Diving & Marine Research in Mozambique – Explorer Week in the Bazaruto Archipelago
Benguerra Island,
Impact Trip 8 Days 7 Nights
Your impact host isKatya
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Highlights of this experience
Spend a week diving in the Bazaruto Archipelago & live at an active marine research station
Accommodation
BCSS Research Station on Benguerra Island, double/bunk rooms with full board
Group Activities
Small groups at a research station—maximum 12 guests, personalized & exclusive
Activities
8–10 Tauchgänge an research-verified Spots: Riffe, Pinnacles & Open Ocean
Transportation
Boat transfer Vilanculos ↔ Benguerra Island (approx. 20–30 min, can be booked separately)
Food Highlights
Full board: 3 fresh meals a day prepared by our in-house chef
Impact Highlights
Your stay supports Africa's first ocean observatory and creates local jobs
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7 Nights in the Bazaruto Archipelago – Diving & Marine Research on Benguerra Island
Welcome to one of the most extraordinary places in the Indian Ocean. The Bazaruto Archipelago off the coast of Mozambique has been a marine protected area since 1971; it comprises five islands and is home to the …
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Explore
Discover authentic places apart from mass tourism
Support
Your trip directly funds the local projects
Sustain
Strengthen communities & ecosystems
Get to know the project and the host
Katya
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Katya is an accomplished non-for-profit professional and biologist with over 13 years of experience in East Africa. Her professional aspiration is cetaceans research, and protecting their habitat
Unique research, collaborative initiatives, and scientific projects
We opened our doors in 2017 with the mission to advance marine research, enhance sustainability on land and at sea, and to empower local communities as well as international visitors.
We aim to be the best at what we do in a respectful manner, serving the community and the environment.
We have strong connections with regional and international partners dedicated to the conservation and protection of emblematic wildlife , that share their home with us here in and around the Bazaruto Archipelago.
Progress
Our founding principles are to understand, safeguard, and advance marine science in Eastern Africa in support of present and future generations.
Respect
We strive to serve as an international example of marine research management and collaboration to the benefit of as many people as possible. Our work is free and openly
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Location
How to get there
You are responsible for arranging your own travel. The destination airport is Vilanculos (VNX), which can be reached by direct flights from Johannesburg and Maputo. From there, it’s a short boat ride to Benguerra Island. We’d be happy to help you with your travel plans.
Cancellation Policy
- A cancellation of this tour is possible at any time.
- If you cancel at least 30 days before the date of travel, there is no cancellation fee.
- If you cancel between 29 and 15 days before the departure date, 20% of the tour price will be charged.
- If the cancellation is made between 14 and 8 days before the departure date, 50% of the tour price will be charged.
- If the cancellation is made between 7 and 1 day before the departure date, 80% of the tour price will be charged.
- You can also find the cancellation conditions in our terms and conditions
General Information:
- Limited mobility
- Not all parts of this trip are suitable for people with reduced mobility. If you have any questions, please contact us directly.
- Visa requirements
- Please enquire about the visa requirements for this country before you travel. Here is a link to the Federal Foreign Office. If you have any questions please contact us directly.
- We recommend that you take out travel cancellation insurance.
