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Northern Mozambique Accommodation | Quirimbas Archipelago
Northern Mozambique is one of the World's last remaining unspoiled destinations.
These beautiful Quirimba Islands are remote and the ideal Honeymoon or romantic getaway !
Private Island Lodges, pristine white beaches, historical interest, and some of the world's best dive sites - Quirimba is a tropical paradise
Encompassing three provinces (Cabo Delgado, Niassa, and Nampula) with a total area of 280 000km2, Northern Mozambique is a nature-lover's paradise.
It is an untouched area dotted with majestic baobab trees and wild mangrove forests. (Six species of mangroves occur in Northern Mozambique alone.) And it offers unique species such as the dugong - the rare sea cow found along the coast.
One of the most biodiverse marine areas in the world is the Quirimbas Archipelago.
The Quirimbas Islands lie in the Indian Ocean off northeastern Mozambique, close to Pemba. The archipelago consists of about 27 islands, including Ibo, Matemo, Quirimba, Mejumbe, Vamizi and Rolas Island.
Originally home to fishing settlements, the islands' population grew around Arab trading posts and thrived under the Portuguese trading routes when it was known as the Ilhas de Sao Lazaro. Until today, many of the islands are uninhabitated.
The most popular gateway to the Quirimbas Archipelago is Pemba. The Quirimbas Archipelago in comprised of a 150 km stretch of coral islands, running north from Pemba.
Transfer by Air from Pemba , and realise you are most certainly in a tropical paradise, when you see the uninhabited islands, private island lodges and tiny villages.
Snorking and diving remain the main attractions of the Quirimbas - not to mention the glorious seafood and beaches.
The lodges offer professional dive centres for those serious divers.
Enjoy a tour of the facinating Ibo Island or the historical sites of Pemba, or simply relax and enjoy Island life !
The Quirimbas have enormous cultural and historical value and are a melting pot of Arabian, Portuguese, and African influences. Ibo Island, with its coral reefs, mangroves and magnificent old fortresses, has a fascinating and disturbing history.
With its prime location off the East African coast, the island became a significant trading post for gold, ivory and later slaves between the 16th and 19th centuries. Today visitors can visit relics from the slave trade and watch silversmiths hand-fashion intricate silver jewellery as they have for generations.
Imagine your romantic holiday in a luxurious beach villa - remote, and secluded with nothing but pristine white beaches and aquamarine ocean surrounding you ! Tempted ... ?
Have a look at our recommended accommodation in the Quirimbas and surrounds
Londo Lodge - Pemba
Ibo Island Lodge - Quirimbas
Metemo Island - Quirimbas
Medjumbe Private Island - Quirimbas
Vamizi Island Lodge - Quirimbas
Contact one of our travel professionals to design your Mozambique Holiday.
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