Ultimate Guide To Africa May 2015 | Page 20

cover Feature MEDJUMBE PRIVATE ISLAND RESORT T he tiny island of Medjumbe situated in the Quirimbas Archipelago is a private island only 1 km in length and 500 metres wide! The resort has just 12 luxury chalets, each with it’s own private plunge pool, right on the beach. The ultimate Honeymooners paradise! Accommodation Medjumbe Private Island Resort is a small resort, with just 12 luxury chalets, each with a private plunge pool right on the beach. The chalets offer luxury facilities, with private sundecks just a few steps away from the beach. All chalets have airconditioning and the convenience of mini-bars and tea-coffee making facilities, as well as en-suite bathroom with bath & shower, plus an outdoor shower. The restaurant boasts an inside and outside deck with veranda & main swimming pool. This private island is only one kilometre in length 20 and 500 metres in width. Medjumbe is now the ultimate Honeymooners getaway, with various romantic extras especially for Honeymooners, including a private dinner for two on the beach. Stroll along pure white shores and marvel at the turquoise ocean. Traditional Mozambique stone architecture adds texture and intrigue. The nearby Quissanga is an ideal choice for a romantic expedition. Treat yourself to an underwater wonderland with captivating diving and snorkelling where you can experience some of the world’s richest coral reefs. The Quirimbas Islands feature phenomenal vertical drop-offs, some up to 400 meters. These walls are abundant with coral covered caves and tropical fish ranging from Gobies to mammoth Napoleon Wrasse and game fish including Kingfish and Spanish Mackerel.