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pemba, mozambique

The coastline of Pemba is a place where the bush meets the white sand of the beach and has recently been discovered as one of the country's best tourist destinations and is the gateway to the Quirimbas Archipelago.

Cabo Delgado province's unspoiled coastline (Indian Ocean) is 425 km long, very indented and is completed by the Quirimbas Archipelago, its reefs and coral banks some 10 to 12 miles offshore. The city of Pemba is situated in the higher and most protected part of Pemba Bay, considered to be the third largest bay in the world.

recommended hotels in and near Pemba

rani resorts

Pemba Beach Hotel and Spa is situated in the frontier town of Pemba and is the gateway to the magical Quirimbas Archipelago, where Matemo Island and Medjumbe Private Island are both located. Lugenda Wilderness Camp situated in the Niassa province of northern Mozambique also forms part of the Rani Resorts portfolio and each offers guests a remarkable getaway to an exclusive Indian Ocean island or wilderness wonderland just waiting to be discovered.

londo lodge pemba

The latest up-market development in northern Mozambique is situated on the southern border of the Quirimbas, north of Pemba town on a peninsula bordering the Quirimbas National Park, offering substantial numbers of wildlife, such as elephants, kudu, small game, turtles nesting on our adjacent sister beach. A 15 minute speed boat ride from Pemba is often accompanied by our resident 12 dolphins. With an exclusive private beach, superb game fishing and scuba diving near coral reefs right in front of the beach, mangrove rivers and lush vegetation, Londo Lodge offers 6 thatched villas with en suite bathrooms and outdoor showers, private teak deck with ocean and sunset views and the convenience of in house dining. The restaurant, pool bar and cigar bar offer breathtaking views of the Pemba bay area. Children are welcome.

ibo island lodge

Ibo Island Lodge is the perfect place to explore the Quirimbas Archipelago National Park in Northern Mozambique. Steeped in history, rich in culture and nominated as a potential World Heritage Site, the island dates back to the early 1600s, making it one of the most ancient settlements in Mozambique. Since its role as one of the country's central trading centers, Ibo has remained all but forgotten to the outside world for almost a century. Today you can wander around the mysterious town amongst forts and ancient romantic buildings with many fascinating stories just waiting to be retold.

Ibo Island boasts much more than historical significance. This island is one of the most pristine destinations in Africa. The warm turquoise waters surrounding Ibo are inhabited by turtles and tropical fish; viewings of dolphins and whales are frequent whilst the bird life is abundant and varied. Ibo Island lodge has spectacular views over the waterfront and accommodates guests in beautifully decorated rooms. Three historic colonial mansions with high ceilings have been stylishly renovated to accommodate 14 en-suite bedrooms with various verandas, tropical gardens, 2 swimming pools and a spectacular roof top restaurant that provides the ideal venue to watch the sun go down.

vamizi island

Vamizi Island, with its clear waters, abundant marine life, and thick, untouched coral reefs, is a tourist paradise. Uncultivated, Vamizi’s 12 km long, forested narrow crescent is covered with acacias, hibiscus and casuarinas trees, and is rich in birdlife. The spectacular lodge offers 5 star luxury and exclusivity. Each of the twelve spacious villas is set 70 metres apart, ensuring privacy. Each villa is reminiscent of a Zanzibar palace, with marble bathrooms, hand carved wooden furniture and lattices, king-size beds draped in muslin, and a private lounge with an expansive veranda, all facing onto a magnificent sea view.

guludo beach lodge

A tropical haven on a deserted beach in Northern Mozambique. Squeezed between the dazzling Indian Ocean and wild African bush, Guludo Beach Lodge overlooks undoubtedly one of the best beaches in Mozambique. In the north of the Quirimbas National Park; Guludo boasts incredible wildlife, both above and below the warm waters edge. Perfectly situated to discover these wonders, you can dive the pristine coral reefs, explore the islands, soak up the rich local culture and take in the vast African bush. Guludo has been built using strict ethical principles that have ensured our host communities and environment receive maximum benefit through the lodge. Guludo has recently won an award for its innovative design, which develops on local architectural styles, using exclusively local materials guaranteeing minimal environmental impacts.