Mozambique: Quirimbas Escape (trip)

Mozambique: Quirimbas Escape

  • Pemba Island, South Pemba, Tanzania
  • Active & Adventure
Mozambique, Africa

from $5,200* per person9 DaysYear-round
Comfort accommodations Exertion level: 3
Operator: Elevate Destinations 24 people max
Come explore this magical area of northern coastal Mozambique. Established as a National Park in 2002, Quirimbas is still undiscovered. You will be visiting premier island eco-lodges, all of which are involved in protecting the region’s beauty and communities, as well as providing guests with an unparalleled luxurious natural retreat that can be as active or as restful as you desire.

The Quirimbas Escape is a journey unto itself, but can also be added as an extension to a custom-designed safari if you would like to travel longer in Africa.

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Mozambique, Africa

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Special information

  • This is a custom departure, meaning this trip is offered on dates that you arrange privately with the provider. Additionally, you need to form your own private group for this trip. The itinerary and price here is just a sample. Contact the provider for detailed pricing, minimum group size, and scheduling information. For most providers, the larger the group you are traveling with, the lower the per-person cost will be.

Itinerary

Day 1

Pemba Beach Resort

Your journey wil begin in Pemba, the gateway to the Quirimbas Island paradise. A sleepy colonial town of cultural and historic significance, Pemba lies at the tip of Pemba Bay, one of the world’s largest inland bays, in northern Mozambique. Each room in the Pemba Beach Hotel offers magnificent views of the sparkling Indian Ocean.

Day 2- 5

Guludo Beach Lodge

After breakfast, you will be met by a representative from Guludo Beach Lodge and transferred by shared light aircraft charter flight to Guludo Beach Lodge. The flying time is approximately 20 minutes.
Guludo is a tropical, barefoot paradise, on a deserted, powder white beach. Lapping turquoise waters, rustling palms and a sultry sun guarantee complete tranquility. Guludo has a rustic exclusivity with spacious, beach-front bandas and an intimate feel with character filled service and an exotic, fresh seafood-based cuisine.
Enjoy a bush walk, passing through an old coconut plantation, wetlands, forest, along an elephant highway through to a beautiful lily pond, home to a fantastic array of birds and monkeys.
Opposite Guludo's calm bay is the Quirimbas Archipelago's fringing reef with breath-taking coral diversity as well as copious schools of game fish, turtles, and, at the right time of year, humpback whales. With vast diving diversity, Guludo offers a range of diving from sheltered tranquil coral gardens to drop-offs with strong currents.
A day visit to nearby Ibo Island, a World Heritage site rich in cultural and historical significance, is included in your stay. The boat ride there is approximately 30 minutes.
Ibo Island has been described as one of the most tranquil islands in the world and time spent on this little palm and coral fringed island is really unique.

Day 6-8

Londo Lodge

Londo Lodge is an exclusive beach & bush resort north of Pemba, Mozambique. Set on a peninsula surrounded by blue Indian Ocean waters and East Africa's finest beaches, this private boutique resort is hidden amidst lush virgin African baobab bush and abundant coral reefs.
Londo Lodge has only six luxury villas to guarantee full exclusivity and privacy. Breathtaking sunset views over the Pemba bay area, delicious seafood, superb diving, immaculate service and true romance.
Twenty-four hour personal catering, private lunch on secluded beaches, sunset dhow dinner and bush breakfast are all part of the authentic Mozambique experience.

Day 9

Departure

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Pemba Island. The transfer is approximately 25 minutes.
On arrival at Pemba Airport, you will be assisted with check-in for your onward flight.
Depart Pemba on a scheduled flight to Johannesburg.
On arrival at the OR Tambo International Airport, you will be met by a representative and assisted with check-in for your onward international flight.
Depart Johannesburg on an international flight.

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