Suzanne's Monday Minute

Private Island Escape

12 March 2015

MOZAMBIQUE, QUIRIMBAS ARCHIPELAGO: Looking for an idyllic private island in the Indian Ocean? Look no further than AZURA QUILALEA. Located on a 35 hectare private uninhabited island, surrounded by a marine sanctuary, with only 9 private villas; Quilalea is a barefoot castaway experience with world-class scuba diving. NEW SPECIAL: FREE RETURN HELI TRANSFER for stays of 7 nights or more until 30 June 2015. Can be combined with the STAY 7 PAY 6. SAVE up to $1,585 per person Terms and conditions apply.  HIGHLIGHTS: ACCESSIBLE: From Pemba take a 20 minute helicopter flight to Quilalea Island.  Arrive in Pemba Mozambique (not to be confused with Pemba Island, Tanzania) from: JOHANNESBURG: 5x weekly flights with SA Airlink (approx US$ 400, 2h50 flight) NAIROBI**: 4x weekly flights with Kenya Airways/LAM (approx US$230, 2h10 flight). DAR**: 3x weekly flights with LAM (approx US$210, 1h10 flight). Click to download the ACCESS MAP for details. **Overnight in Pemba required and receive an early morning transfer to Quilalea Island. SEASONAL DIVERSITY: The island is sheltered which ensures a fantastic year round destination. Season highlights: JAN - MAR: Turtle hatchlings are emerging in full force.  JUN - OCT: Witness the humpback whale migration. NOV - DEC: Turtle start nesting. Brilliant bird watching.  CLIMATE - Perfect beach climate all year round averaging 30 degrees! Little rain fall - see our SEASONS & ACTIVITIES DOCUMENT for more details. MUST DO ACTIVITIES: Snorkelling the House Reef off the main beach, traditional sunset dhow cruise, turtle beach picnic, tour of Ibo island, Baobab bath and guided night diving and snorkelling!       Happy Selling! PS: Going to INDABA? Click HERE to book your meeting with us!

Kuyenda

Only accessible by 4x4. Not in walking distance from the other camps. Drive time from Mfuwe Lodge: ± 1 hour and 15minutes. Kuyenda Bushcamp is surrounded by diverse landscapes including salt pans, dry river beds, mopane woodland, the Luangwa River and open plains. The bushcamp comprises 3 twin rondavels (queen size beds), and 1 double rondavel (king size bed). Each chalet is made of thatch and grass and has an en-suite with a shower, double vanity, toilet and bathroom amenities. Hot water is supplied on request...

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