Ibo Travel Guide

  the main avenue of the old town
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      the main avenue of the old town
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      the mangrove swamp in Tandanyanga
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Ibo Island Lodge: At Ibo, You Dine In

Ibo Island Lodge: At Ibo, You Dine In, Ibo

 pineapplehead Says:  In the Quirimbas, you dine in. I visited Ibo Island this May. I stayed at Ibo Island Lodge. Dining takes place on the rooftop terrace, under lantern light, set off with breathtaking sea views. Dining takes the shape of silver service with splashes of tradition. For my stay I... 

The only bar on Ibo

The only bar on Ibo, Ibo

 trilbi Says:  There is only a bar in Ibo where they serve cold beer and soft drinks. You can also ask for seafood and if they have some left they will give it to you. If you plan to eat here just go in the morning to make reservations so that they know what to buy. 

Transportation  

going by dhow

going by dhow, Ibo

 trilbi Says:  The island is accessible by dhow, the Arab sailing vessel, from Tandanyanga. The boat can only go with high tide so it's better to ask for the best time to go. To get to the boat you'll have to cross a winding channel in the mangrove swamps with water up to your thigh. Wear... 

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Cobra?

Cobra?, Ibo

 trilbi Says:  In Ibo they refer to every snake as "cobra". The first time they did I was very scared but when they finally pointed at a small unharmful snake...what a relief! 

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 In Ibo they refer to every snake as "cobra". The first time they did I was very scared but when they finally pointed at a small unharmful snake...what a relief! 

 

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 Only few people still live on Ibo island, once the capital of Cabo Delgado and one of the most important Portuguese trading centers for slaves and ivory. The first thing I noticed arriving here by... 

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