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TOURISM

splendid seafood and friendly locals to make
your holiday in Mozambique an affordable
and unforgettable experience.
Inhambane is surrounded by white sandy
beaches and crystal clear water which
provides ample opportunities for snorkeling
and scuba diving. It is seen as one of the
major tourist destinations of Mozambique.
Its a wonderful town to go and explore.
Everything is relatively easy to find from the
central market outwards.
The many activities on offer within
Inhambane include quad biking, dhow sailing,
boating, fishing, as well as experiencing
the local taverns, and relaxing on the many
beaches.
Inhambane is known as one of the prime
destinations for holiday makers due to its
scenic surroundings and rustic appeal. A
wide variety of flights are also available from
Johannesburg to Inhambane, making it an
easily accessible destination for the discerning
traveler.
Vilanculos:
Draped along the Indian Ocean; Vilankulo,
as it is also known, is named after the local
tribal chief, Gamala Vilankulo Mukoke.
This predominantly small town swells to
accommodate the large numbers during the
Summer holiday period. It boasts a new
international airport. It is also the gateway to
the Bazaruto Archipelago; some of the most
idyllic offshore tropical islands which make
up a string of natural wonders in the Indian
Ocean.
Vilanculos is known for it’s crystal, clear
blue waters as well as breathtaking scuba
diving and snorkeling experiences. Vilanculos
is dotted with a variety of up-market and cost
effective holiday destinations to suit all needs.
A definite must do is a visit to the fishermen
at the local market. This where strong
bargaining is rife and you can experience
a truly local culture and cuisine with many
options. Combine this with the famous local
bakery on the corner of the main street, where
one can smell freshly-baked ‘pão’ (bread) in
the early hours of the morning to kick start a
magical day in paradise.
The historic Dona Alice Hotel has now
been returned to it’s former glory and stands
as a true landmark of the Vilunculos area. It
stands on the edge of a beach enclave with
magnificent views of the Bazaruto islands, a
true feature of this town that must be visite.
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Bilene:
• 180km North of Maputo;
• 27km long salt water lagoon;
• Snorkeling, scuba diving and canoeing;
• Easily accessible by car;
• A festive local market where
• Fresh prawns are mandatory.

Vilanculos:
• 800km North of Maputo;
• Bazaruto Achipelago Islands;
• Fishing and diving at the historic coral reefs.
• New international airport
• Crystal clear ocean

Inhambane:
• 500km North of Maputo;
• Flights from Johannesburg;
• Crystal clear water and sandy beaches;
• Fishing, diving and
• Local heritage.

Pont D’Ouro:
• 90km South of Maputo;
• Deep sea fishing;
• New Year celebrations;
• Coastal town;
• An open air market.

RESOURCES

Propertymaputo.com
www.reimag.co.mz