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Situ Island Resort, Pemba | Timbuktu Travel
Pemba

Situ Island Resort

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About Situ Island Resort

Spend a week diving the extraordinary reefs of Mozambique's Quirimbas
Mozambique's coastline is among the most pristine in Africa, making it one of the best places to explore the Indian Ocean's aquatic treasures. And the waters off northern Mozambique offer some particularly good diving hotspots. Enter Situ Island Resort, a private paradise in the southern Quirimbas National Park. Although separated from the mainland by only a river and a swamp, the island is the stuff of castaway movies, with coastal mangrove forests and few signs of human life (just one small village lies on the island's southwest). Situ is the ultimate in exclusive tropical vacationing, a romantic private-use getaway.
Pemba , Mozambique
From $360 per person/per night
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8 Rooms
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The property

The lodge has a rustic, Crusoe-esque charm with its A-frame palm-thatched roofs and shady verandas strung with hammocks. Paved pathways lead from chalets to the main area, the Clubhouse, where you'll find a collection of recovered flotsam that make great conversation starters! The small furnished lounge is simple and adequate; there's DStv access for those who seek entertainment during the heat of the day, and a bar that is stocked with local brews and a selection of international beverages.

The rooms

Eight chalets, each with views of the ocean, are spaced sufficiently far apart for privacy. They're simple but comfortable, with thatched roofs, mesh windows, large, net-draped beds and en-suite bathrooms. The furniture is made from local materials and feels uniquely fitting in the setting. The shady front porch is the perfect place to hang, suspended in a hammock, catching a breeze. In fact, after diving, feeling your body melt into relaxation is the main attraction.

Activities

The ocean's kaleidoscopic life is undoubtedly the prime focus for snorkellers and scuba divers. Situ's fishing boats are ready for serious deep-sea fishermen in search of species such as yellowfin tuna, striped marlin and broadbill swordfish. Hire a local guide and set out on a dhow for a taste of subsistence living. Emerge from the water to ramble along the beach, or lace up your hiking boots and take a three-hour tour of the island and its mangrove swamps.
Plan your stay

How to book Situ Island Resort

How do I book Situ Island Resort?

Situ Island Resort can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Mozambique trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Mozambique trips featuring Situ Island Resort or get advice and suggestions from one of our Mozambique specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Situ Island Resort?

Stays at Situ Island Resort start from around $360 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

Situ Island Resort

Mozambique

Pemba

A pretty, colonial town in the north with a dazzling coastline and a smattering of lovely lodges.