Turquoise · dunes · dugongs
Bazaruto Archipelago
Vilankulos and the five islands. Among the last places on earth where dugongs still graze pristine seagrass. Plane in for max speed; we set up the rest.
Bazaruto is where the picture-postcard Mozambique lives, and earns it. Five islands rising out of turquoise water, the biggest with sand dunes you can climb. From Vilankulos on the mainland, a dhow or speedboat puts you on Bazaruto, Benguerra or Magaruque inside an hour. The marine national park protects one of the world's last viable dugong populations. Lodges range from rustic to among Africa's most premium. We fly clients in from Maputo or Johannesburg, then unhurry the rest.
What's inside
Vilankulo
The town takes its name from an ancient tribal chief called Gamela Vilankulo Mukoke.
Bazaruto Island
Bazaruto Island is the largest island in the Archipelago that takes its name.
Benguerra Island
During the colonial times, Benguerra island was called Santo António.
Magaruque Island
Magaruque features the remains of on an old 19th century portuguese fort and its the closest island to the mainland.
Santa Carolina (Paradise Island)
Famous musicians like Elton John and Bob Dylan visited the Grande Hotel Santa Carolina for inspiration for their songs and Bob Dylan wrote his famous "Mozambique" song while staying in the island.