Medjumbi
Island Lodge is now under new ownership and will be closed for renovations. The lodge has been taken over by Rani Africa.
Thanks for your support over the past couple of years.
17.5 hectares of pristine tropical island surrounded by bleached coral
sand beaches and kilometres of unexplored fringe reefs offering the
enthusiastic snorkeller endless days of drifting over exquisite untouched
coral formations teeming with exotic tropical marine species.
MEDJUMBI
ISLAND LODGE
Medjumbi Island Lodge offers you
a unique chance to experience Africa at her most intimate, to submerge
yourself in her quietly radiant majesty.
Quirimba Archipelago - where the great Indian Ocean current meets mainland
Africa, roughly 300km due West of the Comores, lies Ilha De Medjumbi,
Jewel of the Quirimba archipelago.
A veritable paradise for the discerning sub-aqua photographer. One that
offers unsurpassed quality of lighting, visibility and subject matter at
depths of less than 5 meters !
Diving :
A destination offering divers exceptional dive opportunities, in shallow,
current free, tropical conditions. Literally 100's of unexplored/undived
reefs within the reserve provide the keen SCUBA diver with an unlimited
choice of dive opportunities and adventurous suggestions for new
excursions are encouraged and welcomed.
Resort :
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Accommodation on the island is in rustic, A-frame, twin bed chalets built
to allow maximum benefit from the sea breezes and deep shade under the
palm frond thatched roofs.
Each pair of chalets shares an ablution facility consisting of
environmentally friendly, (fully sealed to the environment) dry disposal
toilets hot and cold fresh water showers and hand basins in a facility
built to blend with the surroundings and which bears minimal impact on the
sensitive ecosystems that exist on the islands.
A central lodge building constructed of natural, local materials houses
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Standard Itinerary :
DEPART JOHANNESBURG for PEMBA on WEDNESDAY
At sunrise and after
breakfast, guests are met at the hotel and depart by road via Macomia and
Mucojo to the beach at Cabo Piqueve.
Depending on the party, the journey takes 4-8 hours and on arrival at the
beach, our staff ferry all baggage, freight and guests out to the boat for
the short trip to Medjumbi Island Lodge and tropical marine paradise.
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THEREAFTER... until the following Friday... As the full island's is yours for the duration of your stay to explore
and enjoy. As the island is exclusively for our resorts and your group's
use, privacy is guaranteed and there is absolutely no risk of theft or
threat to your safety in any way. |
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Medjumbi
Island Lodge:
Closed
until mid 2003
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- Airfares from and return to
Johannesburg.
- One night's full board at
an Hotel in Pemba with sight seeing excursion and dinner at a
restaurant on Wimbe beach
- All transfers to and from
Medjumbi Island.
- Unlimited diving
including 3 boat dives/day
- Full use of all
equipment & unlimited air fills.
- 8 nights full board & lodging (3 meals/day)
- Use of game fishing equipment on
board the boat.
- Free PADI diver training or unlimited
professionally conducted resort dives.
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NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
Flights; Visa cost and arrangement;
Domestic departure tax Maputo US$5; Domestic departure tax Pemba US$5; International departure tax Maputo US$10
Flights :
JNB - MAPUTO - PEMBA - MAPUTO
- JNB
How to get there :
Maputo is less than an hour’s flight from
Johannesburg. There are daily flights between the two cities. Or you can drive quite
easily, from South Africa. VISAS: All visitors must have visas for Mozambique. Speak to
your travel agent or consult the nearest Mozambican consulate or embassy.
Currency
:
The Metical. But take US$ and ZAR in cash and / or travellers cheques. A few places
accept credit cards.
When to go:
Dec to March is very hot (tropical climate). April to Nov is much more
pleasant.
Time
: GMT
+ 2hrs
Health:
Malaria is rife, so taking the appropriate prophylactics is essential. Speak to your
physician or pharmacist as to the best options. Drink only bottled or purified water.
What to pack:
Loose, comfortable, well worn clothing, well worn walking shoes, beach wear,
snorkelling gear if not renting from the lodges, personal medication and toiletries, money
belt, protective wear and gear for the tropical sun and rain.
CUSTOMS ALLOWANCE: 20 kg + 1 item of hand luggage.
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All prices are per
person sharing and are provisional and subject to change without prior notice.
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For your
next
dive trip call
André Nel
Tel:
(011) 781 6520
Fax: (011) 781 6521
Email: info@reefcomber.co.za
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