This beach add-on of 7 nights starts with a night on the mainland as a springboard to 3 nights at the eco-friendly rustic Guludo Beach Lodge and 3 nights at Ibo Island Lodge, completing your holiday in luxury; including flights from Dar to Pemba, this is the perfect combination to end your safari holiday in style.

Flights between Dar and Pemba operate on Sunday and Wednesdays only, so careful planning will be needed to work it into your itinerary. There are direct flights between Jo'burg and Pemba which operate daily except Monday and Thursday, so it's easily possible to travel one-way via Dar and the other via Jo'burg - just ask us for more details. Ibo is a short 20-minute flight in a small plane from the nearby town of Pemba.

Day 1 Pemba & mainland, Mozambique

You'll arrive into Pemba from Dar at 16:30 where you'll be met and taken on the short drive to the conveniently located Pemba Beach Hotel which stands right beside the ocean. Dine alfresco on the hotels terrace and take a quick dip in the pool before retiring to bed.

Pemba Beach Hotel (bed & breakfast)

Days 2-4 Pemba & mainland, Mozambique

After enjoying breakfast you'll be collected for the 3 - 4 hour drive to from Pemba to Guludo Beach Lodge where you'll stay for three nights. This is an interesting drive which starts through the busy roads of Pemba, and gradually enters more remote areas, until turning onto a track to the beach at Guludo.

Guludo Beach Lodge (full board)

The lovely Guludo Beach Lodge is more than just a great place to stay - the owners are dedicated to ensuring sustainable tourism. With virtually all the staff coming from the local area, you really feel as if you're contributing to the local community in some way. The enthusiastic can venture to the local village to learn more about their way of life, and enjoy a dance and a few beers at the local disco! Though there is also a stunning and deserted beach for those just wishing to relax.

Days 5-7 Quirimbas Archipelago, Mozambique

A 60-minute boat ride will take you to Ibo Island where you'll stay for three nights. You'll usually meet the managers of Ibo Island Beach Lodge before checking in - then how you spend the next few days is up to you! Relax in the many great locations at the lodge, or take the daily boat trip to the private and picture -perfect sand spit, where you can enjoy breakfast or lunch cooked for you, or simply snorkel in the crystal clear waters.

Ibo Island Lodge (half board)

At sunset, the roof deck is the place to be - dining takes place up here and you can watch the stars begin to appear as the sun goes down. If you're feeling active take a guided tour of the island to learn some of the fascinating culture or take a stroll along the beach looking for ancient pieces of porcelain left over from the trading days.

Day 8 Quirimbas Archipelago, Mozambique

After enjoying your last breakfast on the roof deck you will hop on a quick 20-minute flight to Pemba, where you'll fly on to Dar. For those taking an international flight out of Dar - there will usually be an overnight stay before departing early the next morning.

Ibo Island Lodge (half board)

Cost of this trip
From	To	Cost
1-Jan-2012	31-Mar-2012	£1,887
1-Apr-2012	31-Jul-2012	£1,984
1-Aug-2012	31-Aug-2012	£2,129
1-Sep-2012	31-Oct-2012	£1,984
16-Dec-2012	31-Dec-2012	£2,129
Notes: Since the prices above were calculated, we have received special offers which should make this trip cheaper. See our general notes on offers, and call our specialists to work out how you can use these offers to save money on your trip. The prices shown are per person sharing; call us for single-person supplements. There is a luggage restriction of 15kg per person (soft bags only) on these transfers.

This itinerary includes:

• Return economy flights between Dar es Salaam and Pemba, on the coast of Mozambique
  
• Transfers between all the lodges – usually by road from the airport and between Pemba Beach Hotel and Guludo Beach Lodge; by boat between Guludo and Ibo Island; and by air from Ibo back to Pemba
  
• Breakfast is included at Pemba Beach Hotel; three meals per day, plus afternoon tea, are included at Guludo Beach Lodge; breakfast and dinner are included at Ibo Island Lodge
• Activities: visits to Guludo Village are included at Guludo Beach Lodge, and a guided tour of the island at the Ibo Island Lodge
• Laundry at Guludo Beach Lodge.

This itinerary excludes:

• Mozambique domestic departure taxes.
• Any meals at Pemba Beach Hotel, except breakfast.
• Other activities at Guludo Beach Lodge, eg: boat trip to the mangroves, day-trip to Rolas Island, scuba diving - all payable locally.
• Other activities at Ibo Island Lodge, for example sea canoe trips.
• All drinks
• Tips and gratuities, which are optional.

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