Three ways to reach Bazaruto island

Pestana Bazaruto Lodge is a beach and island lodge on the northern end of Bazaruto island, in Mozambique. The lodge’s page says it is about 65 kilometres north of Vilankulo and 35 kilometres east of Inhassoro, towns in Inhambane Province. For a client, the first question is how to get there.

• Helicopter from Vilankulo the most recommended transfer, the page says20 minutes
• Boat from Inhassoro45 minutes
• Boat from Vilankulo about 1 hour 3090 minutes

Source: pestana.com, read 8 November 2026.

The mainland end

The page says Vilankulo has an international airport with regular flights from Johannesburg and Maputo. From there it calls the helicopter the most recommended transfer, a 20-minute trip. Another option is a boat transfer, from Vilankulo or from Inhassoro. The page also lists two shuttles to and from the hotel: a free one from Pestana Bazaruto Airport and a paid one from Vilankulo’s airport.

What is on the island

The lodge describes bungalows with thatched roofs and villas, all on the beach facing the sea in tropical gardens, an outdoor pool a stone’s throw from the beach, free Wi-Fi, and the Flamingo restaurant and the Sunset bar. The villas come with the option of a private chef.

For things to do it lists diving and snorkelling on what it calls one of the largest coral reef sites in the world, birdwatching for flamingos and pelicans, sea turtle nesting in season, and boat trips for dolphins and whales.

Meetings

The lodge’s page names no meeting room or conference space. It says the Flamingo restaurant seats 80. For a group, ask us.

Read more on the Pestana Bazaruto Lodge page, or ask us before you plan it.

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