Quirimbas
Remote northern archipelago: Swahili ruins, mangroves, and pristine coral.
The Quirimbas Archipelago stretches along Mozambique's northern coast: 32 coral islands wrapped in mangroves and Swahili history. Ibo Island's crumbling Portuguese fortresses and silversmiths coexist with some of the most untouched coral reefs in the western Indian Ocean.
We also arrange andBeyond Vamizi and Anantara Medjumbe, arriving via Pemba (POL).
Adventure Seekers · Divers · Seclusion Seekers
Exclusive island retreats in deep seclusion.
Azura at Quilalea
Private island: nine villas, one reef
- No shoes required
- House reef snorkelling
- Kayak safaris
Ibo Island Lodge
Restored mansions on a historic island
- Swahili heritage
- Silversmith workshops
- Dhow excursions
Swahili spice and Indian Ocean catch.
- 01Grilled lobster on the beach, caught that morning
- 02Ibo Island silversmith visit with chai
- 03Dhow cruise lunch among the mangroves
- 04Mozambican matapa, cassava leaf stew with coconut
The edge of the mapped world.
- 01Walking Ibo Island's fortress ruins at dawn
- 02Sandbar picnic at low tide, alone in the Indian Ocean
- 03Night diving the Quirimbas reef
- 04Mangrove kayak in silence, herons and kingfishers
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