Vilanculos Beach Lodge

DEEP SEA FISHING The Bazaruto Archipelago area has some of the best game fishing in the world. Hire a boat (see tariffs below) or bring your own. Safe parking for cars and trailers is available as well as a launching facility for boats in the town.
Please note that the Bazaruto Archipelago is a National Park protected by WWF. Park fees are US$ 10.00 per person and children U12 are US$ 5.00. Tickets can be purchased on any of the islands from a WWF officer. Most activity prices below do not include Park Fees.

BOAT HIRE
R 1000.00 for the boat plus R 12.00 per litre fuel/oil mix.
For groups of 7 pax or more – R 100.00 per extra person all-inclusive.
Price includes skipper and snorkelling equipment.
FISHING TRIPS (per boat, max 4 persons)
R 300.00 per hour plus fuel used @ R 12.00 per litre.
Includes Skipper, Gillie, bait and all fishing gear

Approximate Fuel Usage:
Full day - 5am to 4pm = 180 litres
Half day - 5am to 1pm = 130 litres
Packed lunches available at R45.00 per pack - includes 2 bread rolls with filling, a fruit, a pastry, boiled egg and two regular cold drinks.

The Lodge currently has 11 chalets.  The chalets are constructed on iron wood stilts with “majeka” (local thatch) roofs and beautiful wooden mahogany floors.  All chalets have en-suite bathrooms with showers; overhead fans; mosquito nets; room safes; a private balcony - most with sea-views; and are set amongst beautiful lush indigenous gardens. In total, the lodge can sleep 39 guests.

STANDARD CHALETS (8) 3 x one bedroom “A chalets”, 5 x two bedroom “B chalets” (shared bathroom) The standard chalets have reed walls and include all the amenities listed above.  These chalets have simple furnishings and décor but are extremely comfortable with a relaxed and rustic “feel” to them.
LUXURY CHALETS (2) One bedroom “A chalets” These chalets have recently been refurbished and upgraded.  The bathrooms have brick walls and cement floors.  The reed walls of the bedrooms have been replaced with “plaster on board” walls and the wooden floors re-laid.  Finishes and furnishings are very tasteful creating a less rustic atmosphere and rather one of luxury and simple elegance.  “Plantation style” doors and windows throughout the chalets add to the charm.  The luxury chalets include tea & coffee making facilities and have breath-taking sea-views.
DELUXE CHALET (1) 2 double en-suite bedrooms This suite will have 2 double en-suite bedrooms that sleep 4, sharing a central lounge area with a kitchenette and large furnished balcony.  The bedrooms will be air-conditioned and the bathrooms include shower, double basins and bidet.  Décor and finishes are upmarket and custom-made. The Deluxe Chalet stands about 3 metres off the ground and the sea-views are awesome!  Please note this chalet is not suitable for families with very small children.

The information below is provided to clarify the difference between the “A” and “B” type chalets. 

One bedroom “A” chalets x 5 - 2 luxury and 3 standard.  These chalets sleep a maximum of 2 guests.  All “A” chalets have double beds and en-suite bathrooms. 

Two bedroom “B” chalets x 5 – all standard.  These chalets have 2 bedrooms (1 double, 1 twin) sharing one bathroom leading off a small central room.  Three of the “B” chalets have an extra bed in the central room.  These chalets are ideal for families.  See chalet layout below - not drawn to scale.