Set within Mozambique’s incredible Quirimbas Archipelago, which is home to some of the world’s most beautiful reefs, pristine beaches & coastal forests, Ibo Island Lodge offers an authentic African island experience.
Experience The island was originally part of the old trading route & its historic ruins is a drawcard for travellers who want to experience the real Africa.
Visit the local silversmiths in their simple shops & see them make handmade jewellery or witness the island’s fascinating combination of Arabian & Portuguese-inspired architecture dating back to the 1600s.
The Quirimbas offers some of the best diving & snorkelling in Africa & guests can also experience the surrounding islands by traditional dhow boat.
Stay At Ibo Island, you have a choice of 5 sea-facing rooms, 5 historical rooms, 4 garden rooms or the private Villa Paradiso. All rooms are en-suite.
The sea-facing rooms come with a private patio & glorious views of the ocean. Beautifully restored, the large historic rooms feature wide verandas facing lush tropical gardens & the garden rooms step out from huge verandas into lush gardens with chunky palm trees that provide shade around the pool.
Villa Paradiso is a beautifully restored building that caters for up to 12 guests & has private facilities, including its own pool & garden, kitchen & rooftop terrace.
The main front-of-house area includes a restaurant, bar, wellness spa & sparkling swimming pool.
Activities A wide range of land & land & water-based activities is available at Ibo Island Lodge.
These include castaway island picnics, Ibo Island historical tours, diving, snorkelling, dolphin dhow cruises, stand-up paddleboarding, sea kayaking & island-hopping excursions.