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Quirimbas

  • Our pick for Africa’s finest beach destination
  • More remote than the southern Bazaruto Archipelago
  • Home to some amazing private islands
  • Combines well with southern and eastern Africa
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The Quirimbas Archipelago comprises a chain of 32 small offshore islands, our pick for Africa’s finest beach destination.

Inside the park lie 11 islands – ‘the Quirimba’. Home to a small number of beach lodges, the Quirimba are widely recognized as the most beautiful beach destinations in Africa. Diving and snorkeling here are world-class – the marine biodiversity of the region is exceptional, with whales passing through the Archipelago during peak season. Historically, the Quirimba have experienced a mix of Arab and Portuguese influences, bringing an interesting cultural element to a stay in the area. 

Location & access

Northern Mozambique’s Quirimba Archipelago is located in the Cabo Delgado region, an absolutely stunning and remote part of the world. Stretching 250 kilometers up the coast from Pemba to Palma, the Archipelago comprises a chain of 32 small offshore islands, a section of which has been protected as the Quirimbas National Park.

Recent airline schedules have increased the carrying capacity to this area and reliability has greatly improved – this was always the region’s weakness. However, traveling to this part of Africa takes its time and proves difficult to combine with a world-class safari park, Tanzania being the easiest option. We recommend a minimum of five nights in the area to make the effort of getting here well worthwhile.

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