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Ibo Sandspit
Ibo Sandspit
Quirimba Archipelago, Mozambique

Northern Mozambique's Islands & Beaches

Mozambique

10 days from £3,210pp Inc. international flights

Explore the colonial architecture of Ibo with its atmospheric streets and tiny harbour before continuing on to spend a few days relaxing on the beach on the Mozambique mainland.

Tailoring your trip

This itinerary is designed to give you a flavour of what is possible

  • We can tailor this trip to suit your specific requirements
  • Any aspect of the itinerary can be altered, from excursions to accommodation

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Ibo SandspitQuirimba Archipelago, Mozambique
Northern Mozambique's Islands & Beaches

Itinerary Route Map - 10 Days

Our Tailor-made suggestions for this itinerary are:

  • From Pemba take a light aircraft to the Niassa Reserve in Northern Mozambique for some time on safari. You won't see the Big 5 here but there is some fascinating wildlife and birdlife in this wild reserve.
  • Fly to Gorongosa National Park to the south. The newly restocked and revitilised national park is a fascinating place to visit and witness the conservation projects taking place here.
  • Mozambique can be combined with time in South Africa. You may like to visit the Kruger National Park or experience the buzz of Cape Town.
  • Alternatively travel North to Tanzania where you can fly on to Zanzibar or take a safari in the Selous.

Highlights of this itinerary

  • Visit the star-shaped fort on Ibo Island, built in the Portuguese colonial era with its old canons still facing out to sea. Now the fort is home to some of Ibo's craftsmen who create delicate silver jewelery.
  • Ibo doesn't have a beach but you can take a boat trip to sand bank for a bit of beach time and swimming.
  • Visit the village close to Guludo Lodge, home to many of the lodge's staff to gain a bit of insight into life in Mozambique.
  • Take a trip to the off-shore reefs to enjoy a spot of snorkelling or scuba diving.

Day by Day

Day 1London

Your flight leaves today early evening.

Day 2Johannesburg - Pemba - Quirimba Archipelago

Arrive at Johannesburg airport. Collect your luggage and make your way through customs. You will need to recheck your bags at the South Africa Airways desk for your flight to Pemba. On arrival in Pemba you will be met and taken to the tiny harbour for your boat transfer to Ibo Island. Here you will be staying for three nights at Ibo Island Lodge.

Day 3Quirimba Archipelago

Day at Leisure. Included in your stay is an historical tour of this wonderful island, maybe take advantage of this today.

Day 4Quirimba Archipelago

Day to explore Ibo. You may like to take a boat trip to a sand bank to enjoy a picnic and some time to relax and swim.

Day 5Quirimba Archipelago

You will transferred by boat across to Guludo today. Rest of the day at leisure. Guludo is located on a golden beach on the mainland. This wonderful lodge is a true responsible tourism project, involving and empowering the local community.

Day 6Quirimba Archipelago

Day at leisure. Included in your stay are non motorised activities, dhow cruises, bush walks, village walks so maybe try one of these today or take the time to just relax.

Day 7Quirimba Archipelago

Day at Leisure. Extra activities include, diving, picnics on nearby sand islands and Rolas Island.

Day 8Quirimba Archipelago

Day at Leisure. Enjoy your last day.

Day 9Quirimba Archipelago - Pemba - Johannesburg

Today you will leave Guludo and transfer by road from to Pemba airport (a three hour drive approximately). This is an interesting journey as you will pass through local villages and the Quirimba National park. Your flight will fly direct to Johannesburg for your onward connection to London.

Day 10London

Arrive back in the UK early this morning.

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