Introduction

If you fancy a Robin Crusoe adventure, this journey is for you.

Prepare for take off with an amazing flight over the islands and turquoise waters. Explore the pristine northern Mozambique coastline, dine on freshly caught seafood, spend 2 nights camping on a deserted island, sip cocktails at sunset on our traditional dhow, snorkel the unbleached coral reefs, catch a tan, be up for a typical bush bath and shower, enjoy early morning kayak excursions, go birding. The ultimate romantic escape!


During this 7 night trip you'll enjoy great food caught fresh from the surrounding seas, camp on a deserted island for 2 nights, have cocktails at sunset on our traditional dhow, snorkel among unbleached coral reefs, catch a tan, be up for a typical bush bath and shower, enjoy early morning kayak excursions, go birding.

Discover the fascinating history and culture of Ibo Island, an old trade wind port with a little time for relaxing, we promise!

We will depart with a minimum of 4 guests and will take a maximum 10 guests. Our minimum age for scheduled departures is 8 yrs. Private departures have no age restrictions. For groups of 10, one person will go on a complimentary stay (excluding transport to and from the dhow journey).

This is an ideal family holiday or go with a group of friends. Alternatively, a perfect sail away for two the ultimate desert island escape!

Day

Accommodation

Destination

Duration

Basis

day 0

Ibo Island Lodge Quirimbas Archipelago

1 night

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day 1

Matemo Island Quirimbas Archipelago

1 night

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day 2

Ulumbwa Estuary Quirimbas National Park

1 night

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day 3

Mogundula Island Quirimbas Archipelago

2 nights

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day 5

Ibo Island Lodge Quirimbas Archipelago

2 nights

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Key

FB: Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

 

Quirimbas Archipelago: Ibo Island Lodge

Chef and crab curry Djolwe veranda

Quirimbas National Park: Ulumbwa Estuary

Quirimbas Archipelago: Mogundula Island

MOGUNDULA ISLAND MOGUNDULA ISLAND MOGUNDULA ISLAND

Quirimbas Archipelago: Ibo Island Lodge

Chef and crab curry Djolwe veranda

Fast Facts

8 Days / 7 Nights

Reference Number: Z Module

Included / Excluded

Includes:

Itinerary as specified (please note the itinerary may change depending on local conditions)
-Meet and greet in Pemba and road transfer to Mucoja (or Arimba if northbound)
-4 nights island and mainland hopping by dhow Overnight island, river and beach camps
-Experienced English and Portuguese speaking crew.
-NON participation mobile camp
-All camping and catering equipment included for island camps (sleeping bag, pillow and towel supplied)
-Meals as stated in the itinerary . Occasionally breakfast and lunch may be combined into a brunch where necessary e.g. mornings with early kayak trips
-3 nights at Ibo Island Lodge on full board basis (excluding all drinks)
-Guided Tour of Ibo Island
-National Park fees and Ibo Island development taxes
-Light aircraft transfer from Ibo Island back to Pemba

Excludes:

-All international airfares and related taxes/fees
-All meals that are not specified. All drinks, personal bar account, bottled water
-Mozambique arrival / departure airport taxes
-Items of a personal nature such as telephone calls, curio purchases
-Optional activities / excursions / transfers not specified. Vaccinations, visas, passports, travel and medical insurance

Quirimbas Archipelago: Ibo Island Lodge

Chef and crab curry Djolwe veranda

Quirimbas National Park: Ulumbwa Estuary

Quirimbas Archipelago: Mogundula Island

MOGUNDULA ISLAND MOGUNDULA ISLAND MOGUNDULA ISLAND

Quirimbas Archipelago: Ibo Island Lodge

Chef and crab curry Djolwe veranda
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