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Located in the beautiful Quirimbas Archipelago of northern Mozambique
Ibo is one of the most fascinating islands due its historical past as a main Arabian port and the infamous slave trade
The lodge encompasses three beautiful mansions each over a hundred years old housing the 14 air conditioned rooms
Activities on offer are Kayaking trips through the mangroves, snorkelling, cultural visits, bicycle hire, picnic trips to the sandbank, sailing in a traditional dhow, guided nature and bird walks and massages using local ingredients
Each room is individually decorated with handcrafted beds and a wide verandah
Ibo is a cultural experience as well as a beach experience
THE LODGE
Ibo Island once a bustling Arabian port for a time has been a place that has been forgotten, but this magical place is now welcoming tourists to discover the beauty of the island as well as the fascinating history that this island holds. Explore the fortified and deserted crumbling ruins of the town rich in history and culture; a melting-pot of Arab, Indian, Portuguese and African influences. Make time to visit Ibo's silversmiths at work, renowned for their intricate jewellery.
The waters surrounding Ibo offer idyllic beaches and some of Africa's richest coral reefs.
Dine on fresh seafood of every description, and don't forget to relax at one of the pools with a cocktail or frosty Mozambican beer and soak up the tranquil atmosphere.
Two of the mansions house the bedrooms and one is the main area of the lodge, an incredible roof top terrace restaurant overlooking the Indian Ocean. Ibo Island is an incredible destination a beautiful island full of mystique and intrigue.
When the tide is low take a walk out and as the crabs scurry around you may find your own treasure, as ancient pottery fragments are often found in the sand thought to have come from dinner services of sunken ships.
Ibo Island Lodge
Fly to
Vilanculos or Pemba
flying time
14 hours 30 minutes via Johannesburg or via Dar Es Salam
time difference
GMT +2 hours
Visas
Required for UK passport holders
Health Requirements
Yellow fever certificate required
Best time to travel
June - August
Weather
The best time to travel to Mozambique is between June and August, rainfall is low and temperatures warm in the low to mid twenties. The rainy season runs from November through until March.
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