Indigo Bay Island Resort Inhambane

Located on Bazaruto Island off the coast of Mozambique, this idyllic island resort is the perfect base from which to experience some of the world's best diving and fishing, indulge in an array of water sports, or simply relax in the luxury chalets.

Owned by Rani Resorts, the Indigo Bay Island Resort offers world-class, understated luxury, with its elegant design making the most of its location on the white-sand shores of Bazaruto.  Exclusive facilities include restaurants, bars, swimming pools, specialist diving pool, and an activity centre, which co-ordinates a wide variety of water sports, as well as diving and fishing.

Accommodation at the Indigo Bay Island Resort

The guest areas, as well as the luxury Beach Chalets and Bay View Villas, at the Indigo Bay Island Resort have been constructed of natural materials like reed, soft-fringed thatch and wood in order to blend harmoniously with the natural surroundings. Each chalet and villa offers complete tranquility, with air-conditioning, mosquito screens, sumptuous en-suite bathrooms, mini-bars, 24-hour power, satellite TV and telephone access. A choice of separate, inter-leading and shared veranda chalets and villas are available.

Facilities at the Indigo Bay Island Resort, Mozambique

Spectacular restaurants specializing in seafood, and characterful bars with original walls dating back to the early Portuguese traders, provide the focus of Indigo Bay's living areas for guests.  The activity centre is the base for a host of water activities, such as diving, fishing, snorkeling and water-skiing. A state-of-the-art dive-training pool is available for guests wanting to hone their diving skills or take up one of several dive courses on offer.

Guests who enjoy to relax can laze around the beautiful swimming pools, drink cocktails at the wet bar, or while away time at the beach snack bar. Indigo Bay's ultra-luxurious Sanctuary Spa offers a range of pampering treatments to revitalize the weariest of souls. A business centre is also available for guests.

Scuba diving at Indigo Bay: Bazaruto archipelago island

The largest of the archipelago islands, Bazaruto is one of Africa's premier scuba diving destinations. Divers are able to encounter over 100 species of coral, thousands of tropical fish species, five kinds of dolphins, four whale species and sharks, all five marine sea turtle species and the largest population of the rare dugong on the African east coast.

Sanctuary Spa at Indigo Bay Island Resort

Guests can enjoy an extensive range of spa treatments at Indigo Bay provided with the Sanctuary Group.  The 1300 sqm spa offers five treatment rooms, as well as an ice pool, wet room, hydrotherapy pool, Rasul Chamber, health bar and relaxation areas to pamper even the most jaded city soul. Treatments include Swedish massages, milk baths, body brushes, body wraps, reflexology and facials, all designed to impart African energy, goodness and vitality.

Indigo Bay

Indigo Bay is located on the 12 000 ha Bazaruto Island, part of the jewel-like Bazaruto Archipelago which lies 30 km east of mainland Mozambique. At 37km long and up to 7km wide, Bazaruto is the largest of the main islands comprising the archipelago and features white sands, large sand dunes and freshwater lakes surrounded by the translucent blue of the Indian Ocean.

There are no shops on Bazaruto, only natural beauty, pure white beaches and a wonderland of fauna and flora to discover. Preserving the natural environment is of paramount concern and the island was declared part of the Bazaruto Archipelago National Park in 1971.

Access to the Indigo Bay Island Resort and Spa

Scheduled flights from OR Tambo Johannesburg International Airport, Nelspruit KMIA, Maputo & Beira, to Vilanculos are available. Federal Air fly to Vilanculos from the OR Tambo Johannesburg International Airport daily. LAM - Mozambique Airlines also fly to Vilanculos from OR Tambo Johannesburg International Airport, via Maputo.

On arrival at Vilanculos, guests are met by a representative from Indigo Bay, who assists guests with clearing customs & immigration prior to boarding the air shuttle, operated by CFA Air Charters. Transfer time to Indigo Bay from Vilanculos Airport is approximately 15 minutes.