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Background: Almost five centuries as a Portuguese colony came to a close with independence in 1975. Large-scale emigration by whites, economic dependence on South Africa, a severe drought, and a prolonged civil war hindered the country's development. The ruling Front for the Liberation of Mozambique (FRELIMO) party formally abandoned Marxism in 1989, and a new constitution the following year provided for multiparty elections and a free market economy. A UN-negotiated peace agreement between FRELIMO and rebel Mozambique National Resistance (RENAMO) forces ended the fighting in 1992. In December 2004, Mozambique underwent a delicate transition as Joaquim CHISSANO stepped down after 18 years in office. His newly elected successor, Armando Emilio GUEBUZA, has promised to continue the sound economic policies that have encouraged foreign investment.

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By zayo
December 14th 2009

Robbery Africa » Mozambique » Southern » Vilanculos

Vilanculos might be worth visiting a couple of days. Be ware of thieves though. Robbery has increased and still is. Don't stay at "Dolphin Dows" I was assaulted by 4 guys who stole my handbag upon arrival. Junior, the owner of Dolphin Dhows, seemed at first very helpful and competent. He somehow got my bag back. Empty. He accompanied me to the Police. He knows both the Police and the thieves very well, he said. The Police wrote a list of missing items by hand on a piece of paper but I got no copy. After two days Junior and the [View Full Entry]

By FricksAroundTheWorld
September 11th 2009

Mozambique Africa » Mozambique » Southern » Vilanculos

Hello Everyone! It's been a while since our last entry. Sorry no pictures right now, the computer here won't let Aaron download any photos. We've been kicking back on the beach in Mozambique. Our friend Martina owns a Nissan repair shop in Vilankulos and we stayed with her for almost a month. She is so much fun, we had a great time. It was really nice to just be in one spot for a while, also. Since she let us stay for free, we tried to cook some really nice meals for her. Which was fun and challenging. Aaron loves to [View Full Entry]

By cambrus
September 9th 2008

Update Africa » Mozambique » Southern » Vilanculos

As you have probably noticed with the scarcity of my updates... internet is not very available in the heart of Africa. I've been on an overland trip through Botswana, Zambia, Malawi and am now in Mozambique. The trip has been amazing so far and apparently great things to come in the last 5 days. I've seen elephants charging, I've dodged crocs and hippos, fallen down the falls... We are only 6 in our group including our fearless leader Chris so we have formed quite a nice little family. We had Jim and Lauren a father and daughter duo from Oz. Lauren [View Full Entry]

By BerLM
August 1st 2008

Marvelous, magical Mozambique Africa » Mozambique » Southern » Vilanculos

Dhows

Mozambique was an absolute blast as expected. Our trip had three purposes; firstly to relax a bit, secondly to serve as a week of saying farewell to our friends and family and lastly as a place to do our commitment ceremony. Unfortunately as a result of logistics and circumstances, we could not get everyone that we wanted to be present to be there. There was a shortage of space and flights. We had 21 people in total and it was still an amazing week. We arrived on the 21st of July, with our parents, roz, Cailen and Bernhard´s sister, Ingrid. For [View Full Entry]

By epr
June 5th 2008

stranded me in the forest Africa » Mozambique » Southern » Vilanculos

buddies

the motorcycle is seeing no end of problems. yesterday it stranded me in the forest alone for three hours in the heat. i have half a mind to sell it here in vilankulo. if i can repair it today and leave tomorrow i should be ok to get to cape town by june 16 but we will see. my mind is spinning, i am so busy with this hard type of travelling that there is never time to write or draw or take photos. photographs are so hard to take in africa because the people who live here trust you right [View Full Entry]

By Tommy Rooney
May 12th 2007

Surviving the storm Africa » Mozambique » Southern » Vilanculos

Bazaruto Island

Mozambique has had a tough time of it lately, in spite of the enormous strides made by her people towards a peaceful society since the civil war ended nearly fifteen years ago. Leaving aside the serious floods in the year 2000, the last few months alone has seen a munitions factory on the outskirts of Maputo go up in flames and subsequently turn the city into a mini war zone, then a category five cyclone with 300km an hour winds ripped through the resort town of Vilankulo. These setbacks must be hitting the local population hard, but the people of Mozambique [View Full Entry]

By farrell
May 5th 2007

Tale of Two Journeys Africa » Mozambique » Southern » Vilanculos

Vilankulo

Escape from Tofo Yes, I finally left Tofo, though it was tough and not 100% of my own accord. I was aided by the kindness of very nice stranger. But even that took some effort. It required much debate between Helen and myself over breakfast; should we change hostels in Tofo, go to Vilankulo, or do nothing. In the end we decided to mission to Vilankulo. I think this decision was aided by the intense ridicule I took at Tofo Scuba for not being gone yet. After packing up I thanked Helen profusely for providing me with the initiative and inspiration [View Full Entry]

By fugard
January 15th 2007

FUN AND SUN IN VILANCULO Africa » Mozambique » Southern » Vilanculos

ME ON MAGARUKE

WELL I"VE NEVER BACKPACKED BEFORE,HELL IM A CITY BOY FROM DURBAN WHO LOVES HIS COMFORTS WHAT DO I KNOW ABOUT TRAPSING ALL OVER A FOREIGN COUNTRY WITH NOTHING BUT A BAG ON MY BACK.WELL I WAS GOING AND IT WAS EITHER CAPE TOWN OR MOZAMBIQUE,'VILANCULO'THE REAL REASON I DECIDED TO GO THERE,THEY HAVE THE BEST BEACHES AND IS WHAT MADE ME DECIDE.IF THIS MESSAGE IS A BIT DEURMEKAAR FORGIVE ME IM DOING IT FROM WORK AND IM VERY BUSY.NOT GOING TO GIVE YOU THE WHOLE STORY,NO TIME.BUT IF YOU GOING TO MOZAMBIQUE AND YOU HAVE TO GO MAKE SURE YOU GO [View Full Entry]

By snozlington
July 23rd 2006

Used dhow shopping Africa » Mozambique » Southern » Vilanculos

Vilankulo Sunrise

On only a few occasions so far had we felt the need to increase our security measures. Port Elizabeth, Durban, Maseru and Maputo were all places that we were on higher alert, but in fairness to both Maseru and Maputo we were able to relax a little after settling in quickly to the feel of the place. Yet again through the backpacker grapevine, we'd been warned that our next stop, Vilankulo, was a hotspot for street crime, in particular bag snatching and muggings, so it was with a heightened awareness that we embarked on the next leg of our journey. We [View Full Entry]

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