Vamizi Island Lodge – Quirimbas, Mozambique
Situated on a small island in the Quirimbas Archipelago off the coast of Mozambique, Vamizi Island Lodge specializes in an unpretentious brand of barefoot luxury, with appropriately 5-star fishing in the waters of the Indian Ocean, and prices to match.
Photos: © Vamizi Island, Mozambique
The fishing
Vamizi Island’s proximity to the world-famous St. Lazarus Banks means one thing; lots of bluewater game fish. Marlin, sailfish, yellowfin and dogtooth tuna, wahoo and dorado all abound in these waters, and the lodge’s skippers know how to find them. Spectacular drop-offs sit just a kilometre from the shore, meaning short travel times to the fishing grounds. Methods of fishing include trolling/trawling, jigging, live-baiting, popping, drop shot, bottom fishing and bluewater fly-fishing.
Deep-sea fishing trips will see you aboard the lodge’s 28’ Magnum, equipped with the latest electronics and top-notch tackle. There are other, smaller boats which can be used inshore.
And don’t forget to bring your fly rod – garfish, milkfish and queenfish are frequently found in the inshore waters. There are even a few bonefish knocking about (although not so many that you’d want to rely on them).
The facilities
There are 13 bedrooms in all (with a selection of one- and two-bedroom properties), all of which are right on the shoreline. Rooms have been designed to make full use of space and natural breeze, and to provide you with sense of remoteness and serenity. You won’t find TV and wireless internet here.
No matter, you’ll be too busy fishing anyway. And when you’re not doing that, you’ll be birdwatching, snorkelling, diving, kayaking, reading, enjoying spa treatments, beachcombing and drinking cocktails at the bar.
Rates
Room rates
Rooms from $410 per night
Includes: accommodation in ocean-facing beach villas, all meals, soft drinks, local beer, house wine, basic spirits and bottled water, laundry service, guided activities (shore-based snorkeling, shore-based fishing, sea-kayaking, birding, walking trails, beach picnics, sailing on the dhow, windsurfing, Hobie Cat sailing)
Fishing rates
Full day offshore (8hrs): $1,000
Full day inshore (8hrs): $800
Per hour: $150
Shore-based fishing (catch & release only): $100 per person per stay
Contact info
Website: www.vamizi.com
Email: enquiries@vamizi.com
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