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Vilanculos Beach Lodge: A Stay That Gives Back in Vilankulo

There is more to Vilankulo than its beautiful coastline. It is a place shaped by its people, its community and the warmth with which visitors are welcomed, where visitors quickly become part of its story. For Vilanculos Beach Lodge, being part of this community means building relationships that extend beyond the lodge itself. 

A Partnership with Purpose 

One of its most important partnerships is with Goodwill Vulnerable Children’s Home, an organisation supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged children in Vilankulo. The lodge describes its support of Goodwill as the cornerstone of its social responsibility programme, making the relationship an important part of its connection to the local community. 

Goodwill was established in 2021 and provides a safe home for children between the ages of seven and 18, offering 24-hour care alongside education, food, shelter and support. But it is not simply about providing the essentials. The home aims to create a stable environment where children can learn, grow and develop skills for the future. 

Everyday life at Goodwill includes opportunities for the children to be involved in their surroundings. They can grow vegetables in the garden, learn practical skills and make use of spaces created for studying, playing and spending time together. These details give the home a sense of family and community, rather than simply being a place of care. 

For Vilanculos Beach Lodge, supporting Goodwill is a way of contributing to the community that surrounds it. It also gives the lodge an opportunity to introduce guests to a different side of Vilankulo, one that exists beyond the beaches, islands and activities that draw travellers to Mozambique. 

An Opportunity for Guests to Give Back 

Guests at the lodge are invited to become part of this relationship too. They can support Goodwill through donations, take part in initiatives organised by the lodge or visit the centre to learn more about its work and the children it supports. 

For visitors, this can turn a holiday into something more personal. After days spent enjoying the Indian Ocean, discovering the Bazaruto Archipelago or simply relaxing at the lodge, there is an opportunity to connect with the community that makes Vilankulo what it is. 

It is this sense of connection that sits at the heart of Vilanculos Beach Lodge’s relationship with Goodwill. The partnership is not simply about giving back; it is about being part of the community, welcoming guests into that relationship and helping ensure that the warmth of Vilankulo reaches beyond the lodge’s own doors. 

Contact details 

For more information about Vilanculos Beach Lodge call (+258) 84 129 1635 or email reservations@vilanculosbeachlodge.com.  

Vilanculos Beach Lodge is located at Bairro 19 De Outubro, Mozambique 

Facebook: @vilanculosbeachlodge 

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