Azura Selous – Tanzanian Gem
Azura Retreats are synonymous with style, comfort and exclusivity. With only three properties dotted over the Eastern side of Africa, you will have to search far and wide to find resorts with more flair.
When owners, power couple Stella and Christopher Bettany decided to switch from pinstriped suits to beach attire, a dream was born.

Their idea was simple ? find something so remote that you have no alternative but to relax entirely, was fraught with ?where should we start looking?. Hailing from the incessantly chilly British climate and after numerous visits to Mozambique, they recognised the enormous potential of this undisturbed jewel off the East Coast of Africa. For them, establishing a resort in Africa was a no-brainer; Stella loves diving and Christopher loves fishing; they were always going to start with the islands.
?The Mozambique Minister of Tourism put us in touch with Gabriel, our local partner to be, who needed to upgrade his backpackers to a 5-star tourism establishment,? Stella recalls. ?After many challenges and countless visits to find the ideal location, we comprehended the significance of an island location and somewhere with community goals, like building a school before starting construction on the hotel.?
Their perseverance, clever business plan and a signed agreement in place, saw the foundations being laid for their very first property – Azura Benguerra in 2007, followed by Azura Quilalea in 2011.
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