| QUIRIMBAS ARCHIPELAGO, IBO ISLAND LODGE
Ibo Island lies in the Quirimbas Archipelago of northern Mozambique. Nominated for World Heritage status Ibo has been described as one of the most unique and atmospheric islands in the world. Ibo offers pristine beach excursions, snorkeling, sea kayaking, dhow sailing, birding and mangrove forests.
Located on the prime waterfront site where romantic dhows sail out to sea on each high tide, the Ibo Island Lodge accommodates guests in beautifully elegant, yet simple rooms, with indigenous solid teak and mahogany furniture, handcrafted by the people of Ibo.
For reservations contact:
Tel: +27 21 702 0285 Fax: +27 21 702 0692
Email: reservations@iboisland.com
Physical Address: Ibo Island Lodge Head Office and Central Reservations: Suite C6, Westlake Square, 7966. Cape Town, South Africa.
Postal Address: P.O.Box 30661, Tokai. 7966. Cape Town. South Africa.
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| BENGUERRA ISLAND, BENGUERRA LODGE
Benguerra is the second largest island in the Bazaruto Archipelago. The island is approximately 55 square kilometers (11km long x 5.5 km wide), and lies 14km offshore. It is famous for its unspoiled white beaches, remarkable dive sites and excellent fishing. Some of the best scuba diving and snorkeling in the world is available off Benguerra’s shores with the surrounding coral reefs rich in sea life. The archipelago is one of the last remaining habitats of the endangered Dugong.
Inland, Benguerra Island comprises forest, savannah, freshwater lakes and wetland eco-systems that sustain a diverse population of fauna and flora. Fresh water crocodiles can be found in the three lakes, bearing testimony to the island's mainland past. The island, which is home to approximately 140 bird species, was declared a National Park in 1971.
Benguerra Lodge and the Bazaruto National Park strive to maintain the diverse and pristine environment. Since the inception of the Lodge in 1988, its owners, management and staff have been intricately involved in the ecological preservation and conservation of the island's heritage.
For reservations contact:
Benguerra Lodge
PO Box 9516
Edenglen
1613
South Africa
Tel: +27 (0) 11 452 0641
Fax: +27 (0) 11 452 1496
For all enquiries & bookings: reservations@benguerra.co.za
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LAKE NIASSA, NKWICHI LODGE
This stunning eco-lodge lies in the community-run Manda Wilderness Game Reserve, on the Mozambique shores of Lake Niassa, the 9th largest lake in the world. Seven spacious chalets are set on a white sandy beach.
Lake Niassa at 560km long, 80km wide and up to 700m deep, forms the eastern border between Malawi and Mozambique. The lake's fresh water is crystal clear and contains a greater variety of indigenous fish species of than any other lake in the world.
Nkwichi Lodge lies on the Mozambique shoreline at one of the most beautiful points on the lake. With a maximum of only 14 people staying at Nkwichi, the lodge can offer guests the highest levels of service in a relaxed and peaceful atmosphere.
Explore the Manda Wilderness Reserve: a 600square km game reserve created to protect the wildlife in this wilderness area. The scenery varies enormously from lakeshore through acacia woodland, grassy plains bordered by streams and rivers and past deep rocky gorges. Species include sable, elephant, reedbuck, leopard and over 300 species of birds. Camping trips into this wilderness area can be arranged from the lodge.
Alternatively, explore Lake Niassa aboard the lodge dhow. There are several islands including Likoma and Chisumulu with deserted sandy beaches to stop and camp on.
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NIASSA RESERVE, LUGENDA WILDERNESS CAMP
Lugenda Wilderness Camp provides visitors with the true quality of wilderness that is rare to find on safari today. Located in the greater Niassa National Reserve in the remotest corner of northern Mozambique, Lugenda Wilderness Camp is set in one of the continent's 'last wild places'.
The largest conservation area in Mozambique, twice the size of the Kruger, the Niassa Reserve covers parts of Cabo Delgado Province and nearly one third of Niassa Province. This huge wilderness preserve, covering 42,000 square kilometers, is only just being discovered and contains by far the greatest concentration of wildlife in Mozambique.
Niassa provides visitors with an experience of pure wilderness - it is one of the last vestiges of the wildness that characterised the African interior centuries ago. The wildlife remains free and unfettered and the results of a recent aerial census estimated over 12,000 elephant, 9,000 Sable Antelope and several thousand Cape Buffalo. Lichtenstein's Hartebeest, eland and zebra roam the plains and river valleys against a backdrop of towering inselbergs (or island mountains) that dominate the topography here.
Niassa National Reserve provides refuge for over 200 endangered Cape Hunting Dog (African Wild Dog), as well as other predators such as lion, leopard and Spotted Hyena, and general game such as kudu, bushbuck, impala, wildebeest, waterbuck, reedbuck and hippo. Three sub-species, the Niassa Wildebeest, Boehm's Zebra and Johnston's Impala are endemic to the Niassa area.
Contact Rani Resorts
Johannesburg Reservations Office
Tel: +27 (0)11 658 0633 /
+27 (0)861 77 RANI
Fax: +27 (0)11 658 0632
Email: webenquiries@raniresorts.com
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