Best value: Aug — fares from €271 and ~25°C daytime.
Flights from Nelspruit to Vilanculos start around €388 (typically 1 stop). Range seen recently: €388–390, based on 8 fares found by travellers.
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In Sep, Vilanculos typically sees ~27°C daytime highs and 3 rainy days.
3★+ hotels from €244/night (1 hotels sampled, ~3 weeks out).
Vilanculos (Vilankulo) is the Mozambican capital of water sports. It's a popular beach resort area with accommodation from economy to 5-star barefoot luxury. The gateway to the Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique's only underwater national park. The dry season is from March to November with temperatures around 15 to 23 °C. Bring a sweater for the evenings, The "rainy season" can be hot with temperatures ranging between 23 and 34 °C.
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