Vilankulo is a coastal town in Inhambane Province, southern Mozambique, facing the Indian Ocean and the Bazaruto Archipelago. Its shoreline is lined with sandy beaches, coconut palms, shallow waters, and broad views toward the islands offshore. The town serves as one of the main gateways to Bazaruto National Park, with boats departing from the coast for island excursions and marine activities.

Arimba is a coastal village in Cabo Delgado Province in northern Mozambique, situated along the mainland shore near the Quirimbas Archipelago. Its setting combines sandy coastline, coral-rich waters, coconut palms, and low coastal vegetation. The village has traditionally been connected to fishing and small-scale coastal trade, while its position near the Quirimbas has linked it with maritime routes serving communities along northern Mozambique.