Vilanculos Beach Lodge is a small, exclusive and private lodge situated on mainland Mozambique, 5km from Vilanculos Village. It lies ± 700 km north of Maputo, directly opposite the islands of the Bazaruto Archipelago in the tropical Inhambane province.
Accommadation is offered in chalets. Each chalet is built on ironwood stilts with raised mahogany decks and a tasteful combination of mahogany and reed walls. The chalets have total privacy and a magnificent sea view.
The beautifully constructed restaurant and bar offer traditional Mozambican and standard western cuisine.
From the comfort of the lodge you will be able to explore the exotic surroundings as well as have a perfect base to explore any of the archipelago islands.
The Resort offer:
* International airport 10 km from lodge
(scheduled or charter flights)
* Access by road from Maputo or Mutare direct to our
lodge (safe, tarred roads, 4x4 not required)
* Secure parking for your vehicle and boat
* Safe swimming
* World-renowned game fishing and diving spots
* Magnificent restaurant and bar area offering
traditional Mozambican as well as Western cuisine
* Swimming pool and deck
* Boats and watersport equipment available, pre-booking
essential
Rooms:
The chalets are luxury en-suite with either one or two bedrooms.
There are 10 chalets in total, 5 for 2 persons with bedroom, en-suite bathroom and veranda and 5 family with 2 bedrooms, bathroom and veranda (capacity 5 persons)
Please note chalets are NOT selfcatering.
Please see details and costs of a
Fly-In to Vilanculos Beach Lodge.
Activities:
* Diving & Snorkelling
- Hire a boat (includes snorkelling gear) or bring your own
* Yacht Cruises
* Non-Motorised Water Sports includes:
- A laser sail boat, surf ski/canoes, sea kayaks, wind surfers and paddle skis. These are available free of charge.
* Other Activities
- Hiking and bird watching
- Beach walks and shell collecting.
- Swimming and paddling in safe shallow waters
- The lodge is within close distance (5km) from the village where one can visit the local market or just have a look around town.
- Dhow sailing
- Swimming pool and deck ideal for sundowners.
How to get there:
Access by road from RSA
The road is tarred all the way from Komatipoort border to Vilankulo and a 4x4 is not required.
There are a few potholes and areas under repair so keep an eye out for them.
Follow the main toll road from Komatipoort to Maputo.
Just before getting into Maputo, you turn left onto the National road EN1 to the North (Xai-Xai, Inhambane, Vilankulo, Beira).
From this point the turn-off to the right towards Vilankulo is ±750km.
Our signs will lead you from the village to the lodge which lies about 4km north of the village.
Access by road from Zimbabwe.
From the border post at Matchipanda all the way to Vilankulo, ± 600 Km, you will find tarred road but be aware of potholes.
You follow the main Beira road and turn South at Inchope.
This is the National road to Inhassoro, Vilankulo, Xia-Xai & Maputo.
The village is ± 20 from the Vilankulo turn-off from the main road.
The lodge lies about 4km north of the village.
Follow the signs in the village to the lodge.
Fuel is always available in Chimoio but other outlets along the road are not always reliable
Fly in from RSA
Vilankulo has an international airport, and one can fly direct from Johannesburg International Airport or Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (Nelspruit) to Vilankulo.
There are also limited flights with LAM via Beira or Maputo to Vilankulo.
Please see details and costs of a Please see details and costs of a
Fly-In to Vilanculos Beach Lodge..
