From Pemba to Baía do Rovuma and the Quirimba Archipelago: Accommodation
Note: Thanks go out to Kaskazini for the update on this page. December 2009
SAL Simples Aldeia, Pemba |
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| Contact Details: |
+258 272 20134 +258 82 7048310 |
| Website: | Not available |
| Comments: | Self catering accommodation, along the Marginal on Wimbe Beach |
Nautilus Hotel, Pemba |
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| Contact Details: |
+258 272 21520 +258 82 3097770 |
| Website: | Not available |
| Comments: | Located on the intersection of Wimbe beach |
Pemba Beach Hotel, Pemba |
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| Contact Details: |
reservations@raniafrica.co.za Pembabeach@teledata.mz |
| Website: | www.pembabeach.com |
| Comments: | An imposing and luxurious structure just outside Pemba Bay, built on a Moroccan style. Top end prices |
Complexo Turistico Caracol, Pemba |
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| Contact Details: |
+258 272 20147 suleimane@teledata.mz |
| Website: | www.centroturisticocaracol.com |
| Comments: | Comfortable self catering accommodation in Wimbe beach. With air con and DSTV |
Complexo Residencial Lys, Pemba |
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| Contact Details: |
+258 272 20951 suleimane@teledata.com |
| Website: | Not available |
| Comments: | Not available |
Hotel Cabo Delgado, Pemba |
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| Contact Details: | +258 272 221552 |
| Website: | Not available |
| Comments: | In the centre of Pemba, close to banks and amenities. This is an old hotel, a little run down. Middle range |
Residencial Reggio Emilia, Pemba |
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| Contact Details: |
+258 272 21297 +258 82 9285510 +39 (0) 45 8003221 (Italy) c.forna@teledata.mz |
| Website: | Not available |
| Comments: | This is a very nice small lodging in Wimbe Beach, secure and private. It is owned by an Italian, Carlo Fornaciari. iddle to top end prices |
Pemba Dive & Bush Camp, Pemba |
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| Contact Details: |
+258 82 6611500 +258 82 6697000 pembadive@gmail.com |
| Website: | www.pembadivecamp.com |
| Comments: | A new place right inside of Pemba Bay, away from the busy areas. The ground has been made into a conservation area. Brenda, the owner is passionate about the environment and she is a wealth of knowledge |
Londo Lodge, Pemba |
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| Contact Details: | pj@londolodge.com |
| Website: | www.londolodge.com |
| Comments: | This lodge is under development, it will be a luxury accommodation on the east side of Pemba bay. Expect top end prices |
Il Pirata, Murrebue Beach |
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| Contact Details: | pirateskites@gmail.com |
| Website: | www.murrebue.com |
| Comments: | Carlo & Susanne have opened Il Pirata on Murrebue Beach thirty minutes south of Pemba – no diving, but great place to stay and best spot for kitesurfing |
Other Places To Stay In Cabo Delgado
| Contact Details: | No communication available |
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| Website: | Not available |
| Comments: | A very special spot owned by Hashimi, born and bread in this beautiful part of the world. His wife and many kids will make sure you have all you need without intruding. This is that kind of place you come for a couple of days and stay for a few weeks |
| Directions: | From Pemba follow the National Road to Sunati and then turn right heading for Macomia, turn right in Macomia to Pangane village. Hashimi's Place is at the very end of the road. The best way to get here is to take a dhow from Pemba, you can be dropped right on the beach |
| Price Range: | Budget and great value |
| Types of Accommodation: | Over white sandy beach there are 3 lovely rock and mud huts with sand ground and a large verandah overlooking the calm, clear waters. There are two outside showers and 3 toilets. Campers are welcome |
| Services: | Hashimi's wife makes great food. Casa Suk, in the village sells cold beer and basic supplies. At the market it is possible to get emergency supplies |
| Activities: | A boat trip to the islands can be arranged with local fishermen, snorkeling (bring own equipment) and long beach and village walks |
Casa Suk, Pangane Beach, Cabo Delgado Province |
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| Contact Details: | No communication available |
| Website: | Not available |
| Comments: | A basic place to stay if Hashimi's place (at the point) is full. Next door is the supermarket and a walk in fridge to keep the fish and beers fresh |
| Directions: | From Pemba follow the National Road to Sunati and then turn right heading for Macomia, turn right in Macomia to Pangane village. Ask for Casa Suk |
| Price Range: | Budget |
| Types of Accommodation: | Camping only |
| Services: | Food can be prepared for you. It is simple and good. Veggies must take own supply |
| Activities: | Boat trips to the Islands can be arranged with local fisherman, snorkeling (own gear needed) and long walks |
Guludo Lodge, Guludo Village, Cabo Delgado [eco-friendly] |
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| Contact Details: |
+258 82 7234470 +44 (0) 1323 766655 (UK) neal@bespokeexperience.com |
| Website: | www.bespokeexperience.com |
| Comments: | An interesting and forward thinking project with serious concerns to environmental issues and community development. The place is set on this beautiful and protected beach over looking Rongi Island |
| Directions: | From Pemba follow the National Road to Sunati and then turn right heading for Macomia, turn right in Macomia to Napala and through to Macojo. Turn right to Guludo (see roads and services for this sector) |
| Price Range: | Top end |
| Types of Accommodation: | Luxury tented accommodation over looking the ocean |
| Services: | All meals included, beach bar |
| Activities: | Scuba diving on site (see Dive Operators for this sector), snorkeling, island trips, village visits, eco walks |
Chez Natalie, Mocímboa da Praia |
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| Contact Details: |
+258 272 81061 +258 82 4396080 Natalie@teledata.mz |
| Website: | Not available |
| Comments: | Mocimboa is out of the touristy route, tucked away overlooking the calm bay waters. Natalie was away at the time of our visit |
| Directions: | From Pemba follow the National Road and signs to Mocimboa. (see Roads and Services for this sector) |
| Price Range: | Budget and great value |
| Types of Accommodation: | En suite bungalows with large verandahs overlooking the bay |
| Services: | Restaurant, possible to order traditional dishes. Cold drinks. Internet access is available |
| Activities: | A boat trips, bike village tour |
The Quirimba Archipelago
Ibo Island Lodge, Ibo Island |
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| Contact Details: |
+258 82 7803935 (Kevin) +27 (0) 21 4222017 info@iboisland.com |
| Website: | www.iboisland.com |
| Comments: | The colonial house is spacious, stylish and full of charm. Great food for guests served on the front verandah. Simple rooms with out side bathrooms. |
Cinco Portas, Ibo Island |
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| Contact Details: | cincoportas@yahoo.com |
| Website: | www.cincoportas.com |
| Comments: | Cinco Portas is open and managed by a South African couple |
Casa Juanita, Ibo Island |
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| Contact Details: | Not available |
| Website: | Not available |
| Comments: | This place is under renovation |
Miti Miwire, Ibo Island |
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| Contact Details: | mail@mitimiwiri.com |
| Website: | Not available |
| Comments: | A new guesthouse has opened called Miti Miwire (meaning 2 Trees) |
Maluane, Cabo Delgado Biodiversity & Tourism Project, Macaloé Island [eco-friendly] |
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| Contact Details: | Not available |
| Website: | Not available |
| Comments: | See Vamizi Island |
Matemo Lodge - Rani Resort, Matemo Island |
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| Contact Details: |
+27 11 4671277 +258 82 3264980 reservations@raniresorts.com |
| Website: | www.raniresorts.com |
| Comments: | Luxury lodge, all inclusive. Part of a large chain of resorts. Dive centre and other water sports on site (see dive operators for this sector) |
Mechanga Island |
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| Contact Details: | Not available |
| Website: | Not available |
| Comments: | Undeveloped to date |
Medjumbe Lodge - Rani Resort, Medjumbe Island |
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| Contact Details: | Not available |
| Website: | Not available |
| Comments: | See Matemo Island |
Metundo Island |
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| Contact Details: | Not available |
| Website: | Not available |
| Comments: | There are rumours of a development here opening in 2010 |
Mefunvo Island |
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| Contact Details: | Not available |
| Website: | Not available |
| Comments: | Undeveloped to date |
Mionge Island |
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| Contact Details: | Not available |
| Website: | Not available |
| Comments: | Undeveloped to date |
Mogundula Island |
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| Contact Details: | Not available |
| Website: | Not available |
| Comments: | Undeveloped to date |
Queramimbi Island |
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| Contact Details: | Not available |
| Website: | Not available |
| Comments: | Undeveloped to date |
Quero Niuni Island |
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| Contact Details: | Not available |
| Website: | Not available |
| Comments: | Undeveloped to date |
Quifigui Island |
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| Contact Details: | Not available |
| Website: | Not available |
| Comments: | Undeveloped to date |
Quilálea Sanctuary, Quilaluia Island |
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| Comments: | A private island this is not available to the public anymore |
| Contact Details: | Not available |
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| Website: | Not available |
| Comments: | Undeveloped to date |
Quirimba Island Villa Resort, Quirimba Island |
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| Contact Details: | Not available |
| Website: | Not available |
| Comments: | Close to Ibo Is., possible to cross from Ibo at low tide. Large mangrove forest meeting the Indian ocean. The lodge was not operational at the time of our visit |
Quisiva Island |
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| Contact Details: | Not available |
| Website: | Not available |
| Comments: | Undeveloped to date |
Rolas Island |
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| Contact Details: | Not available |
| Website: | Not available |
| Comments: | Undeveloped to date |
Maluane - Cabo Delgado Biodiversity & Tourism Project, Rongui Island [eco-friendly] |
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| Contact Details: | Not available |
| Website: | Not available |
| Comments: | See Vamizi Island |
Sencar Island |
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| Contact Details: | Not available |
| Website: | Not available |
| Comments: | We heard unconfirmed rumours of development in this Island |
Suna Island |
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| Contact Details: | Not available |
| Website: | Not available |
| Comments: | Undeveloped to date |
Tambúzi Island |
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| Contact Details: | Not available |
| Website: | Not available |
| Comments: | Undeveloped to date |
Tecomagi Island |
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| Contact Details: | Not available |
| Website: | Not available |
| Comments: | We heard unconfirmed rumours of development in this area |
Maluane - Cabo Delgado Biodiversity & Tourism Project, Vamizi Island |
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| Contact Details: |
+258 272 20506 +258 82 3478560 ella@maluane.com reservations@maluane.com |
| Website: | www.maluane.com |
| Comments: | Not available |
Note: Some of the islands where no accommodation is available, camping is possible, but keep in mind there is no fresh water supply and no toileting facilities, no electricity or cellphone reception. Make sure you are self sufficient