Gateway to the islands
Your Bazaruto Archipelago Accommodation Base
The Bazaruto Archipelago, a chain of protected islands off the Mozambican coast, is one of the Indian Ocean’s great marine wildernesses. Vilanculos Beach Lodge is a beachfront base on the mainland, minutes from the departure points for island day trips.
Stay beachfront in Vilanculos and reach Bazaruto, Benguerra and the surrounding reefs without committing to the price of an island lodge.
Island day trips, sandbanks and reefs
Our reservations team arranges dhow safaris, snorkeling trips to the reefs, and sandbank picnics inside Bazaruto Archipelago National Park. Most excursions depart and return the same day, so you sleep beachfront each night.
The park protects dugongs, turtles, reef fish and seasonal whale sharks and humpback whales, among the richest marine life on the East African coast.
Why base yourself on the mainland
A mainland beach lodge gives you flexibility: island trips on the days you want them, the restaurant and spa on the days you don’t, and far better value than staying on the islands themselves.
You still wake up on the beach, Vilanculos Beach Lodge is beachfront accommodation, not a town hotel.
Good to know
Frequently asked
How far is the lodge from the Bazaruto Archipelago?+
The lodge is a short boat transfer from the islands. We arrange guided day trips into Bazaruto Archipelago National Park that depart and return the same day.
What can I see in the Bazaruto Archipelago?+
Coral reefs, dugongs, turtles, dolphins and seasonal whale sharks and humpback whales, plus pristine sandbanks for snorkeling and picnics.
Can the lodge arrange island excursions?+
Yes, reservations books dhow safaris, snorkeling and sandbank trips for you. Message us before or during your stay.
Prefer to talk to a human?
Reach our reservations team via WhatsApp, phone, or email — we respond within a few hours.