the untouched natural island of mozambique
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Ibo Island Lodge
No. 6 Carlton Close, Professional Village, Noordhoek, 7975 | Cape Town | South Africa
www.iboisland.com
When God’s are happy they bestow humanity with treasured gifts and create a paradise like The Republic of Mozambique. The Island of Mozambique has earned its reputation as a unique tourist destination because of its untouched natural islands the most famous among them being the Ibo Island and also has other islands in its possession such as Metundo, Quisiva, Matemo and Medjumbe and Rolas Island. The best way to land on these islands is from Dar Es Salaam in Tanzania as it has good air connectivity and Air Mozambique operates direct flights from Dar Es Salaam to these islands.
The beauty that goes by the name of Island of Mozambique is created as a result of a geographical marriage between the southeastern African coast and the South Equatorial Current and this communion results in the formation of a topography which becomes an ideal breeding ground for humpback dolphins and whales as well as feeding area for migratory birds, turtles and crabs.
The varied topography along with teeming marine biodiversity has given it the unofficial recognition as a world heritage site. It also reflects the amalgamation of the cultures of Africa, the Arabic world, Europe and India.
Recognizing the need for exotic locales along with solitude among the new breed of tourists, the Republic of Mozambique has been developed as a tourist destination. The islands are a paradise for adventure-seeking divers with some diving sites having drop-offs up to 400 meters.
he Ibo Island is most famous for this along with plenty of various other marine pleasures like kite surfing, kayaking, wind surfing, canoeing, paragliding, and dhow safaris. Being geographically remote, the islands have not suffered much environmental degradation in spite of tourist traffic. The diversity of marine life leads to awe and wonderment as you get to see Whales swimming majestically in deep diving channels along with humpback dolphins and turtles breeding on sand banks.
All of these wonder of nature can be relished sumptuously because of the incredible hospitality on offer at these islands by lodges and resorts. One unique aspect of this the range of local cuisine available here cooked in the traditional way like Matapa, prawn curry, lobster thermidor and green pawpaw salad along with seafood, smoked sail fish and crab curry. Tropical ocean fruits not only tickle your taste buds but are also very nutritious. When all of this is savored on golden sand beach under the natural canopy of palm trees amidst tropical gardens along with sips of wine then breakfast, lunch and dinner become an eclectic experience. Even though the islands are remote and isolated, they are very habitable as the entire gamut of accommodation is available like camping and caravanning, guest house, self catering and catered to ultra luxurious private beach house.
The rooms are spacious and flush with modern amenities of living. Some heritage buildings have been painstakingly restored to serve as lodges. Your travel itinerary is incomplete without a visit to the island of Mozambique.
No. 6 Carlton Close, Professional Village, Noordhoek, 7975 | Cape Town | South Africa
Reservations E-mail: [email protected] & Trade E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]: + 27 21 785-5498Fax: + 27 86 601 8479Emergency / After Hours contact details in South Africa: +27 71 611 7530
Ibo Island Lodge
Phone line Ibo Island Lodge: +258 269 60549 / 22Rob Mckenzie (General Manager) +258 82 605 7866Oscar Soares (Pemba Representative) +258 82 661 9500
Website – www.iboisland.com