Ibo Island Lodge is some 71 kilometres from mainland Pemba, Mozambique. The island is accessed by light aircraft flight from Pemba, allowing for some spectacular views of the Quirimbas Archipelago. The Ibo Island boasts a colonial town with old forts, ancient buildings and a fascinating history. From slave trading to pirates, the ruins date back to the early 1500s and the local inhabitants have a shared history with Arabs, Indians and Portuguese visitors. With an air of romantic dilapidation, one may explore the faded grace of a bygone era.
Ibo Lodge is located on a prime waterfront site, with views of traditional dhows setting out to sea on each high tide. Ibo Island Lodge is a combination of 3 mansions each over one hundred years old with walls over a meter thick. Some of the 14 rooms are sea facing, and some are garden facing, all have been designed to incorporate the original architecture of the buildings. The wide verandas are furnished with hand crafted furniture and soft cushions. All rooms are air-conditioned and also have ceiling fans, and offer en suite facilities, and some have outside baths and showers! Beds are draped with mosquito nets, have antique fittings, hair dryers and hand crafted furniture.
The restaurant and bar at Ibo are delightfully situated on the roof terrace of the Bela Vista mansion facing west, giving you memorable sunsets and spectacular views across the bay. Cuisine includes the freshest of seafood (tiger prawns, game fish, and crab) with Mozambican and international influences.
Ibo Lodge is located on a prime waterfront site, with views of traditional dhows setting out to sea on each high tide. Ibo Island Lodge is a combination of 3 mansions each over one hundred years old with walls over a meter thick. Some of the 14 rooms are sea facing, and some are garden facing, all have been designed to incorporate the original architecture of the buildings. The wide verandas are furnished with hand crafted furniture and soft cushions. All rooms are air-conditioned and also have ceiling fans, and offer en suite facilities, and some have outside baths and showers! Beds are draped with mosquito nets, have antique fittings, hair dryers and hand crafted furniture.
The restaurant and bar at Ibo are delightfully situated on the roof terrace of the Bela Vista mansion facing west, giving you memorable sunsets and spectacular views across the bay. Cuisine includes the freshest of seafood (tiger prawns, game fish, and crab) with Mozambican and international influences.
The lodge boasts two swimming pools set in tropical gardens, an air-conditioned lounge and private dining room.
Activities at Ibo include sailing, swimming, snorkelling or fishing in a pristine beach location, a mere 30 – 40 minute boat transfer away. Here you are greeted by a Bedouin style tent, with shade and umbrella’s - giving ample space to enjoy this private beach setting. Brunch or lunch is generally served on the sandbank. As a guest at Ibo, a daily transfer to the beach is included.
You might also wish to explore the mangrove swamps or take to the sea in a kayak, or spot birds or humpback whales (August to November), before they migrate. Also take a cruise on a wonderful traditional Dhow. Ibo is also known for the traditional silversmiths who hand craft exquisite and intricate jewellery using ancient Arab techniques and tools. This jewellery is found no-where else in the world and you can observe the art and commission pieces from the lodges’ silversmiths’ project
For the keen diver, there are a number of excellent dive sites around Ibo Island. You can also book additional dives in conjunction with neighbouring islands.
The seas around Ibo Island boast some excellent fishing with dogtooth tuna, numerous species of kingfish, marlin, sailfish, mackerel and the famous bonefish all featuring. The renowned fishing at St. Lazarus banks ranks amongst some of the best in world.
Ibo Island offers various ‘specials’ and packages, and also serves as the base for unique dhow and kayak safaris around the Quirimbas Archipelago.
Activities at Ibo include sailing, swimming, snorkelling or fishing in a pristine beach location, a mere 30 – 40 minute boat transfer away. Here you are greeted by a Bedouin style tent, with shade and umbrella’s - giving ample space to enjoy this private beach setting. Brunch or lunch is generally served on the sandbank. As a guest at Ibo, a daily transfer to the beach is included.
You might also wish to explore the mangrove swamps or take to the sea in a kayak, or spot birds or humpback whales (August to November), before they migrate. Also take a cruise on a wonderful traditional Dhow. Ibo is also known for the traditional silversmiths who hand craft exquisite and intricate jewellery using ancient Arab techniques and tools. This jewellery is found no-where else in the world and you can observe the art and commission pieces from the lodges’ silversmiths’ project
For the keen diver, there are a number of excellent dive sites around Ibo Island. You can also book additional dives in conjunction with neighbouring islands.
The seas around Ibo Island boast some excellent fishing with dogtooth tuna, numerous species of kingfish, marlin, sailfish, mackerel and the famous bonefish all featuring. The renowned fishing at St. Lazarus banks ranks amongst some of the best in world.
Ibo Island offers various ‘specials’ and packages, and also serves as the base for unique dhow and kayak safaris around the Quirimbas Archipelago.
