Big Blue Vilankulo is a tourism charter company set on the shores of the small fishing town of Vilankulo in Mozambique, the gateway to the gem of the Indian Ocean, the Bazaruto Archipelago. We offer professionally guided snorkelling and fishing trips, island excursions, sea safaris, island transfers, boat storage, and boat repairs. Big Blue Vilankulo is the official Yamaha dealer/agent in the Vilankulo area.
Owner-run and hands-on, we offer tailor-made packages for every individual request.
Our Team
MEET THE BIG BLUE VILANKULO TEAM
Morgan O'Kennedy
Owner
Morgan O’Kennedy has his roots in the Winelands of South Africa (Paarl). His passion for the ocean and fishing led him to Vilankulo, where he purchased Big Blue in 2009. For over a decade, he has worked as a professional fishing guide, gaining extensive expertise in outboard boats, the boating industry, and all-round fishing knowledge.
Mark Haldane
Owner
Mark Haldane has been based in Mozambique since 1994. His primary focus has been Zambezi Delta Safaris, alongside several notable conservation programmes — the most renowned being 24 Lions, which reintroduced wild lions to Mozambique. When Mark takes a break, you won’t find him in the bush, but rather out on the water with Big Blue.
Santos Gomacha
Manager
Santos Gomacha was born in Vilankulo. He is the foreman for Big Blue Vilankulo and has been an integral part of the company throughout it’s development. Initially starting as a skipper in 2004, he now manages the boat yard, workshop and day-to-day operations on land. Santos is married to Albertina and they have four children.