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- Destinations
- Africa
- Mozambique
- Bazaruto Archipelago
- Benguerra Island
Benguerra Island
Benguerra is the second largest island of the Bazaruto
Archipelago, less than half a mile (1km) south of Bazaruto and like
its neighbour, has stunning beaches, large sand dunes and
freshwater lakes. Its forest and wetland areas attract a huge
variety of birds and animals, while its surrounding reefs offer
some of the best diving and snorkelling opportunities on the
African continent. Two-Mile Reef is to the east of Benguerra, and
its protected pool known as the Aquarium is an underwater paradise
with beautiful corals and a wealth of tropical fish, popular with
both divers and snorkellers. On the surrounding sandbanks to the
north of the island is where the famous Pansy shells can be found.
Most visitors come to Benguerra for the big game fishing though, as
its deep waters teem with the likes of marlin and barracuda, and
the area is world-renowned as a sport fishing destination. Tourist
facilities, upmarket lodges and exclusive resorts are geared
towards luxury tourism.
Information & Facts
Language
Portuguese is the official language, and there are 13
main national languages spoken. English is taught in secondary
schools, but is only spoken in the southern tourist
regions.
Money
The official currency is the New Metical (MZN), which is divided
into 100 centavos. In the southern parts of the country, South
African Rand, US Dollars and Pounds Sterling are also accepted to
pay for accommodation. Credit cards are accepted in some upmarket
hotels in Maputo, but facilities throughout the rest of the country
are limited; it is advisable to carry cash or travellers cheques.
ATMs are limited and tend to be unreliable, but local banks have
branches in most cities.