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A program that includes a comprehensive body and fitness analysis, your own personal trainers, a sustainable plan that you can take home, along with delicious and healthy meals. The program is also designed so that you have time to explore different activities to the islands and surroundings. What makes this retreat so unique and sought after by wellness travel enthusiasts, is the careful combination of a guided exercise program, ayurvedic and aromatherapy treatments, and day excursions in and around the waters of paradise in the Bazaruto Archipelago. By focusing on the guest’s specific wellness goals, Bahia Mar Retreats' program offers a holistic experience, aiming to revive, regenerate and revitalize body and soul.
This is an ultimate destination for visitors that want to experience colorful local culture, as well as the fabulous beauty of the Bazaruto Archipelago. The hotel is situated on an elevated plateau with panoramic views over the archipelago, the lodge, á la carte restaurant, infinity pool, and the bar. In addition, the accommodation site has a fully-equipped wellness center that offers the finest in pampering and indulgence.
The Luxury Beach Suite is a pied-àterre luxury self-catering unit with a king-sized bed, it has a TV lounge, a fully equipped kitchenette, a private barbecue, a terrace with sunbeds, and a private splash pool. As for the Sea View bedroom, it has an en-suite bedroom with a queen-size bed, shower, large veranda with sunbeds, and sea view that is overlooking the Bazaruto islands.
The Garden suites although not having ocean views offer the ideal sense of retreat where you are surrounded by luxurious gardens and beautiful birdlife. The Garden Suites have a private Pied-à-Terre luxury bedroom with a super king-size bed which can be converted into two ¾ twin beds, DSTV, lounge, and a private terrace area in the cashew nut tree garden. This bedroom can sleep a couple or two people in twin beds and two of these units have inter-leading rooms for families.
All the rooms are air-conditioned and finished with a modern, boutique design. Each room invites you to explore the outside; on the veranda or terrace, in the indigenous gardens, or soaks up the magnificent Indian Ocean right on your doorstep. The facilities in the bedrooms include a personal safe, free Wi-Fi, kettle, tea and coffee, mini-bar, towels, robes, and hairdryer. Amenities such as shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, hand wash, hand lotion, and toothbrush are all provided. The Beach & Garden Suites also include DSTV.
The Bahia Mar Wellness Centre has a gymnasium and a spa with state of the art fitness and treatment equipment. This truly offers a well-balanced and diverse platform for fitness enthusiasts and beginners alike, looking for that special retreat to beach paradise. Daily exercise programs are combined with aromatherapy treatments with acclaimed all natural C-spa produces and highly trained wellness therapists on site.
The guests can enjoy two training sessions on the premises every day. They balance cardio, weights and circuit training in the program. Morning workouts are one-on-one with your personal trainer before breakfast, targeting a specific muscle group every day.
Evening fitness programs in the retreats are in groups, looking more at guided aerial fitness, yoga or REAX raft training on the infinity pool overlooking the Bazaruto Archipelago sunset. The Les Mills Virtual classes are also accessible during the afternoon and evening schedule. That said, should guests prefer to only work with a personal trainer and not as part of a group, this could also be arranged.
Ana is one of Bahia Mar’s in-house professional masseuses. She is a local Mozambican girl that went to an extensive training by invited international professionals. Training in Ayurvedic treatments and massages, use and choice of organic spa products and treatments, and different types of massages were part of her training.
Gretha had fallen in love with all the wonders of yoga a long time ago, in her search to learn more, she completed her Hatha teacher training in 2018 and has been teaching yoga ever since. Recently qualified as a Yin teacher, her deep passion for yoga keeps growing and the love of sharing it continues to bring her great joy.
Susana was born in Lisbon and moved to Mozambique in 2009. She is leading the development of the Bahia Mar Boutique Hotel for 7 years now. Susana has a big passion for yoga and she is been immersing herself in the wellness industry for a few years now. Susana is a certified Hatha yoga teacher, Aerial yoga, Yin yoga and always deepening her studies with new approaches and new concepts in her classes.
Fitness instructor, circuit training, pilates instructor
The retreat is hosted and curated by Bahia Mar Boutique Hotel in Vilankulo, Mozambique. It is located where the azure waters of the Indian Ocean touch the palm-fringed beaches of Vilanculos on mainland Mozambique. The hotel is situated at the gateway of the Bazaruto Archipelago, the only underwater National Park on the southern coast. The ultimate destination for relaxation and connection with nature.
During this retreat, you will be served daily breakfast, lunch, dinner, and juicing plans. All the meals will be prepared by Chef Sophie and the kitchen team. Chef Sophie has created an amazing detox, salad, raw, and juicing menu where you can choose your preferences. In addition to the menu, you will also be served detox fruit juices and teas during the massages and treatments.
The Bahia Mar restaurant is situated overlooking the lush gardens and swimming pool with the stunning ocean view. Choose a table under the high thatched roof in the restaurant, on the sunny terrace, or sit in the garden under the shade of swaying palms. There is also a pool bar with space to relax on comfy chairs or catch a game on Bahia Mar's widescreen TV.
There are plenty of exciting activities and places for you to explore at the retreat site. The small fishing village of Vilanculos is considered the gateway to the Bazaruto Archipelago, it has five picture-perfect islands that are all situated within the National Marine Park. If you are interested, the organizer will provide free round trip transport to most of the activities within Vilankulo.
Enjoy an unforgettable day trip to the islands by sailing on a traditional wooden boat (dhow). You can either go snorkeling or just simply relax and stroll along the deserted white beaches. Also, various dhow trips are available to the different islands as well.
You can enjoy horse riding along the beach, to the dunes, around the lakes, and even swimming with the horses. It is truly a great experience to get into nature and a must for horse lovers, beginners are welcome too.
Bahia Mar has the best spot for kite surfing in Vilankulo! If you are interested, you can go for the kite surfing baptism, learn how to kitesurf, or hire equipment to join a kiting safari.
The blue and calm waters of Vilanculos’s bay are ideal for paddle standing on a board, known as one of the ultimate water activities. This activity is suitable for beginners, more experienced ones, families, or individuals.
You can go on a cruise to enjoy the stunning sunset from the water.
If you are interested in scuba diving, Mozambique is one of the top ten diving destinations in the world, the diving around the Bazaruto Archipelago is magnificent.
There are several stunning snorkeling spots within the Bazaruto Archipelago for you to explore. The most famous one is "The Aquarium" on the inside of two-mile reef.
The guider for this tour is Faquiri, he is the best guide to show you around Vilankulo. He will take you to the market, church, orphanage, and will tell you all the history of this special place.
Daily exercise programs are combined with different treatments with acclaimed all-natural C-spa produces, local and organic ingredients, and highly trained wellness therapists on site. The local products used, like moringa oil, coconut oil, baobab, aloe vera, organic essential oils, and aromatherapy solutions will immerse you into an olfactory world of wellbeing.
A full body relaxation bliss using a high quality cold press coconut oil. This massage brings a
great sense of wellbeing. 60 minutes.
With relaxing geranium & sandalwood aromas, the mint & lime foot soak followed by a short
foot massage will give you a refreshing feeling.
Designed to improve body contours, this treatment combines lipo massage, lymphatic drainage, and anticellulite massage techniques. It's an intensive massage where bamboo sticks are used as a tool to stimulate the breakdown of fatty cells, interstitial fluid, and lymph circulation, resulting in an enhanced elimination of various toxins. This massage treatment
boosts weight loss and improves the condition of skin tissue as well as promoting the contour of the body. Also known as the "Miracle Massage" 45 minutes per session.
Reflexology is the application of pressure to areas on the feet that correspond to organs and systems of the body. Pressure applied to those trigger points brings relaxation and healing to the corresponding area of the body. Reflexology is generally relaxing and helps to alleviate stress, reduce pain and psychological symptoms, such as anxiety. This treatment enhances relaxation and helps with sleep disturbances. 45 minutes per session
This is a very special massage that involves water and is designed to offer a journey into the senses. Performed by two therapists (four hands), it brings a deep sense of wellbeing, stimulation and revitalization. Ideal for guests with low energy levels or stressed lives. This hydro massage creates awareness of the body, reduces anxiety and gives a feeling of peace of mind. It also helps to treat athletic or work-related injuries and relieves tension headaches. 60 minutes.
Vilankulo Airport
5 km
Transfer included
Please book your flight to arrive at Vilanculos Airport (VNX). Transfer from and to the airport is included. The Bahia Mar team will pick you up from the airport. Bahia Mar is situated just eight kilometers away from the airport.
Vilanculos hosts an international airport with flights departing to and from Maputo and Johannesburg on a daily basis. There are also flights from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) to Vilanculos twice weekly, a great combination for a safari and retreat holiday!
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