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Bilene Budget Travel

Previously known as San Martino in its colonial days, the small sleepy village of Bilene is situated 160km north of Maputo in the Inhambane Province, overlooking the beautiful Uembje Lagoon.

Bilene budget travel offers idyllic beaches, clear waters that create a safe haven for swimming, sailing and diving, and a peaceful village atmosphere that makes this town a hugely popular destination for Mozambique travelers.

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Bilene Budget Safaris

The lagoon is a huge stretch of water about 8 km wide and 27 km long, decending to a depth of 50 metres. The shores are shallow however, making the lagoon ideal for safe swimming, while the rolling sand dunes and lush vegetation surrounding the lagoon offer beautiful views.

Outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers are guaranteed to find a range of activities and attractions on our Bilene budget safaris, including bird watching, scuba diving, snorkelling, sailing and swimming.

There are a range of camps and resorts offering accommodation, with a good selection of budget accommodations on offer for travellers on a tight budget.

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Peta' Anne Davids22 May 2012: Good day I would like to find out about the activities at the lodge in Bilene or surrounding areas if you could send me a breakdown with prices….My family and I are going to Bileni Club lodge at end of June 2012 We interested in the following Deep sea Boat trips Snorkelling Horse riding etc…. This is just a few of the items PLEASE PROVIDE PRICES Regards Peta anne
Minette - OverlandingAfrica.com11 May 2012: HI Natalie, we only sell scheduled overland truck safaris and Bilene is a destination on our Mozambique trips. Your best bet would be to contact the bus station in Maputo for more information schedules and times to get to where you would like to go. I recommend you contact the local tourism information center in Bilene for more information on activities and things to do in the area. Happy Trails!
Natalie Makaza10 May 2012: Hi. Your website is really informative! I live in Bulawayo Zimbabwe and would live to visit bilene. I would like to know which bus i can catch from maputo to bilene. Is there public transport to move around since im not driving. What activities can i enjoy and for how much? I would favour a boat cruise and wild life. I would like to come in november but i am concerned about the weather. Your response would be greatly appreciated. Regards natalie
Minette - OverlandingAfrica.com13 Mar 2012: Hi Bonolo, these optional activities are sold on any one of our overland trips that go through the area. I recommend you contact the Resort where you will be staying or a local operator for more assistance. Happy trails!
BONOLO12 Mar 2012: we are a group of 10 and will be travelling to Bilene in December. we will be staying at Masala Beach Resort and would like some activities to do while we are there. we are thinking of a boat cruise,some jet skiing,scuba diving and the likes. can you put together a package for me?
Minette - OverlandingAfrica.com09 Nov 2011: Hi Nicole, yes there are buses from the Maputo Bus station to Bilene. Options range from 10 seater minibuses to the back of local trucks to public buses or . Your Maputo hotel reception desk can point you to the bus station and give you some options and times. Happy trails!
Nicole09 Nov 2011: is there any buses from the Maputo Bus station to Bilene? if so please could you give me details so that i can check prices and times.
Tania - OverlandingAfrica.com22 Jul 2011: Hi Colleen! Getting to Bilene from Maputo is no problem if you are game enough. Options range from 10 seater minibuses to the back of local trucks to public buses. Your Maputo hotel reception desk can point you to the bus station and give you some options and times. Good luck!
Colleen wolff22 Jul 2011: Just wondering if you have any ideas how to get people from Maputo airport to bilene without hiring a car? Are the buses from the airport local buses or are there luxury buses? We have a few elderly people in the party
Dayne - Overlanding Africa.com05 May 2010: Hi Johann, You can easily get there from Maputo, take any bus (from Xiapamane) in a direction to Maxixe or Bilene. Maputo is about 160km from Bilene. Cheers Dayne
Johann04 May 2010: Is their any buses or taxi`s running form maputo airport to Bilene and back which can be used.
Tania - OverlandingAfrica.com30 Sep 2009: Hi Clara, Good question! Generally the more water lying around the higher the likelihood of mosquito's and therefore malaria. It really depends on where you are staying in Bilene (and it's proximity to stagnant water) but I would not have thought that the risk of malaria is that much higher than in Maputo. I suggest you contact the best local doctor or tropical diseases clinic for up to date malaria zone stats. before you decide. Prevention is the key with malaria so use your repellent and cover up at dawn and dusk.
Clara30 Sep 2009: I am early pregnant and don't take any anti-malaria products. We live in Maputo and have a week-end booked in Bilene end of September. Is the malaria risk much higher in Bilene than in Maputo? Would you recommend me not to go? Thanks

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