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Reasons To
Visit Mozambique

  • Barefoot Luxury

    Accommodation is invariably in small, boutique lodges with privacy and tranquillity guaranteed. Despite offering safari destinations for the purist and some of the finest coastal scenery you could wish for, Mozambique is still blissfully off the beaten track.

    Barefoot Luxury

  • Beaches

    Mozambique's shores are scattered with beautiful beaches, some just small coves that are uncovered with the tides, others endless, deserted stretches of soft pearly sand, speckled with shells. There are few better places to relax with a champagne picnic under the shade of an umbrella during the heat of the midday sun.

    Beaches

  • Diving & Snorkelling

    Mozambique boasts some of the best diving and snorkelling sites in Africa, many of them only recently discovered. There are miles of colourful, untouched coral and a multitude of tropical fish species. Dive sites range from six metre beginner spots to vast coral walls for advanced divers to explore.

    Diving & Snorkelling

  • General Wildlife

    A certain amount of patience and open mindedness is required for a safari in Mozambique, but there is big game present in both the Niassa Wildlife Reserve and the Gorongosa National Park. These are incredibly scenic tracts of wilderness, where guided walks and water based activities complement the game drives superbly.

    General Wildlife

  • Local Culture

    Ibo Island and Ilha de Mozambique are undoubtedly the jewels in Mozambique’s cultural crown. Both have an evocative collection of colonial ruins that is slowly being brought back to life. Dig below the surface and you will also find much of interest in Pemba, Vilanculos and the small communities living on the Bazaruto and Quirimba islands.

    Local Culture

  • Marine Wildlife

    Exploring the waters of Mozambique reveals a wealth of marine life, from moray eels and groupers to parrot fish and reef sharks. Both the Bazaruto and Quirimba Archipelago’s attract nesting turtles at varying times, while there are conservation projects in place in the south to protect the rare, endangered dugong.

    Marine Wildlife

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Excursions in Mozambique: Ibo Island Trip

An enjoyable way to spend a morning is with a trip to Ibo Island. Ibo was a key Swahili trading post and the capital before Pemba.You can wander amongst the main streets which have fascinating, but very crumbling, colonial architecture.

The Fort, Ibo Island

Ibo Island Trip

Quirimba Archipelago, Mozambique
  • Cruises, Sailing & Water
  • Culture & History
  • Outdoor Activities
  • Shopping

An enjoyable way to spend a morning is with a trip to Ibo Island. You will go by boat which takes about forty five minutes and then spend around two hours exploring Ibo (unless of course you are staying on Ibo Island).

Ibo was a key Swahili trading post and the capital before Pemba.You can wander amongst the main streets which have fascinating, but very crumbling, colonial architecture. There are around four forts that were built dating back to 1754, they were built in strategic places around the island for protection. The Portuguese were the last on the island and stayed here for around 500 years, the last to leave around 1975, since then the buildings have been left to ruin as they are too expensive to fix and the villages would rather live in the village.

Currently there are around 4000 people on the island. You will also visit various silversmiths on the island making silver jewellery from old coins, which is for sale, the pieces carefully made and lovely. The religion is muslim so covering up whilst on the tour is expected. After exploring the island you may stop at a sandbank for a refreshing swim and some snacks.

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