On the water
Do a full Bazaruto day trip.
A full day in the Bazaruto Archipelago - Africa's oldest marine park. Clearest water in the dry season.
Bazaruto day trip → Locally owned · Vilanculos & Tofo
Mozambique tours, beyond the postcard.
We'll take you to the places we love - islands, ocean giants, dunes, and dhow sunsets along the Mozambique coast.
Why come
The trip you'll want
all to yourself.
The Bazaruto Archipelago — one of Africa's oldest marine parks, and one of the last places on Earth where dugongs still live.
Two and a half thousand kilometres of Indian Ocean coast — still mostly fishing villages, traditional dhows, and beach you'll have to yourself.
No resort strip. No bracelets. No fixed schedule. The day is yours and so is the pace.
Where to go
Pick your
stretch of coast.
Start with Vilanculos and Tofo. If you want to go further, we'll help you plan the wider route.
Best experiences
Some of the best
experiences we run.
Across Vilanculos and Tofo, these are the days guests talk about most.
In season
Watch a humpback breach close to the boat.
Seasonal from both Vilanculos and Tofo (June-November). Peak August-October when the calves come past.
Ocean giants
Swim alongside a whale shark.
Possible from both Tofo and Vilanculos, with the most reliable sightings around Tofo. Snorkel-and-go, no scuba needed.
On the wind
Sail into sunset on a traditional dhow.
A relaxed evening sail, a sundowner, no engine - just wind, water, and the bay at golden hour.
See the sunset dhow trip →
On land
Climb the red dunes at sunset.
A short trip out by car or dhow, a barefoot climb, and wide views over the sea and the islands as the light drops.
See the red dunes tour →
Back on shore
Cook matapa, eat what you cook.
Three hours in a Mozambican kitchen - matapa, piri-piri prawns, xima. Hands-on, then lunch.
Ask about a cooking lesson →Sounds like your kind of trip?
Plan it with us
EKAYA
noun ·Xitswa
home. Not just a building - that feeling of belonging, of being welcomed, of being with people who genuinely want you there.
Who you'll meet
Real days,
real people.
The person behind the trips
I grew up on this water — fishing these channels as a boy, and skippering boats here for more than ten years since. EKAYA is a young company, but the hands on the tiller aren't new to the sea. This coast is home, and I want you to feel that.
Alfredo
Why EKAYA
Because this is home for us,
not just a destination.
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Locally rooted in Vilanculos
We live and work on this coast year-round. The people planning your trip are the same people running your days on the water.
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No pressure planning
You message us. We send a clear plan. You decide in your own time.
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Weather-first safety
If sea conditions aren't safe and we cancel a boat day, you don't pay for that day.
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Quality without pretense
Good boats, good crews, thoughtful days - done right, without the noise.
How it works
Planning with EKAYA,
in three steps.
A simple back-and-forth until the route, rhythm, and pace feel right for you.
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Step 1
You send dates + vibe
Tell us when you're coming, who's traveling, and whether you want slow days, active days, or both.
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Step 2
We send a draft plan
You get a route, a day-by-day rhythm, and clear options for how the trip can flow.
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Step 3
We refine and confirm
We tweak it together until it feels like your trip, then we lock it in.
Travel guides
Know before you go —
we wrote it all down.
The same advice we give over WhatsApp, in guide form — visas, seasons, money, safety, and day-by-day routes.
Mozambique Visa 2026: ETA, e-Visa & Visa on Arrival
Mozambique visa rules for 2026: who needs an ETA, e-visa, or visa on arrival, what it costs ($10–$290), and a per-passport answer for US, UK, EU travelers.
Best Time to Visit Mozambique — Month-by-Month Guide (2026)
When is the best time to visit Mozambique? A local guide to the dry and wet seasons, whale season, diving conditions, and the best time to travel to Vilanculos and Bazaruto.
Mozambique 10-Day Itinerary — A Local's Plan (2026)
A realistic 10-day Mozambique itinerary from a local operator: Maputo, Tofo, Vilanculos, and the Bazaruto Archipelago. Day-by-day, with honest transit times, what to skip, and what to add.
Is Mozambique Safe Right Now? 2026 Safety Guide by City & Region
Is Mozambique safe to visit in 2026? An honest, city-by-city safety guide from a local operator — Maputo, Tofo, Vilanculos, Beira, Pemba, Cabo Delgado, vs South Africa, and what to actually expect.
Come home
to Mozambique.
Tell us when you're coming and what you're into. We'll send back a rough plan, a price, and probably a photo of last night's sunset.
Plan your Mozambique trip on WhatsApp