Our trip through the Quirimbas Archipelago began on Ibo Island, which we reached after a very arduous transfer from Pemba. When we finally climbed off the local boat—the so‑called chappa boat—at the small jetty, only a handful of kids were …
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Northern Mozambique is still wonderfully remote. This category focuses on Ibo Island and the Quirimbas Archipelago, with first-hand route notes from Pemba, chappa boat transfers, and the realities of long overland travel through jungle and mangroves.
Expect candid stories, practical tips, and context on Ibo’s layered history and everyday life. If you’re drawn to off-the-map islands with minimal infrastructure and huge skies, start here.
Through the jungle from Pemba to Ibo Island: a 14‑hour Mozambican adventure
Ibo Island in the Quirimbas Archipelago Ibo Island in the Quirimbas Archipelago in northern Mozambique remains well off the tourist trail. Getting here isn’t always straightforward—especially if you opt for the more adventurous overland route through the jungle from Pemba. …