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 → 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.
EKAYA
noun ·Xitswa
home. Not just a building - that feeling of belonging, of being welcomed, of being with people who genuinely want you there.
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.
Ask about a sunset dhow →
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 →Travel styles
Different travellers,
different days.
If you tell us your style early, we can shape the route around it.
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Couples and honeymooners
Sunset dhow sails, long island lunches, and slower days that still feel full.
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Families
Calmer-water options, flexible pacing, and day plans that work with mixed ages.
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Divers and surfers
Tofo for surf and megafauna; Vilanculos for clear-water reefs and island diving.
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Culture and food travellers
Cooking sessions, local markets, and town days beyond the beach.
Trip ideas
Start from a shape,
then make it yours.
These are not fixed packages. They are good starting points we tailor to your dates.
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4 days in Vilanculos
One full island day, one red-dune sunset, one slower dhow or market day.
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4 days in Tofo
Ocean safari, optional diving or surf, plus one slower town or Inhambane day.
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8 days coast combo
Split between Vilanculos and Tofo, with one transfer day and activity windows matched to season.
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.
Start planning
Ready to shape the trip?
Once you know why to come and where to go, these pages make the logistics simple.
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Plan your trip
Tell us your dates and your travel style. We come back with a real day-by-day plan.
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Where to go in Mozambique
South, centre, or north? Start with the coast that matches your kind of trip.
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Visa and entry
Who needs ETA, who needs e-visa, and exactly what to have ready before you fly.
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Safety
A clear safety read for the southern coast, plus practical advice for planning smart routes.
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Best time to visit
Month-by-month weather, whale season windows, and when to avoid peak crowds.
A note from the founder
I started EKAYA to do things differently. Real experiences for the people who visit, run by people who actually live here. That's it.
Alfredo
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.
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