Magaruque Island

Magaruque is a small island, just 11km off the coast of Vilanculos. It is part of the Bazaruto Archipelago National Park and has a nice long reef just off the beach. It’s the perfect place to spend a day snorkelling and fishing.

We sign up with one of the two or three dhow companies in town. Dolphin Dhow, treat us to a wonderful day on the island. It is not cheap, but we agree that its worth it. They provide a good lunch of crab and calamari curry, fresh fruit, salads and drinks. The snorkelling equipment is included and their dhows are equipped with motors and life jackets.

Below are a few pictures we took at Magaruque.

Andy & Mark on the dhow

Dhow and grey sky The boys getting ready for the first fish of the holiday

Andy fly-fishing at Magaruque

Andy caught a Kingfish

Crabs in the rain
Snorkelling Star fish and Sea cucumber