With fond memories and best wishes Santorini recently bid farewell to our wonderful Felisberto. After 11 years at the helm of the Santorini family Felisberto has retired at the age of 74. Felisberto was and will remain a father figure to most of the Santorini team. He was the go to man to mediate any situations [...]
The Bazaruto Archipelago consists of six islands lying off the Mozambique coastal town of Vilankulo: Bazaruto, Benguerra Island, Magaruque, Santa Carolina (Paradise Island), Bangue and Pansy Shell Island. The Archipelago is rich in birdlife due to the diversity of habitats and its prominent location for migrating bird species. Greater and lesser flamingos, great white and [...]
Nicknamed the ‘Pearl of the Indian Ocean’, the Bazaruto Archipelago is a much-sort after travel destination in Mozambique. Being on the mainland, our guests can experience everything this magical place has to offer. From spending a day out on the magical waters surrounded by the flamboyance of flamingos to exploring the colourful markets and local [...]
World Tourism Day is celebrated each year on 27 September every year to spread awareness about the importance of tourism and its impact on our society. The primary reason behind the celebration of this day is to increase the awareness of the importance of tourism and demonstrate its cultural, social, economic and political values across [...]
Being a seaside establishment our seafood is sustainably sourced through local suppliers. All of the fresh produce we use at the Villa including fresh fruit and vegetables such as pineapple, bananas, cashew nuts, tomatoes and potatoes to name a few, is locally sourced. We also have our own vegetable garden fondly known as Jardim de [...]
Let your body and mind ease into a dreamy state at our heavenly Spa na Colina. We have a light and airy treatment room that can cater for exclusive single or dual treatments, a separate bathroom with shower and a relaxing courtyard to enjoy your post treatment herbal tea whilst taking in the tranquil surrounds. [...]
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. Most people who fall sick with COVID-19 will experience mild to moderate symptoms and recover without special treatment. 2020 saw the COVID-19 global pandemic which we are still experiencing. While travel restrictions are easing, we are still ensuring that we are exercising [...]
David Ballam is a South African Photographer who travels the African landscape finding and creating images that transcend his subject matter into Fine Art prints. David Ballam was born and schooled in Johannesburg, South Africa. He first attended university in Cape Town but later moved to Rhodes [...]
A day out on the water exploring the islands of Archipelago is a dream in itself but to encounter a dugong along the way is a dream you never want to end. The magic of seeing or simply hearing from our guests their stories of this special sighting never fades, no matter how many times [...]
We are at a critical time where, globally, we are waking up to the frightening impact of plastic on our oceans ecology. Vilanculos is no exception and as a community we have come together in efforts to turn the tide. Every year, over 300 million tons of plastic are produced. At least 12 million tons of plastic [...]
