Vilanculos Day Trips


Canoeing

We offer professional Canoe Safaris in the Govuro Wetlands and Waterways. You are paddled and guided in canoes in the wetlands located 30km West of Vilanculos Town.
The Govuro Spring River feeds the wetlands and waterways, and is an inland fresh water delta 20km by 30km in size, not connected to the Sea. It has crystal clear waters, with great bird life Including the Black Crake, Purple Gallinule, African Darter, River Warblers, Pygmy Geese, Kingfishers, Jacanas, Cormorants, Eagles and Herons.
The River is also full of fireflies, which you can experience on the evening trips alongside thousands of stars and a great sunset.

Rate 60 USD per Person

tours start with minimum of 2 participants, maxiumum 9




Ocean Safaris in the Bazaruto Archipelago

A taxi will be sent for you wherever you are staying in Vilanculos and will take you to the transfer boat.

 

Dolphin Spotting, Island Trips and Snorkelling

 

We then return back to Vilanculos around 15:00 pm where a taxi will take you back from the transfer boat to wherever you are staying.

Rate 150 USD per person

MIN 4 PAX, INCL. LUNCH & SOFT DRINKS & Park Fees and a proper speed boat to see more places and do more things in one day



Mangrove Forest Walking Tour

Our amazing new Mangrove forest walking tour, started in 2020, is magical. The tour takes about four hours at low tide, and will lead you through red and white mangrove forests. The very fragile eco-system is second to none. It is definitely a must do for nature lovers when on holiday in Vilanculos.

The tour is USD 50 per person, min 2 pax. This includes all transport from where you are staying and a guided tour of the amazing mangrove forests.

 

What to bring: cameras, sun hats, suncream, binoculars if you choose to, and water.

Rate 50 USD per person

MIN 2 PAX, INCL. ALL TRANSPORT AND GUIDED TOUR OF THE AMAZING MANGROVE FORESTS.



Sandbar

Welcome to the Sandbar, our mobile beach restaurant in Vilankulo. Our restaurant is on a sandbar - to get there, you will be picked up from your accommodation by taxi, driven to our location, taken on a private dhow transfer to the sand bar, and back. We cater to all groups, from couples looking for a romantic meal in a private setting to family groups and friends wanting a unique dining experience. 

Seafood

Here at the sandbar we serve only the freshest seafood alongside starter plates, salads, and desserts. Alcoholic drinks are available on pre-oder, water and soft drinks will be provided. Seafood options include fish, prawns, crab, lobster, and calamari, to be decided upon your booking.

Extravaganza

Reservations: Meals must be pre-booked by at least 24 hours. Phone or WhatsApp message Jay at +258 84 686 6341

or email at: jrentiz@gmail.com

for information and pricing.



Vilankulos Birding Safaris

Wetlands

Our wetland bird tours are conducted in and around the Govuro wetlands, where you can expect to see plenty of African pygmy geese, white faced whistling ducks, purple gallinules, and lots more.

 

Contact me at jentiz@gmail.com for a list.

Coastal

Our coastal walks are conducted in and around the Chibuene area. This includes both beach and coastal forest area, offering a wide variety of bird life.

 

Please email me for a list of birds and more details.

Area Specials

Specials sighted here include the Madagascar bee eater, Collared palm thrush, Neergaards sunbird, and Crab Plover.

 

Email me for more details.