We spent 4 nights at Marimba Secret Gardens in November and I have to say that this was way too short. What Isabelle and Marcel have built in the bush is just amazing. The moment we entered the premises they made us feel at home. The rooms are nicely built on stilts around a central “square” where Marcel lights a... More

One of the rare places where words cannot describe the spot, just go and see for yourself. "Secret gardens" is a properly chosen name, that describes it all. Unfortunately we spent only four nights at Marimba, but could have stayed for three more weeks with ease. Had a great time, met new friends and enjoyed life. Isabelle and Marcel couldn't... More

First we planned to stay just 3 nights but after seeing this beautiful place we've been there for a week. The huts are perfectly built and look just awesome! Also the garden and the whole environnement invites to relax and stroll around. The food is delicious and they have every night an other dinner ot the day. The staff is... More

We stayed here for a week in March and could have stayed longer. It's a great place to relax, the location is stunning, staff are incredibly friendly and Isabel and Marcel make everything very easy. The journey to Marimba on the bush road is an adventure but once you are there it's all worth it. The beach is beautiful and... More

We stayed there back in May / June last year and fell in love with the place. It takes a while to get there through the sand and bush, and that's part of the appeal - once you get there you really can walk down the beach and find only local fishermen there. The huts are very well (Swiss) designed,... More

I don't have much to add that hasn't already been said in previous interviews. This place is amazing!!! I went on a December holiday through Mozambique,Swaziland, South Africa, and Lesotho and this place was my favorite backpackers that we stayed at for the entire trip, by far. Beautiful, relaxing, and peaceful setting. Spent the days on the beach, on a... More

Best place we have been to during our trip through Southern Africa! Very friendly staff, beautiful huts, most stunning location ever. 100% recommended!! Thank you Isa and Marcel and good luck with everything! We will definitley come back!

Marimba Secret Gardens is one of those rare places I’ll be telling people about for years. It’s hard to describe exactly why it’s so special, but I’ll try. It starts with the location: it’s an hour down a 4x4 track from Vilanculos, on its own, spectacular private beach behind the Bazaruto Archipelago, with a lovely indigenous garden surrounding the casitas.... More

It is really in the middle of the bush and you definitely need a 4x4 to get there. Alternatively the hosts can pick you up in Vilanculus where you can safely park your car. You'll drive for about 1 hour through the bush from Vilanculus, but it is really worth it! Marcel & Isabelle are very friendly hosts and we... More