savannah grassland and bush on its western side. There are fresh-water lakes and the entire east coast of the island is a dune forest, with huge sand dunes towering alongside the tidal flats which are home to huge flocks of flamingos. The entire archipelago is alive with more than 160 species of birds, including the rare green coucal, olive bee-eater and purple-banded sunbird.
The islands’ beaches are perfect for sun-worshippers and the azure water is paradise for water-sports enthusiasts. Besides snorkelling and diving, this is world-class big game fishing country. Marlin, sailfish, king mackerel and bonito are just some of the species which abound.
Source: Mozambique Accommodation
