The rural fishing village of Vilankulo is on the Mozambican coast 720km north of the capital, Maputo. We are the gateway to the islands of the Bazaruto Archipelago offering pristine natural beauty and diverse ecologies.
The Bazaruto 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.
More accommodation options! Vilanculos Beach Lodge is open once again. The Lodge has been extensively revamped, and now offers 22 chalets and a 6 sleeper Presidential Suite. The main dining area, backed by a state-of-the-art kitchen, is designed to serve an extensive gourmet menu to over 100 guests. The swimming pool is the larget in the Inhambane Province. Water sports, diving, para-gliding, fishing trips and more are on offer.
Need internet? Casa Rex now offer a wireless service – bring your laptop and download. Cost is USD 2 per hour.
Our new Tourism Information Office is open!! The Vilankulo Tourism Forum is happy to announce that we now have a Tourism Information Office. You will find us very close to the town's entrance at the municipal offices. We have a flip-file with frequently asked questions, brochures, as well as maps for sale. We also offer an internet service. Jonas staffs the office everyday except Sundays & public holidays.
If you want to contact us, our email address is info@vilankulo.com.
More flights. LAM /MEX has launched a couple of new routes: Check out their website on our contacts page.
Updated 29 September 2009
