Bazaruto Archipelago island-hopping boat trips
Vilanculos & the Bazaruto Archipelago
Day boat excursions to Bazaruto, Benguerra and Magaruque islands for beaches, dunes and swimming
Out & About SA lists 8 things to do in Vilanculos, in the Vilanculos & the Bazaruto Archipelago. They span Tour / Experience, Wildlife / Sanctuary and Adventure / Activity. Every listing is hand-checked and kept current — browse them below, or open the full Southern Mozambique things to do guide.
Dugong & whale-shark ocean safaris
Vilanculos & the Bazaruto Archipelago
Speed-boat and dhow safaris to spot dugongs in the seagrass meadows plus whale sharks, dolphins, rays and turtles
Kitesurfing (VilanCool Water Sports)
Vilanculos & the Bazaruto Archipelago
IKO-certified kitesurfing school on Vilanculos bay; best winds May-September
Mozambique Horse Safari
Vilanculos & the Bazaruto Archipelago
This Vilanculos-based stable offers beach and bush horse rides, including swims with the horses in the shallows
Visit website ↗Scuba diving (Odyssea Dive / Dive Bazaruto)
Vilanculos & the Bazaruto Archipelago
PADI 5-star dive centres running reef dives, courses and island-hopping charters in the Bazaruto Archipelago
Snorkelling at Two Mile Reef
Vilanculos & the Bazaruto Archipelago
Accessible coral gardens with warm clear water and dense marine life inside the national park
Traditional dhow safari
Vilanculos & the Bazaruto Archipelago
Catered sailing trips through the archipelago aboard traditional wooden dhows; operators include Sunset Dhow Safari and…
Visit website ↗Vilanculos Town & Market
Vilanculos & the Bazaruto Archipelago
The mainland gateway to Bazaruto, with a lively fish and craft market and dhow-lined waterfront