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Sailaway Dhow Safaris

Rua Marginal, Bairro Central, Vilanculos, Mozambique
+258823876350
Ranked #3 of 6 tours in Vilanculos
4.5 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: Boat Tours
Owner description: We offer all inclusive day and overnight dhow safaris to the Bazaruto Archipelago National Park. Live-aboard options are also available, as well as... more » Owner description: We offer all inclusive day and overnight dhow safaris to the Bazaruto Archipelago National Park. Live-aboard options are also available, as well as lodge accommodation whilst on safari. Excellent food, refreshments, snorkelling over reefs and exploring the islands in the Archipelago. Day safari rate is Mt 2,100 p/p and overnight safaris from Mt6,900 p/p. « less
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Bruxelles
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

we did 2 day trip: 1st day magarruque island, sleeping on Benguerra island, second day: 2mile reef , dunes on Bazaruto and back to vilanculos. the bazaruto archipelagus is beautyful!! Sailaway organisation lack of responsibility! we had a 3 staff cruise with us and we experienced bad situations with them: lunch of first day very poor, they had eaten most... More

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David Kimber, Owner at Sailaway Dhow Safaris, responded to this review
8 May 2012

Hi Sylvia Our apologies for the problems you experienced on the trip. Having operated since 1997 we have provided thousands of safaris with very positive feedback from clients, and we do try our hardest to operate responsibly. I think there must have been some confusion regarding your lunch on the 1st day. Our staff never eat lunch before the clients... More

Western Cape, South Africa
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012

One of the most amazing experiences I had while in Mozambique....

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Maputo, Mozambique
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012

As you can see by the previous 5 reviews, Sailaway is a highly rated operator and does these dhow safaris through these beautiful islands as it should be done. Note that there are two options as I didn't really feel like camping and later discovered that you could pay a little more to stay in a beautiful lodge for the... More

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Den Bosch, The Netherlands
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2012

We did a two day trip. It was in one word 'perfect'. A beautiful region, perfect guides, excellent (sea)food. Very relaxing. Worth every dollar you spent.

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Vilanculos
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2011

If you are looking for a safe, comfortable day out with your family then this is the thing to do!! We spent the day with Sailaway Dhow Safaris at Margaruque Island and had a stunning time.. Snorkelling was excellent, beautiful white, clean beaches - truly a day in paradise.. Above all, the dhow staff are friendly, informative and always willing... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 October 2011

I set out with a mission, an the misson was to propose to my now fiance! whilst staying at the awesome hospitality of the Agiua Negra hotel, i was advised that should i wish to propose, the best idea would be to take a dhow trip on to Margaruge island just an hour fifteen min of the coast of vilancoulos,... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 July 2011
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If you are looking for a trip of a lifetime, David, Richard and their crew at Sailaway can not be missed. It is the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation. I have been on two 3 Day Dhow Safari's with Sailaway. If you are going to Vilanculos, this is the best way to see the Islands, and really experience the... More

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Bad Elster, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 September 2011
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