Disappointing movements in the dhow


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August 27th 2009
Published: November 4th 2009
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Unfortunately whale shark season finished several months back, and my interest in diving near Vilankulos wanes as soon as I hear that news. However S and I investigate an overnight dhow "safari" leaving the following day - it offers a night of camping on one of the islands of the Bazaruto Archipelago, plus snorkelling and walking, with transport being in a traditional dhow (with the main propulsi... Read Full Entry



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Signs of lifeSigns of life
Signs of life

Bangue Island
American sunsetAmerican sunset
American sunset

Bangue Island
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Dusk

Bangue Island
A dull start to the dayA dull start to the day
A dull start to the day

Magaruque Island
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Jellyfish

Magaruque Island
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Something wrong here ...

Magaruque Island
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Landscape

Magaruque Island
Sand stoneSand stone
Sand stone

Magaruque Island
Dead treeDead tree
Dead tree

Magaruque Island
Dead treeDead tree
Dead tree

Magaruque Island
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Graveyard

Magaruque Island
Going homeGoing home
Going home

Magaruque Island
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Shelled

Magaruque Island
Prowed birdProwed bird
Prowed bird

Magaruque Island
LodgeLodge
Lodge

Magaruque Island
Palm, beachPalm, beach
Palm, beach

Magaruque Island
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Standing room only

The oystercatchers
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Under canvas

Our sail/tent



20th March 2010

I'm not going to comment on the trip... Only on 2 things! weird that they had told you that whale shark season was finished as June, July and August are THE y months where we can meet them. Not very often though and not that close to the bay but on Bazaruto and Two Mile Reef we have a few chances. And we had plenty of whales last august, there right on the reef. As far as prices are concerned, the explanation is pretty simple... the taxes to have a legal business here are very high. Besides the normal VAT and profit taxes, we have to pay a lot in licences and annual visits of our operations. And this reflects on the "customers" price. Too bad you didn't choose a trip that would have brought you to Two Mile Reef. I can promise you would have had a wonderful snorkeling or diving experience and you would have never forgotten the island and the stunning views you get from the top of the dune. if you ever happen to come back, try this one!
3rd June 2010

Bribery & Corruption
I loved the following comment: "They apparently have some special arrangement with the police and parks authority that means they can camp on Bangue Island in defiance of the law." Being wilfully naive can always get you places, I suppose...
3rd August 2010

Dhow Safaris
The town is not up to much but the islands are very special. i went to Magaruque Island with Dolphin Dhows, I was not too impressed when i arrived at the office I think it was the owner who was screaming at the crew, he was quite unpleasant when we arrived at his office, however the trip was wonderful, but the snorkelling equipment was dirty and I wished I had brought my own. Another time I would have checked out what other companies had to offer, it was a disappointing experience. In all my years of travelling I have never met someone so rude as Junior of Dolphin Dhows.

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