2mozambique | Quirimbas Archipelago, Ibo Island, Ilha de Mozambique and Pemba.

Itinerary: Islands of Mozambique (12 days)

Day 1: Arrival in Pemba After arrival you will be picked up from the airport and brought to your hotel. Pemba is into the enormous and magnificent Pemba Bay, one of the world’s largest natural harbours. You will stay near the beach were you can enjoy the fresh seafood in one the lively restaurants near the coast.
Day 2: Pemba - Ibo Island Early in the morning we leave Pemba and set for the Quirimbas Archipelago. The Quirimbas Archipelo consist over twenty islands among the turquoise waters; some are inhabited but most of them consists of white sand and some mangrove vegetation. In Tandanhanque we will take a dhow to Ibo Island, one of the biggest islands of the archipelago facing a long term history. The island was taken over the arrival of the Portuguese from the Muslim traders being around for centuries. The Portuguese made Ibo Island to an important port for the trade in slaves. In the early 20th century the city lost its wealth as the colonial rule moved trade to Pemba to take advance of better sea access routes. Ibo Island faded into oblivion and since the day time stands still which gives the island a remote and unique feeling.
Day 3-4: Ibo Island Ibo Island is a small island in the Quirimbas Archipelago but you can easily spend your days with activities, cultural visits or relaxing. Visit the Portuguese white star-shaped fort on the north of the Island, built in 1791 to protect the island or one of the other forts. From your hotel it is as well possible to explore the island by mountain bike or make a trip to the Mangrove forest, remote Islands and make a sailing trip around the Island while you can see the sun is setting. Ibo island is a wonderful island where it seems time had stood still since decades.
Day 5: Ibo Island - Pemba We leave Ibo Island the way we arrived: by traditional dhow to Tandanhanque and set for the ride back to Pemba. The northern part of Mozambique is remote and been seen as one of the last frontiers of Africa. Here you can see endless unspoiled beaches and islands in combination with coastal panoramas and the friendly people. Near Pemba you will see some white hills as the production of salt from the sea is an important way of earning a livelihood. On arrival you will have time to explore Pemba and Wimbi Beach your own and try the delicious seafood in one of the restaurants.
Day 6: Pemba - Mozambique Island After breakfast we leave Pemba and set route for Mozambique Island (known as Ilha de Mozambique). On the way the landscape is changing as you will see some volcanic granite rocks above the flat landscape. As result of the volcanic activity the soil is fertile and mango, papaja and cashew nut trees along the road. Local salesmen trying to sell you their fresh burned nuts. The afternoon you will have the opportunity to explore the island yourself, visit the harbor and meet the local friendly people of Mozambique Island.
Day 7: Mozambique Island In the morning a guided tour in planned to learn about the rich history of the island. Mozambique Island is a small island and since mankind was able to use the wind for sailing a favorite place to trade and stay. In 1498 before the ‘discovery’ by Vasco da Gama Mozambique Island was a wealthy island trading with Madagascar, Persia and Arabia. The Portuguese made the island soon capital of east-Africa, a status which was held until the end of the 19th century when the capital was shifted to later Maputo. On Mozambique Island you can still experience the richness of the colonial power by the architecture. After your trip you can explore the island a bit more or relax in the garden of your hotel near the swimming pool.
Day 8-11: Nacala Bay We leave Mozambique Island and set for the last part of this trip to Nacala. This is only a short drive which makes it possible to stay a few hours longer on Mozambique Island as you wish. We stay in a fine setting on an escarpment overlooking the white sand beach and the aqua colored water of Nacala Bay. Here you can go diving and/or snorkeling and explore the underwater world of the Indian Ocean of Mozambique which is beautiful. The final days you can make as active as you wish but enjoy the beach with as well with a cocktail and a good book
Day 12: Nacala Bay - Nampula We drive in a few hours to the airport of Nampula where this trips ends


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Prize (a person, Private group)
2 persons: $1875, 3 persons: $1650, 4 persons: $1525 ,5 persons: $1450, 6 persons: $1375.
(>6 persons on request)

Included in this prize
Accommodation (twin share) including breakfast (day 2-8), transport in 4wd vehicle including English speaking driver/guide, transfers to and from Ibo Island, guided citytour on ibo- and Mozambique island and transfer to airport of Nampula.


Diving & Snorkeling

Excellent divespots


The whales are here!!

Between June and November you can spot whales just from the beach


Ibo Island festival

Mid June, Ibo Island celebrates Mozambique Independence.










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