Access & Location
Ibo Island is accessed via 20 minutes’ light aircraft flight from Pemba Airport. It’s situated within the Quirimbas Archipelago.
Ibo Island Dhow Safaris
Expertly guided island-hopping dhow safaris from Ibo Island Lodge
Open-sided and open-air dining areas and fire-pit
Comfortable dome tents, each with separate washing facilities
Island exploring, swimming, snorkelling, and kayaking on a five-night, seven-night, or tailor-made itinerary
Our Yellow Zebra Opinion
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This is the only high quality dhow safari that we know of in Africa – so for anyone looking to sail through this remote archipelago it really is a must. It is authentic, rustic and a lot of fun.
Activities
The experience involves the following activities:
Island hopping
Swimming
Snorkelling
Kayaking
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Glide from island to island aboard your dhow, relaxing on pristine beaches, soaking up the local culture, and enjoying sightings of a wealth of wildlife amidst clear seas and mangrove forests. The Quirimbas is home to many birds that have an entry on the International Union for Conservations of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species. You can look out for marine mammals too, not least sea cows, whales, and dolphins!
The inviting waters around the uninhabited islands are ideal for taking a swim, or simply splashing about in the shallows.
The Quirimbas is also superb for snorkelers! A dhow safari can involve opportunities to explore the archipelago’s colourful coral reefs, enjoying sights of sea turtles, seahorses, and 375 fish species.
This activity can also form part of your safari – if you don’t want to sail, you can kayak alongside the dhow as you move from island to island. is great for adventurous and energetic types. As with dhow excursions, you’ll be well looked after by an expert crew and you can decide on the length of each kayaking trip.
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The communal facilities offered by the fly camp are pretty simple, being a dining table and chairs set up on the beach, in addition to a fire-pit that’s used by the crew to cook up delicious seafood and traditional dishes.
Whatever your culinary preferences, the experience of being in the remotest areas of the Quirimbas is magical. The 14-metre dhow itself is also very comfortable, and rather spectacular too, with its white sails billowing in the breeze!
Make an EnquiryAmenities
Accommodation on your dhow safari takes the form of fly camps, each set up on any number of the uninhabited islands in the Quirimbas.
The camp typically offers fairly simple yet very comfortable dome tents, each with separate washing facilities. The latter are made up of safari showers (buckets filled with warm water and hoisted into the air, with a shower tap) and short-drop toilets.
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