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Thanks for the memories

4.98 / 5

47 guest ratings

Excellent

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Ratings breakdown

Location

5.0

Cleanliness

5.0

Safety

5.0

Service

5.0

Value for money

5.0

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Guest reviews

Johan Putter

Google review

We camped at Jan's 5 Star Campsite. We can confirm that it is indeed 5 Star! Excellent ablutions on manicured grass and gardens. Place is well maintained. Jan is hands-on, friendly and helpful. The camp is well secured, next to the beach and a nice restaurant. The place has a beautiful swimming facility.

Pierre Venter

Google review

Our camping experience at Jan's 5 Star Campsite in Vilanculos was absolutely outstanding. The soft grass stands are beautifully maintained, and having a private kitchen and bathroom at each stand makes camping incredibly comfortable. The sea view is one of the best we've ever had — the ocean is calm and warm, perfect for floating for hours with a pool noodle or lilo right in front of your campsite. The swimming pool is clean, well maintained, and ideal for cooling down on the hotter days. This was truly an awesome holiday. We stayed on stand 36 with a sea view for 25 days and enjoyed every single moment, even the few rainy days. This was one of the best trips we have done so far. We highly recommend Jans5StarCamp to anyone who wants to camp in Mozambique while still enjoying five-star stands, great facilities, and top-level security.

Vivienne Hudson

Google review

We had the best time at Jans 5 Star Camp site. The grounds are maintained beautifully. Im not really a camper but this was the best camping experience ive ever had. The bathrooms, kitchen & electricity at each campsite stand makes a huge difference to having a comfortable stay. We will definitely be back to stay again.

Dawie Zwiegelaar

Google review

We have upgraded Jan's 5 Star to 7 stars. We had a campsite nr 13. The facilities are stunning. The gardens and plants are beautifull. The paving is neat and clean. The grass campsites are just perfect. It is clear that the whole camping site is managed by perfection. The only downside is the locals who gathered in front of the camping sites trying to sell stuff. And the young children begging and shouting at you if you do not give attention. Once again, Jan attended to it. And speaking of Jan, what a caracter. Not only running this facilities with perfection, but walk the extra mile with his clients. Well done Jan. It was an honor meeting you. Dawie and Lizette, Mosselbaai

Mahmoud Zoabi

Google review

An overlander's heaven! Top-tier campsite, beautifully maintained and extremely convenient. The owner is an amazing man, very welcoming and welling to do anything to help.

Colleen

Google review

Gorgeous campsite set right along the beach. Lovely pool area and beautiful greenery surrounding everything. Walkable to quite a few nice restaurants and cafes on the beach and in town. Each camp spot is very well equipped and clean with lots of plug points, taps with drinking water and private ablutions with hot showers. Excellent value for money too. Lastly, Jan went above and beyond to help us out with a few things which made our lives so much simpler, for which we are very thankful.

Danny de Villiers

Google review

The best campsite ever! Can highly recommend. Jan and staff are very friendly and super helpful. Campsites with fantastic private kitchen and ablutions. Green lawns. Beautiful gardens. On beach. Safe and secure. What a find. Book early as this site will get very popular once more known.

Amanda Weingartz

Google review

This is an island style camping site, never seen a camp site in SA like this. We've extended our stay from 10 days to 16 days and would've stayed longer. We've already spotted our stand for our next trip. Jan is a 🌟, Benson assisted with sim/data, the pool is sparkling clean and taken care of twice a day. The luscious green grass, the huge trees and beautiful gardens is like a botanical paradise and a bird paradise. We've met the owner of Aguia Negra, 8 Units, 22-on-Sea and the campsite. Also had a glimpse in his stunning Casa. Stephen McIntyre and wife Suzette, but what a lovely down to earth couple. Jan is hands-on with his friendly employees. Walking distance to the bakery for fresh päos, restaurants, Taurus Supermarcado that stock SA products, receive fresh fruit and vegs on a Saturday. The VIP Spar is a beautiful shop but NOT SA prices. Disappointed in some restaurants, their service and quality somewhat dissappointing. Same goes on prices, one charge you mt150 for a 2M and others mt80. I get the impression there is a local price list and a tourist price lists. We climbed the famous Red Dunes with breathtaking views only 4km away, drove to Archipelago Beach Resort 7km from the main road. Unfortunately it rained the whole day so we couldn't enjoy the resort with its stunning views. Jan jys n ou staatmaker, soms biki kwaai met die werkers LOL, maar hulle ken vir Padron en ons het die lekkerste kerrie hoender by hom ge-eet. Wees verseker jy sal ons jaarliks sien. Dis n plek wa jou siel rus vind. Dankie vir jou altyd vriendelike geselsies en hulp met als. Tot volgende keer, mooi loop. 👍

Rolf Heiser

Google review

From Namibia through Botswana,Zimbabwe into Mosambiek this place is like paradise! We are campers and enjoying Jan's 5star Campsite.

Corne Tewitz

Google review

What an awesome location and campsite. 54 private campsites all grass covered, equipped with own bathroom, kitchen, electrical points and BBQ. Stunning pool. Awesome and accommodating management. Best campsite in Mozambique

Sérgio Barbosa

Google review

Great new place! Campsite pitches have perfect layouts and amenities. Everything is super new and very well maintained. No doubt, 5 stars. 🤩

Sarabari Banerjee-Rothe

Google review

What a fabulous campsite. We heard this was the best campground in all of Mozambique and they were not wrong! Absolutely top notch facilities, spotless, well maintained, responsive owners. Easily reached on whatsapp and Jan stopped by to check on us to make sure we were ok in the bad weather. Not a bad site in the place. Swimming pool is lovely. We'd love to go back another time without the rain so we can enjoy all the area has to offer! Highly recommended!

Josefien Ploem

Google review

Beautiful campsite, it's all in the name 5*! Very friendly staff and owners. Impressive swimming pool and next to the beach. All the facilities are brand new and perfect. Highly recommend staying here.

Mike Meyer

Google review

This is probably the best campsite I have ever visited. Fantastic ablutions. Helpful staff. Lovely location. We will be back.

Paolo Denti

Google review

Great campground with brand new facilities, kept clean and tidy, and around the corner from the beach.

Rainer Iding

Google review

Very comfortable. Each campsite has its own bathroom with shower and toilet. Everything is super clean and well-maintained. The staff is very friendly and helpful. We will definitely come back. One more tip! The Cassa Cabana restaurant is very good. It's about a 2-minute walk from the campsite.

Efraín García

Google review

It's a very peaceful and beautiful place to relax and enjoy lovely views. Access to Vilankulos beach and a private swimming pool within the campsite.

Nicolas Guizouarn

Google review

We had a wonderful time at the campsite. Everything is very clean, and the pitches are spacious and well-equipped. Jan recommends good companies for excursions and also good places to eat. We highly recommend it.

Schalk Pretorius

Google review

The place has the right name!!! I have never come across its equal in all my years of camping. The rates for such a place are a bargain. We were there with a roof tent and decided to go out to eat. When we started to set up, Jan stopped us and arranged for us a van to take us away and pick us up again at no extra cost. Jan, you will definitely see us again and thank you for the 5 star service and site

Marc Devins

Google review

Never seen a campsite so well laid out, 5 stars! 🤩 The pitches are well-defined and very spacious, on grassy ground. Each one has a block with a kitchenette, barbecue, sink, electrical outlets, and a shower room. The site is guarded day and night. Absolutely fantastic!

Miguel Martinez Bedate

Google review

Very quiet and very clean place. The views are great and everything is very well maintained. They helped us with the laundry service. Jan is amazing, he seems like something out of a movie. Nearby there are restaurants, shops, a pool hall, etc.

Paul Bezuidenhout

Google review

Excellent service, beautifull gardens and facilities. A bucketlist campsite for anybody visiting Vilanculos!

Martin

Rooms 5 Service 5 Location 5

Marco

The best campsite in Mozambique, cleanliness and courtesy. Positioned on the bay offers a wonderful visit. If you come to Vilanculos with your 4x4 I recommend this camp

Sakkie

Jan, we really enjoyed our stay with you. Nothing is too much to ask, it is sorted in no time. Your campsite is definitely one of the neatest we’ve ever stayed at. Five-star... yes, absolutely.

Maryke

Jan’s 5 Star Camp Site lives up to its name! Outstanding camp site.

Johan

This is the best campsite in Mozambique. I heard about it from our own guests but it exceeded my expectations.

Marek

We spent two nights at Jan's 5 Star Campsite on our way up the coast of Mozambique. Jan met us in person and made sure we were well settled. The facilities are really 6 Star in terms of campsites; what you see on the website photos is what you get...perfectly maintained and spotless ablutions, thick lush grass to camp and lounge on, a perfectly maintained pool and excellent security. Cleaners come in the morning to clean the individual units. Minor negatives; I had some frustration with the online booking process (an eft was demanded before our arrival although it is off season, and I had indicated that I was in a location which made this difficult), and the neighbours in houses outside the complex were rowdy throughout both nights. It's the perfect stop over to clean up and refresh if you're camping your way up/down along the Moz coast, an excellent offering from Jan and his team.

Nicol

We camped for 2 days at this beautifully maintained grass covered sites. Personal assistance from Jan was outstanding. They even assisted with some repairs to our camping trailer. Highly recommend for all campers. Exellent restaurant as well

Brian

Very relaxing holiday, will be back for sure.

Marinda

Fantastic campsite. Very clean and tidy. Jan is very friendly. Staff friendly, ready with a smile and helpful especially Paulus the security. Very good securuty and safe.

Jaime

Calm, clean, well-maintained, and equipped with all the necessary services to camp without sacrificing comfort. 100% recommended. We’ll be back.

Lazlo

It seems like the best campsite option available in Vilankulo, especially if you want a bit more comfort. Very well maintained, efficient service, and great facilities. They really helped us out and thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Remo

Great camping site, great view, neat as a pin. Individual ablutions and kitchen facilities with sufficient privacy.