Ibo

Ibo Island (Portuguese: Ilha do Ibo) is part of the Quirimbas Islands, north of Pemba in Mozambique.

Ibo Halal Travel Guide

The island has intriguing historical and fascinating sites, hosting one of the most ancient settlements in Mozambique, after Ilha de Mozambique. As early as AD600 Arab traders had established contact with the local inhabitants and subsequently established fortified trading posts along the coastline. Via these trading posts slaves, Gold and ivory were shipped to the Arab world. The Fort of Forma de Cisterna was constructed by the Arabs even before the Portuguese occupation.

Vasco da Gama rested on the island in 1502. At the time of the first Portuguese contact these islands were called the Maluane Islands because the local population generally Muslim traders designed woven cloth - both in silk and cotton and dyed with local indigo. This cloth was called Maluane, and was much sought after on the mainland.

When the Portuguese first arrived in the Quirimbas and the main trading centre in the archipelago was on Quirimba Island, to the south of Ibo. The Portuguese attacked Quirimba Island in 1522, because the trading Muslims visitors of Quirimba refused to trade with the Portuguese Christians, and intended probably to eliminate them as trading rivals. The town was set alight and destroyed, dhows sunk, some 60 Muslims killed and much looting took place with large amounts of ivory and other trade goods seized.

For many years from 1590 Ibo Islands was used by the Portuguese as a springboard for trading in slaves and ivory. By the end of the 18th century, Ibo was regarded to have been the second most important Portuguese trading centre in Mozambique after Ilha de Mozambique. Throughout the 18th and 19th century the population of Ibo Island and the adjacent regions were consistently under attack from Dutch and Madagascar forces. As a result of the attacks the Fort of São João Batista (St. John Baptist) was completed in 1791.

In 1902 the capital of the District of Cabo Delgado was transferred from Ibo Island to Port Amelia, currently the city of Pemba. The town on Ibo gradually de-populated and is now effectively a colonial ghost town, featuring mangroves, beaches, coral and palms.

Travel to Ibo

By local transport

Chapas are leaving Pemba early in the morning, outside MCel in Pemba and outside the airport, bringing you to Tandanhangue via Quissanga. Travel duration varies a lot but be prepared for the worst, 6-8 hours, price 350MZN Upon arrival in Tandanhangue you can take a public "Chapa boat" to Ibo, price 50MZN - 100MZN. Don't be cheated to pay more!

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Ibo

CR Aviation serves the entire Quirimbas with it two small planes. 25 minutes and 235 USD is what it takes to bring you from Pemba airport to the airstrip at Ibo.Plane leaves as soon as there is a minimum of two people booked. Tickets reserved via Kaskazini Travel in Pemba:

By car

You can get here by vehicle from Pemba. A private transfer is arranged by my most hotel operators on Ibo with prices ranging from 400 - 500 USD per car, including boat from Tandanhangue. You can also arrive Tandanhangue with your own car, and hire a boat to bring you over, price 2.500MZN - 3000MZN. The journey from Pemba takes 2,2h. to 3,5h depending on road conditions. Don't take the short road during rain season. 4x4 recommended! In Tandanhangue you find a secure vehicle park for 200 MZN per day, talk to Sr. Gringo,

How to get around in Ibo

You easily walk around Ibo by foot. You can hire a local guide via one of the Islands hotel operators to tell you the fascinating history of Ibo.

You can also hire bikes locally.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Ibo

Walk to the Quirimbas thru the mangrove. Guide is needed, use sandles for your feets.

Halal Food & Restaurants

• Note that while on Ibo, order your meal at any of the restuarants during daytime, or you might find out that you will go hungry until the following day!
• Benjamins place, a local restaurant serving local food. Only open with prior bookings.
• Kumawe, also a local restaurant serving local food, open only with prior bookings, via your hotel.
• Miti Miwiri restaurant, a 3 course set menu plus Snacks served daily, pls. place your order before 17.00
• Ulani restaurant serving Portuguese influenced menus that changes on a daily basis.
• Cinco Portas restaurant known for it's fushion cooking and innovative bar Snacks.
• Mwani restaurant serving Spanish flavours next to the pool
• Ibo Lodge restaurant serving a set menu on the roof top, bookings before 12.00

Miti Miwiri, Cinco Portas, Ulani Lodge, Mwani & Ibo Lodge all have restaurants and are ready to serve you a cold organic juice or a drink after a day filled with excursions and safaris in Quirimbas National Park.

You can also find some basic local bars such as Chico's and Django serving you organic juice and soft drinks as well as the local Disco Quirimbas, open Fri-Sat. will entertain you with some dance beats and soft-drinkss.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Karibuni A bit run downed Backpacker on Ibo. Private rooms from 700 MZN. Entrance next to Ibo Lodge.
• Hotel Archipelago Locally owned and run with basic rooms and services. 1.500 MZN.
• Miti Miwiri Rua António de Almeida x Rua Republica. www.mitimiwiri.com. Restored old colonial mansion situated in the downtown. Cafe and restaurant in the courtyard garden behind the hotel. Rooms from 65 USD.
• Cinco Portas Lodge Rua Republica. www.cincoportas.com. Enjoy Cinco Portas garden, a green oasis with gentle breezes. Rooms 50 - 120 USD.
• Ulani Lodge A new boutique hotel on Rua António de Almeida. With a nice roof top and impeccable swimming pool. Rooms from 120 USD.
• Mwani Lodge, A upcoming hotel next to the Fortaleza with individual villas for each room, Restaurant, swimmingpool and café. (as for 2016-12-20 still under construction)

• Ibo Island Lodge - Rua Bela Vista, Ibo Island ☎ +27 21 785 5498 +27 21 702 0644 US$295-365 per person sharing per day This lodge on the waterfront encompasses 3 mansions, each over one hundred years old, with walls over a meter thick and high ceilings. Some rooms are sea facing, and some are garden facing. The rooms have been designed to incorporate the original architecture of the buildings. All are individually designed and unique. The wide verandas are furnished with hand crafted furniture and soft cushions. All rooms are air-conditioned and also have ceiling fans. The lodge has 3 swimming pools set in tropical gardens, an air-conditioned lounge and private dining room and a roof terrace restaurant with an open-air lounge area for after dinner drinks under the stars.

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