Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(
www.divebazaruto.com
)
At Archipelago Resort (
Click here
)
in Chibuene.
DIVING
Odyssea Dive
(
www.odysseadive.com
)
About 500m south of the Old Market, next to Baobab Beach
Backpackers.
DIVING
Dhow Safaris
For day or overnight dhow safaris around the Bazaruto Archipelago, there are several out-
293-82385;
www.sailaway.co.za
)
, on the road paralleling the beach road, about 400m
south of the Dona Ana Hotel. Prices average from US$120 per person per day for
overnight safaris and from US$70 to US$80 for a day snorkelling excursion to
Magaruque, including park fees, lunch, snorkelling equipment, protective footwear (im-
portant, as the rock ledge can be sharp) and lunch. Day trips to Bazaruto, with its beautiful
sand dunes, are difficult from Vilankulo (given the comparatively long travel distance)
and are best arranged with Marimba Secret Gardens (
Click here
)
(Mtc1700 to Mtc2300
per person including park fees, snorkelling equipment and lunch). There is officially no
camping on the islands in the park; most operators camp along the mainland coast.
There are also many independent dhow operators in Vilankulo. If you go with a freelan-
cer, remember that while some are reliable, others may quote tempting prices, and then
ask you to 'renegotiate' things once you're well away from shore. Check with the tourist
information office or with your hotel for recommendations and don't pay until you're
safely back on land. For nonmotorised dhows, allow plenty of extra time to account for
wind and water conditions; it can take two to three hours (sometimes longer) under sail
from Vilankulo to Magaruque, and much longer to the other islands.
Horse Riding
Mozambique Horse Safari
(
www.mozambiquehorsesafari.com
)
, based in Chibuene, of-
fers rides on the beach, including a fishing village tour, for riders of all levels.
