Ibo Island Lodge
Ibo Island lies in the Quirimbas Archipelago of northern Mozambique. Nominated for World Heritage status Ibo has been described as one of the most unique and atmospheric islands in the world. Ibo Island Lodge was built by the community, pioneering tourism development on Ibo.  Today either directly or indirectly, the lodge benefits a large part of Ibo's population. Here your visit really does make a difference. Ibo offers pristine beach excursions, snorkeling, sea kayaking, dhow sailing, birding, mangrove forests, sumptuous seafood, romance, simplicity, tranquility and a perspective that will change your life forever.

Weddings at Ibo Island Lodge
If you have your Mozambique wedding at Ibo Island Lodge you and your guests will have the lodge exclusively. The lodge and its remarkable history make this a unique and magical place to have your dream Mozambique wedding. Looking for somewhere totally different for your ceremony? There are a few venues on this amazing island that could provide you with a totally unique wedding! The old town of Ibo Island:  Built in the 1700's, the island's Catholic church is beautiful and atmospheric, as are the old forts and town square. A procession through the old town with the islanders turning out to wave and celebrate could be very special. There is a little fort next to the old catholic church which could be used for after ceremony drinks. This setting has beautiful views overlooking the bay. The photographic opportunities are in abundance, with many magnificent buildings and ruins. The gardens of the lodge:  Ibo Island Lodge boasts beautifully lush gardens, adorned with palm trees and frangi pangi bushes. Enjoy your ceremony and reception meal in this shady setting. The lodge's main swimming pool in the garden could also provide a very nice backdrop with floating candles and flowers. The sandbank:  One of the most beautiful and pristine beaches in the Quirimbas Archipelago and is one of Ibo's best kept secrets!  A short motorized boat trip (20 minutes from the lodge) or longer sailing dhow trip, takes you a sandbank beach, perfect powder white sand bank beach totally surrounded by sea and luxurious in seclusion. The sandbank is totally private with the odd local dhow sailing past. Here we set up a base with a Bedouin style tent for shade and umbrella’s, and there is lots of space for you to enjoy the privacy of the beach. A reception meal can be served to your guests directly by your chef on the sandbank. Please do note that this option is both weather and tide dependent.   Wedding reception: The reception meal would be served at the lodge, however for smaller groups (10 people or less), the reception meal could be served on the sand bank.

Accommodation
Located on the prime waterfront site where romantic dhows sail out to sea on each high tide Ibo Island lodge encompasses magnificent mansions each over one hundred years old with coral and lime walls over a meter thick, high lofty ceilings and original beams. Ibo Island is a potential World Heritage Site and therefore rooms have been designed to incorporate the architecture and style of the original ruins.   The lodge accommodates guests in beautifully elegant, yet simple rooms, with indigenous solid teak and mahogany furniture handcrafted by the people of Ibo. All nine bedrooms are individual and feature a king size 4poster, or twin hand crafted beds with crisp cotton linen and Indian silk throws.   Bathrooms are all ensuite with twin basins and large marble showers and hot and cold water. Wide verandas are a traditional feature of all Ibo mansions, but we widened ours considerably to house comfortable plantation style chairs with soft cushions from where you can enjoy drinks and make the very most of either sea or garden views.