Mozambique Islands
Must See Attractions
If you want world class sailing, kayaking, canoeing, snorkelling and diving, or just simple relaxation, then the Mozambique Islands have plenty to offer. For the culturally inclined, Ibo Island offers fascinating glimpses of its past as a centre for slave and ivory trading.
Bazaruto
The exclusive paradise island of Bazaruto, the largest of Mozambique's islands, is a tranquil haven famous for its natural beauty. Do fishing, diving, snorkelling and bird watching here. Wonderful beaches converge at the northern tip of the island, forming a narrow sand split stretching several kilometres out to sea. There are freshwater lakes in the middle of the island, home to the freshwater crocodile.
Ibo Island
Ibo Island is the most visited in the Quirimbas Archipelago due to its fascinating history and beautiful old buildings. Ibo was a major trading centre for ivory and slaves.
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. Three forts, a cathedral, and numerous palatial homes once graced the town. Ancient cannons still grace the ramparts, though the fort is now inhabited by silversmiths who make jewellery using ancient Arab techniques and tools — blowpipes, charcoal, lemon juice, and tiny metal files.
Quirimbas Archipelago and Benguerra
These Islands have hardly been touched by mass tourism - glorious beaches, rare plants, animal and bird species, the majestic solitude of the mountains – and remote and full of history and adventure.
Visit exclusive destinations that few people have travelled to before. From simple tents to the most luxurious of accommodation, impressive standards of service and the refinement and courtesy of the inhabitants make these wonderful, warm and welcoming places to visit.
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