TRIPS ORGANIZED BY SUNSET DHOW SAFARI
ILHA DE MAGARUQUE
(by traditional Mozambique dhow)
Departure is 8.00 – 8.30 am from Vilankulo’s beach (place to be arranged based on your request).
This boat trip is normally done by dhow, the traditional sailing boat, and will take approximately 1 hour as the distance is 11 km. On Magaruque you can walk around the island, it takes approximately 2 hours. During the walk you will enjoy the pristine beaches and tropical wildlife, we can almost guarantee that you will see flamingos during the walk!
On the beach were we stay there is a wonderful bathing area, perfect for children, with no rocks and no waves.
Snorkeling on the rock reef can be done easily near the beach, you can see corals, tropical fish and sometimes turtles. If you are lucky you will also see dugongs and dolphins during the boat trip. Lunch will be served on the beach.
During the afternoon we will return back to Vilankulo. Depending from the wind we might be able to sail respecting the local tradition.
Arrival to the mainland beach is planned around 4 pm (winter season) or 5 pm (summer season).
Starting from 100 $ per person
Availability of exclusive use upon request.
ILHA DE SANTA CAROLINA O PARADISE ISLAND
(by fully equipped motorboat)
Departure is 8.00 am from Vilankulos beach (place to be arranged based on your request). This trip is normally done by speed boat and it will take approximately 1.20 hour as the distance is about 42 km. You can spend your day here with beach activities and snorkeling that can be arranged in the morning and/or afternoon.
The reef is an untouched marine area with plenty of colourful tropical fish, a variety of corals and sometimes it is possible to see dugongs, turtles and rays. If you want we can take a walk on the island discovering the old Portuguese ruin, the spectacular panorama of the neighbouring Bazaruto island and the long unspoiled beach. Lunch will be served on the beach.
In the afternoon around 3.00 pm we will return to Vilankulo. Now is the time to be on the lookout for dugongs and dolphins!
Arrival to Vilankulos is planned around 4 pm (winter season) or 5 pm (summer season).
Starting from 150 $ per person
Availability of exclusive use upon request.
ILHA DE BAZARUTO – Two Miles Reef – Benguera
(by fully equipped motorboat)
Departure is 8.00 – 8.30am from Vilankulo’s beach (place to be arranged based on your request). This trip is normally done by speed boat and it will take approximately 1 hour as the distance is 28 km. We will stop at Ponta Dundo, the south point of Bazaruto island. This is famous for its impressive sand dune. You are welcome to walk up the sand dune and on the top you can enjoy a spectacular view of the entire archipelago. The view is absolutely breathtaking!
As soon as the tide is in the right direction we sail to Two-Mile Reef for snorkeling. This reef has plenty of colourful tropical fish, a variety of corals, and sometimes it is possible to meet dugong, turtle and rays.
Lunch will be served on the Bazaruto beach, after that you have a few hours to explore the island or spend time relaxing on the white sand beach, surrounded by the calm and warm ocean. Around 2.30 pm we leave Bazaruto to go to the north point of Benguerra. This is the second largest island in the archipelago and you will be able to see some flamingos.
In the afternoon around 3 pm we will return to Vilankulo. Now is the time to be on the lookout for dugongs and dolphins!
Arrival to the beach of Vilankulo is planned around 4 pm (winter season) or 5 pm (summer season).
Starting from 120 $ per person
Availability of exclusive use upon request.
SUNSET CRUISE
(by traditional Mozambique dhow)
The departure is during the afternoon from Vilanculos main beach (place and timing to be arranged based on your request).
We will sail by traditional dhow along the coast and we will appreciate the Vilanculos bay landscape and amazing King Fish Bay.
We will stop on the Red Dune beach where you will be enjoying the really astonishing Mozambique Sunset.
Soft meal available during cruise including sandwich, soft drinks, mineral water, fruit juice and fruit.
On request we can arrange a full Brunch prepared with fresh ingredients like seafood, bread, rice, vegetables, soft drinks, fruit juice, mineral water, coffee and tea. Sparkling wine and beer on request.
Starting from 60 $ per person
On request we can arrange a full Dinner prepared with fresh ingredients like seafood, bread, rice, vegetables, soft drinks, fruit juice, mineral water. Sparkling wine and beer on request.
Starting from 40 $ per person
Availability of exclusive use upon request.
Ilha de Magaruque
Ilha de Bazaruto
Ilha de Santa Carolina
Ilha de Banguerra
Kingfish Bay - Red Dune
NOTES
Bazaruto is a protected wildlife marine reserve.
- Entrance fee is included in the trip.
- We expect our guests to behave with respect towards the nature, animals and local community.
- Do not step on or touch coral.
- Littering and removal of coral/shells is prohibited.
Sunset Dhow Safari is not liable for any injury occurred during trip, we do not accept responsibility in case of loss, damage or illness.