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Sailaway Dhow Safaris

Q: How much does it cost to stay at Sailaway Dhow Safaris?

Stays at Sailaway Dhow Safaris start from around US$680 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

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Sailaway Dhow Safaris

About Sailaway Dhow Safaris

Sit back and relax as you sail the Mozambiquan trade winds.

Journey through the famed Bazaruto Archipelago National Park in southern Mozambique on a dhow boat - one of the oldest forms of marine travel in Africa. For three days, you'll glide between the palm-fringed islands of Benguerra, Bazaruto and Santa Carolina, exploring the white-sand beaches and sleeping under the stars. A true highlight of the trip is a stop-off at the magnificent Two Mile Reef for a touch of snorkelling and diving, and the chance to see a rare dugong. Slow and laid-back, the journey is rustic, island living at its very best, but a truly fantastic way to experience this stunning area of the Indian Ocean.

Vilanculos , Mozambique

From $680 per person/per night

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The property

Sailaways' rustic beach camps are exactly that - rustic, but perfectly comfortable. Seafood is the order of the day, and your captain and deckhands will rustle up fresh fish and salads either on board the boat, or over a fire on the beach. All safaris include snorkelling gear (masks, boots, fins etc), and if you'd like to try a spot of scuba diving, professional dive operators can be arranged to meet you at the various destinations. And just in case the weather is too perfect and there's not a breath of wind, an auxiliary motor ensures that you're still able to reach your next castaway destination.

The rooms

All sleeping tents have camping mattresses, pillows, sleeping bags and solar lights. Hot showers and toilet facilities are also available, so there's no need to rough it too much, but this is not luxurious by any means - and that's what makes it so brilliant.

Activities

If you are lucky, dugongs are sometimes seen in the channel between Bazaruto and Benguerra Island, so keep an eye out for these rare ocean wonders. There's plenty of snorkelling to be done, particularly at the magnificent Two Mile Reef or around the Benguerra Island trails and lakes. There's a fair chance that you'll see turtles and rays and it's not uncommon to have an entire pod of dolphins swim alongside the boat whilst you sail. Magic.

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How to book Sailaway Dhow Safaris

How do I book Sailaway Dhow Safaris?

Sailaway Dhow Safaris can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Mozambique trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Mozambique trips featuring Sailaway Dhow Safaris or get advice and suggestions from one of our Mozambique specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Sailaway Dhow Safaris?

Stays at Sailaway Dhow Safaris start from around $680 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

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