Flying to Vilanculos
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Johannesburg (JNB)
about 1 hour 45 minutes · Non-stop
Best time to fly
Weather, crowds and fares move together in Vilanculos. These are the trade-offs.
April to October
Dry season — the best window, with calm seas, clear water and comfortable temperatures.
November to December
Warming and humid, with rain building.
January to March
Hot, wet and the peak of cyclone season. Some lodges close.
Before you go
Malaria
A malaria area year-round, with higher risk in the wet months. Take medical advice on prophylaxis.
Cyclones
January to March carries real cyclone risk on this coast. Check forecasts and cancellation terms.
Cash
Card acceptance is limited outside lodges. Bring meticais or dollars in cash.
About Vilanculos
Vilanculos is the mainland gateway to the Bazaruto Archipelago — a chain of sand islands in a marine national park, with clear water, dugongs and some of the best diving on the East African coast.
The town itself is small and relaxed. Most visitors transfer straight to a lodge or onto a boat or light aircraft to the islands.
Getting in from the airport
Vilanculos Airport (VNX) is a few kilometres from town. Lodges arrange transfers, and onward travel to the archipelago is by boat or light aircraft depending on where you are staying.
Entry requirements for South African passport holders
South African passport holders have historically been able to enter Mozambique for short tourist stays without a pre-arranged visa. Requirements have changed more than once — confirm the current position before you travel.
Entry rules change. Confirm the current requirements with the destination's embassy or consulate before you travel — this page is a guide, not an authority.
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