Is Vilankulo safe? Mozambique travel risk
Is Vilankulo safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Vilankulo scores 59/100 on our travel risk index (Elevated). The US State Department rates Mozambique Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution, updated 21 Aug 2026); the UK FCDO advises against all travel to parts of the country (updated 20 Aug 2026); Canada says: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories). No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Vilankulo scores 59/100 (Elevated). The score combines security, crime and scams, health and medical access, natural hazards and current alerts measured for this location and Mozambique (how it is calculated). The sections below are specific to Vilankulo: nearest emergency and transport facilities, 5-year natural hazard history within 100 km, frequently asked questions.
Driven by: security (73/100) and health and medical access (69/100).
A score of 59 is higher than the scores of 84% of the 241 countries we cover.
Consult the Mozambique travel risk page for nationwide security advisories, entry protocols, and consular warnings.
Territorial & Position Context
Geographically located in Inhambane (22.0000° S, 35.3167° E), Vilankulo sits 516.7 km SSW from Maputo at 18 m elevation.
Inhambane
22.0000° S, 35.3167° E
18 m
Africa/Maputo
24,433
Critical Services & Regional Transit
Adjacent Localities in Mozambique
Natural Hazard Calendar & History
No GDACS or USGS events recorded within 100 km in the past five years.
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Mozambique travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Mozambique entry requirements.
Questions travellers ask about Vilankulo
Is Vilankulo safe to visit?
Vilankulo currently scores 59/100 on our composite travel risk index (elevated risk; lower is safer). It already includes the current US State Department advisory for Mozambique (Level 2 of 4). Official advice can change quickly, so check it again shortly before you travel.
Sources: Travel Risk Calculator — Vilankulo · Methodology
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