Quirimbas Archipelago

The Quilálea Sanctuary was the first marine protected area to be established in the Quirimbas Archipelago, an area considered by the WWF to be of worldwide importance for conservation. The National Park now occupies a 500,000 hectare area around Quilálea.

Situated at the northern end of the Quirimbas Archipelago, Maluane is one of the last unspoilt and unexploited wilderness areas along the East African coast. Comprising three Indian Ocean islands (each with a small eco friendly lodge), a coastal strip and a 33,000 hectare wildlife reserve, this vast conservation area has coral reefs, mangrove forests, powder beaches and islands, together with large areas of forest and savannah inland. The area has a large elephant population as well as buffalo, sable, lion, leopard and wild dogs. Added to that is an unrivalled marine life containing many endangered and rare species.

In and around Quirimbas, Mozambique
Game-viewing is very good, with options for game drives and walking safaris inland, and boating safaris on the water. There's also a variety of watersports, from diving and snorkelling to fishing. While in the region, we recommend that you take the historical tour of Ibo Island.