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Vilanculos Travel

Excellent fishing, scuba and deep sea diving area.
Main gateway to the rest of the beautiful Bazaruto Archipelago.
Mozambique’s secret paradise – awesome sunsets, palm fringed beaches, emerald ocean.
Stretches of unspoilt landscapes perfect for romantic strolls or dinners beneath the star studded sky.

Vilanculos Accommodation

There are luxurious hotels, lodges, chalets, bungalows and houses where you can stay for a perfect holiday. These venues vary greatly in both facilities and price.
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Vilanculos Tours

There are a host of water sports available in the area and you can choose to go scuba diving, snorkelling or spend a day on the open seas on one of the world class deep sea fishing excursions. ... read more

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About Vilanculos

Vilanculos is known as the gateway to the Bazaruto Archipelago – a beautiful string of islands proclaimed a “World Heritage Site” in 1971. Vilanculos is about 740km north of Maputo and is accessible from road and air. The town of Vilanculos is well supplied and you’ll find loads of bohemian restaurants, bars and cafes, fully stocked shops and markets and a clinic. Beaches invite you to relax and spend lazy days next to brilliant blue waters.

Productive offshore reefs in the area ensures that anything from barracuda and sailfish to wahoo, kingfish and tuna and can be expected when fishing from the boat. Kingfish concentrations are highest during summer when spawning take place. Dolphins and whales frequent these waters and there are 5 species of turtles 80% of Indo-Pacific fish species reside here. You can also enjoy horse riding and bird watching. The Bazaruto Archipelago National Park hosts the last viable population of Dugongs on the east African Coast. Spend a day or two in the town of Vilaculos where you can enjoy excellent eating houses and quaint restaurants or stroll through the markets. Some of these beautiful spots have chalets built on stilts to overlook the turquoise water.

Vilanculos has wonderful restaurants and bohemian cafes serving some of the best seafood you will ever taste. Visit the Donna Anna Hotel that was once a beacon of pride, but now in bad repair.

Vilanculos Recommended Accommodation

	Archipelago Resort The luxurious Archipelago Resort is understated yet elegant and is located around 7km from...
	Casa Chibububo This luxury lodge, Casa Chibububo, has modern decorated wooden houses (2m above ground level) with...
	Casa Guci Casa Guci is situated around 100m from the beach, so spending days exploring the beaches and...
	Casa Rex - Vilanculos This small boutique hotel is a perfect choice for those who wish to be surrounded by...
	Dugong Beach Lodge - Vilanculos Dugong Lodge has 14 sea facing chalets with luxurious four poster beds with elegant mosquito...
	Ebony Beach Ebony Beach is located on the coast of Vilanculos in Inhambane province.
	Nyati Beach Lodge The Nyati Beach Lodge was built in the Vilanculos Coastal Wildlife Sanctuary where marine and...
	Pambele - Vilanculos Spend days in the shallow crystal clear water where tropical fish, interesting crab families,...
	Pescador Hotel Overlooking the bay and the Islands of The Bazaruto Archipelago the newly opened Pescador Hotel...
	Rio Azul Rio Azul is one of the only lodges where fly fishing is practiced and this can be combined with...
	Smugglers Lodge Situated in the village of Vilanculos, no more than 20 metres from the beach.
	Vila Do Paraiso The six sea facing villas are located on the beach and are luxuriously kitted out with...
	Vilanculos Beach Lodge Spend time in communal areas where large umbrellas offer shaded seating on comfy loungers or take...