5 Nights
Quirimbas Archipelago
From US $ 2 810 per person, based on two persons travelling during low season

Day 1

Arrive at Johannesburg International Airport where our representative will meet you, and escort you to the check-in counter, in time to connect with LAM Mozambique Airlines, flight TM312, departing Johannesburg at 08h40, flying via Maputo, and arriving at Pemba Airport at 13h40.

At Maputo Airport, you will need to purchase a visa for Mozambique - US$25 per person.

Upon arrival at Pemba Airport, having collected your luggage, you will be met by a representative of Matemo Island,  who will show you to the aircraft for your charter flight to Matemo Island Resort.  This flight will take around 30 minutes, and takes you right over the Quirimbas, enabling you to see the many islands and turquoise seas – quite a breathtaking experience!  At the Matemo Island airstrip, a member of staff will collect you, and drive you the short distance to the lodge.

Situated in the magnificent Quirimbas Archipelago, off the coast of Northern Mozambique, the remote Island of Matemo offers idyllic Mozambique island accommodation. Experience an Island holiday of unspoilt beauty, breathtaking scenery, spectacular marine life and extreme relaxation

You will be accommodated in a luxury double beach front chalet, offering satellite television, an en-suite bathroom, as well as an outside shower.  The chalet is tastefully furnished, air-conditioned, and around 20 metres from the sea.

During your stay at Matemo Island Resort your breakfasts and dinners are included, as well as non-motorised water sports.

Days 2, 3, 4 and 5

Time to chill out on the beautiful, unspoilt beaches of Matemo Island, while being offered a large variety of water sports - sunset cruises, visits to Ibo Island, snorkeling, kayaking, diving, and fishing.
 
Activities on offer at an extra cost will include:

¤	Diving – various ranges of courses (Discover Scuba / Open Water and Advanced Open Water).  Most of the diving is done off the eastern side of Matemo, all departing from the beach, and should be scheduled the day before.  All equipment is available from the Activity Centre.
¤	Fishing at Matemo may be done either from the beach or from a boat.  All tackle is provided and types of fishing include game fishing for kingfish, barracuda, Dorado, queenfish, serra, wahoo, yellowfin, tuna and sailfish.  All billfish are strictly catch and release.  Excursions are for either 4 or 8-hour duration.  Fly fishermen are welcome to bring their own rods and reels (mainly for king and tuna fish)
¤	Skiing and tubing:  slalom, tandem, wakeboard, kneeboard, tube and banana boat skiing are all on offer.  These activities are charged at 15-minute intervals.
¤	Snorkelling trips are conducted from a boat, and there are various locations offered – mainly on the western side of the island.   You can expect to see a variety of reef fish, corals and sponges.  Snorkelling will last for one hour.
¤	Ibo Island trips consists of a 25 minute boat transfer to Ibo Island, a walk around the town and fort, viewing of the locally-made silver jewellery, with the option to purchase.  The full trip is most interesting, and should not be missed.  The duration is around 3 and a half hours, with a stop on the return journey for a swim.

Non-motorised sports included in the rate are hobie cat rides, sea kayaks, gypsy sailing dinghy, windsurfing, volleyball, snorkelling, swing ball, Frisbees, beach bats, cricket, and a selection of board games.  All guests using waterborne craft are required to wear life jackets at all times, and to stay within sight of the beach.

Day 6

After a leisurely breakfast, you will be air chartered from Matemo Island back to Pemba Airport, in time to connect with LAM Airlines, flight TM315, departing Pemba at 13h10, and arriving back in Johannesburg at 18h30.

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BUSH AND BEACH BONANZA
8 Nights
Combine a stay in the Mozambique bush with an idyllic Quirimbas islanokd getaway!

From US $ 5 170 per person, based on two persons travelling during low season

Available for all duration of stays - the itinerary can be adapted to your specific dates!

Day 1

Arrive at Johannesburg International Airport, where our representative will meet you in the Arrivals Hall.

He will escort you to the check in counters for your flight to Pemba Airport in far Northern Mozambique.

After clearing customs at Pemba Airport and purchasing a visa for Mozambique, at a cost of US$30 per person, a representative of Lugenda Lodge will meet you in the Arrivals Hall, and will escort you to the light aircraft for your charter flight to the lodge.  This flight will take around 45 minutes.

Lugenda Bush Camp is a relatively new lodge, situated in a game-rich region of Mozambique, offering a really secluded safari experience.

It is situated within the Niassa Reserve, on the eastern bank of the Lugenda River, amongst the Ngalongue Mountains (towering inselbergs or island mountains). The Serra Mecula is positioned across from the camp. It was on Mecula Mountain that Paul Von Lettow Vorbeck and his men held up towards the end of their incredible First World War East African Campaign against 1.5 million allied troops!

Lugenda Bush Camp consists of a main building housing a reading lounge area, self service bar and dining area. On either side of the main building sit four East African styled luxury tents no more than 40 meters from the Lugenda River. The main pool is directly in front of the main building virtually on the banks of the Lugenda River. 

All tents have an en-suite bathroom with bath and shower, ceiling fan, hair dryer, safe and wooden viewing deck. The tents have a concrete screed floor with individual Victorian styled deep tub and shower. The tents are situated underneath large wild fig trees which attract wild Elephant during the early morning and late afternoon.

All meals and local spirits & beers are supplied and included in your stay.

On offer at Lugenda:

– Swimming Pool
– Game Drives
– Bird watching

Days 2 and 3

The results of an aerial census carried out in October 2002, estimated an elephant population of 12 000 with evidence of an increasing trend in numbers. The Reserve also has over 9000 of the sable antelope and several thousands each of Cape buffalo, Lichtenstein's hartebeest, eland, and zebra. There are smaller populations of kudu, bushbuck, impala, wildebeest, waterbuck, reedbuck, and hippo. Duiker and warthogs abound. Lion, leopard and spotted hyena are common. The endangered Cape hunting dog (African wild dog) occurs with an estimated population exceeding 200 animals, which makes the Niassa Reserve one of the last best refugees for this species. Of particular interest are three endemic subspecies, which exist in Niassa but are rare elsewhere, namely: Niassa wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus johnstoni), Boehm's zebra (Equus burchelli boehmi), and Johnston's impala (Aepyceros melampus johnstoni).

Day 4

After breakfast you will be chartered back to Pemba Airport, where a representative of Medjumbe Island will meet you, and escort you to the aircraft for your flight to the Island.

This flight will take around 30 minutes, providing you with the most spectacular views of the string of islands, and the turquoise sea.

At Medjumbe Island airstrip, a member of staff will collect you, and drive you the short distance to the lodge.

Medjumbe is a tiny, remote island in the Quirimbas, with a real 'Robinson Crusoe' feel.

Accommodation at Medjumbe Island Resort consists of 12 secluded chalets no more than 20m from the beach. All chalets have air conditioning and the convenience of mini-bars and tea/coffee facilities. All chalets are beautifully furnished and equipped with ceiling fans, personal electronic safes, hair dryers, and satellite TV.  The restaurant boasts an inside and outside deck with verandah.  

This small, quaint island is teeming with fascinating bird life, including the Black Heron and Game fish including marlin, sailfish, dogtooth tuna, mackerel, various species of kingfish, and the infamous bonefish can be found there. Stroll along pure white shores and marvel at the turquoise ocean. Sunsets streak across the sky in a range of apricot to purple hues. Traditional Mozambique stone architecture adds texture and intrigue. The nearby island of Quissanga is an ideal choice for a romantic expedition. All this is just a tiny taste of what Medjumbe Island Resort has to offer.

This intimate Island is close to St Lazarus Banks and is ideal for fishing, diving and leisure.

During your stay at Medjumbe Island Resort your breakfasts, light lunches and dinners are included, as well local drinks as non-motorised water sports.

Days 5, 6, 7 and 8

Medjumbe Island offers a large variety of water sports - sunset cruises, snorkeling, kayaking, diving, and fishing.

The tropical waters around the Quirimbas islands are one of Mozambique's best-kept secrets. Here in clear waters that reach 30°C in summer, and rarely less than 26°C in winter, you will discover a marine ecosystem that is absolutely pristine. Medjumbe's spectacular coral reef with its dazzling colour palette of fish remains little explored, and apart from the 12 known dive sites, intrepid divers can set out to explore a host of new dive locations so far undiscovered. Ask our dive master to let you name the site you discover!

The Quirimbas Archipelago offers some of the most spectacular fishing in the world. Unspoilt and largely unexplored, the Indian Ocean here with its deep Mozambique Channel harbours some of the most exciting game fish to catch - species such as Kingfish, Queenfish, Barracuda, Mackerel and Yellowfin Tuna. Even novice anglers are sure to be delighted with a catch!

A world of discovery awaits you on our breathtaking tropical idyll. For marine adventures, such as diving, snorkeling or fishing, you could not choose a more idyllic natural environment, whilst water sports such as sailing, water-skiing, wind surfing and kayaking provide endless action-packed fun.

Day 9

After a leisurely breakfast, you will be air chartered from Medjumbe Island back to Pemba, in time to connect with your scheduled flight back to Johannesburg International Airport.

INCLUDED IN YOUR ITINERARY:

Johannesburg Interational Airport meet and greet service

Scheduled flight from Johannesburg to Pemba Airport

Air charter from Pemba Airport to Lugenda Wilderness Camp

3 Nights at Lugenda Camp in an en-suite luxury tent

                                          All meals, teas/coffees

Scheduled safari activities

Refreshments on game drives

Emergency medical evacuation insurance

Conservancy/park fees where applicable

Laundry

Soft drinks, bottled water, table wines, local spirits and beer

Air charter from Lugenda to Pemba Airport

Air charter from Pemba Airport to Medjumbe Island

5 Nights at Medjumbe Island in a luxury en-suite chalet

All meals

Local drinks, bottled water in chalet, and teas and coffees

Non-motorised water activities

Conservation fee

Laundry

Air charter from Medjumbe to Pemba Airport

Scheduled flight from Pemba back to Johannesburg International Airport

 EXCLUDED WILL BE:

Travel and medical insurance

Visa requirements (US $ 30 per person for Mozambique)

Telephone calls

Specialised beverages are available to order and charged separately

Motorised activities and neighboring island visits at Medjumbe

17% Mozambican tax on all extra activities booked

Gratuities and items of a personal nature

 

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