Quirimbas Archipelago, Mozambique; An Expert Guide
For years the Quirimbas Archipelago just off the coast of Mozambiques northern-most province, the Cabo Delgado, has remained untouched by tourists. Too far off the beaten track to enable easy access, the archipelago has stayed unspoilt, visited by the lucky few. The archipelago itself consists of a chain of 32 islands rising up from the depths of the Indian Ocean and stretching from the coastal town of Pemba almost 400km up to Mozambiques northern border with Tanzania. Home to a mosaic of wildlife both onshore and surrounding its pristine coral reefs, the archipelago has been known as a conservational jewel throughout Africa; whales fill the deaper channels in season, turtles breed on isolated sand banks and African Fish eagles scan the mangrove swamps. The diversity of this marine sanctuary is exemplary. Today Quirimbas offers tourists some of the most pioneering tourism investments throughout the continent. Children here speak no English, they simply have not had the chance to before; it is truly the last untouched place on the East African Coast and whats more, it is entirely beautiful. How Quirimbas has stayed this unspoilt for so long beggars belief; there is no doubt in our view that now is the time to visit. Unlike the Southern islands of Bazaruto, many of the islands are formed from harsh rugged coral with stretches of gold sandy beach scattered between. This untamed harshness is dramatic and fascinating, offering a sense of private seclusion away from the outside world. The Maluane Project, is one of the most exciting tourism and environmental projects in the world today. Its flagship Vamizi has the best beaches, miles of immaculate sand, not dissimilar to North Island in the Seychelles.....very much the face of things to come. It is no wonder that travelers have talked of Mozambique as a mystical and magical place; this region is simply mesmerizing and a real privilege to be able to visit and with an increasing number of visitors now really is the time to go!
Quirimbas Archipelago - How to get there LAM fly from Jo'Burg to Pemba 3 times a week, on a Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The flights depart at 08:40 and arrive at 13:40. From Dar Es Salaam in Tanzania, LAM flies every day of the week apart from Friday and Sunday. Flights depart at 16:00 arriving 16:45. There is also an indirect route that flies from Maputo to Pemba twice a week. For General safari information please look at The Safari Page Please phone us to discuss with one of our consultants; Even better please come in in person. Tel +44 (0) 20 7471 8780 or Email Us
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