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Location: Vilanculos, Mozambique
Duration: 5 Nights Valid From: 16 Jun 10 To: 31 Oct 10
Due to the volatility in the South African currency and the price of fuel affecting the price of air tickets we cannot ensure the accuracy of the price as mentioned. The price was correct at the time of printing on 28th July 2010 Terms and Conditions apply 
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Description
Dugong Beach Lodge is situated in the idyllic Vilanculos Wildlife Sanctuary. This sanctuary covers 30 000 hectares of pristine marine and wildlife territory. Guests at this luxurious Mozambique lodge are treated to a diverse eco-system of bush, wetland, white powder white beaches and crystal clear waters.
Includes:
• Return airfare from Johannesburg to Vilanculos on LAM Airway
• Pre-payable airport taxes
• Return boat transfers to the lodge
• 5 Nights accommodation on a Full board basis
• Non-motorised water sports & one of the following activities per day (according to lodge program): Dhow cruise; Sunset Cruise; Guided Trails (2hrs); Nature drive incl World’s View & fishing village; 30 min massage.
Excludes:
• Meals and beverages not specified.
• Passport and Visa costs.
• Travel and medical insurance.
• Items of a personal nature.
Conditions:
• The above package is subject to availability at time of reservation. Price is per person sharing. Prices are subject to change in accordance with currency fluctuations and increased airfares. When making a booking enquiry it is important that you are in possession of the correct documentation to travel i.e. visas, inoculation certificates etc. Please check that all names and surnames are spelt exactly as they appear in the relevant passports. Fares, where indicated, are based on low season rates.
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Location Information
Vilanculos, Mozambique
Language:
English, Portuguese
Currency:
New Metical (MZN)
Mozambique, officially the Republic of Mozambique, is a country in southeastern Africa bordered by the Indian Ocean, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia to the northwest, Zimbabwe, Swaziland and South Africa.
Mozambique's first inhabitants were the San hunters and gatherers, ancestors of the Khoisani peoples. Between the first and fourth centuries AD, waves of Bantu-speaking peoples migrated from the north through the Zambezi River valley and then gradually into the plateau and coastal areas. The Bantu were farmers and ironworkers. When Vasco da Gama, exploring for Portugal, reached the coast of Mozambique in 1498, Arab trading settlements had existed along the coast and outlying islands for several centuries, and political control of the coast was in the hands of a string of local sultans. Muslims had actually lived in the region for quite some time.
Climate varies according to area. Inland is cooler than the coast and rainfall higher as the land rises, with most rain between January and March. Hottest and wettest season is October to March. From April to September the coast has warm, mainly dry weather tempered by sea breezes.
Beira has lovely beaches and is the base for trips to Gorongosa National Park (see below). Amongst the numerous beaches in Mozambique are Ponta do Ouro, Malugane (in the south), Inhaca Island (near Maputo), Inhambane with its beach resort of Tofo (about 400km/250 miles north of the capital), Xai-Xai, Vilankulo, São Martino do Bilene and Chonguene.
The cuisine is mainly Portuguese with Far Eastern influences. Specialties are piri-piri chicken, Zambesi chicken, shellfish, including Delagoa Bay prawns (which are grilled and served with piri-piri sauce), matapa (sauce of ground peanuts and cassava leaves) with rice or wusa (stiff maize porridge). Restaurants are to be found in main towns, as well as hotel dining rooms.
Maputo has a lively nightlife, particularly on weekends. Feira Popular is the main forum of evening activity with various bars and discos, some with live music. The style of music in clubs varies from typical Mozambican rhythms to Western pop music.
Vilankulo (or Vilanculos) is a coastal town in Mozambique. Vilankulo is named after chief Vilankulo, and some of the suburbs are named after his sons.
Vilanculos is a popular beach resort that has a harbour, an airport. The coastal area surrounding Vilanculos is world renowned for its superb variety of white sand, alluring golden sunsets and tall palm trees.
The dry season is from March to November with temperatures around 15 to 23 degrees. Bring a sweater for the evenings; the "rainy season" can be hot with temperatures ranging between 23 and 34 degrees.
Medical Precautions: Compulsory Vaccinations:
Yellow Fever (if coming from Endemic Country)
Recommeneded Vaccinations:
Hepatitus A
Tetanus
Meningitis
Precautions:
Malaria Prophylaxis
Bottled Water
Visa Requirements
| Nationality | Requires Visa |
| American | Yes |
| British | Yes |
| European Union | Yes |
| South African | No |
