We're thankful for...

...our Management & Staff!

Casa Rex is perfectly placed in a bay, high above the pristine beaches, yet on the beachfront, affording unsurpassed views from every vantage point. Being architecturally sound & aesthetically pleasing further make it an excellent choice for holidaymakers, honeymooners, business people & guests stopping over for a night or 2 on the way to the islands. 

However - what really makes the difference at Casa Rex is the personal touch – the feeling you are looked after from the moment you walk in the door. The warm hospitality extended to our guests has been a large part of our success.  

Since its inception, Casa Rex have been privileged to have a staff complement of approximately 35 people that are in the words of one of our guests “..friendly, warm and helpful in the extreme. They go out of your way to ensure you have all that you need.” (Trip Advisor Review, Sept 2013) Paired with a super-efficient, hands-on management team, our staff have made all the difference over the years in making sure that our guests have - not just a pleasant stay - but an unforgettable one.

To quote James Cash Penney –

“Growth is never by mere chance – it is the result of forces working together.”   

This week our team lost a special member, Sr Vicente, who had worked with us for over 15 years, since even before Casa Rex’s opening in our days of operating on Magaruque island. 

Sr Vicente was a dedicated & loyal member of staff who will be sadly missed & remembered with respect & fondness.

Yoga Retreat in Paradise...with Sol Resorts

13 years ago, Stefan Berg, a certified Yoga Alliance Teacher from Germany, started practicing yoga & in 2007 discovered Anusara Yoga, a Hatha-based yoga style. Anusara yoga makes use of the Universal Principals of Alignment & combines elements of traditional spirituality with the more health-oriented Western approach.  This December we are delighted to host him at Deacra, one of our resorts in Vilanculos, situated only 5 km from Casa Rex. 

With breathtaking views over the tranquil Indian Ocean, superb sunrises & sunsets & the picture-perfect Bazaruto Archipelago islands in the distance, there is no better place to be in touch with nature & at peace with your inner-self.  With the help of this qualified instructor, we invite you to explore your boundaries, embrace change & grow both personally & spiritually from this experience.

Our villas & bungalows at Deacra where you will be accommodated both have direct access to a secluded stretch of beach as well as private swimming pools where you can while away the time in between sessions. The Bazaruto Archipelago with its magnificent coral reefs & abundant sea life allows for a variety of exhilarating activities & watersports - the perfect complement to your yoga experience. Three fresh-produce meals & healthy snacks during the day will ensure that you’ve never felt better! 

Check out our website www.deacraretreats.com for more details – we look forward to extending you a warm welcome. With love & light!

It's Marlin fishing time at Casa Rex!

Marlin fishing is at its peak in our parts at Casa Rex! Magnificent big-game fishing draws anglers to the area year round, but it is now – October to December - that is peak marlin season. The reefs of the Bazaruto Archipelago are home to some of the most impressive game fish in East Africa. Some of our guests are keen anglers & opt for this amazing experience. A great catch can take up to a couple of hours to land, as these fish give a good fight!

Courtesy of bazaruto.org

A profusion of marine species, the black marlin being one of them, are pushed directly into the Bazaruto Archipelago and the reefs that lie in and around it by the strong current that runs north to south through the channel between  Mozambique & Madagascar. Other fish that can be caught year round in this area are: king mackerel, numerous species of kingfish, wahoo, tuna (bonito, skipjack and yellowfin), bonefish and dorado.

Some interesting facts about Mozambique’s sport-fishing;

§  Historically, a group of local Mozambicans & South Africans discovered a black-marlin fishery in the late 50’s rivaling that of the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.

§  Johnny Harel, a Zimbabwean angler caught a record-breaking 1,298 pound black marlin in the Bazaruto Archipelago in 1998. Every year since then, fishermen have reported catching marlin in the 1000 pound category, qualifying as world record catches.

§  Mozambique has been called” a new frontier in big game fishing”  by Coln Sarfeh in ‘The Waterman’s Journal – he goes on to say that “While the Great Barrier Reef still reigns supreme as the top worldwide black marlin post, there might just be a new game in town”…!

Visiting Casa Rex & would like to know who to get hold of to arrange your trip? Try bigbluevilankulo or Duarte Rato, a local skipper from Vilanculos who’s spent the last 12 years fishing for Marlin in Bazaruto as well as big-game fishing in the Madeira.