Ibo Island Lodge

Ibo Island

Experience an authentic island holiday on Mozambique’s Ibo Island in the luxurious Ibo Island Lodge. Find it in the remote, undeveloped Quirimbas Archipelago where once Arabs and Portuguese sailed the seas to trade and discover true beauty. Spend your island holiday in 300-year old mansions, lovingly restored to host intrepid travellers who want to learn the history and culture of Ibo. Romantic island hopping dhow safaris, a secret sandbank beach and unforgettable sunsets.

Ibo Island lies in the Quirimbas Archipelago of northern Mozambique. Nominated for World Heritage status Ibo has been described as one of the most unique and atmospheric islands in the world. Located on the prime waterfront site where romantic dhows sail out to sea on each high tide, Ibo Island lodge encompasses magnificent mansions each over one hundred years old. Coral and lime walls over a meter thick, high lofty ceilings and original beams. Ibo Island is a potential World Heritage Site, and therefore rooms have been designed to incorporate the architecture and style of the original ruins. The lodge accommodates guests in beautifully elegant, yet simple rooms, with indigenous solid teak and mahogany furniture, handcrafted by the people of Ibo. All nine bedrooms are individual and feature a king size 4poster, or twin hand crafted bed with crisp cotton linen and Indian silk throws. Wide verandas are a traditional feature of all Ibo mansions, but we widened ours considerably to house comfortable plantation style chairs with soft cushions. For all its tranquility and ambience Ibo Island Lodge also offers a diverse range of activities and experiences to keep the most diverse interests occupied.

Imagine a remote Mozambican island lost in time and almost forgotten to the outside world for nearly a century. Picture grand, majestic architecture, some lovingly restored to their former glory while others have fallen into crumbling, marvellous ruins.

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  • Best Safari property in Mozambique: Runner up Ibo Island Lodge
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Overview

Discover Ibo Island Lodge on Ibo Island where romantic dhows sail out into the Quirimbas Archipelago. Three historic 300-year-old mansions have been lovingly restored into sublime accommodation.
Enjoy lush gardens of frangipani, bougainvillea and palms. Admire breath-taking sunsets from the central Bela Vista roof deck restaurant.
Imagine a remote Mozambican island lost in time and almost forgotten to the outside world for nearly a century. Picture grand, majestic architecture, some lovingly restored to their former glory while others have fallen into crumbling, marvellous ruins.

Facilities
  • 14 luxurious rooms: 5 sea facing, 5 historical, 4 garden facing – individually designed
  • Air conditioned and 24-hour power
  • Antiques and handcrafted furnishings, wide verandas stunning views
  • Glamorous rooftop restaurant, tropical gardens fantastic birdlife
  • Dhow safaris, beach picnics, beauty spa
From $375

PER PERSON SHARING PER NIGHT


ACTIVITIES

  • Three swimming pools offering respite from the heat
  • Sundonwers in Bela Vista lounge, with mesmerizing views over the bay
  • Award-winning tasty menu and fresh seafood The secret sand bank beach and stunning Quirimbas mobile island hopping safaris
  • Scuba diving and snorkelling, castaway beach picnics, guided sea kayaking, birding safaris, traditional dhow sailing, the mangrove forest experience, massage, romance and tranquillity.

Included
  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Coffee & Tea
  • Guided cultural and historical tours around the island
  • Use of non-motorised water sport activities
  • Return airstrip transfers
  • Sailing to Sand Bank island for swimming and picnic

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