Overview
Mozambican warmth meets Grecian glamour
Nestled in the cliffs north of Vilanculos, overlooking the pristine waters of the protected Bazaruto Archipelago Marine National Park, Santorini Mozambique adds a helping of white-washed Aegean glamour to this coastline’s wild beauty and wonderfully welcoming people.
The Main Villa offers five en suite bedrooms, each with a private patio. The living area, comprising a lounge, ocean-facing deck and plunge pool, wind-protected courtyard pool and dining spaces.
The Chapel is a two-bedroom villa, ideal for honeymoon couples with its own pool, lounge, kitchen and dining room. Villa da Praia is a three-bedroom villa ideal for families and friend groups.
On the Mozambique mainland, you can discover the area’s culture, seemingly endless sands and waters on a range of activities. The Bazaruto Archipelago and some of the best scuba diving in the world are just a boat trip away.
Facts
At a glance
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Five rooms in the Main Villa
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Two and three-bedroom villas
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Spa
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Private dining
Experiences
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Water sports
An assortment of kayaks, stand up paddleboards, snorkelling gear and fishing tackle are free to use to explore this beautiful stretch of Indian Ocean coastline.
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Boat charters
Spend the day cruising on Aphrodite, Santorini’s luxurious catamaran, and drop anchor for a refreshing dip in the sea and a lazy lunch onboard or get a taste of tradition, sailing into the sunset on Santorini’s private dhow, with sundowners and canapés prepared by Santorini’s chefs.
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Scuba diving
The protected waters around the Bazaruto Archipelago World Heritage Site and National Park are ecological paradises. Nearby Dive Bazaruto is a PADI Certified Dive Centre that offers fantastic diving excursions and courses on reefs teeming with life, including dolphins, whale sharks, reef sharks, manta and spotted eagle rays, turtles and all manner of tropical fish. It is also a sanctuary for dugongs.
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Kite surfing
Whether you’re a total beginner or wanting to push your kite surfing skills to the next level, there is a range of courses to meet your needs. Best of all – the kite surfing school will come to you and your lesson will be here on the shores of Santorini.
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Horse riding
Vilanculos is renowned for its superb variety of white sand beaches, stretching for tens of kilometres allowing riders plenty of opportunities for exhilarating canters and long trots with a variety of rides along the coast and inland that cater for beginners to experienced riders.
Community & Culture
Santorini Mozambique believes in giving back to those in need around the property through various initiatives including the resources and time of our Santorini team and owners and monetary support in education and mentors. For every night spent by our guests at Santorini, a percentage of revenue is donated to its Santorini Footprints Projects. Through these various initiatives, they aim to leave a sustainable and positive footprint in the lives and land of this Mozambican coastline.
One project, run in partnership with community development agency ParCO, is the local Chigamane Primary School, whose 500 students and teachers are assisted with school meals, access kits and more. Santorini guests will be able to visit the school during a tour of Chigamane Village and will be able to donate to the school.
Footprint
Santorini Mozambique proudly supports the Vilanculos Beach Clean Up Team. The hotel also supports a local environmental initiative called Plastic Free Vilanculos, a community-driven project with a goal to eliminate plastic and other waste from the area’s sea, beaches and roads. The property itself has eliminated single-use plastics as much as possible.
Example trips
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Example trips
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What makes us different
Why Niarra
Niarra Travel is a forward-thinking travel company headquartered in London born out of a passion to do things differently.
In Swahili, a Bantu language spoken by millions in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa, the name Niara means "with utmost purpose" and our team are united by a passion for exploration and a belief that the right kind of travel can make the world a better place.
Our Travel Researchers are here to create incredible trips with a positive impact for you.
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Unforgettable experiences
Creating your trip is entirely collaborative and our Travel Researchers are here for every step.
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Positive impact
Curated sustainable experiences and accommodation that maximize the benefits to local people and place.
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Fairness and transparency
An open, competitive pricing structure that ensures more money goes to where it's needed in the destination.