How do I get to quirimbas?
How do I get to quirimbas?
Fly to northern Mozambique’s Pemba airport from South Africa, Kenya, and Tanzania. This is the gateway to the Quirimbas Archipelago and the islands are literally across the water, as the seagull flies, by boat or charter plane. At Pemba International Airport, get off the plane and find the small Pemba arrivals room.
Where is Quirimbas Archipelago?
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The Quirimbas Islands lie in the Indian Ocean off northeastern Mozambique, close to Pemba, the capital of the province of Cabo Delgado. The archipelago consists of about 32 islands, including Ibo, Matemo, Medjumbe, Quirimba, Metundo, Quisiva, Vamizi Island and Rolas Island all going up to the Tanzanian border.
Can foreigners buy property in Mozambique?
In 2007, the government introduced legislation to allow foreign nationals to purchase real estate, opening up great investment opportunities for. All land in Mozambique is state-owned, so both local and foreigner buyers merely own the right to use the land, initially for a period of 50 years (renewed every 50 years).
Can I use rands in Mozambique?
Mozambique’s official currency is the Metical (plural Meticais) but if you’re travelling in southern Mozambique both the South African Rand and US Dollar are widely accepted. In the north it’s best to carry dollars.
Is English spoken in Mozambique?
Language in Mozambique Portuguese is the official language, although this is generally only spoken by the more educated amongst Mozambique’s population. Beside this, more than 60 different dialects of Bantu languages can be found in Mozambique. English is generally spoken in hotels and beach lodges.
What are the Ilhas Quirimbas?
The Ilhas Quirimbas are a Mozambique cultural and natural heritage, all partly linked to the coast by sand bars, coral reefs, mangroves and water rich in marine life. The Islands of Ibo, Quisiva and Matemo feature old Portuguese settlements with pre-colonial Swahili settlements.
Why choose Quirimbas Archipelago holiday accommodation?
The Quirimbas Archipelago accommodation on offer is world class and far from the busy commercial lodges in the south of the country. Quirimbas Archipelago Holiday Accommodation is designed to merge with the perfect landscape.
Where is Quirimbas in Mozambique?
Quirimbas Archipelago The most spectacular jewels in Mozambique’s marine crown rest in its Cabo Delgado Province, in the far north. The Quirimbas Archipelago (or ‘Ilhas Quirimbas’ as they’re known in Portuguese) are a beautiful string of islands, often fringed by gorgeous beaches, which lie about 2,500km from Maputo.
