Pemba Arti Lodge Pemba Mozambique

Be seduced!
Stunning holidays on the Indian Ocean coast, in an eco lodge situated in the preserved nature of the Quirimbas archipelago. The lodge is nestled in Pemba bay at the far north of Mozambique which offers unique and sumptuous spots for diving.

Five bungalows for couples, a family bungalow and five rooms for backpackers are available for addicted divers and fans of African wild nature, sun and all the Indian Ocean blue lines and large areas. Group tarifs are possible on request.

Martine and Arnaud welcome you at Pemba Arti Lodge, located in Londo in Pemba Bay for unforgettable holidays in a fanciful world. Pemba Arti Lodge is ideal for those who wish to rest in a relaxed environment and those who intend to enjoy diving and water sports or discover the wildlife reserve of the Quirimbas. You may want to extend your trip to the island of Ibo. .

The lodge is only accessible by boat. It is located just ten minutes (2,5 km) from the city of Pemba (across the Bay) which has an international airport directly connected to Nairobi (Kenya), Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) or Johannesburg (South Africa). Foresee adapted shoes and clothing to jump into the boat from the beach.
Location

Pemba Bay unveils its splendour on the canal of Mozambique, on an area of more than 375 km2. Its long white sand beaches are not the unique attraction of the region: the magnificent coral reefs that you find just a couple of meters off the shores of the Bay are one of the most beautiful spots of the world for fans of scuba diving or snorkeling.

Pemba, shredded between sand banks, mangroves, coral reefs and islets, offers other surprises: a "spice grove", composed of nut meg and pepper trees occupies a large part of the coast.
Pemba (formerly Porto Amelia) is a harbour city in Mozambique and the capital of the province of Cabo Delgado. It is located on the canal of Mozambique (Indian Ocean), 1 666 km (2 450 km by road) northeast of Maputo.

Before the Portuguese colonisation, the area was visited by Malagasy and Swahili fishermen. After an first attempt in the middle of the XIXth century, the Portuguese finally occupied the site in 1898 when the company of Niassa settled and held the power to administer the territory.

The town was founded in 1904 and given the name of Porto Amelia in tribute to the last Queen of Portugal: Amélie d’Orléans. Porto Amelia became the capital of the province of Cabo Delgado in 1929. Porto Amelia was elevated to the rank of vila on 19 December 1934 and cidade on October 18, 1958.

The town developed around its harbour. It was finally renamed Pemba in 1976, after the independence of Mozambique.

The inhabitants of the city are mainly Makuas, Makonde and Mwanis. The spoken language is mainly the Makua, although Portuguese is widespread.

The city is famous for its Portuguese colonial architecture. In the centre of Pemba, a local market offers products of art and crafts, such as traditional silverware. Located in the Bay of Pemba, the city has always been sufficiently distant from the major trade routes, which allowed it to preserve its natural beauty. Pemba Beach (Wimbe) was designated as the "most beautiful beach of Africa" by the magazine Africa 24 Magazine.

Accommodation
Pemba Arti lodge is nestled on Londo, where the peninsula closes the Bay of Pemba, between the Turkish blue of the Indian Ocean and the wild beauty of the natural reserve of the Quirimbas. You will find very comfortable bungalows with direct sea view for couples or families as well as high standard double bedrooms for backpackers. Group tarifs are possible on request. A wide restaurant hut allows Martine and Arnaud to welcome you around a host table for "French cooking" tasty meals made from local products. Sun protected terraces are available to relax in sun beds with a breathtaking view of the Bay.

The lodge is located in a calm, quiet and safe environment, only accessible by boat. Return transfers between the airport and the lodge are included in the price.

Martine and Arnaud who welcome you, can offer a series of activities especially diving, that are charged in the price of your stay.

Other activities are free: snorkeling, bird watching, archery, kayaking in the mangroves, walks and a range of other activities to discover.

The 5 bungalows built in traditional materials are very comfortable. They are decorated with handicrafts brought back from the various African countries in which Martine and Arnaud lived. Each bungalow includes a wide room furnished with a "queen size" bed oriented towards the sea and surmounted by a large air fan, a desk, a large wardrobe and a bathroom with toilet and shower. Each bungalow has a sheltered terrace with 2 sun beds and a direct view on the sea.

The bungalow, built in traditional materials is very comfortable and decorated with handicrafts brought back from the various African countries where Martine and Arnaud lived. It includes 2 large bedrooms each furnished with a "queen size" bed surmounted by a large air fan, a desk and a wardrobe. The bathroom with toilet and shower is common to the two rooms. It is possible to replace the double bed in one of the rooms by two single beds to accommodate a family. The bungalow has a sheltered terrace with 4 chairs and a direct view on the sea.

Services
· Breakfast : "French" or continental. Served under the restaurant hut or on the sheltered terraces in front of the sea.
· Meals : Host table with unique menu (a dish of meat or product of the sea) varied each day, served under the restaurant hut.
· Bar : speciality of cocktails, beers, alcoholic and cold drinks are available throughout the day and evening, at the bar under the restaurant hut or on request on the shaded terraces in front of the sea.
· Linen services : On request and charged.
· Transport : on request and charged when outside the organised shuttles and transfers.
· Many leisure activities

Priced activities on request :
· Diving: The lodge can provide all necessary equipment for diving.
· Learning : Arnaud is qualified PADI instructor.
· Discover dives : by your own or accompanied by a qualified instructor or divemaster on the best spots of the bay which are situated close to the lodge.
· Water skiing : bi ou mono.
Boat pulled buoy / surf. With 2 buoys / surfs it is even more fun
· Visits of the mangroves to discover a totally different world with an exceptional variety of birds.

· Dhaw tours : A simple unique and quiet way to discover the Quirimbas archipelago in a traditional Mozambican boat.
· Fishing.
Free activities:
· Snorkeling (sometimes with dolphins when you are lucky!).
· Walks
· Jogging
· Bird watching
· Kayaking in the nearby mangroves
· Archery
· French bowling
And many other activities to discover..

Restaurant - Bar
You will enjoy your cocktails, cold drinks and snacks in a wonderful environment, fully open to the sea. Deckchairsand hamacs are available in the sweet shade of huts with direct view on the sea where you can rest contemplating the ocean. It is also possible to dive, snorkel, practice water sports, discover the mangroves, try archery, play French bowling or even to connect to the Internet for free if you are not too demanding concerning the flow...

The creative food that will be served to you for dinner (host table) is inspired by French cuisine but mixed with the spicy flavours of Africa and Orient. You will discover a wide choice of very fresh sea food daily brought to the lodge by local fishermen, without forgetting some meat specialties like grilled zebu tenderloin. You will also have access to plenty of vegetables and a selection of exotic fruits. All along the seasons our skilled chef accommodates local products with talent and inventiveness.

Breakfast : varied, continental or « à la française », served under the restaurant hut or on the terraces in front of the sea.

Evening meal : Host table. French cooking with daily renewed menus based on fresh local products. Starter, main course and dessert. Served under the restaurant hut.

Bar : Cocktails specialties, beers, alcohols and cold drinks are served on request at the bar under the restaurant hut, at your bungalow or on the terraces in front of the sea

Email Pemba Arti Lodge enquiries and reservations: bookmozambique@madbookings.com