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QUIRIMBAS ARCHIPELAGO YACHT CHARTERS
LAGOON 52 CATAMARANS
CABIN CRUISES, SAIL AND SAFARI, PRIVATE CHARTERS
CABIN CRUISES, SAIL AND SAFARI, PRIVATE CHARTERS IN THE QUIRIMBAS WITH MOZAMBIQUE YACHT SAFARIS
Take a long and hard look at our special Mozambique yacht safaris into East
Africa you settle on board a luxury yacht for a few days, your floating hotel, and
you choose whether you want to island hop, docking at an island of your choice
for a night or two, or whether you want to hit a game reserve after a few days on
the water. We call this our sail and safari experience because one minute you
sailing along in your private yacht, and the next, you are driving through amazing
bushveld in an offroad vehicle watching elephants!
Mozambique Yacht Safaris offers our elite travellers the opportunity to experience
something exceptional and fashionable, something select and high class. It is also
a form of responsible travel, where your impact on the natural environment is very
low and where you get to interact with local cultures.
Our sail and safari Mozambique yacht charter options allow you to choose from a
variety of combination tours to more than 100 islands and islets, infinite deserted
and pristine beaches, remote islands and untouched dive sites. The eastern coast
of Africa is definitely a destination you should have on your bucket list!
We offer amazing adventures that start in the Quirimbas and end up the east
coast of Africa past Kenya, exclusive fishing excursions to St Lazarus Banks,
private diving charters to unknown dive sites and incredible outdoor sport sailing
trips where you wind surf, kite surf, kayak and snorkel, all from the safety of your
luxury Lagoon 52 Catamaran.
So, speak to us about our luxury Mozambique yacht charters that combine sailing
tours into the Quirimbas Archipelago, a few days at luxury island lodges and a few
days at deluxe safari lodges on the mainland. This is world class travel with a
smile.
CHECK OUT THE VARIOUS SAIL AND SAFARI OPTIONS WE OFFER:
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Adventure Mission Voyages
General Island Hopping Cruises for friends and families
Fishing Excursion Holidays
Kayaking Trips
Honeymoons
Cabin cruises book only a cabin instead of a whole yacht
Photographic Sailing Safaris, Nature, Wildlife and Cultural Journey Cruises
Scuba Diving while living aboard
Corporate Incentive Travel
ree weeks and can be the foundation for your
favourite water sport or hobby so choose a fishing, fly fishing, scuba diving, bird watching, whale watching or kayaking journey with Mozambique Yacht Safaris into the
Quirimbas.
Relax in the knowledge that we keep and maintain our fleet of luxury yachts at their base at Ibo Island in the Quirimbas Archipelago, your departure point into the more
than 100 islands and islets waiting to be explored, some as far north as Tanzania where the emerging Archipelagos of Zanzibar, Pemba and Mafia are now big news in
the tourism world.
Your charter can be long or short, as long as it does not clash with other bookings add a yacht cruise to your retreat on an island like Azura Quilalea, or a game viewing
holiday at Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique. You can book your private charter for an entire week or more, or break it down into shorter three to four night sailing
experiences.
TRY A SAIL AND SAFARI COMBO EXPEDITION ON OUR LUXURY YACHTS:
Dock your yacht along the East Africa coast and jump on board a hardy safari vehicle for a few days of game viewing and enjoying a luxury safari lodge! Indeed a
unique opportunity not to be missed! This kind of combo holiday is all your with Mozambique Yacht Safaris where your luxury yacht is your base and transfer vessel.
Where else in Africa, or in the world for that matter, can you go sailing on untouched waters AND embark on a luxury safari into the African wilderness? Mozambique
sa. We offer the real thing: fly into
Mozambique, transfer to your luxury yacht and set sail into the Quirimbas Archipelago to explore and experience some remote islands.
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Quirimbas Archipelago
Far away up the north coast of Mozambique lies a chain of
more than 30 islands, mostly undeveloped and unchanged for
decadees. You can now book a special island hopping yacht
safari package to Ibo, Azura Quilalea, Matemo, Vamizi or
Medjumbe Islands and you will be taken aback by the
spectacular scenery, pearly white beaches and sparkling clear
aqua seas! Once known as the Islands of Lazarus, the
Quirimbas Archipelago is brimming with history - Arab trading
posts and Portuguese trading routes dominated these seas
many decades ago.
Today, Ibo is a melting pot of influences from Africa, the Arab
region, India and Europe and one of more than 32 islands which
stretch some 110 miles along the East Africa coast.
All our yacht safaris start and end at Ibo Island whose
architecture dates back to the 1500′s when forts served as
military bastions and slave trading houses lined the shores.
Sail around this Mozambique marine national park which has
gained global recognition for its mangroves, sea grasses and
underwater habitats where various species of turtle, dolphins,
Think about it this kind of holiday where you sail into the
Quirimbas Archipelago is something you will never forget
because you will remain entertained and relaxed in the natural
environment. Divers find themselves in an underwater paradise
where they find untouched and quiet dive sites into mazes of
phenomenal drop-offs, atolls and diverse coral species.
whales and migratory birds feed and breed.
You will love the fact that the Ilha Quirimbas is still undeveloped
and lacks mechanisation lodges aspire to be green and
responsible travel is the name of the game. Your private yacht
charter will be silent and as environmentally ethical as possible,
subscribing to the ideals of sustainable tourism.
You will meet humble indigenous people who still live as they
have been doing for centuries local fishermen cruise the sea
in their traditional Arab style sailing dhows, finding their way
around secluded mangrove swamps and channels to feed their
families. Your financial contribution towards this holiday will
assist these people to enjoy a better quality life.
THE YACHTS - LAGOON 52
You will love the sense of openness and space, the light and the welcoming of the great
outdoors into the living areas of our luxury Lagoon 52 Catamarans. These sailing vessels have
been designed specifically for tropical island idylls and you will cruise the 32 islands of the
Quirimbas Archipelago in unique and elegant style. Take a look at this video to see exactly
what the Lagoon 52 Yacht has in store for someone like you:
Take a look at the evident chic appeal, the designer facilities and the safety standards. As your
journey of a lifetime begins, you will realise that this kind of yacht boasts features different
from other yachts, making it superior in its class.
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Entire Length: 52 ft
Entire Beam: 29 ft
3G/4G Wi-Fi on board when in range
4 double or twin en-suite cabins for a total of 8 guests
2 separate crew cabins with separate crew bathrooms
USB power throughout and iPod/iPhone music connectivity
Washing machine and tumble dryer
LCD TV with DVD and CD player in the main saloon area great choice of movies on hard
drive
Air conditioning in all cabins and main saloon area
Soak up the environmental beauty around you, above and below the azure Indian Ocean from
the deck of our private Lagoon 52 luxury yachts. They are designed for your complete
relaxation and their practical and safe style means world class cruising in the tropics. Our
Mozambique Yacht Safaris accommodate divers, fishermen, those who want to do nothing and
those who simply want to explore the islands under sail. Your unique island hopping
experience!
WE ENSURE YOUR SAFETY:
These sailing vessels are registered in Britain therefore they
regulations. We ensure that our luxury yachts are certified to ISO
24803 standards and comply with PADI dive boat certifications too.
Each yacht carries on board the latest in safety and emergency
equipment, including up to date electronic safety equipment such
as satellite beacons for emergencies, satellite communications for
emergencies and radar. The cherry on the top is our carefully
elected crews of highly qualified people who have all the
appropriate marine and yachting knowledge for charters into the
Indian Ocean of East Africa.
OUR CREW:
Our world class skipper has a Yacht Master Qualification and our
expert first Mate / Host / Hostess have Yacht Master Qualifications
too.
The chef can cook nouvelle cuisine, the dive master is a certified
PADI instructor and we also promise an Expert Subject Guide (ESG)
who is particularly learned about your personal hobby, be it birding,
coral reefs, turtles or mangroves.
You simply have to experience it to believe it so get first hand
reports from our Mozambique Yacht Safari consultants when you
tailor make your unique sailing holiday. You can enter the
unchartered waters of the Quirimbas with faith and hope, that is for
sure!
NEVER GET BORED WITH OUR ON-BOARD ACTIVITIES:
Most yachting guests like to sit back and absorb the stillness, the gorgeous scenery and the space around them. They like to watch the crew at work, while sipping
good champagne and dipping into the sea to cool off. When the urge arises, however, and you need activity and exercise, your Mozambique Yacht Safari has it all for
you: we carry on board a range of sea kayaks, enough snorkelling sets, fun inflatable toys to float on, stand up paddle boards and some of the best Shimano fishing
tackle and well-recognised fishing guides to assist you with your deep sea fishing experience.
Boredom is definitely non-existent on board our luxury Lagoon 52 Catamaran. Divers come on these excursions for the one-on-one diving experience with hands-on
PADI dive masters who know exactly where the best dive sites lie under the ocean. Divers are encouraged to bring their own wetsuits and soft gear but the yacht
holiday has everything else needed for a successful sailing holiday.
YOUR SAIL AND DIVE EXPERIENCE COMES WITH:
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Professional Dive Master
12 dive tanks, 12 weight belts and weights
12 full sets of scuba diving gear including BC, regulators, masks, snorkels, fins
Dive computers, 120l/min dive compressor
Nitrox for certified divers
6.4 meter centre console dive RIB
All dives must use the Smartfind S10 AiS GPS beacons
All advanced dives must use satellite based Personal Location Beacons
Extra safety equipment provided includes an automatic external defibrillator and on-board oxygen
We offer comfortable recovery from the water with our hydraulic lift platform, moving divers directly onto the deck.
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Fishing Centre
• A wide variety of tackle and lures
• 2 Shimano Tiagra 80W reels matched with Tiagra rods
• 2 Shimano Tiagra 50W reels matched with Tiagra trolling rods
• 6 Shimano Tiagra 30W reels matched with Tiagra trolling rods
• 10 Shimano Stella 10 000 reels matched with Trevalla
popping/jigging rods
All our crew members are fishing experts who perfectly understand
the fishing conditions along the East African coast. We do however
recommend that guests bring their own lures with them if they
would like to we have to bill you for every lure lost. In addition,
bring any personal gear with you a lucky rod or some lures that
always hook fish
Other Water Sports
• Various inflatable water toys
• Sufficient snorkelling gear
• Sea kayaks
• Stand up Paddle Boards
• 3.5 meter tender with outboard
• 6.4 meter centre console RIB
STANDARD FEATURES OF CABIN CRUISES AND FULL YACHT CHARTERS:
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Fees and tips for crew
Visits to the islands and other excursions
Use of all water sports equipment
Use of all fishing equipment
Use of all scuba diving equipment; Nitrox diving for qualified divers
2-3 dives per day depending on weather conditions (for qualified divers only)
All equipment and amenities are free and available for use by all
Full board accommodation in double or twin en-suite cabins with air-conditioning for 8 guests
All linen, meals and most drinks (please bring own beach towels)
All specialised crew including chef, skipper, first mate/host/hostess, dive master, Expert Subject Guide as required
Check out our itinerary ideas for Quirimbas excursions
These itineraries can change depending on weather, time of year, safety priorities and of course, the prerequisites of all our guests divers, fishermen, SUP experts or
simply those who want to relax and sip champagne! Note these guidelines so that you get a good idea about our luxury Mozambique Yacht Safaris and what they have in
store for you. We suggest that you find time during your cruise to spend at least one night at the idyllic Ibo Island Lodge (on this itinerary just in case).
7 NIGHT LUXURY MOZAMBIQUE YACHT SAFARI (INCLUDING ST LAZARUS BANKS)
Spend the day before the cruise sets off at Ibo Island Lodge. Enjoy the luxury and the environmental and cultural beauty.
Day 1: Ibo to Matemo. After a filling breakfast at Ibo
Island Lodge, guests board. Listen to the
necessaryon-board yacht and safety briefing, then set
sail north for about 90 minutes to the islands of
Matemo and Rolas. We like to throw a few lures
during this part of the sailing safari to see if we can
hook a Big One for our main course for the evening
dinner!
We also like to stop for a while on the way if the
weather is good to enjoy the secret sandbank beach
between Ibo Island and Matemo. Divers and
snorkelers can explore the interesting wreck there.
Lunch at Matemo Island if all goes according to plan.
This beautiful island remains undeveloped except for
the lodge on the northern point (closed as of April
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Our Lagoon 52 luxury yacht will anchor off shore but
guests can feel free to spend the rest of the day trying
out the various water sports and activities available, or
go ashore and explore the island.
Day 2: Mogundula. After a wonderful morning spent
at Matemo, we then set sail to cover the 9 NM to the
privately-owned Mogundula Island in about 2-3 hours.
This small, uninhabited island is fringed by coral reefs
and boasts rich bird life. Turtles are often found
nesting on one beach there during the breeding
season.
Laze away the day on the leeward side of the island in
the sheltered lagoon where you can enjoy one of the
best beaches in the Archipelago. Guests are welcome
to explore the island.
Gather around the beach fire in the evening and enjoy
sun downers and a traditional African beach braai
(BBQ). Soak up another spectacular sunset, for which
7 NIGHT LUXURY MOZAMBIQUE YACHT SAFARI (INCLUDING ST LAZARUS BANKS)
Day 4: 50 NM Medjumbe Island to St Lazarus Banks. Spend the day exploring,
Dejumbe!
In the evening after dinner we will set sail for St Lazarus Banks and cruise overnight
to this amazing landmark of the Quirimbas.
Day 8: 8 NM Matemo to Ibo Island. This is an early start, before breakfast we
set sail for the last 8NM back to Ibo Island. Enjoy breakfast on board the moving
yacht, looking for marine life as you tuck into fresh food. Dock at Ibo by 9 am, just
Pemba.
End of cruise.
Day 5: St Lazarus Banks. We want to be at the banks before sunrise. At this prime
content. Overnight: drop anchor on St Lazarus Banks.
It is important to note that this example itinerary can be reversed: first head out to
St Lazarus Banks then work all the way down via Medjumbe and back to Ibo,
depending on the weather of course.
Day 6: St Lazarus Banks. Perhaps that elusive fish you never caught yesterday
will allow you to catch it today so spend this day fishing and fishing again!
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sails in the wind, back to Matemo Island, taking about 8 hours, during the dead of
night. Overnight: Soft sail to Matemo Island
Day 7: 50 NM St Lazarus Banks to Matemo Island. With an early arrival at
Matemo, you will have time to explore the island further, to fish off the shore and
to swim and even dive. For those who are now addicted to hooking huge game
fish, there is the opportunity to head back to St Lazarus Banks for the day. Spend
your last night on board your luxury yacht at Matemo Island. Overnight: Matemo
Island.
7 NIGHT LUXURY MOZAMBIQUE YACHT SAFARI - EXCLUDING ST LAZARUS BANKS
The itinerary below is merely a guideline, providing prospective clients with an idea of what a Mozambique Yacht Safari will consist of. All safaris are dependent on
the weather at the time and on the personal desires of the clients chosen activities and interests.
We recommend that you spend your first night at Ibo Island Lodge for a taste of luxury and awesome service.
Day 1: 8 NM cruise Ibo to Matemo. Embark after a
fresh breakfast at Ibo. Listen to an on-board yacht
and safety briefing before setting sail northwards,
taking about 90 minutes to reach the islands of
Matemo and Rolas. As we cruise, we encourage
guests to throw a line to try and catch some fresh
all tide
and weather dependent. Some guests might like to
dive and snorkel the interesting wreck there. We
hope to arrive at Matemo Island for lunch. This
beautiful, undeveloped bit of floating land is also
home to a small fishing village and a lodge (closed
as of April 2015). Overnight: Matemo or Rolas
Island.
Day 2: 9 NM cruise Matemo to Mogundula. Enjoy a
glorious morning on and around Matemo having fun
in the sun, then head north for about 9 NM to the
privately-owned Mogundula Island.
This tiny, uninhabited island is fringed by coral reefs
and hosts a huge variety of bird life. With luck you
will see the turtles nesting in the sand during
breeding season. Relax all day on the hidden lagoon
and stunning beach on the leeward side of the
island. Take part in some of the activities such as
snorkelling and walking around the island. Be back
by evening for the fire on the beach sundowners,
a traditional BBQ and a spectacular sunset what
could be more romantic than that? Overnight:
Mogundula Island.
Day 3: 14 NM Mogundula to Medjumbe Island.
Sailing the 14 NM to Medjumbe Island will take
about 2-3 hours so we will leave after a hearty
breakfast and find our way north, stopping to
explore the magnificent bay and beaches of
Pangane. Try a new water sport today before the
luxury yacht cruises over flat azure waters to
Medjumbe Island guests are again encouraged to
throw a line to catch fresh fish for dinner. When we
arrive at Medjumbe you will enjoy lunch and have
the entire afternoon to explore the island, fish, dive
and snorkel. If you feel like it, sip a cocktail at the
beach bar of the luxury island resort or try some of
the island activities. Overnight: Medjumbe Island.
Day 4: Metundo Island. Now you are talking tuck
into a cool breakfast in this Mozambique island
utopia. Did you know that Metundo offers some of
the best diving and marine life in the Quirimbas
Archipelago? Grab this opportunity to see some rare
sea creatures as you enjoy the day here, exploring,
Metundo and Quifuqu Islands. .
7 NIGHT LUXURY MOZAMBIQUE YACHT SAFARI - EXCLUDING ST LAZARUS BANKS
Day 5: Metundo and Vamizi Island. Time to leave the solitude of Metundo after a
delicious breakfast and find our way to Vamizi island, a short 9 NM and two hour
sail. Vamizi Island Lodge will welcome our guests if you choose to go ashore to
explore and take part in some ocean-oriented activities. Overnight: Vamizi Island.
Day 6: Vamizi Island. What a privilege to be able to spend an entire day
discovering the small islands and coral reefs around Vamizi Island!
Get ready to set sail after a fresh seafood dinner, sailing south the 60 NM to
Macaloe Island, taking about 8 hours through the night. Overnight: Cruise to
Macaloe Island.
Day 8: 10 NM Rolas to Ibo Island. We will set sail before breakfast, with the
sunrise, enjoying the last leg of the journey to Ibo Island. Snack on delicious
foods as you sail the last two hours, looking out for rare birds and marine beasts.
We would like to dock at Ibo by 9 am Pemba.
End of cruise.
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Day 7: Macaloe and Rolas Island. Arriving sometime in the morning at Macaloe,
guests have time to enjoy a full day in this tropical paradise, relaxing, swimming,
walking, diving and fishing. We need two hours to cruise the 10 NM to Rolas
Island before sunset so we aim to leave Macaloe Island late afternoon. Spend
your last night on board your luxury floating home at Rolas Island.
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