Bazaruto Archipelago
A marine national park of five tropical islands with turquoise lagoons, pristine coral reefs, and some of the Indian Ocean's most exclusive luxury island lodges.
Highlights
Best Time to Visit
May to November for calm seas, clear visibility (20-30m), and comfortable temperatures. October to March for whale shark encounters. Diving is possible year-round though visibility drops in the wet season.
Budget Guide
Bazaruto is a luxury destination. Island lodges (andBeyond Benguerra, Anantara Bazaruto) $500-3,000/night all-inclusive. Budget options are limited — basic mainland accommodation in Vilankulo from $30-80/night with day trip boat access to the islands. Diving $50-80/dive.
Getting There
Fly to Vilankulo Airport from Johannesburg (2hrs) or Maputo (1hr). Boat transfers to the islands take 30-60 minutes. Helicopter transfers available from luxury lodges. Vilankulo is 8 hours north of Maputo by road (EN1).
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