Quirimbas Island Hopping
Mozambique Mobile Camping Safari
Day 1: Arrive Pemba and road transfer to Mucojo, dhow transfer to Mogundula Island
You will be met at the airport and shown to your transfer vehicle for the approx. 3hr road transfer
to Mucojo. On arrival at Mucojo you will transfer by dhow boat to Mogundula Island.
Mogundula Island is one of the best islands in
the Quirimbas archipelago, and a fantastic
base from which to explore the surrounding
islands, which is why we spend two nights
here at a mobile camp. Known locally as the
island with the sacred lake, it provides us with
marvellous opportunities for bird watching,
snorkelling and swimming off the pristine
sandbank beach. The mobile camp is set
under the shade of trees and you can usually
expect to have this magical uninhabited island
to yourself!
Overnight camp and exploration of Mogundula Island and surrounds.
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Day 2: Pangane Peninsula
Further exploration of Mogundula Island, with the option to take a trip by dhow to the Pangane
Peninsula (or similar) and/or Macaloe Island from camp. Dinner will be served on the beach in
the evening.
Day 3: Start of Dhow Safari – Mogundula Island to Ulumbwa
Depart Mogundula for and venture further into the Quirimbas Archipelago! Sail into the clearest
of blue water, with pristine corals waiting to be explored.
The Ulumbwa river mouth beckons, with fascinating rural fishing villages dotting the shore.
The camp will be set up in the Mozambique bush south of Ulumbwa.
Day 4: Day trip to Matemo Island
Visit Matemo Island where, turquoise clear waters and beautiful scenery awaits you; enjoy an
early morning sail up the Ulumbwa estuary viewing a variety of birds and mangroves that thrive
in this area. In the afternoon, take a tour through the fishing village getting to know the ways of
these fisher folk as interpreted by your knowledgeable guide. We will stop on the southern tip of
Matemo Island and explore, before returning to our camp at Ulumbwa.
Gane and Marshall
Tel: +44 (0)1822-600-600
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website: www.ganeandmarshall.com
Day 5: Ulumbwa region to Ibo Island:
Probably the most compelling attraction in the
Quirimbas, Ibo's 200-year-old ghost town and
16th Century forts make for a fascinating journey
to an era long forgotten.
The Ibo Island guided tour (included) provides a
chance to interact with the amazingly friendly
local people and observe their unique island
culture and heritage. Wander around the
mysterious ruins amongst forts and ancient trade
buildings with many fascinating stories waiting to
be told.
This evening, check into Ibo Island Lodge for 3 nights.
Ibo Island Lodge
Ibo Island lodge has spectacular views over the waterfront and accommodates guests in beautifully
simple yet elegant rooms. This historic colonial mansion has been stylishly renovated to
accommodate the lodge with various verandas, tropical gardens and a spectacular roof top
restaurant that provides the ideal venue to watch the sun go down.
With its ideal location and comfortable accommodation, Ibo Island Lodge is an ideal base from
which to explore this fascinating island.
Days 6 & 7: Ibo Island
At leisure to explore Ibo Island.
We can arrange a number of activities, from snorkelling and diving to dolphin safaris and sea
kayaking.
Day 8: Depart
Take a boat transfer to Quirimba Island for your light air transfer to Pemba for your onward
flight connection. Included is a stunning light aircraft flight over the islands and turquoise
waters as you transfer to Pemba International Airport from Quirimba Island.
Gane and Marshall
Tel: +44 (0)1822-600-600
e-mail: [email protected]
website: www.ganeandmarshall.com
Routing and Planned Guide Itinerary:
Trade winds blow on the east coast of Africa and change direction twice a year. The wind known locally
as the Kusi blows from the South, and the Kaskasi from the North. From September to May the mobile
safaris usually operate from the North to the South, meaning that the mobile safari starts at the
planned Mucojo area, and travels in a southerly direction towards Ibo Island. During some of the
months (usually June, July and August) and entirely dependent on winds and weather conditions, we
may need to change the planned itinerary entirely and operate from south to north. In these instances,
our safari will start in the beautiful Arimba region (closer to Pemba than Mucojo) and continue in a
northerly direction to Ibo Island. In these instances we will not travel to Mogundula or Matemo Island,
and in place we will explore the beautiful Quisiva, Mefunvo and Quirimba islands and all the special
places between Arimba and Ibo Island. Please do note that weather patterns are not constant and it is
impossible to always predict what the winds will do. We will do our best to detail the planned itinerary
at the time of booking, but clients must understand and accept that the itinerary has to remain entirely
flexible and may differ from that published.
Price Guide
The cost of this safari itinerary is from £1,990 per person based on a group size of two
(twin/double accommodation). For larger groups of 4 or more, the price starts from £1,580. For
more information, or if you would like to enquire about a tailor-made holiday combining part or
all of the above itinerary, please contact us.
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Itinerary as specified (NB itinerary may differ
due to various circumstances)
Meet and greet in Pemba and road transfer to
Mucoja (or Arimba if northbound)
4 nights island and mainland hopping by dhow.
Overnight island, river and beach camps
Experienced English and Portuguese speaking
crew.
All camping and catering equipment included
for island camps (sleeping bag, pillow and
towel supplied)
Meals during mobile safari (excluding drinks)
3 nights at Ibo Island Lodge on full board basis
(excluding all drinks)
Guided tours of Ibo Island
National Park fees and Ibo Island development
taxes
Light aircraft transfer from Ibo Island back to
Pemba.
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International airfares – ask for a quote
Meals not specified
All drinks, personal bar account, bottled
water, etc.
Mozambique arrival / departure airport
taxes
Items of a personal nature such as
telephone calls, curio purchases, etc.
Optional activities / excursions / transfers
not specified
Vaccinations, visas, travel and medical
insurance
Gane and Marshall
Tel: +44 (0)1822-600-600
e-mail: [email protected]
website: www.ganeandmarshall.com