10 Days Quirimbas & St Lazarus Banks Dive Safari
Includes
Skipper and hostess, full board accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner, teas, coffees, soft drinks, snacks and picnics, airport-mariner transfers, snorkeling, fishing ( fishing gear also included) use of motorised tender and island visits and excursions. Activities can include scuba diving, snorkeling, game fishing, whale and dolphin watching; island hopping and exploring, mangrove excursions and historical dhow cruises and safaris. Cultural exchanges are abundant and you will have the chance to interact with the islanders and catch a glimpse of an ancient lifestyle. With an amazing variety of birdlife the archipelago is also an ornithological paradise.
Excludes
Dive Gear
Alcohol (this can be pre ordered and purchased on arrival).
Day 1- Pemba to Quipaco Island
Arrive in Pemba, meet and greet assistance and transfer to yachts. Motor for Quirimbas Archipelago. Overnight Tari Bay / Quipaco Island (one of the 11 islands in the Quirimbas National Park). Dive and explore the coral reefs.
Day 2 – Quisiva Island
Wake up to coffee / tea and a light snack before diving. Return to breakfast and a 2nd dive after breakfast. Motor to Quisiva Island for overnight anchorage. Dive at the coral reefs.
Day 3- Quilelea Island
Wake up to coffee / tea and a light snack before diving. Return to breakfast and a 2nd dive after breakfast. Motor to Quilalea region for overnight anchorage.
Day 4 – St Lazarus Banks
Wake up to coffee / tea and light snack before diving. Return to breakfast. Depart for St Lazarus Banks. Dive sites at St Lazarus Banks. Overnight at St Lazarus Banks.
Day 5 -St Lazarus Banks to Quirimba Island
Rise to coffee / tea and light snack before diving. Return to breakfast after a 2nd dive. Motor to Quirimba Island for overnight anchorage. Dive at the reefs at Quirimba Island.
Day 6- Ibo Island
Rise to coffee / tea and light snack before diving. Return to breakfast and a 2nd dive after breakfast. Depart for Ibo. Explore Ibo Island and its history. Overnight at Ibo Island.
Day 7 – Matemo and Rolas Island
Rise to coffee / tea and light snack before heading to Matemo and Rolas Islands. Explore Matemo and Rolas Island, dive, fish and spend some time at the island resort on Matemo Island.
Day 8 – Quilálea Island & Secar Island Marine Sanctuary
Wake to coffee / tea and a light snack before diving. Return to breakfast and a 2nd dive after breakfast. Explore the Marine Sanctuary and Secar Island. Overnight Secar Island.
Day 9 – Quisiva Island
Wake to coffee / tea and a light snack before diving. Return to breakfast and a 2nd dive after breakfast. Motor to Quisiva Island for overnight anchorage.
Day 10 – Pemba for Departure
Late in the evening while guests are sleeping the yacht will sail overnight to arrive in Pemba in time for a late morning departure for Pemba airport.