Getaway Idea

Barefoot Style

"Barefoot Luxury" isn't about having flat screen TV's and air-con in your room - instead imagine yourself as a modern-day Robinson Crusoe whose Man Friday happened to be a talented...

"Barefoot Luxury" isn't about having flat screen TV's and air-con in your room - instead imagine yourself as a modern-day Robinson Crusoe whose Man Friday happened to be a talented interior designer and architect! Rustic but wonderfully stylish lodges!

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Madagascar, Main Island

Anjajavy

The 25 luxurious rosewood villas of this Relais et Chateaux property lie on an extraordinary peninsular of untouched bays, Tsingy forest, coral reefs and lemurs - the best...

From R114,669
Madagascar, Nosy Be Archipelago

Antoremba Lodge

Antoremba is in many ways the epitome of the type of lodge we love here at Barefoot Breaks - nestled on a picture-perfect golden beach south of Nosy...

From R24,167
Mozambique, Mainland Lodges

Anvil Bay

Think of a stylish game lodge located above a beach (rather than next to a waterhole) and you'll have some idea of the feel of Anvil Bay's 9...

From R43,172
Mozambique, Bazaruto Archipelago

Azura Marlin Beach

An old favourite of South African travellers which closed after a fire back in 2012, this lodge on the south-west of Benguerra re-opened under the Azura banner in...

From R60,597
Madagascar, St Marie and Ile aux Nattes

Bijoux Villas

The finest accommodation available on the stunningly beautiful island of Ile aux Nattes, Bijoux Villas are a couple of gorgeously rustic 4-bedroomed villas set in amidst palm trees...

From R33,966
Zanzibar & Tanzania, Mafia Island

Butiama Beach

Swim with whale sharks, snorkel on coral reefs, picnic on pristine sand banks, or simply relax on the stunning white powder beach in front of Butiama – this...

From R32,383
Zanzibar & Tanzania, Zanzibar

Chumbe Island

With spectacular snorkelling on a virgin coral reef and ingeniously designed eco-friendly bandas, Chumbe offers a superb modern day Robinson Crusoe experience.

From R41,260
Maldives

Constance Moofushi

ALL INCLUSIVE! Moofushi has jumped straight to the top of our list of Maldives favourites - and no wonder as it combines great beaches, a stunning house reef,...

From R78,650
Madagascar, Nosy Be Archipelago

Constance Tsarabanjina

Tsarabanjina is our choice as THE best island lodge in Madagascar - it really is the epitome of exclusive barefoot luxury! A great choice for honeymooners or a...

From R69,550
Zanzibar & Tanzania, Fanjove Island

Fanjove Island

Act out your Robinson Crusoe fantasies on this stunning island with some of the best beaches we've ever seen - apart from your fellow guests at this lodge...

From R109,780
Zanzibar & Tanzania, Pemba Island

Fundu Lagoon

The epitome of Castaway Chic and the complete antithesis of commercial tourism, the gorgeous Fundu Lagoon is situated in a remote cove on Pemba Island and accessible by...

From R45,525
Madagascar, Nosy Be Archipelago

Komba Forever

Position, position, position! Komba Forever is a simple little lodge of 4 rustic bungalows perched just above the best beach on Nosy Komba island! Enjoy delicious food and...

From R22,980
Zanzibar & Tanzania, Mafia Island

Pole Pole

With just 9 stylish bungalows this wonderfully intimate beach lodge on the charmingly time-warped island of Mafia is the perfect place to escape for a romantic break or...

From R56,313
Mozambique, Mainland Lodges

Sava Dunes

This secluded and charming beach lodge (previously known as Blue Footprints) with its 5 comfortable Ocean View Cottages perched in the dunes above a seemingly endless beach boasts...

From R34,912
Mozambique, Mainland Lodges

Travessia Beach Lodge

Relax and recharge your batteries at this charming little eco-lodge of just 5 gorgeous casitas tucked away in the seemingly endless groves of palm trees and dunes between...

From R28,374
Madagascar, Nosy Be Archipelago

Tsara Komba

A real contender for the most stylish and upmarket beach lodge in Madagascar! If you're in search of a truly intimate and romantic retreat, then these 8 bungalows...

From R62,658
Mozambique, Mainland Lodges

Vilanculos Beach Lodge

Boasting new management and recently renovated, Vilanculos Beach Lodge remains a great option as a more affordable base from which to explore the stunningly beautiful Bazaruto Archipelago!

From R26,412
Mozambique, Mainland Lodges

asDunas Lodge

The recipient of consistent rave reviews from our clients, this is a stylish and intimate retreat of just 8 rooms (each with private plunge pools!) on top of...

From R32,693