A Day Out at Quirimba Island

Quirimba Island is located to the south of Ibo and can be walked to during low tide in about two hours through mangrove swamps. Plenty of offers for guides can be found all over the main village starting at about Mtc125.

The walk is interesting if somewhat tricky and swampy in parts, culminating in a huge expanse of sand bank.

following our guide through the mangrove swamp

expansive sandbank at low tide

blue shelled hermit crab

The village is quite large, although the inhabitants are not very polite to visitors. There is a small market and church as well as a guesthouse to stay in or to cook your freshly bought seafood. We just make do with fresh green coconuts straight off the tree for Mtc10.

coconut seller

Dhows charge Mtc500 to return you to Ibo at sunset.

late afternoon dhow

passing the mangroves