Quirimba Archipelago Islands Activities & Attractions

Discover & explore over 30 Islands
The Quirimba Archipelago Islands consist of 32 exotic islands that feature historical landmarks and ruins from the colonial days and mid 1900's, inland tropical lakes, Coral Reefs & Caves, beautiful sea shells, luxury accommodation and much more!!

Names of some of the islands in order from South to North:

• Quisiva Island (Ilha Quisiva)
• Quilalea Island (Ilha Quilalea)
  
• Mefunvo Island (Ilha Mefunvo)
  
• Island of Quirimba (Ilha de Quirimba)
  
• Ibo Island (Ilha do Ibo)
  
• Matemo Island (Ilha matemo)
  
• Island of Rolas (Ilha das Rolas)
  
• Tambuzi Island (Ilha Tambuzi)
  
• Medjumbe Island (Ilha Medjumbe)
  
• Tambuzi Island (Ilha Tambuzi)
• Metundo Island (Ilha Metundo)
  
• Quifuqui Island (Ilha Quifuqui)
  
• Vamizi Island (Ilha Vamizi)
  
• Queramimbi Island (Ilha Queramimbi)
  
• Rongui Island (Ilha Rongui)
  
• Tecomaji Island (Ilha Tecomaji)

Diving in the Quirimba Archipelago:
The Quirimba Archipelago Islands boasts to have World class diving sites and is renowned to be one of the best diving locations in the world. Diving Enthusiasts will be excited to hear that there is approximately 100km's of unspoilt protected coral reefs stretching up the Mozambique's coastline, rich and filled with exotic and tropical marine life. Humpback whales and Dolphins are regulary seen during Spring (months between August & October) and common sightings of Kingfish, Tuna, Barracuda, Blue Banded Snapper, Moray Eels, Stingrays, Honeycomb Morays, Ribben Eels, Grey Reef Sharks, loggerhead, green and leatherback turtles are seen amongst breathtaking coral reefs riddled with Lettuce coral, coral "Bommies" reef banks and soft sponges.

The Quirimba waters caters for all, weather you are a beginner or an advanced diver. Shallow and easy dive locations for beginners thrive with marine life including tropical fish like Sweetlips, Angelfish, Triggerfish, Pufferfish amongst "bommies" coral reefs and colourful coral gardens. Some lodges and resorts offer diving courses to those who want to start a new life adventure.

Advances divers can rub their hands together and take on deeper dives with coral walls up to 40 meters and massive 1000 meter drop-off coral cliffs. Explore sunken ship wrecks that are now home to tropical marine life where encounters of pelagic gamefish are often seen and the rare 2000kg Sun Fish. A diverse underwater world is waiting for you to explore it, and if you are a novice, why not start in one of the worlds top 10 scuba diving sites!!?

Big Game Fishing in the Quirimba Archipelago Islands:
After an exciting day of big game fishing, theres nothing more rewarding than 'kicking back' with an ice cold beer and cooking up a delicious seafood dish with the fish you caught!

Fishing grounds aren't far from the islands, which allows fishing enthusiasts an action packed day of big game fishing. Popular and Big Game fish catches include: Sailfish, Dorado, Kingfish, Barracuda, Queenfish, Sierra, dog-tooth and Yellowfin tuna, wahoo, Shortbill spearfish, Zambezi shark. The St Lazarus Banks is a large sea mountain that peaks only 6 meters below the surface and inhabits a large variety of Big Game and Small Game Fish, which ultimately creates some exciting catches!

Lodges and Resorts offer charter boats for hire for those without boats.

Birdwatching:
From fish Eagles to migrant birds species from the arctic - a diverse variety of over 110 bird species have been recorded around the Quirimba Archipelago islands!

Dhow building & Culture Experience:
See how locals build and put together their dhows and homes from scratch. A cultural practise that has been going on for hundreds of years. Locals use their dhows to catch fish, prawns, crayfish and other sea food to eventually sell in the markets and to feed their families. Dhows have also been used to transport fresh water from mainland because the islands don't have fresh water.

Posing a difficult lifestyle, The Island culture should be admired and respected.

Nature walks & Jogging Trail:
With such a Bio-diversity of Vegetation from coastline to a mountainous range offers you numerous species of mangrove trees, indigenous trees,(tree spotting) shrubs and indigenous medicinal plants.

Vast indigenous habitats: mangrove, bushveld, thornveld, etc.
Bird watching paradise in a well-balanced eco system, a variety of different types of crabs, insects attract alot of mammals, reptiles and birds, nature walks & jogging trails.

Nacole Baobab tree:
In Nacole, near Pemba ... a popular attraction to walk inside the ancient hollow Nacole Baobab tree (9m²) , where refugees once hid inside during the civil war. Visitors can now explore it and wall climb the Baobab tree.

Other Exciting Activities to experience in the Quirimba
Archipelago Islands:

• Dolphin Safaris
  
• Dhow Safaris
  
• Scuba Diving
  
• Bird watching
  
• Secluded Beaches
  
• Nature Walks & Jogging Trails
  
• Mud Bath
  
• Snorkeling
  
• Motorized Raft
  
• Wake boarding and knee boarding
  
• Kayaking
  
• Archery
  
• Axe Throwing
  
• Volleyball
• Beach Tennis
• Cricket
  
• Drumming

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