Water and Land Activities - Quirimbas Archipelago

A wide range of activities enable guests to delight in the natural environment around Matemo Island, as well as to explore the region's fascinating local culture. Our Activities Centre provides all the equipment you may need to enjoy our water-and land-based sporting activities.

For guests who enjoy water sports, we offer windsurfing, water skiing, wake and knee boarding, as well as sailing (Hobie Cat or Gypsy Sailing Dinghy). Children and fun-loving adults can enjoy volleyball, beach tennis and cricket, whilst kayaks are available for guests to explore the clear waters around the island point. We will happily take you by boat to explore the surrounding Quirimbas marine life, which includes dolphins all year round and whales from August to November. The area's colourful fish life can also be explored by snorkelling around the coral "bommies" that are dotted around Matemo island. Guided and unguided snorkelling is available. Local dhows can be hired for dhow cruises around the island, particularly popular during the magical Mozambique sunset hour.

For guests wishing to explore Matemo island, we offer guided village tours by landcruiser giving you the opportunity to experience Quirimba island life and customs, and to witness the age-old skills of dhow building and constructing local homes. Nature lovers can follow one of the many footpaths on this Mozambique island, enjoying the call of the fish eagle and looking out for giant coconut crabs along the way. Bird lovers will delight in the wide range of Palaearctic migrants around the island, as well as the many waders frequenting tidal pools.