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Ilha de Mozambique

Ilha de Moçambique (Portuguese for Island of Mozambique) is a small and beautiful coral island located in the warm Indian Ocean waters in the north of Mozambique. This small island is not only the oldest European settlement in east Africa, but arguably also the most bizarre.

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Declared a World Heritage Site in 1992, the island, known to locals simply as ‘ilha’ (pronounced ilia), must surely rank as northern Mozambique’s most alluring travel destination both for its singular atmosphere and for its wealth of beautiful old buildings.

Linked to the mainland by a 1.5km long single lane causeway, the crescent shaped island measures a mere 2.5km from north to south and is at no point more than 600m wide.

Despite its small size, the island supports a population of roughly 7000, and as the most important Portuguese settlement on the east African coast for the best part of four centuries, it boasts several of the oldest extant colonial buildings in the southern hemisphere.

A slice of history awaits on this Portuguese settlement, a fantastic place to combine with a stay at either Coral Lodge or Nuarro Lodge for a cultural experience and something unique to this part of Africa.


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Ilha do Mozambique, Mozambique

Coral Lodge is a simple stylish beach lodge in northern Mozambique within easy reach of Ilha de Mocambique. With bags of African flavour and great service, Coral Lodge is a lovely place to enjoy snorkelling, kayaking and much else besides.

Coral Lodge

Memba Bay, Mozambique

Nuarro Lodge is magically remote beachfront eco-lodge in northern Mozambique. Combining rustic simplicity and complete spoiling, Nuarro Lodge is a wonderfully relaxed lodge, with amazing whale and dolphin watching, and world-class diving.

Nuarro Lodge

Ilha do Mozambique, Mozambique

At the entrance of Nacala Bay in Mozambique, Ossimba Beach Lodge is situated on a remote beach with crystal blue waters. This Eco Lodge offers excellent scuba diving, snorkelling and other water sport activities off the pristine beach.

Ossimba Beach Lodge

Ilha do Mozambique, Mozambique

Formed from three old warehouses, Villa Sands is located in the unique island town of Ilha de Moçambique. The island was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991.

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South Luangwa, Johannesburg, Northern Mozambique

The ultimate in luxury safari and beach, combining dramatic Big Five game viewing in Zambia with the high end paradise of Northern Mozambique’s exclusive beaches. A superb itinerary allowing you to experience the best of these incredible countries.

14 nights from $7619 per person Imagine Favourites, Beach, Diving

Zambia and Mozambique Bush and Beach

Maputo, Memba Bay

Explore Maputo, the cultural Capital of Mozambique before heading for those famous, picture-perfect beaches. Stay at our favourite mainland beach lodge, Nuarro Lodge- the ideal spot to relax, dive and between July and December, whale watch!

11 nights from $4505 per person Diving, Beach, Watersports

Maputo and the Beach

Okavango Delta, Savuti, Johannesburg & Ilha de Mozambique

The perfect combination of relaxation, activity and phenomenal game viewing. Take in the abundant Botswana wildlife and the pristine beaches of Mozambique, enjoying snorkelling, kayaking, picnics on the beach and fantastic game drives!

14 nights from $10600 per person Honeymoon, Safari, Beach

Botswana and Mozambique Honeymoon

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Quirimbas and the North Coast, Mozambique

Spend a day on a private sand bank island in the middle of the Indian Ocean and eat delicious seafood under a shady canopy with no one in sight. For honeymooners this is an ultimate experience and a great photo opportunity.

Sandbank Island Trip

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