Villas do Indico Vilanculos

Destination

Vilanculos

Villas do Indico is situated 10 km’s north of Vilanculos at the border of the Bazaruto Archipelago. The Archipelago is protected as a Marine Park and rewarded for fishing, snorkelling, diving and bird watching. It consists of five ‘paradise islands’ surrounded by stunning turquoise waters, beautiful reefs and amazing marine life. At the border, on the mainland, you will find deserted beaches, rough bush nature with lagoons and traditional small bush villages. Villas do Indico offers 6 rooms and a restaurant, is situated on the beach of this mainland, opposite Bazaruto and Benguerra, two of the largest islands of the Archipelago. The sea in our front offers splendid opportunities for all kind of water sports and opportunities to see dolphins, mantas, turtles, the endangered Dugong and, from July to October, Humpback whales and whale sharks. The bush in our back is great for hiking and exceptionally auspicious for bird spotters. More than 200 bird species visit the area. We organize ‘Outdoor’ activities: fishing -also fly fishing-, diving, snorkeling, hiking and bird watching. Most of the activities we guide ourselves. As we operate on a small scale we can give you a maximum of attention and are able to customize our service to your wishes. We can also give you an advise in planning and booking your trip, if desired, in combination with visiting Wild Life reserves in Mozambique or South Africa.

Villas do Indico Vilanculos Amenities

12 guestrooms are divided over 5 bungalows and 2 honeymoon suites. Each bungalow has a terrace, 40 meters from the beach, with a panoramic view of the Bazaruto Islands. Each room has a private bathroom and can accommodate 2 to 3 people. All rooms are provided with hot water and mosquito nets. We offer B&B, half- and full board. In our restaurant we serve local food and meals from various parts of the world. Seafood is fresh and most of the vegetables are home grown. Depending on the availability we try to customize our meals as much as possible to your wishes. Please tell us if we have to provide a special diet. The beach in front of the lodge is still almost deserted and unspoiled. You can walk for hours and will only see local people who are fishing or on their way home or to town. Most activities are starting direct from the lodge, by foot, boat or car. It takes 30 minutes by boat to reach Bazaruto and Benguerra.

Directions To Villas do Indico Vilanculos

From Gauteng take the N4. In Maputo, turn left at the robot. Just after the next tollgate you turn left again towards Xai-xai. After about 400 k’s keep right at the split in the road. That’s it!

Area Attractions

Bazaruto Islands. Fishing in the Bazaruto Archipelago Spinning Snorkeling Diving Whale Watching Hiking and Bird Watching