• Culture - Ibo island is rich in history and culture, with magnificent old buildings and ancient forts.

• Colonial Luxury - stay in one of three beautifully restored colonial Portuguese villas.

• Great Service - a small lodge assuring personal service, and a little piece of paradise to yourself.

On Ibo you can combine a tropical island holiday with a fascinating glimpse into Mozambique's culture and history - dating back to the early 1600's. A guided tour of the island will help you gain insight into the region's shady past of pirates, ivory and the infamous slave trade, as you wander past the beautiful catholic church and interesting old forts.

At Ibo Island lodge you get to stay in one of three spacious villas, each more than a century old, with walls a metre thick and high lofty ceilings. This is a great lodge in a relaxing location, overlooking the warm turquoise ocean.

Ibo is just one of a string of 32 tropical islands that make up the magical Quirimbas Archipelago. The surrounding waters are known to be one of the most biologically diverse marine environments on earth. No trip to the islands would be complete without a look below the ocean's shimmering surface - snorkel and dive, or fish for dogtooth tuna and marlin.

Other activities worth mentioning include a sunset cruise on a hand made traditional teak sailing dhow and a guided excursion into the fertile mangrove forest. If all this sounds a bit energetic, you may simply prefer to indulge in a relaxing massage, spend a lazy afternoon in a hammock, or stretch out in the sun alongside one of the lodge's two swimming pools.

Ibo Island Lodge is situated on beautiful and remote Ibo Island, just north of the small town of Pemba in the Quirimbas Archipelago, Northern Mozambique.

• Massage

Meals at Ibo Island Lodge combine traditional specialities with seafood, freshly grown organic vegetables, herbs and fruits. Mozambique has a well-deserved reputation for delicious seafood and, every morning, the lodge buys fresh fish from the local fishermen. You can also sample giant tiger prawns and Ibo's speciality - crab with fragrant coconut rice.

Romantic dinners are served on the tranquil verandas or rooftop restaurant, which is also the ideal venue to enjoy a drink as you watch the sun melt into the sea.

Ibo Island Lodge has just 12 luxury rooms, housed in three magnificent villas, furnished with beautiful antiques, massive four-poster beds and carved wooden doors. All rooms open onto private verandas, with handcrafted teak and mahogany day beds, and soft cushions covered in vibrant local fabrics.

During the heat of the day you can retreat to your huge air-conditioned rooms, which also have wooden shutters and ceiling fans to ensure you keep cool. The en suite bathrooms are equally spacious, with twin basins and large marble showers. Some bathrooms also have baths and outside showers.

• Select Currency: EURGBPZARUSD †
• 1 September 2008 - 10 December 2008
  
  From € 190 £ 151 R 2392 $ 295 per person sharing
• 11 December 2008 - 6 January 2009
  
  From € 212 £ 169 R 2676 $ 330 per person sharing
• 7 January 2009 - 31 July 2009
  
  From € 215 £ 172 R 2716 $ 335 per person sharing
• 1 August 2009 - 31 August 2009
  
  From € 231 £ 184 R 2919 $ 360 per person sharing
• 1 September 2009 - 10 December 2009
  
  From € 215 £ 172 R 2716 $ 335 per person sharing
• 11 December 2009 - 6 January 2011
  
  From € 231 £ 184 R 2919 $ 360 per person sharing

† All prices are accurate but you may find that the final rates in your quotation vary slightly due to room type, seasonality and currency conversion.