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SAILAWAY DHOW SAFARIS to the BAZARUTO ARCHIPELAGO ISLANDS
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Sailaway Safaris | Bazaruto Islands | Mozambique
Bazaruto Island Safaris and Camping Accommodation

Sailaway Dhow Safaris offer fully catered safaris, so you can relax and take in the splendour of the islands while we take care of you.

Safaris include meals, drinking water fruit juice, tea and coffee. Seafood is our speciality, and salads accompany all meals.
We can cater for vegetarians and vegans. Alcoholic beverages should be purchased prior to departure. We provide a cooler box and ice on safari.
Snorkelling gear, including mask and snorkel, diving boots and fins are supplied. For those who wish to scuba dive, we can liase with a professional dive operator to meet up with you whilst on safari.

Sailaway dhows are seaworthy and crewed by experienced sailors. Our company holds 3rd party public liability insurance. Each dhow is equipped with life jackets, communication and first aid kit. An auxilary motor ensures that in the event of adverse wind conditions we are still able to reach our destination.
All dhows are rigged with canopies providing shade from the sun.


SAFARIS

DAY SAFARI
Discover Magaruque Island. Snorkel off the base reef and hike along the island beaches. The fish and bird species are diverse and plentiful. Our seafood lunch prepared on the dhow and served on the beach is highly recommended.
ITINERARY:
Meet at Sailaway office at 8.30am for trip briefing, fit snorkelling equipment and depart for Magaruque. Approximate arrival time on the Island at 10.15am. Lunch is served at 12.30pm. Departure from the island at 2.45pm, return to Vilanculos around 4.15pm.
Cost: USD 80p/p

OVERNIGHT SAFARI
Overnight options are a 2 or 3 day safari. Our overnight camp is situated on the mainland, 12km north of Vilanculos, and is equipped with a shower and ablutions. Tents, bedding and mattresses are provided.
Itinerary
Day 1: Meet at 8.30am, fit snorkelling equipment, and depart for Magaruque Island. Explore the islands, snorkel and enjoy a seafood lunch. Thereafter, set sail for our overnight camp in Chigamane, arriving late afternoon. Supper around 7pm.
Day 2: After breakfast, head out to Bazaruto Island. Hiking up the sand dunes on the south point is recommended, and thereafter 2 Mile Reef for snorkelling. The order of activities is tidal dependent. Lunch on an island and return to Vilanculos in the late afternoon.
Day 3 option: Set off from Chigamane to Benguerra Island for a morning hike to the fresh water crocodile lagoons, or snorkel again at 2 Mile Reef. The snorkelling option is tidal dependent. Lunch is served at noon, after which the dhow sets sail for Vilanculos, arriving late afternoon.
1 night, 2 day safari: US$ 230 p/p.
2 night, 3 day safari: US$ 345 p/p.

Overnight safari rates include: national park entry fee, all meals, refreshments, tea, coffee & drinking water, all transport by dhow, snorkelling equipment, English/Portuguese translator, mainland communications whilst on safari, safety equipment, first aid kit and information pack on flora and fauna in the park.
Children under 12 years travel at half price; children under 6 years travel free.
Rates are inclusive of value added taxes (17%)


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ACCOMMODATION

Camping Safari:
Accommodation is at the Chigamane Camp, and includes canvas tents, bedding, ablutions, dining area, lights, showers.

1 night, 2 day safari: US$ 230 p/p.
2 night, 3 day safari: US$ 345 p/p.

Lodge Safari :
For those who dont want to camp, accommodation is at the recently refurbished Villas do Indico, situated 11km north of Vilanculos. On-suite accommodation is in air-conditioned chalets. Dinner and breakfast at the lodge are included. Your hosts are Paula and Victor.

1 night, 2 day safari US$300 p/p
2 night, 3 day safari US$400 p/p


WHAT TO BRING ON SAFARI

Although the dhows have plenty of storage capacity we request that clients pack their luggage in a soft holdalls rather than large suitcases.
Items to bring along include sun block, hat, torch and mosquito repellant. A waterproof jacket and warm clothing in the winter months is advised.
If you use corrective lenses and wish to snorkel, please bring your own mask. The islands are a malarial area, so take adequate precautions. The Vilanculos hospital can analyse and treat malaria effeciently. Any valuables that you might want to leave behind can be safely stored at our mainland base until your return. Sailaway has secure parking for vehicles.


HOW TO GET HERE

Vilanculos is situated 720km north of Maputo, and is connected via the main EN1 highway. Driving time between Maputo and Vilanculos is appoximately 10hrs. Public buses depart daily from Maputo to Vilanculos. Vilanculos is also served by flights from Johannesburg and Maputo. Direct flights and can be booked through the following operators:
PELICAN AIR: www.pelicanair.co.za TEL: +27 11 973 349
LAM: www.lam.co.mz TEL: +258 21 4608000


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