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Off the Beaten Track

Fancy dropping off the face of the planet for a while? Then check out these lodges which boast wonderfully isolated locations far off the usual tourist routes!

33 lodges
Anantara Bazaruto
Mozambique, Bazaruto Archipelago

Anantara Bazaruto

The largest and most conventional of all the lodges in the Bazaruto Archipelago, Anantara Bazaruto with its 44 villas appeals to travellers wanting to...

4 Nights from R39 585 per person sharing
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Anjajavy
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...

7 Nights from R140 675 per person sharing
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Ankazoberavina
Madagascar, Nosy Be Archipelago

Ankazoberavina

Whilst there are many island lodges that boast of offering a “Robinson Crusoe” type experience, this little eco-lodge consisting of 8 simple wooden bungalows...

7 Nights from R36 210 per person sharing
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Antoremba Lodge
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...

7 Nights from R26 635 per person sharing
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Anvil Bay
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...

4 Nights from R45 375 per person sharing
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asDunas Lodge
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...

4 nights from R37 080 per person sharing
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Azura Benguerra
Mozambique, Bazaruto Archipelago

Azura Benguerra

Our favourite Mozambique lodge of all - a wonderful blend of six-star luxury and laid-back island style offering sensational dining experiences and gorgeous thatched...

4 Nights from R52 360 per person sharing
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Azura Marlin Beach
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...

7 Nights from R67 045 per person sharing
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Bijoux Villas
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...

9 Nights from R37 540 per person sharing
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Butiama Beach
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...

8 Nights from R35 015 per person sharing
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Chumbe Island
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.

7 Nights from R45 265 per person sharing
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Constance Tsarabanjina
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...

7 Nights from R73 705 per person sharing
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Cruising by Catamaran
Madagascar, Nosy Be Archipelago

Cruising by Catamaran

Quite simply THE best way to experience the magic of the greater Nosy Be Archipelago – whether you're snorkelling, fishing, swimming or just cruising...

7 Nights from (6 pax) R39 795 per person sharing
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Denis Island
Seychelles, Other Islands

Denis Island

Head for Denis Island if you want wonderfully unspoiled natural surroundings, loads of outdoor activities and the peace and solitude that come with staying...

7 Nights from R94 675 per person sharing
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Fanjove Island
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...

7 Nights from R127 875 per person sharing
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Filitheyo
Maldives

Filitheyo

Filitheyo is the perfect place for a fantastically relaxing Maldives holiday - a superb house reef and sandy beaches; comfortable accommodation; exceptionally friendly service...

7 Nights from R62 085 per person sharing
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Fundu Lagoon
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...

7 Nights from R52 715 per person sharing
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Kasha
Zanzibar & Tanzania, Zanzibar

Kasha

The highlight of this characterful little lodge of 11 spacious and very stylish villas is that each of the rooms boast their own individual...

7 Nights from R30 035 per person sharing
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Komba Forever
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!...

7 Nights from R25 455 per person sharing
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Komba on the Rocks
Madagascar, Nosy Be Archipelago

Komba on the Rocks

Lovely little 4-bedroomed lodge perched on a hillside above a tiny sandy beach on the east coast of Nosy Komba island, where South African...

7 Nights from R31 925 per person sharing
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Machangulo Beach Lodge
Mozambique, Mainland Lodges

Machangulo Beach Lodge

Perched in a pristine dune forest and enjoying stunning views over the narrow channel between Inhaca island and the Santa Maria peninsular, Machangulo Beach...

7 Nights from R30 550 per person sharing
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Manja Kely
Madagascar, Nosy Be Archipelago

Manja Kely

Lovely lodge of 8 spacious bungalows scattered across a forested hillside on the eastern side of Nosy Komba island, enjoying stunning views out over...

7 Nights from R35 570 per person sharing
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Manta Resort
Zanzibar & Tanzania, Pemba Island

Manta Resort

ALL INCLUSIVE! Position, position, position – with its remote hill-top position overlooking a magnificent white sand beach and the azure waters of the Pemba...

7 Nights from R65 925 per person sharing
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Massinga Beach
Mozambique, Mainland Lodges

Massinga Beach

One of an increasing number of more stylish lodges now opening up on the mainland coastline of Mozambique, Massinga Beach occupies a blissfully isolated...

5 Nights from R24 695 per person sharing
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Niva Labriz
Seychelles, Other Islands

Niva Labriz

The 111 lovely villas of the Niva Labriz lie stretched along a mile-long white-sand beach on the largely unspoiled Silhouette Island, with its imposing...

7 Nights from R56 850 per person sharing
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Pole Pole
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...

8 Nights from R51 475 per person sharing
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Princesse Bora Lodge
Madagascar, St Marie and Ile aux Nattes

Princesse Bora Lodge

In the middle of a palm tree grove on the edge of a glorious white sand beach and lagoon you'll find the 20 chalets...

9 Nights from R46 685 per person sharing
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Sakatia Lodge
Madagascar, Nosy Be Archipelago

Sakatia Lodge

The most popular choice amongst South Africans visiting Nosy Be, Sakatia Lodge is an unpretentious and easy going and attractively located lodge that is...

7 Nights from R25 785 per person sharing
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Sambatra Beach Lodge
Madagascar, St Marie and Ile aux Nattes

Sambatra Beach Lodge

Simple and sociable little lodge of just 6 bungalows set in a sensationally beautiful position under a grove of palm trees and literally a...

9 Nights from R36 225 per person sharing
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Sava Dunes
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...

5 Nights from R33 305 per person sharing
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Travessia Beach Lodge
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...

4 Nights from R24 500 per person sharing
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Tsara Komba
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,...

7 Nights from R83 800 per person sharing
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White Pearl
Mozambique, Mainland Lodges

White Pearl

This wonderfully chic and stylish lodge ripped up the traditional African beach lodge style rule-book in favour of a clean, contemporary and very sophisticated...

4 Nights from R36 630 per person sharing
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