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Vilanculos | Bazaruto Archipelago | City Tours | Sea Kayaking | Mozambique Dhow
Trips| Beaches
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adminafrica on 31 March, 2008 11:43:00
 
Vilanculos, a bustling seaside village, lies 750km north of Maputo and is best
known as the gateway to the idyllic playgrounds of the Bazaruto Archipelago.
Vilanculos is a quaint village with a lively atmosphere and friendly people.
Basic supplies are available in the shops, there is also a market selling fresh
produce, petrol stations and telephones, plus a number of restaurants serving
delicious seafood.
Vilanculos resorts can offer diving and other water sports both motorized and
non-motorised. An increasingly popular activity is sea kayaking. From
Vilanculos, one can reach the Bazaruto Archipelago by dhow, seaplane or
speedboat.
Vilanculos has its own airport.
Seasons
The best time for a beach holiday is from Apr-Sep, when rainfall is low and
temperatures are mild.
Precautions
Malaria area - minimize mosquito bites by wearing light, long sleeved clothing
and using effective insect repellents on  exposed skin. Sleep under treated
mosquito netting or ensure that the doors and windows of your accommodation are
screened against mosquitoes. Having a fan or air-conditioner on at night will
further suppress mosquito activity. Currently, the three effective anti-malaria
tablets are Mefloquine, Doxycycline and Malarone. It is still possible to
contract malaria while on malaria prophylaxis. Note that Lariam may present
serious side-effects - please test before you depart.