Casa Babi

Casa Babi is located in Vilanculos, in the Inhambane Province of Mozambique, within the city and easily accessible via road from the town center. Taxis and local transport options are available within Vilanculos for getting around town.

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By Air

Vilanculos is easily accessible by air, with regular flights from Johannesburg and Maputo. Vilanculos Airport (VNX) is approximately a 15-minute drive from Casa Babi. Complimentary airport transfers are available.

By Road

The town of Vilanculos can be reached by road via the EN1 highway. Driving is straightforward, though guests are generally advised to avoid night driving.

At Casa Babi, diving and snorkeling are among the highlights of your stay on Mozambique’s stunning Vilanculos coast. The resort partners with Odyssea Dive, a PADI‑rated dive centre right next door, making it exceptionally easy for guests to explore the vibrant reefs of the Bazaruto Archipelago. You’ll find world‑class sites like Two Mile Reef, home to abundant coral, turtles, rays and reef sharks, plus the chance to see manta rays and migrating humpback whales in season. Diving in Mozambique offers adventures for divers of all skill levels, from colorful reefs to exciting encounters with large marine creatures.

[Read more: Mozambique Dive Travel Guide]

Casa Babi is a small, eco-friendly boutique guest house on the seashore in Vilanculos, Mozambique, offering stunning views of the Bazaruto Archipelago. The facility is designed for relaxing, barefoot comfort, with a limited number of sea-view rooms and suites, offering an intimate and personal setting suited for couples, families, and independent travelers. Natural materials, local design accents, and thoughtful layouts reflect Casa Babi's sustainability-focused approach, while the beachfront location lets guests to walk directly from their rooms to the sand and into the tranquil waters of the bay.

At Casa Babi, the food and drink experience is an important aspect of your visit, with fresh, tasty meals that reflect both local culture and Mediterranean influences. The restaurant serves homemade Mediterranean cuisine flavored with local Mozambican ingredients, with a daily changing menu featuring the freshest seasonal produce and fish. Casa Babi is happy to cater specific dietary needs with prior notice, ensuring that all visitors can enjoy great, full meals. Refreshing juices, local wines, and handcrafted cocktails can be enjoyed while taking in the spectacular seaside views. You can choose between Bed & Breakfast and Half-Board meal plans during your stay, providing you the freedom to dine however you like while visiting Vilanculos and the neighboring islands. 

Casa Babi is an excellent base for diving in Vilanculos and the Bazaruto Archipelago, one of Mozambique’s most celebrated marine environments. Located directly on Vilanculos Bay, the resort offers easy access to warm, clear waters and vibrant coral reefs rich with life. Divers and snorkelers can expect to see turtles, rays, reef sharks, and a variety of tropical fish, with manta rays and migrating humpback whales being seasonal highlights–particularly during peak months for scuba diving in July. The calm conditions and rich biodiversity make this location ideal for both beginner and experienced divers.

One of the most popular nearby dive sites is Two Mile Reef, known as one of the greatest in the region due to its lush coral gardens and abundance of reef species. Dive and snorkeling excursions from Vilanculos also visit nearby islands like Magaruque and Santa Carolina, where shallow reefs and sandy channels provide good underwater visibility and allow for more relaxed exploration. Casa Babi, with its various diving spots and easy access from shore, offers a convenient and rewarding gateway to the underwater world of southern Mozambique.

Odyssea Dive, located only steps from Casa Babi's garden path, is a PADI-affiliated dive center that offering guests access to some of the best scuba diving and snorkeling in the Bazaruto Archipelago. With decades of combined local experience, the team specializes in guided dives, skill-building courses, and daily boat trips to vibrant reef areas like Two Mile Reef. Whether you're learning to dive for the first time or looking to upgrade your certification, Odyssea Dive offers a welcoming, professional environment with priority access for Casa Babi guests.

Dive Center Features

• PADI-affiliated dive centre with onsite training pool and courses for all levels
• Boat-based dive and snorkel excursions to Bazaruto Archipelago reefs
• Priority boat access and guest discounts for Casa Babi visitors
• Equipment rental, scuba gear support, and safety-focused instruction
• Multilingual staff (including English, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese)
• Free Wi-Fi and waterfront location right at the dive centre