Common questions

How do I get to Bazaruto Island?

How do I get to Bazaruto Island?

The Bazaruto Islands are easily reached by boat or plane from the mainland of Mozambique, mostly from Vilanculos. The largest island, Bazaruto Island (meaning “island of the mist”), is just under 80km’s southeast of the Save River mouth in Mozambique.

How many islands are in the Bazaruto archipelago?

Bazaruto Island
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Bazaruto Archipelago/Islands

Where is Bazaruto?

Mozambique
Bazaruto Island, Portuguese Ilha do Bazaruto, island, Mozambique. It is situated in the Mozambique Channel of the Indian Ocean, about 15 miles (24 km) offshore from the town of Inhassoro and 130 miles (209 km) southeast of Beira. The island is 22 miles (35 km) long and 4 miles (7 km) wide.

How many islands are in Mozambique?

Consisting of 32 small islands, including Ibo Island, and stretching 100 km from Pemba to the Rovuma River on the border with Tanzania, Quirimbas Archipelago boasts some of the richest coral reefs in the world and is home to an abundant array of marine life.

How do I get from Maputo to Bazaruto?

There is no direct connection from Maputo to Bazaruto Archipelago. However, you can take the drive to Maputo airport, fly to Vilankulu, then take the travel to Bazaruto Archipelago. Alternatively, you can take the drive to Maputo airport, fly to Beira, then take the travel to Bazaruto Archipelago.

What is the fourth largest island in the world?

Madagascar
Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world, after Greenland, New Guinea, and Borneo.

How do you get to Bazaruto from South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Johannesburg to Bazaruto Archipelago. However, you can take the train to Marlboro, take the train to OR Tambo Airport, take the walk to Johannesburg airport, fly to Vilankulu, then take the travel to Bazaruto Archipelago.

Do I need visa to Mozambique?

U.S. citizens are required to have a visa to enter Mozambique. U.S. citizens have been denied entry for not having obtained the proper type of visa in advance.

What is the best time of year to visit Mozambique?

The best time to visit Mozambique is between September and November, when the game viewing is at its best, whale migration can be observed, and the weather is calm and warm, between 81°F to 90°F. Mozambique has a subtropical climate. The dry season lasts from April to December, with temperatures between 77°F and 90°F.

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Ruth Doyle