Cabo Delgado is a province in Mozambique that is famous for its exotic islands and beautiful beaches.
The Quirimbas Islands in Cabo Delgado – Mozambique are very popular for tourists who wish to spend their holidays in more isolated settings, far from the tourist-filled streets of other cities in the country.
Location
Quirimbas Islands in Cabo Delgado – Mozambique are located along the northern coast of the country, bordered by Pemba on its southern side and Palma on its northern side.
Getting There
Your best option is to fly in to Pemba via its international airport. From Pemba, you can take air transfers going to the Quirimbas Islands in Cabo Delgado – Mozambique.
You can also take ferry boats from the port of Pemba to reach the islands of Cabo Delgado.
Usually, air and sea transfers are provided by your choice of accommodations in Cabo Delgado. You can arrange for one prior to arriving in Pemba.
What to See and Do
Quirimbas Islands in Cabo Delgado – Mozambique has pristine beaches that are perfect for swimming, snorkeling, diving, sailing and a good number of many other water sports and outdoor recreational activities.
The islands are practically unexplored and untouched which means that you can enjoy their natural beauty with hardly any trace of human exploitation or even modernization.
You can also visit the Quirimbas National Park a marine sanctuary that protects various sea creatures including sea turtles, whales, dugongs, sharks, and dolphins.
Diving down the waters, you can view beautiful corals, explore caves and swim with a variety of schools of fishes.
About Quirimbas Islands
The Quirimbas Islands in Cabo Delgado – Mozambique stretches approximately two hundred and fifty kilometers along the northern coasts of the country.
The group of islands is comprised of thirty-two coral islands, with twenty-seven of these virtually untainted and untouched.
The islands display the peoples’ rich cultural diversity and historical influences of Arab, Portuguese and African colors.
This melting pot of various cultures is surrounded by pristine shores, clear blue waters, mangroves and tropical forests.
Cost
There are various lodgings within the Quirimbas Islands in Cabo Delgado – Mozambique. These offer comfortable and luxurious rooms, tour packages and various activities that make your stay truly one-of-a-kind.
Room rates start at US$335 and can go up to US$485. Other lodgings offer rooms that cost about US$580.
Depending on your choice of lodge or inn, the rates may already be inclusive of meals for the day, beverages and entry fees to the marine sanctuary.
Other Information
The best time to visit the Quirimbas Islands in Cabo Delgado – Mozambique is between the months of June and August when the climate is not too humid and the weather gives very little chance for rain.
