– Five picturesque islands
– Declared one of the largest National Parks in the Indian Ocean
– Known as ‘The Pearl of the Indian Ocean’
– Crystal clear ocean
– Home to an abundance of marine life
– One of the world’s finest diving destinations
The Bazaruto Archipelago is a protected National Park. The Bazaruto Archipelago is a group of six islands in Mozambique, near the mainland city of Vilankulo of Inhambane Province.
Tourist attractions of the Bazaruto Archipelago include tropical beaches, coral reefs, surfing and fishing. The Bazaruto islands are well known for delicious seafood dishes, which include grilled prawns, tender calamari and crayfish barbecued on the beach.
Bazaruto Archipelago comprises the islands of Bazaruto, Benguerra, Magaruque, Banque, Santa Carolina (also known as Paradise Island) and Shell.
The archipelago became a National Park in 1971 and boasts sensational beaches and scenery.