Medjumbe Island (''Kisiwa cha Medjumbe'', in

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) is one of the

Quirimbas Islands The Quirimbas Islands lie in the Indian Ocean off northeastern Mozambique, close to Pemba, the capital of the province of Cabo Delgado. The archipelago consists of about 32 islands, including Ibo, Matemo, Medjumbe, Quirimba, Metundo, Quisiva ...

off the northern coast of

Mozambique Mozambique (), officially the Republic of Mozambique ( pt, Moçambique or , ; ny, Mozambiki; sw, Msumbiji; ts, Muzambhiki), is a country located in southeastern Africa bordered by the Indian Ocean to the east, Tanzania to the north, Malawi ...

, within the

Quirimbas National Park The Quirimbas National Park (QNP) is a protected area in the Cabo Delgado Province of Mozambique, encompassing the southern part of the Quirimbas Islands, as well as a significant mainland area. The mainland region of Taratibua contain various inse ...

. It is privately owned, operated as an exclusive resort. Accommodations are 13 thatched wooden chalets. The island is long and wide. It is surrounded by spectacular coral reefs. Tourist activities include diving and snorkeling, windsurfing and deep sea fishing.

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Private islands of Africa Quirimbas Islands Resorts in Mozambique {{Mozambique-geo-stub