Benguerra Island: welcome to paradise

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There are two ways to read this post. The first read it with photos (the best thing); the second reading the text and check if it says something not seen in photos. It is difficult to describe the paradise. Try to imagine.

Imagine an island in the Indian Ocean, eleven miles, in which a native community lives 1.400 people with quiet, slow pace. Imagine that the island has at its heart a freshwater lake in which a group of pink flamingos move slowly under the watchful gaze of two crocodiles. Imagine that stuck to the sea is a huge sand dune, over 20 meters tall and red sand, from which to see the entire island and a perfect sunset. Imagine that under the clear waters are a coral reef where fish take a thousand shapes and colors, inventing it seems that at every glance. Imagine a beach where women spend each morning with children hanging from the back, gesture with his upright and hallmark feature of African women to carry buckets and bags over their heads. Imagine a water in which the old wooden boats spread their sails sewn thousand times and glide slowly lost in the endless blue that surrounds. Imagine eating in the evening what the boats bring in the morning. Imagine a hotel with rooms that go down to almost touch the sea. Imagine you can see every week, sitting on the terrace of your room or on your own hammock, a sunset reddening the horizon. Imagine a great meal washed down with excellent wines in that remote anything. Imagine a dinner in the sand, seaside, with the only light of torches and a bonfire, together with extending a blanket and pillows where you take a drink. Imagine the smell of fresh seafood and smoke escaping from two large barbecues. Imagine an outdoor shower, in your room, watching thousands of stars. Imagine you can go diving, surf fishing or hidden piece of ocean that. Imagine a night with the only noise of wandering slow wave. Imagine nice people, smiling with that conversation while preparing the cocktail of the day in a bar made of wood and straw. Imagine the paradise. Imagine Berenguerua Island, a Mozambique. Imaginen el hotel Marlin Lodge. I really do not need to say anything. There are reports to the words that have surplus.

PD. For lovers of fishing and diving, The hotel has two career centers in Caada activity. They are two of the activities that customers bring to this island. There are plenty of chance to see whale sharks and blankets in the dives. Fishery, tuna being cut a cook in the photos above was caught in the morning by a Dutch staying at the lodge.

For more information: http://www.marlinlodge.co.za/

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From Maputo, capital, is flown with Air Mozambique to Vilankulo. El precio ida y vuelta ronda los 400 U.S. dollars. From Johannesburg there is a direct flight to Vilankulo. Marlin Lodge staff will pick them up at the airport and from there it goes to the island motor (30 minutes).

They can also rent a car in Maputo, but there are many companies and the price is expensive. It is however the best option if you want is to know the country and stop at different beaches and parks.

The last option is to go on plates (Local buses). It's a long journey, hacerl should probably in two days and not comfortable, but really fun and cheap. This option is only recommended for very adventurous and very fair Novaya budget.

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Marlin Lodge Hotel. (www.marlinlodge.co.za). All rooms face the sea. The staff is efficient and charming. It is simply a luxury hotel. Every detail is thought.

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The. Food is one of the attractions of Marlin Lodge garndes. You eat fresh seafood prepared with recipes. It also has a good selection of wines. Excellent.

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-Hagan bueco, Fishing snorkel (certainly go to the coral reef to look seabed). Remember that you are within a National Park where you can see dolphins, Whale sharks or pink flamingos.

-Visit the native community of the island and climb the big dune to watch the sunset.

-If you have more presuesto and days, go up north to Mozambique Island or down south to the beaches of Tofo and Inhambane.

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Comments (11)

  • Tatiana Ruiz

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    Go instead, impressive…

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  • Carlos Dishes

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    Places like this are not common. In America we have some, but this story has come to thrill me so beautiful. I live in Chile and I hope to go soon to Africa, is a journey that I've always wanted to do. I point this place

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  • home

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    pffffffff

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  • Mi Lawrence

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    I'm with Ana, I need a teeth filed down… se nota la tranquilidad a la hora de sacar fotos 😉

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  • Javier

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    It is easy to see only photos as the sensations are transmitted, at least calm. I did not take pictures as you like it or publish on Friday all the way.
    Thanks and greetings to all

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  • valero antón

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    Sr. Xavier, And how much for all this luxury? Because you, the gentlemen of the press, are often invited, but the employees have to pay us and gives me this has to go out for a peak. I think it's honest to say, gold tone.

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  • Javier Brandoli

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    The price exceeds 350 dollars a night and can reach 700. And yes, is true that I was invited or, if you prefer, working, this is the profession to which I devote myself. In any case, is a worthwhile place for those who can afford it or who want to experience a luxury retail. However, see you in ten days a report in this magazine from the beach of Tofo, a Mozambique, also is wonderful and where I slept in a backpacker hotel. About, I spent over thirteen hours on a bus to get there from hens, bags, bags and dozens of legs and arms. I also recommend you have that experience, I also enjoyed.

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  • valero antón

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    Sorry if I offended you, was just an observation. I think with the thirteen hour bus he deserved an invitation well as splendid, but I doubt that the patrons of this hotel do the same.. I look forward to his note on Tofo Beach

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  • Javier Brandoli

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    Not, I'm not offended, far. I knew I might not explain. I understand your comment and just wanted to say that paradise is a high price, certainly, is part of the charm of this place as it is in Tofo help fishermen push a boat at sea or get on a ferry which is a wooden barge that gives rotten sensacción that can sink at any time. I'm not radical in travel. I do not believe in the luxury or the toughness to make them more real, believe in the feelings and I had very good Berenguerua a prohibitive price for 95% population. The aim of this journal is to have our experiences traveling, without hiding anything.

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  • Javier Brandoli

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    Thanks Eduardo. Publish here on Friday that same history from a personal point of view. That is the surprise behind the luxurious paradise and that makes him more human. I'm certainly not the type who likes a thousand hotels around without nignún charm than excessive luxury, but I respect anyone who travels and wants to do. Now, I do not understand going to a place like this and not wanting to see what's behind, That is the secret of a trip in my opinion (if not, let's stay home). Something similar to what you explain in your very good history of Sri Lanka. There is much to talk about the benefit and detriment of tourism in Africa. I think the topics in this issue fall into reality soon.
    A hug

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