Smugglers offers Vilanculos accommodation, a sociable pub and great food while Palmeiras Lodge on the beach nearby is peaceful and relaxing. Vilanculos, on the edge of the Bazaruto Archipelago in Mozambique, is a vibrant town and a popular holiday hotspot.

Families, groups and honeymooners looking for budget accommodation in Mozambique will find Smugglers and Palmeiras ideal. They are just 1km apart. Transport is arranged in the evenings for guests at Palmeiras Lodge to go to Smugglers for drinks and dinner. Alternately, there are a number of other restaurant options.

Vilanculos has wonderful long sandy beaches and a great atmosphere. It is an excellent stepping stone for the Bazaruto Archipelago, a necklace of islands with great natural beauty and silky white sand surrounded by azure seas. The entire coast is superb for snorkelling, diving and fishing.

Smugglers is popular for organised volleyball and pool competitions and there is satellite TV in the sports bar. Staff here can also arrange for booking of sea excursions / diving, snorkelling and dhow trips. The Vilanculos Airport is 8km (5 miles) away and airport transfers can be arranged. There are regular scheduled flights from / to Johannesburg.