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>Northern Mozambique<

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Northern Mozambique, the Quirimbas Archipelago

For years the Quirimbas Archipelago just off the coast of Mozambique's 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.

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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 Mozambique's northern border with Tanzania.

Home to a mosaic of wildlife both onshore and surrounding its pristine coral reefs, the archipelago is known throughout Africa as a conservational jewel; whales fill the deeper 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.

Of the islands, Vamizi is the only island lodge that offers a regular seat on charter rate from Dar (at about $1,000 per person return. and these flights are timed to connect with BA's arrival in Dar. For Quilalea you are dependent on the highly irregular and unreliable LAM (Air Mozambique) service from Dar or Nairobi

Northern Mozambique Island Lodges

We have included all the lodges below ordered by our ranking, and by price. Clicking on any of the links will bring up more information; our detailed view of the lodge, video, photos, key facts etc.
However, since we have been to all these lodges ourselves, we would recommend a phone call or an email to help you to decide where to go.

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Vamizi
Set miles from anywhere on a deserted beach in Northern Mozambique Vamizi is something very special indeed. With only 10 rooms on approximately 8 km of beach, the luxury is of the highest order whilst not losing the whole barefoot luxury feel. A great lodge, with superlative diving - a true escape!

$850pp

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Quilalea
Stunning, romantic and exclusive, Quilalea has all the making of a truly special lodge. However the constant search for a new owner, and its tricky access issues, has left the island with an impermanent feel. Subsequently, what actually is a truly superb little island only gets a good rating from us.

$595pp

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