See Biosecurity for yachting protocols during the pandemic.

See Security for latest warnings for cruisers.

Useful numbers provided by OSASA:

• Parks Chief Thomas Massane: +258847920373
• Head of law enforcement Pablo Schapiro: +34615559097
• Mario Lebrato, scientist on Benguera Island, can help with fresh water and advice: +34610677742 – WhatsApp

Description:

This is an island and not a port. It is long and narrow sandy island lying parallel to the coast about 100nm south of Beira. It is a National Park the main function of which is to protect the rare mammal, the dugong (similar species to the manatee), turtles, dolphins and the fragile eco-system.

Entrance Notes or Cautions:  

Stopping in Bazaruto for a short time to avoid weather has been possible in 2021, but must not be seen as a viable entry into Mozambique. There are no officials here, only construction workers building a resort.

Once considered a safe and accepted stopover in the Mozambique Channel, the Bazaruto Archipelago has seen an increase in yachts anchored here being boarded and threatened. See this Security Update for more detailed information. This stopover should be used with caution and only on current advice.

The general opinion is to seek shelter in the northern anchorages behind the northern tip of Bazaruto, which tend to be safer. This does make the exit a bit longer and is subject to timing your departure with the tides, however, may help avoid corrupt officials.  

During the pandemic there is the problem with Covid-19 and the local perception that foreigners bring the virus. The locals in Bazaruto may be hostile.

See Latest Reports for current information on the situation here.

Position:

21° 30.64’S, 035°27.05’E (anchorage near the northern tip of the island).

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