Things to do in Southern Mozambique
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Sail Away
The recommended Sail Away is the best contact for island dhow safaris, with various day and overnight sails in the archipelago (check out their website for a sampling).
Prices are very reasonable: a day trip including snorkelling around the islands of Magaruque or Benguera, a good lunch, refreshments, park entry fees and snorkelling equipment costs around US$47, with discounts sometimes available for walk-ins. Overnight safaris range from two to four days and cost from around US$70 per person per day, with everything that the day trip includes, plus full board and accommodation. All boats have extra motors, safety and first-aid equipment and communication on board. Sail…
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Complexo Âncora Seafood Restaurant/NY Pizza
This place on the waterfront by the port is a piece of Americana in the middle of Mozambique, with large meals, apple pie for dessert plus a breezy waterside eating area. Everything's halal (no alcohol) and they have a free takeaway/delivery service.
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Hotel Santa Maria
It's worth taking a stroll through the bustling market area near the bus stand. Nearby is the now derelict Hotel Santa Maria, built by tycoon-entrepreneur Joaquim Alves.
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Casa Rex Restaurant
Most of the accommodation options in Vilankulo also have good restaurants, especially the restaurant at Casa Rex, with seafood and gourmet fare (advance bookings only).
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Market
For self-catering, there are fruits and vegetables at the market and, in the afternoons, fresh seafood which you can usually arrange to get grilled up at your hotel.
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Dona Ana Hotel
At the northern end of town on the beach is the rambling, currently derelict and soon to be rehabilitated Dona Ana Hotel, built by tycoon-entrepreneur Joaquim Alves.
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Samara
A cosy waterfront eatery tucked away about 200m off the main road on the beach, north of Casa Rex. Specialities include seafood platters, prawns and crayfish.
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Big Blue Adventures
For fishing charters, boat hire, snorkelling and other water sports, contact Big Blue Adventures, based at Aguia Negra Lodge.
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Bim Expresso Bank Building
Just inland is the Bim Expresso Bank Building, which used to be tycoon-entrepreneur Joaquim Alves' residence.
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Taurus
Taurus, diagonally opposite BIM, stocks South African imports, meats and cheeses, plus soft serve ice cream.
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Bar Moçambicano
Just down from the market, with cheap snacks and burgers, and a bakery (also open Saturday) next door.
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Bar Ti'Zé
A small local eatery on the main road near the bus stand, with fresh, inexpensive meals.
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Vilanculos Dive Charters
A long-standing outfit offering PADI instruction and dive-accommodation deals.
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Restaurante Monica
Restaurante Monica, at Na Sombra, features tasty local cuisine.
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SEA Supermarket
SEA Supermarket near the market has an ATM.
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Odyssea Diving
Dive operator offering PADI instruction.
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Mukoke Market
Check out the colourful Mukoke Market.
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Complexo Âncora Seafood Restaurant/NY Pizza
Pizzas, plus a large menu of continental dishes. Portions are generally large, and there’s an eating area overlooking the water. It also rents upmarket rooms.
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Taurus
Taurus, diagonally opposite BIM, stocks South African imports, meats and cheeses, plus soft serve ice cream.
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