Bazaruto Archipelago, Protected marine archipelago in Inhambane Province, Mozambique.
The archipelago consists of five islands with sand dunes on the eastern side and marshlands on the western coast, located 15 kilometers from mainland.
The Bazaruto Archipelago became a designated natural reserve in 1971, marking a significant step toward marine conservation in Southeast Africa.
Local fishermen navigate traditional wooden boats through the waters, maintaining generations-old fishing methods in the Indian Ocean waters.
The dry season from May to October offers the most favorable conditions for visiting the archipelago, with direct boat transfers available from Vilanculos.
The waters shelter one of the last populations of dugongs in the Indian Ocean, along with 120 bird species and numerous marine creatures.
Location: Inhambane Province
GPS coordinates: -21.63333,35.50000
Latest update: March 7, 2025 17:57
Mozambique offers photographers white sand beaches, coral reefs, historic buildings and national parks. The coastal region features lighthouses and shipwrecks. The interior reveals mountains and reservoirs.
Sofala
184.1 km
Bazaruto National Park
5 km
Chimanimani National Reserve
323.9 km
Praia da Barra
240.4 km
Fort São Caetano
179.3 km
Casa dos Bicos
211.6 km
Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Beira
211.1 km
Forte de Nossa Senhora da Conceição de Inhambane
248.9 km
Bazaruto Lighthouse
11.3 km
Farol do Macuti
208.8 km
Barra Point Lighthouse
240.3 km
Moribane Forest
308 km
Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Inhambane
248.8 km
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
248.8 km
Correios de Moçambique Inhambane
249 km
Cinema São Jorge
210.6 km
Cine-Teatro Olympia
212.4 km
Standard Bank Building (Beira)
212.2 km
Cinema Tofo
249.2 km
Edifício do Concelho Municipal de Inhambane
248.9 km
Morrungulo Beach
178.5 km
Beira townhall
211.8 km
Edifício do Almoxarifado (Beira)
212.6 km
Mercado Gorjão
212.1 km
Escola de Artes e Ofícios (Beira)
211.1 km
Grémio dos Empregados da Companhia de Moçambique
212.9 km
Edifício da Associação Comercial da Beira
211.9 km
Beira Club
212.6 kmReviews
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