On Ibo, time becomes an ingredient that brings out the flavour of the simplest things. Choose your pace: the old town, the mangroves, the sandbanks or a few days at sea. Our team organises everything on the spot.
On IboHistorical and cultural tour
Explore the heart of the village: ancient ruins, Portuguese colonial architecture, forts and palaces. Let your imagination rebuild the greatness of Ibo's past.
- Local guide
- Half day
On IboIbo by bicycle
A different and pleasant way to discover the island at your own pace and spend a lovely day.
- At your own pace
On IboBird watching
Ibo is surrounded by one of Africa's largest mangrove forests, a privileged area for birds. Guided tours with a local guide.
- Local guide
- Mangrove forest
On the waterKayaking in the mangroves
With a guide if you wish: the mangroves, Quirambo Island, Ibo bay and the man-made canal to Quirimba Island. Kayaks are free for our guests.
- Free for guests
- Guide on request
On the waterAn ephemeral island
A tongue of golden sand that appears every day with the tide in the middle of the ocean. A reminder of what really matters in life.
- At low tide
- By boat
On the waterSnorkelling at the shipwreck
Discover coral reefs and a sunken ship in one day, with a stop at the sandbank. Depends on the weather and sea conditions.
- Full day
- Weather permitting
Other islandsWalking to Quirimba at low tide
With a local guide, cross the channel on foot through the mangroves at low tide, visit Quirimba Island and sail back by dhow when the tide returns.
- At low tide
- Local guide
- Back by dhow
Other islandsA day on Matemo Island
Turquoise water, golden beaches and palm trees. Relax in the shade, drink fresh coconut water or walk along the east coast through small villages.
- Full day
- By boat
Other islandsDhow safari
Sail the archipelago on a traditional wooden dhow for one or several days. More about dhow safaris.
- 1 to 5 days
- Local crew
Slow daysDoing (almost) nothing
A hammock in the garden, the pool under the stars, a book on the veranda and an Iborinha at sunset. Ibo is also the art of slowing down.
- At Miti Miwiri
Plan with the tides
The tide changes the landscape twice a day: the walk to Quirimba and the sandbank only work at low tide, kayaking in the mangroves is easier at high tide. Tell us what you would like to do and we will fit it to the tide tables.
An idea for a day on Ibo
- MorningWalk the coral-stone streets and the São João Baptista fort while it is still cool.
- Low tideSail to the sandbank, swim and walk on a beach that exists for a few hours only.
- AfternoonTake a kayak into the mangroves or rest in the garden.
- EveningFresh seafood and an Iborinha at the bar, under the mango trees.
Several days at sea? Discover our dhow safaris