Archive · 16 Nov 2025
Mozambique's Santa Carolina Island to Undergo $102 Million Upgrade
Imagine a beautiful island in Mozambique that used to be on a TV show called 'Survivor'.
It has an old, broken-down hotel, but also super clear blue water where you can see sea cows and whale sharks.
A company that makes fancy vacation spots is going to spend a lot of money, over $100 million, to build a new hotel and fix things up.
They are also going to help protect the ocean life around the island.
The government wants more tourists to come and is making it easier for people to visit and for rich people to invest money.
This will help the island become a popular place for vacations again, even though there's some trouble in another part of the country far away.
Mozambique's Santa Carolina Island, famous from 'Survivor', will undergo a $102 million upgrade.
South African company Singita will invest $60 million for a 60-bed lodge and $42 million for surrounding projects.
The project aims to revitalize the island, which features an abandoned hotel and attracts tourists for its marine life.
This initiative is expected to boost Mozambique's tourism sector, which is recovering from past unrest.
Singita's investment includes their first foray into marine conservation efforts in the region.
- Who
- South African luxury safari travel company Singita, Mozambican government
- What
- A $102 million upgrade including a 60-bed lodge and other projects on Santa Carolina Island and surrounding areas.
- When
- Announced recently, following Mozambique's President's statements on investment and tourism.
- Where
- Santa Carolina Island (Paradise Island), part of the Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique.
- Why
- To revitalize the island, boost Mozambique's tourism industry, and engage in marine conservation.
Investment Opportunities
Government Support
Investor Benefits
Investment Opportunities
Mozambique is offering 10-year residency visas for investors who bring in $5 million.
Government Support
The government is making it easier for tourists to obtain travel permits to boost the tourism industry.
- Investment Amount
- $102 million
- Investor
- Singita (South African luxury safari travel company)
- Location
- Santa Carolina Island (Paradise Island), Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique
- Planned Development
- 60-bed lodge on Santa Carolina Island, additional projects in Bazaruto Archipelago
- Island's Famous Past
- Featured in 'Survivor', visited by Elton John and Bob Dylan (according to legend)
- Singita's Previous Operations
- Luxury lodges in Rwanda and Tanzania