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Voykit pocket guide · Mozambique
Matemo Island
Spend 2 nights on Matemo Island for diving, snorkeling and beach; 30 min flight from Pemba, then relax.
Matemo Island in Cabo Delgado offers a single resort, pristine beaches and some of Mozambique's best coral reefs. A short flight from Pemba brings you to the island, where the resort provides accommodation, meals and water. Two days let you dive, snorkel and visit local villages without feeling rushed.
- Country
- Mozambique
- Best months
- May–Nov
- Avoid
- Jan–Mar (cyclone risk, check)
- Stay
- 2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- MZN
- Money
- Currency is the Mozambican metical (MZN, MT). Cards work in Maputo and larger lodges; markets, small restaurants and transport are cash.
- Daily spend
- Budget US$300–350 excl. activities · Mid US$400–500 excl. activities · High US$600+ excl. activities (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Vodacom, Movitel and Tmcel are the networks; Vodacom has the widest coverage along the southern coast.
- Emergency
- Police 119 · Ambulance 117 · Fire 198
- Plugs
- Types C, F, M · 220 V · 50 Hz · South African large round-pin (M) common in the south; bring an adapter for both.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: About 10% if no service charge.; Dive crew: US$5–10 per day in the tip jar.; Lodge staff: US$5–10 per guest per day in the box.; Car guards: 20–50 MT.
- Water
- Not safe from the tap; lodges provide filtered water.
- Toilets
- Flush toilets in hotels and restaurants; basic outside towns.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Dive (near reef) | $40–60 per person |
| Village tour | $29.50 per person |
| Fishing charter (half day) | $440 per trip (max 3 pax) |
| Dhow sunset cruise | $27.50 per person |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- POL · Pemba Airport
- —
Typical fares
- Pemba → Matemo Island (flight incl. resort)
- included in accommodation price
- Speedboat Matemo ↔ Ibo
- ≈ $30–40 per person, check with resort
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walk on the resort grounds; speedboats connect to Ibo, Quilaléa and Guludo for day trips.
See and do
Known for
- Diving and snorkeling on rich coral reefs
- Beach relaxation
- Village walks and cultural tours
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Ibo Island | Speedboat from Matemo, about 30 min | ≈45 min total |
| Quilaléa | Speedboat, about 40 min | ≈1 h |
Sleep
- Matemo Island Resort
- Only accommodation; standard double room with breakfast, US$288–346 per person sharing
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Oláoh-LAH |
| How much? | Quanto custa?KWAHN-too KOOS-tah |
| I don't speak Portuguese | Não falo portuguêsnow FAH-loo por-too-GESH |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: 'Bom dia' and a handshake, then your question; avoid: Skipping greetings with officials
- Police stops: Calm, polite, documents ready; avoid: Arguing or offering money
- Dress: Cover up off the beach; avoid: Bikinis in town
- Photos: Ask first; avoid: Police, soldiers, buildings
Scams and watch-outs
- Medical facilities are limited on the island; carry a basic first‑aid kit
- Internet and mobile coverage can be spotty
- Travel advice for Cabo Delgado may change; check current security updates
Matemo is generally safe for tourists staying at the resort; main risks are health‑related and regional security alerts for Cabo Delgado.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Matemo Island yet. Suggested stay: 2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Diving and snorkeling on rich coral reefs
- Beach relaxation
- Village walks and cultural tours
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Matemo, revision 5274800 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5274800
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/matemo). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.