Useful Tips

Travellers' Allowance Entry and Exit

Currency

Foreign currency: up to the equivalent of US 10,000.00 (ten thousand US dollars). Local currency: up to MZN 10,000.00 (ten thousand meticais). We recommend using other forms of payment

Tobacco

20 cigarettes or 10 cigarillos or 10 cigars or 250 grams of smoking tobacco. (Must be over 18 years old)

Alcoholic Beverages

1 liter of spirits and 2.25 liters of wine. (Must be over 18 years old)

Perfumes

100 ml of perfume or 250 ml of cologne.

Medicine

Reasonable quantities for own consumption.

Other Items

Valued at less than MZN 20,000.00 (twenty thousand meticais).

Customs and Export Regulations

Except for currency, individual duty-free allowances shall apply on a monthly basis.

If your goods exceed the allowance, contact a customs officer.

Plants, animals, plant and animal products (require authorization from the competent authority).

The export of gold, silver, platinum, and other precious metals requires authorization from the Banco de Moçambique.

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Quick Fact Sheet

Download our fact sheet outlining all the do’s and don’ts of Bazaruto Archipelago National Park.

Visit their website at www.africanparks.org/the-parks/bazaruto/visit-bazaruto

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Fly

Vilankulo hosts an international airport with flights departing to/from Maputo and Johannesburg on a daily basis. There are also flights from KMIA (Nelspruit) to Vilankulo twice weekly. Both SA Airlink and LAM operate flights into Vilankulo. Should you require assistance with flight reservations ex South Africa you are welcome to contact reservations who will refer you to our preferred suppliers in South Africa.

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Drive

The roads to Vilankulo are acceptable and tarred, but look out for potholes on route; a 4×4 is not a necessity. We do not suggest travelling at night in Mozambique. Fuel is readily available, but it is suggested to fill up when possible.

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Visas

South African passport-holders do not require a visa for leisure travel to Mozambique. For all other passport holders we recommend that you contact the Mozambican embassy in your country of origin.

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On Arrival

You will be asked to complete an Indemnity form, along with copies of Passport and visa. This is for the local Tourism authority and required by law.

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Operational Hours

Office Hours 7am – 10pm Daily

Breakfast : 7am – 10am

Dinner: Please be seated and place order before 8pm

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Generators and Air-conditions

Our generator will take a few minutes to turn on should there be a power failure. Please turn off any unnecessary power drains.

Please turn off air-conditioners when not in the bungalow to conserve energy and for environmental reasons.

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Wifi

Available in common areas and complimentary for all in-house guests. Should you require steady wi-fi for a meeting , please ask reception for a portable modem and they will glady assist with airtime- 500 Meticais for 5 gigs.

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Tipping

Should you wish to tip staff, please liaise with reception at the end of your stay.

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Travel Insurance

It is recommended that you arrange travel insurance before you travel. Check that for medical emergencies you are covered in Mozambique. Chat to your local GP regarding malaria prevention treatments.

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Laundry

Please add any laundry you would like done in the laundry bags provided. Items for special care should not be included in general laundry. Rates are available upon request.

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Spa and Conferencing

A spa is available on site and bookings need to be made in advance at reception.

Conference centre available for small groups (30 to 40 depending on seating style) – please speak to reception or request this price list.

Further information:

Conferences -reservations@vilanculosbeachlodge.com

Spa- reception@vilanculosbeachlodge.com

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Useful Items to Bring Along

Anti-Malaria Medication

Mosquito Spray

Sunblock, sun-hats, sun glasses

After-sun lotion

Personal Medication

General Medication: headaches etc.

Bathing suits

Cash for curio shopping etc.

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Stay Plugged In

At Vilanculos Beach Lodge, we use 2-pin South African plugs. We recommend that guests bring any necessary adaptors, particularly for American plugs, as these adaptors are not readily available for purchase in Vilankulo. Please ensure you are prepared to stay connected and powered up during your visit!

FAQ's

The airport is approximately 7km from the lodge and transfers are complimentary.

Yes, there is safe and secure parking and at no additional charge.

Please note that all reservations are deemed provisional until a 50% payment has been received.

Off Peak period 6 Jan – 14 Dec: A 50% deposit required and full payment is due 2 weeks / 14 days prior to arrival.

Peak period 15 Dec – 5 Jan: A 50% deposit based on the total booking value is due within 14 days of confirmation of booking and final

payment must be received no later than 30 days prior to the check in date.

VBL reserves the right to release any reservation without further notice or hindrance should the above requirements not be met.

Thereafter room(s) will be subject to availability if re-requested.

Master and Visa cards are accepted. Euros, Dollars, Rands and British Pounds are also accepted for payment.

We are able to assist with a cot for infants; this is, however, subject to availability, due to the layout of our bungalows we are unfortunately not able to assist with additional beds.

We are able to adapt our menu to your specific dietary requirements, all we require is that you advise us in advance of your meal requirements so we may purchase the necessary ingredients in advance. Please note we are not Halaal or Kosher accredited and whilst we take care not to mix any pork with other food items it is important to note we do cook pork in our kitchen.

Please visit www.vilanculosbeachlodge.com where you are able to access our meals under the restaurant link.

We have a variety of activities available; please click on the activities link on our website www.vilanculosbeachlodge.com for more information.

Please note that all travellers are advised to purchase travel insurance that covers cancellation of reservation.

In the event that the traveller may need to cancel the reservation, irrespective of reason, such cancellation must be

made in writing and in such instances any and all payments made will be held by VBL as a credit for the traveller for a period not exceeding 12 months.

Our flexible payment policy does not allow for refunds.