Bazaruto - Docking
Anchorages:
The most useful anchorage is towards the northern end of the island off the west coast at approximately 21°38.9’S, 035°26.1’E.
The bottom is sand and excellent holding in about 8 to 10m.
There are some good reports adjacent from cruisers who have cruised this area.
Here is a link to the Bazaruto National Park website.
Some cruisers report nearby (uninhabited) Santa Carolina Island is quieter than Bazaruto and features an excellent anchorage.
Security:
As with everywhere in the world, be sure to secure your outboard and dinghy at all times, particularly at night when it should be lifted and locked. Secure all loose deck gear as well. An Italian yacht had it’s outboard stolen at night here in November 2016. The outboard and dinghy had been lifted overnight, but the outboard was not locked.
Recent reports indicate increased activity from corrupt officials and terrorists in this area. See this report – Madagascar and Mozambique: Cruising Notes Update 2020 – for more detailed information.
Last updated: January 2020
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