Indigo Bay Island Resort offers the following superior facilities and services to enable guests to realize the full potential of their visit to this idyllic, romantic island.

ACCOMMODATION Total of 30 Chalets plus 14 Villas

• 29 Beach Chalets complete with en-suite bathroom (separate indoor shower and recessed sea-facing oval bath), an outdoor shower, king size extra length beds, dressing room area, verandah, open plan living area, mosquito screens, central air-conditioning with adjustable temperature setting in main room and bathroom, mini bar, satellite TV, electronic safe, international plugs, hairdryer and a tea / coffee station.

• 1 Beachfront Honeymoon Chalet only 20m from the beach and secluded from the rest of the chalets, complete with en-suite bathroom, mosquito screens, mini bar, satellite TV and a tea / coffee station and dressing room area, plus a lounge area and splash pool.
• 12 Luxury Bay View Villas, each with two bedrooms, feature an outdoor dining area, sala, outdoor shower, private splash pool, separate air-conditioning in every room, mini bar, satellite TV, mosquito screens and a tea / coffee station, lounge and fully equipped kitchen. They are spacious and modern in design, boasting the best fabrics and décor currently available in resort room design. The Bay View Villas are perfect for a romantic getaway or a family break.
• 1 Executive Villa (Matemo Villa) with king-size bed, en-suite bathroom, lounge, verandah and private plunge pool.
• 1 Presidential Villa with all the interior luxuries of a 5-star suite. In addition to the normal facilities it also has its own spa bath and swimming pool, 1 King room and 1 twin room, 2 bathrooms both with separate bath & shower, a lounge, guest toilet & bar.

FACILITIES & SERVICES

• The Golfinho Restaurant specialising in seafood dinners
• The Neptune Bar featuring original walls dating back to early Portuguesetraders, overlooking Indigo Bay
• Air-conditioned Conference Facilities to accommodate up to 60 delegates
• Salt-Water Swimming Pool and Wet Pool Bar: The Tartaruga
• Activities Centre, which includes a restaurant, bar & additional salt-water swimming pool at Clube Naval, as well as a Fishing & Diving Shop
• Children’s Leisure Centre
• Boma (known as the Magaluti Bar)
• Curio Shop
• A Wellness Sanctuary Spa
• A Fitness Centre offering the latest, state-of-the-art gym equipment
• Private beach dinners
• Basic Medical Clinic

ACTIVITIES

• Sport Fishing
• Snorkelling & Scuba Diving - PADI / NAUI Dive Instructors (12 sites around Bazaruto island, 22 sites within the Archipelago)
• Water skiing, Knee boarding
• Complimentary non-motorised water sports including kayaks, wind surfers and hobiecats
• Sunset cruises and Island Excursions to Paradise Island
• Romantic, traditional Dhow excursions
• Whale & Dolphin Watching
• Horse riding & Horse trails
• Cultural drives
• Dune-boarding on the sand dunes
• Bird watching
• 2 Flood-lit Tennis courts
• 9-Hole flood lit Qolf course – An innovation in golfing technology - similar, to a 9-hole Maché course, but with an inventive way of sinking the ball. Extremely easy to master even for children and perfect for groups as a recreation event or team building.

EQUIPMENT

• Equipped Diving, Fishing and Cruising Boats
• Diving and Snorkelling equipment
• Beach games include touch rugby, football, volleyball, Frisbees, mini-cricket, swing ball etc.

SEASONALITY

High Season is mid-December to mid-January, Easter and the month of August. Low Season is mid-January to the end of March.

VISAS

South African passport-holders do not require a visa for leisure travel. For other nationalities, please arrange for your own Mozambican visas, preferably prior to arrival. Contact your nearest Mozambican Embassy or Travel Agent for further assistance.

Visas can be obtained at port of entry – cost: from US$ 27.00 per person.

GETTING THERE

Charter Flights, self-drive or schedule flights from Johannesburg direct, via Nelspruit, or via Maputo & Beira, to Vilanculos.

Pelican Air fly to Vilanculos from Johannesburg International Airport daily.

ETA Travelmax fly to Vilanculos from Lanseria Airport on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

LAM – Mozambique Airlines also fly to Vilanculos from Johannesburg International Airport, via Maputo.

Swazi Express fly from Durban to Vilanculos via Matshapa on Mondays and Fridays.

Please contact us to arrange flights to suite your itinerary.

ARRIVAL AT VILANCULOS

On arrival at Vilanculos, you will be met by a representative from Indigo Bay, who will assist you with clearing customs & immigration prior to boarding the air shuttle.

Airport Departure taxes to be settled at Vilanculos Airport. Taxes payable as follows:

Domestic = US$ 8.00 pp (upon arrival); Immigration = US$ 3.00 pp (upon arrival and departure) International = US$ 20.00 pp (upon departure).

Private parking and a transfer to airport is available if you are traveling to Vilanculos by road.

INDIGO BAY ISLAND TRANSFER

• Island Transfers are by light aircraft, and Mozambique GSA can book this for you.
• Island Transfer by Boat is solely at Hotel Management’s discretion
• For safety reasons, island transfers by air or by sea cannot take place after 17h00. Guests’ arrivals affected by delayed flights will be required to stay on the mainland at the expense of the airline and will be transferred to Indigo Bay the following morning.
• Transfer time to Indigo Bay from Vilanculos Airport is approximately 15 minutes.

Due to the use of light aircraft for your transfer from the mainland to Indigo Bay Island Resort, you are requested to limit your luggage to a MAXIMUM OF 20KG and to utilise SOFT LUGGAGE CARRIERS. Failure to do so may result in luggage arrival being delayed and / or incurring penalties.

MALARIA

The malaria situation is under control at Indigo Bay due to regular spraying programmes. All the rooms are equipped with mosquito-proof nets. We do, however, still recommend you to take precautionary measures before going into a malaria area.

CHILD POLICY

Children are welcome. Baby-sitting can be arranged by prior arrangement, at an additional fee.

CHECK-OUT TIME

Guests are required to check out at 10h00 on the date of departure.

PAYMENT

• Payments on Island for extras can either be made by Credit Card, US$ cash, ZAR cash or Travellers Cheques
• The resort accepts payment via MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Diners Club
• Marine National Park Levy of US$ 25.00 per private aircraft landing at Indigo Bay's airstrip per entry – payable locally and not included in the Accommodation Rate
• Marine National Park Levy of US$ 7.50 per private boat moored at Indigo Bay per entry – included in the Accommodation Rate

TRAVEL INSURANCE

Guests are responsible for their own travel insurance. A first aid clinic and emergency evacuation services are available.