The rural fishing village of Vilankulo is on the Mozambican coast 750km north of the capital, Maputo. We are the gateway to the idyllic islands of the Bazaruto Archipelago with their pristine natural beauty and diverse ecologies.
The Archipelago offers some of the world's best diving, snorkeling and deep-sea fishing. Take a day trip on a speed boat ... or a leisurely sail on a traditional Arab dhow.
Vilankulo offers a range of accommodation options – from luxurious lodges to camping and everything in between. You can experience rural Mozambican culture - the traditional fishing methods, the local cuisine, the drum beats at night…. You don't need a 4x4 to drive there and we have an international airport with direct flights from South Africa, Beira and Maputo.
'culos or 'kulo ...?
Vilankulo is named after chief Vilankulo, and some of the "bairros" (suburbs) are named after his sons. During colonial times the name was changed to Vilanculos since the Portuguese do not use the letter K much, and love the 'ssh' sound of the S. At independence the name was changed back to Vilankulo – with a K and no S. Today the district is called Vilanculos and the town Vilankulo, and many residents have Vilankulo as their last name.





Updated 30 November 2007