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Bazaruto Archipelago

Mozambique travel guide

What to see in the Bazaruto Archipelago

Islands of giant dunes and crystal-clear water, a national park with dugongs.

Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 5 must-see places
  • Best time: from April to December
Photo: Bjørn Christian Tørrissen · CC BY-SA 3.0

Bazaruto Archipelago highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Bazaruto dunes

    Above the sea.

  2. Benguerra Island

    Beach lodges.

  3. Two Mile Reef

    Snorkelling.

  4. Dugongs

    Hard to spot.

  5. Magaruque Island

    Small and quiet.

Day trips from the Bazaruto Archipelago

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to the Bazaruto Archipelago

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to the Bazaruto Archipelago are from April to December.

  1. Jan with warnings
  2. Feb with warnings
  3. Mar with warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul no warnings
  8. Aug no warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov no warnings
  12. Dec no warnings
  • from January to March

    Rain and cyclones

    From January to March it’s very hot and rainy, and cyclones can hit the coast.

    What to do: The best time is May to November; whale sharks mainly from October to March.

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: a seafood shack (barraca) or a restaurant. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Mozambique guide.

Frequently asked questions about the Bazaruto Archipelago

What to see in the Bazaruto Archipelago?

Bazaruto dunes, Benguerra Island, Two Mile Reef, Dugongs and Magaruque Island.

What to see in the Bazaruto Archipelago in one day?

Don’t miss Bazaruto dunes, Benguerra Island, Two Mile Reef, Dugongs and Magaruque Island. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to the Bazaruto Archipelago?

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to the Bazaruto Archipelago are from April to December.

What day trips can you take from the Bazaruto Archipelago?

Bazaruto.

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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.