Major city · Mozambique
IboIlha do Ibo
Spend 2 days on Ibo to see the historic forts and enjoy the quiet beaches; skip if you have less than a full day or high security alerts.
Ibo Island, part of the Quirimbas, offers colonial forts, mangrove walks and a few modest lodges. A short stay (2 days) covers the main sights and a beach break; longer trips are better spent on mainland Pemba or other Quirimbas islands.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MZN
- Best months
- May–Nov (dry season, cooler seas)
- avoid Jan–Mar (heavy rains, road closures)
- Airport
- POL
- Nights
- 2
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- 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
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
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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 Ibo119 ▾
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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 Ibo, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Mozambican metical (MZN, MT).Mozambique-wide
- SIM or eSIMVodacom, Movitel and Tmcel are the networks; Vodacom has the widest coverage along the southern coast.Mozambique-wide
- Tap waterNot safe from the tap; lodges provide filtered water.Mozambique-wide
- TippingRestaurant: About 10% if no service charge.Mozambique-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Mozambique-wide
- SafetyIbo is generally quiet but the approach route has security concerns; stay informed and travel with reputable operators.
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- RestroomsFlush toilets in hotels and restaurants; basic outside towns.Mozambique-wide
- Emergency numbers119 police · 117 ambulance · 198 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysOffices close at weekends and on public holidays; the long Christmas season slows paperwork.Mozambique-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPOL Pemba Airport (CR Aviation flies from Pemba to Ibo, 25 min, USD 235, minimum 2 passengers.
- Getting aroundThe island is walkable; hire a local guide or bike for mangrove walks.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- BeerBeer in bar150–250 MT
- Budget bedKaribuni Backpacker – private room, a night, per roomMZN 700
- Mid-range bedKaribuni Backpacker – private room, a night, per roomMZN 700
- High-end bedKaribuni Backpacker – private room, a night, per roomMZN 700
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MZN 1,200 · Mid MZN 2,500 · High MZN 4,500
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
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.
- Airports
- POL Pemba Airport (CR Aviation flies from Pemba to Ibo, 25 min, USD 235, minimum 2 passengers. Chapas also leave from Pemba to Tandanhangue (6–8 h, 600 MT).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
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Mar
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May
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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
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Oct
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Nov
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Dec
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Best: May–Nov. Avoid: Jan–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jun (21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C) low), wettest Jan (15 rain days), driest Jul (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ibo: 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.
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28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
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Oct
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Nov
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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
The island is walkable; hire a local guide or bike for mangrove walks. No public transport on the island.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Quirimbas National Park (mainland)
cautionDoor to door: ≈4 h
Boat from Ibo to Tandanhangue, then 4×4 transfer; total 3–4 h
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.
Karibuni Backpacker
Private rooms from 700 MT; basic facilities.
Hotel Archipelago
Rooms from 1 500 MT; central location.
Miti Miwiri Lodge
Rooms from USD 65; colonial mansion, pool.
Cinco Portas Lodge
Rooms USD 50–120; garden oasis.
Ibo Island Lodge
USD 295–365 per person sharing per night; waterfront mansions.
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
- Budget
- MT 1,200–1,800 excl. bed
- Mid
- MT 2,000–3,000 excl. bed
- High
- MT 3,500–5,000 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Miti Miwiri or Cinco Portas – double room1 × 2 nights × MZN 6,000 | MZN 12,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × MZN 2,500 | MZN 10,000 |
| Plane Pemba → Ibo (CR Aviation)2 × MZN 15,000 · USD 235; check current rate | MZN 30,000 |
| Boat Tandanhangue → Ibo2 × MZN 200 | MZN 400 |
| Guide for mangrove walk2 × MZN 1,500 | MZN 3,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MZN 5,540 |
| Trip total≈ MZN 15,240 per person per day, bed included | MZN 60,940 |
2026 estimate in meticais (MT) and USD; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Boat from Tandanhangue to Ibo | 150–200 MT |
| Meal at local restaurant (e.g., Benjamin’s) | 300–600 MT |
| Beer in bar | 150–250 MT |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 119
- Ambulance
- 117
- Fire
- 198
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Emergency
- Police119
- Ambulance117
- Fire198
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Plane Pemba → Ibo (CR Aviation): about USD 235, 25 min
- Boat Tandanhangue → Ibo: 150–200 MT, 30–45 min
- Private car‑boat transfer from Pemba: USD 400–500 total, 2–3 h
Say or show
- Olá — Hello (oh-LAH)
- Obrigado — Thank you (oh-bree-GAH-doo)
- Quanto custa? — How much? (KWAN-too KOOS-tah)
- Onde está o barco? — Where is the boat? (ON-deh es-TAH oo BAR-koo)
Portuguese is the official language; English is limited outside lodges.
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 Ibo. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Nov (dry season, cooler seas) · avoid Jan–Mar (heavy rains, road closures) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 5 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 1 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Arrange plane from Pemba (CR Aviation) – 25 min, USD 235, minimum 2 passengers.
- Private car‑boat transfer from Pemba – USD 400–500 total, includes boat.
- Secure accommodation early; many lodges require prior booking.
Sources
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