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Vilanculos - a small seaside town Vilanculos - take a traditional dhow or motorised boat to the islands
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Vilanculos, 700km north of Maputo, is the springboard town for the Bazaruto Archipelago, the chain of islands dotted along the coast.

It’s only a small seaside town but tourism is well-established. It has been a favourite destination for South African holidaymakers since the end of Mozambique’s civil war. There are frequent international flights into Vilanculos from Johannesburg and Harare.

It has some beautiful beaches, a lively night life and excellent lodges, backpackers and a campsite. In the old days Vilanculos was dominated by the Donna Anna Hotel. Today the Donna Anna is in bad repair, but you can appreciate the nostalgia of its fallen glory and enjoy great views of the harbour. It is a busy, bustling town with a lively atmosphere and friendly people. There is a great market selling fresh produce and every kind of fish imaginable, plus a number of restaurants serving delicious seafood.

Vilanculos's resorts offer diving, fishing and sea kayaking, or you can take a traditional dhow or motorised boat to the islands that lie approximately 55km off the coast.



















 
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