Benguerra Island is about 14km off the Mozambique coast in an area they call the Archipelago.

There is a string of several islands which protect the coastline from the Indian Ocean which lies beyond. The whole area is protected within a national park.

The wildlife on the islands is diverse and for bird enthusiasts it is breathtaking. The islands boast not only varied coastal features from huge dunes to mud flats but also inland fresh water lakes and small sugar cane plantations.

The riding here is very variable . Within the space of five minutes you can move from riding alongside the full roar of the Indian ocean as its hits land for the first time in thousands of miles to picking your way through the bush on narrow tracks.

When you've finished the ride normally about two and a half hrs you can strip off put your swim gear back on a jump in that pool. All the villas at one of our destinations have private pools so you can skip the swim wear bit if you are daring! No one will see.

On that note breakfast at the beach cafe beckons and then onto the private speedboat to the mainland to the airport and onwards to Jo'burg. After leaving this paradise at midday today I'll be at my desk in London by 1100 hrs tomorrow.

No long queues or waiting. You arrive at the aircraft almost as its boarding. Why not ? This is Mozambique after all.