Location
Benguerra is the second largest island in the Bazaruto Archipelago.The island is approximately 55 square kilometres (11km long x 5.5 km wide), and lies 14km offshore. Inland, Benguerra Island comprises forest, savannah, freshwater lakes and wetland eco-systems that sustain a diverse population of fauna and flora. The island, which is home to approximately 140 bird species, was declared a National Park in 1971.