Magical Ibo Island | Northern Mozambique At It’s Best

Step back in time with a visit to the magical island of IBO in Northern Mozambique. Ibo Island was once a vibrant and busy trading centre, but has been all but forgotten by the outside world for almost a century. Nominated for World Heritage status, Ibo is undoubtedly one of the most unique islands in the world.

The island lies in the Quirimbas Archipelago just north of Pemba. Visitors can wander through the town amongst old forts and ancient buildings, some reclaimed by nature, while others have been beautifully restored.

The star shaped 17th century fort of St Jao Baptista is home to a group of silversmiths who hand-craft exquisitely intricate pieces of silver jewelry. For a while they melted down colonial era coins for the jewelry; some silver, and some nickel, but now they have ready access to sterling silver for all the jewelry.

IBO ISLAND LODGE is located on a prime waterfront site, overlooking the bay where traditional dhows sail out to sea. The lodge consists of three original restored mansions each over 100 years old, with exposed coral walls, thick limestone walls and original teak ceiling beams, and large hand-carved doors.

IBO / MATEMO COMBO 
R 20 390.00 per adult sharing *
(+ approx R 1 700.00pp for departure tax)Includes:

• Return airfare Johannesburg / Pemba
• Transfer by light aircraft from Pemba to Ibo Island + return flight from Matemo to Pemba.
• Accomm. at Ibo Island Lodge for 2 nights
• Three meals per day at Ibo Island Lodge
• Guided historical Ibo Island tour
• Transfer by traditional motorized dhow to a private sandbank beach
• Pick-up from sandbank beach by Matemo
• Accomm. at Matemo Island Resort for 5 nights
• Three meals per day at Matemo, plus;
• House wines, local brand spirits & beer, bottled water, tea/coffee, soft drinks
• Laundry at Matemo
• All non-motorised watersports
• Marine Reserve Fees
• Emergency evacuation insurance
• Mozambique Sales tax