Ibo is a small island in one of the most pristine marine areas of the Indian Ocean. Being a guest here comes with responsibility, and we try to take ours seriously.
Built with the island
Miti Miwiri was rebuilt from the ruins of a colonial house using traditional materials and building methods, combined with modern techniques. Restoring an existing building rather than building new helps keep the character of Ibo's old town alive.
Working with local people
We work with guides from the island, and through our guided tours we help train local people to become independent tour guides. When you explore the old town or go bird watching with a Mwani guide, you benefit from inside knowledge and support local skills.
Keeping Ibo clean
For many years Ibo was closed to the outside world. When it opened, cans, plastic bags and other packaging arrived too, but not the means to recycle or dispose of them. People here still apply the old rules, throwing away a can as they would a banana skin or a coconut, but nature does not recycle man-made products at the same speed.
To help, we organise clean-up actions during quieter seasons: collecting rubbish where it does not belong and taking it to suitable places. Guests who join in benefit from a discount; see our special offers.
A protected sea
The waters around Ibo are part of a protected marine environment. Eleven southern islands of the archipelago belong to the Quirimbas National Park, a marine reserve of more than 1,500 km² created in 2002 with the support of the local population, WWF and a local institution. Sea turtles, dolphins and, between July and November, humpback whales visit the area. Our activities are designed to enjoy this nature without disturbing it.
How you can help
- Bring a reusable water bottle and avoid single-use plastic.
- Take your rubbish back with you after a day on a sandbank or another island.
- Choose local guides and buy local crafts.
- Respect local customs: Ibo's population is mostly Muslim; please dress modestly in the village.
- Never touch coral or wildlife when snorkelling.