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Major city · Mozambique

Matemo Island

Spend 2 nights on Matemo Island for diving, snorkeling and beach; 30 min flight from Pemba, then relax.

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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.

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Currency
MZN
Best months
May–Nov
avoid Jan–Mar (cyclone risk, check)
Airport
POL
Nights
2

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide for Matemo Island: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 7Nine African countries on this site have no trip line bec…Across the subregion, plan every road leg to arrive befor…
  • Africa ↗When a route touches a yellow-fever country — even a transit of 12 hours or more — keep the original yellow card (ICVP) in your hand luggage; health desks and airlines can refuse boarding or entry without it.
  • Africa ↗Nine African countries on this site have no trip line because governments advise against travel; several others have no-go regions. Read your government's advice for every country on the route before paying deposits.
  • Southern Africa ↗A rental car may leave its home country only with the rental company's cross-border letter, the registration papers and paid road taxes at each post; driving into Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique or Angola without them ends at the border.
  • Southern Africa ↗Across the subregion, plan every road leg to arrive before sunset: livestock, wildlife, pedestrians and unlit trucks make night driving the main cause of serious visitor accidents.
  • Mozambique ↗Many Western passports are visa-exempt for 30 days but still need an approved travel authorisation from the official evisa.gov.mz portal before departure; it cannot be bought on arrival.
  • Mozambique ↗Carry your passport or a certified copy at all times; police document checks are common.
  • Mozambique ↗Governments advise against travel to parts of Cabo Delgado province in the north; check your own government's advice for the exact areas.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Matemo Island119 ▾

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Matemo Island, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Diving and snorkeling on rich coral reefsBeach relaxationVillage walks and cultural tours
Airports
POL Pemba Airport

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    29°C (84°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    28°C (82°F)

  5. May

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    30°C (86°F)

Best: May–Nov. Avoid: Jan–Mar. Month by month →

Warmest Jan (30°C (86°F)), coolest Jun (20°C (68°F) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jun (2). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Matemo Island: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

12 rd

Feb

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

10 rd

Mar

29°C (84°F)

23°C (73°F)

8 rd

Apr

28°C (82°F)

22°C (72°F)

5 rd

May

27°C (81°F)

21°C (70°F)

3 rd

Jun

26°C (79°F)

20°C (68°F)

2 rd

Jul

26°C (79°F)

20°C (68°F)

2 rd

Aug

27°C (81°F)

21°C (70°F)

3 rd

Sep

28°C (82°F)

22°C (72°F)

5 rd

Oct

29°C (84°F)

23°C (73°F)

7 rd

Nov

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

9 rd

Dec

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

11 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Walk on the resort grounds; speedboats connect to Ibo, Quilaléa and Guludo for day trips.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Ibo Island

go

Door to door: ≈45 min total

Speedboat from Matemo, about 30 min

Visit historic ruins and local market

Quilaléa

go

Door to door: ≈1 h

Speedboat, about 40 min

Snorkel at nearby reefs

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Matemo Island Resort

Only accommodation; standard double room with breakfast, US$288–346 per person sharing

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
US$300–350 excl. activities
Mid
US$400–500 excl. activities
High
US$600+ excl. activities

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Standard double room (breakfast included)2 × 2 nights × MZN 346MZN 1,384
Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × MZN 450MZN 1,800
Dive (near reef)2 × MZN 50 · Minimum 3 participantsMZN 100
Village tour2 × MZN 30 · Offered by resortMZN 59
eSIM data (1 week)2 × MZN 25 · check local providerMZN 50
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeMZN 339
Trip total≈ MZN 933 per person per day, bed includedMZN 3,732

Price per person sharing, includes flight from Pemba

2026 estimate in USD; convert to local currency as needed

Prices of common things

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

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Matemo is generally safe for tourists staying at the resort; main risks are health‑related and regional security alerts for Cabo Delgado.
  • 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

Emergency numbers

Police
119
Ambulance
117
Fire
198

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Para este endereço, por favorTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police119
  • Ambulance117
  • Fire198

Embassy

US consulate in Maputo; check for nearest diplomatic office if needed

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Pemba → Matemo Island (flight incl. resort): included in accommodation price
  • Speedboat Matemo ↔ Ibo: ≈ $30–40 per person, check with resort

Say or show

  • Olá — Hello (oh-LAH)
  • Quanto custa? — How much? (KWAHN-too KOOS-tah)
  • Não falo português — I don't speak Portuguese (now FAH-loo por-too-GESH)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Matemo Island. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Nov · avoid Jan–Mar (cyclone risk, check) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 2 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Add a second night for deeper dive courses
  2. Combine with a visit to Pemba city (1 night) for cultural contrast

Meanwhile

Back to Mozambique

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