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Nestled above the red cliffs of Kingfisher Bay in Vilanculos, Santorini Mozambique Estate offers a view of the archipelago islands, and the curling mainland in the distance is unsurpassable. Santorini Mozambique Estate is like a small Greek village in the heart of a raw African landscape – a magical combination.
Nestled above the red cliffs of Kingfisher Bay in Vilanculos, Santorini Mozambique Estate offers a view of the archipelago islands, and the curling mainland in the distance is unsurpassable. Santorini Mozambique Estate is like a small Greek village in the heart of a raw African landscape – a magical combination.
Santorini Mozambique Estate contains Santa Carolina Suite, Banque Suite, Magaruque Suite, Bazaruto Suite, Benguerra Suite, Villa da Praia, The Chapel Villa. Here luxury goes hand in hand with genuine humility and modesty that produce true richness and sophistication adding a welcoming warmth to its ambiance. The attention to detail in every space and the personal touch delivered throughout your stay is beyond expectation. From the captivating decor and intriguing design within the villas to the lush landscaped gardens and outstanding food, there is nothing that has been missed. Originally created as a boutique villa, the passion and aspiration exploded beyond this, to create mystical pieces of heaven that fell into place against this dramatic backdrop. The entire estate exudes unpretentious charm.
Vilanculos is a coastal town in Mozambique named after local tribal chief Gamela Vilankulo Mukoke, and some of its suburbs are named after his sons. Vilanculos has been growing extensively over the last decade and has been developing its tourism infrastructure. The town of Vilankulo leads to the archipelago. This charming town is only about 5 km long, totally walkable, and a fun bike ride. The airport is based on the outskirts of the town. Vilanculos is the Mozambican capital of water sports and attracts a lot of scuba divers, surfers, and action lovers. This town is Mozambique's only underwater national park.
Unspoiled, undeveloped, and untamed, Mozambique is fast-emerging on the international tourism circuit with its wild beauty and exotic influences. Some 1,500 miles of rugged, creamy coastline are met by world-class coral reefs, primed for swimming, snorkeling, and sunset sailing. True African culture immerses all the senses in the Art Deco-inspired capital, Maputo. Luxury-lusters will delight in the string of exclusive private islands, where white-hot sands seemingly melt into the translucent Indian Ocean.
ATM/Bank • Postal Office • Groceries • Laundrette - Serviced • Fitness Centre • Spa • Medical Services • Hospital • Babysitter • Pharmacy • Police • Market • Mini Market
Cruises • Restaurants • Playgrounds • Churches • Winery Tours • Water Sports • Swimming • Surf, Kite Surf • Yacht Charter • Safari Tours • Cinema • Museums • Bars • Beach Bars • Library • Marina • Water Parks • Horse Riding • Scuba Dives • Golf • Fishing • Jet Skiing • Water Ski • Sailing • Tennis • Dive • Wind Surfing
There were four of us and we stayed in the Villa Da Praia. We were gobsmacked when we saw the place. It is truly fabulous. Very spacious, luxurious and comfortable. The view from the villa is so very beautiful and totally unspoiled. Watching the fishermen bringing in their nets each morning was lovely.
We were looked after for meals in the villa by a true gentleman Fernando. His little touches like different place settings, napkin folding and little messages written into the butter were so lovely and we looked forward to what he would do next! The food is outstanding and so well thought out. Our chef was just amazing. Great quality wines too.
We were celebrating our Pearl wedding anniversary and Heidi organised a special candlelit dinner in the courtyard for us. It was so romantic and very much appreciated. Another time, she organised lunch for us in the vegetable garden which was also great.
We all went on the day boat trip which we upgraded so we could go to Bazaruto Island and then go to see the whales. Unfortunately after the snorkelling reef (which was amazingly great), it got a bit rough and my husband doesn't have sea legs, got seasick, so we just turned around and went for lunch to the most beautiful island with fantastic sand dunes. We didn't see the whales, but did see two dugongs really close up!! A magical day. Don't miss it.
My husband and my friend had full spa massage treatments and both said it was the best massage they had ever had. My 15 min hand massage was also lovely.
It's the little touches like chocolates on the bed, little notes left in your room about the culture, the smiles and waves from the staff, and we loved the little bottle of sand they give you to take home so you remember how it felt to walk on the beach, all make your stay so wonderful.
This place really is paradise in a beautiful unspoiled area in Mozambique and we really can't wait to return. The staff and Heidi came to say goodbye to us all and I did something I have never done anywhere else - I cried. I was so emotional leaving. If you possibly can, do yourself a favour, and visit this place. I promise you won't ever regret it and you will have exquisite memories forever
Can't wait to come back to celebrate an anniversary one year!
The rooms are gorgeous, stunning views, decor, linen & accents everywhere you look. The little touches i.e notes, chocolates on our pillow, flowers in the room, welcome package from the co-managing couple (Norman & Lucy) and staff were always much appreciated and we will take those memories (and the little bottle of sand) with us when we leave!
The beach is lovely, beautiful to explore at low tide. The non motorized water sports were loads of fun, and Wynand arranged for the boat house to be opened early so we could go stand up paddling before the wind picked up.
We did a sunset Dhow cruise with Georgio and Inacio - what entertaining and good people! They were accommodating when we wanted to jump into the sea to cool off, Inacio kept the cold drinks flowing on our cruise, and the kitchen had provided some delicious snacks for us. Ah activity that is well worth it and really special!
Overall, aside from the gorgeous views, amazing staff and luxurious accommodation, it's really the little details that made our time at Santorini so memorable. Thank you for having us and we will be back!
Its perfect with amazing attention to detail, fantastic staff and the food is first class.
We stayed as an extended family and were able to spend vital time together with all our needs met but service never being intrusive.
Due to the careful design and accommodation options this Santorini is just as suitable for honeymooners as it is for friends wanting to stay somewhere amazing to recharge after a safari.
You get all the views (or actually better) of staying on the islands with out some of the faff.
The lodge os open and breezy with many nooks and crannies to eat in, sip a drink or read a book.
Great boats for trips to the islands, we saw several pods of dolphins each day, a large ray and beautiful flamingos.
Snorkelling was like bing in a fish tank and suitable for the kids too (7 & 10).
I have been involved in Mozambique for over 20 years. For me this is the best option in Mozambique. It's an amazing testament to what tourism can do for development given that more than 40 families are directly supported by this boutique Villa.
Very very sad to be leaving but hope to be back.
Cada um em sua função sempre felizes, solidários, embarcaram em cada pedido que fizemos, inclusive um futebol com os meninos em Vilanculos!
Saudades, muitas saudades! Obrigada a cada um de vcs!!! E olha a foto aí mostra que eu não estou exagerando! Era aniversário do meu filho, e essa equipe maravilhosa fez a melhor comemoração que ele poderia ter tido!!! Se eu recomendo, claro, sempre!!! Essa será sempre a minha melhor lembrança do mundo! Obrigada!!
Our room was GORGEOUS (as they all are)----beautiful, airy and light, with linen bedding and white gauzy dreamy mosquito netting around the bed that just adds more romance to the room.
The co-managers, Norman and Lucy, are incredibly wonderful----friendly, engaging and vivacious. They run the property extremely well, but they make it all look effortless. Every person we encountered during our 5 days there was amazing, from Boa who was our wonderful waiter with a huge smile, to Inacio who we spent a day with as he took us around in the boat to the reef for snorkeling, and then to the dunes to explore and lunch.
All meals are included, and they were fantastic. The choices were varied and interesting. Each dish was presented beautifully and delicious. You will not go hungry here.
We loved every minute as this amazing place. We each got short massages by Elizabeth who was wonderful. The snorkeling on the nearby reef was really good (saw my first purple starfish), and the dunes were possibly the highlight for me.
I can't recommend this place any more highly. It is perfection.
Your villa host will be with you for as little or as long as you want. The service is both discrete and exceptional. Sergio deserves a special mention for how well he looked after our family of 5. The team at Santorini are always one step ahead of you, making sure everything you need is there before you. Even when you go on excursions, they know exactly when you will be back and your favourite drink will be waiting for you. At each meal, we found a brief message and often a drawing inscribed in the butter relating to what we were doing that day!
The food was also of a high standard. Your fridge will be stocked with inclusive wines, beers, soft drinks and spirits are on the shelves. You can entertain yourselves happily or your host will look after you. There is also a comprehensive wine list if you would like something different but we found the inclusive wines perfectly good.
The villa is set above the beach giving uninterrupted breathtaking views across to the archipelago. You can watch the sun come up and you can watch the local fishermen and women taking in their nets. You won’t see many motor boats but you will see many dhows and rowing boats, such is the unspoiled beauty.
Although the villa is situated above the beach, it is only a very short walk down and back. The staff will anticipate you going to the beach and will have beds and towels, and anything else you need waiting for you. We didn’t see one other tourist on the beach. Just local fishermen. The water is warm and shallow so excellent for a dip but don't expect to be snorkelling as it is sandy bottom all the way to the distant islands.
We did a few excursions. Santorini has a beautiful catamaran and we went for picnics on the deserted island beaches and we went snorkelling. April is a poor time of year for visibility. The end of the summer means a build up of plankton. We could probably see 10m, when in winter it improves to 25m. 2m reef is where everyone seems to go so it feels a bit busy, boats feel like they get too close to snorkellers and the reef looks like it has had a bit of rough treatment over the years. It is protected now so it should improve. I think it would be better if boats had to moor at the edge of the area, leaving the reef for snorkellers to enjoy. There was a good variety of fish so it was worth going but overall the snorkelling experience was average. It is also about an hour from the resort on a boat so snorkelling can only be done as part of an organised trip.
We also went fishing. We set out at 5.30am and because the fishing is beyond the reef, it is about an hour before you get the lines out. We trawled for over 7 hours before the line went tight and we had one tuna and one gall ? fish for our trip. There was excitement when we hooked a second tuna and it was taken by a shark never to be seen again! The sun is severe and there is a decent swell so this was really hard going and I am a keen fisherman! I haven’t worked out if the area is overfished or we were unlucky - information is hard to come by.
So thanks to all the team at Santorini, especially Norman & Lucy, Wynand and Heidi and Sergio. All fantastic hosts who absolutely go the extra mile to make your stay a memorable one. We would happily recommend Santorini to anyone looking to get away from it all in Mozambique. It is a very special place.
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