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8 day Quirimbas Dhow Safari
The Quirimbas Archipelago is one of the most unspoilt destinations left on the planet. Start your adventure by exploring ancient Ibo island from the comfort of beautiful Ibo Island Lodge; history, culture, birding, mangrove forests, seafood, intrigue and tranquillity. Explore a coastline fringed by tropical islands on an ancient Arab dhow with friendly guides. Discover idyllic island beaches with pristine turquoise waters. Snorkel some of Mozambique’s richest coral reefs and maybe catch sight of turtles, dolphins, and amazing species of fish. Snack on cashew nuts, tropical fruit and fresh seafood cooked over an open fire under the stars. Dazzling bird life abounds with storks, egrets and herons roosting in thick mangrove branches. Mobile beach camps set up on pristine islands offer tropical swimming, peace and exploration.
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• Pemba
• Quirimbas Islands
• Ibo Island
• Matemo Island
• Rolas Island
• Mogundula Island
• Makaloe Island
• Pangane
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Day 1: Pemba to Mogundula Island:
- Arrive into Pemba. You will be met at the airport and shown to your transfer vehicle for the 3-hour road transfer to Mucojo. Arrive at Mucojo and dhow transfer to Mogundula Island.
Day 2: Mogundula Island:
- Relax or enjoy a sail around the island. Optional day trip by dhow to the Pangane Peninsula and/or Macaloe Island from our camp.
Day 3: Mogundula Island to Ulumbwa:
- Depart Mogundula for your exploration into the Quirimbas Archipelago! Sail into the clearest of blue water with pristine corals below to explore under snorkel.
- Enjoy an early morning paddle up the Ulumbwa estuary viewing a variety of birds & mangroves that thrive in this area. In the afternoon take a tour through this fishing village getting to know the ways of these fisher folk as interpreted by your knowledgeable guide.
Day 4: Ulumbwa to Matemo Island:
- Depart Ulumbwa for Matemo Island. We will stop on the southern tip of Matemo Island and explore this part of the island.
Day 5: Matemo Island to Ibo Island:
- Depart after an early breakfast for the southern end of Matemo Island. If the tides permit you will stop on a remote sandbank beach & enjoy a light lunch.
Day 6: Ibo Island:
- Enjoy a full day’s activity on the island of Ibo - history, culture & the sandbank beach.
Day 7: Ibo Island:
Day 8: Ibo Island to Pemba:
- An included beautiful light aircraft flight over the islands and turquoise waters transfers you to Pemba International Airport from Ibo Island Lodge.
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On request
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• Light aircraft transfer to Ibo Island from Pemba.
• 2 Nights Ibo Island Lodge in standard rooms on sharing basis. Full Board excluding all drinks and mineral waters.
• 2 x guided tours of Ibo Island with local guide.
• Island hopping dhow safari equipment (sleeping bag and sleeping mat not included).
• Meals as per stated in the itinerary.
• Vehicle transfer to Pemba.
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• All international airfares and related taxes/fees.
• All meals that are not specified.
• All drinks, personal bar account, bottled water, etc.
• Mozambique arrival/departure/airport/hotel/government taxes.
• Sanctuary / National Park fees.
• Items of a personal nature such as telephone calls, curio purchases, etc.
• Optional activities/excursions not specified.
• Visas, travel and medical insurance.
• Please note that all bookings are subject to our standard terms and conditions and full pre departure information, copies of both available on request.
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+27 21 702 0285
+44 0203 355 7765
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