North of Bazaruto lies a largely undeveloped Swahili-flavoured shoreline, studded with historic treasures from Portugal’s colonial days. Pemba is typical of many of Africa’s original colonial towns and represents the gateway to Ibo Island and the Quirimbas Archipelago, which stretches for 250kms north and consists of 27 offshore islands dotted with innumerable castaway beaches.

Thanks to regular flights from Dar es Salaam and Johannesburg to Pemba, there has been a recent upsurge of barefoot ‘island-chic’ places to stay in this remote northern region. Also in northern Mozambique is the new conservation zone of Maluane – a unique mix of virgin inland safari territory and untouched coral-ring islands.

Mozambique Coastal & Island Retreats (3)

	Matemo Island This remote island in the magnificent Quirimbas Archipelago is accessible via a 20 minute light aircraft flight from Pemba. A little-known unspoiled island paradise, Matemo is just 8 kms in length and 3kms wide, with gorgeous ...
		FROM £276 pppn

	Medjumbe Private Island Much smaller, more quaint, mystical and intimate than its counterpart Matemo, Medjumbe Private Island is just 800 metres long and 350 metres wide with several small bays, hidden coves and pristine white beaches ...
		FROM £339 pppn

	Vamizi Island The very essence of castaway chic, pristine Vamizi Island (accessible by scheduled charter flight from Pemba in Mozambique or Dar es Salaam in Tanzania) is a true escapist retreat off the coast of Northern Mozambique in the Quiri...
		FROM £549 pppn

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