Yacht Charters in East Africa – We Look at 2 of 1000+ Exotic Islands

Are you in search of something entirely unique – a place where culture and history come together to form a range of enticing island holiday destinations perfect for leisure and escape? East Africa is the undeniably the perfect place to immerse yourself in all of this. In its archipelago of islands, you’ll find holiday activities, breathtaking beauty, a myriad of exciting watersports and a tranquil experience that will stay with you for a lifetime. And, it’s not as far away as it seems.

While adventurous or peace-seeking travellers alike can visit islands such as the Seychelles, Mauritius and the Comoros Islands, there is something truly magical about chartering to the more remote Quirimbas and, of course, Zanzibar – both reasonably affordable holiday destinations that retain so much of their burgeoning culture, post colonialization. In fact, these islands, arguably, offer a more unique experience in that they are lesser known than their more commercialized counterparts.

Holiday activities in the Quirimba Islands and Zanzibar

Take a yacht charter through the warm waters of the Indian Ocean and take part in leisure activities such as:

      Fishing – With East African charters, you’ll have no shortage of opportunities to fish in the Zanzibar and the Quirimba archipelagos alike. In fact, in Zanzibar, there are no less than 6 different types of billfish alone, as well as tuna and mackerel. All-year fishing is not uncommon given that local and leisure fishermen alternate between fishing for tuna from August to October, then billfish and marlin from November until March, and game fish in the months in-between. In the Quirimbas, you’ll find sailfish and marlin throughout the year and a growing sports-fishing culture, which is taking shape nicely in the area offering more and more guidance and facilities to avid fishermen.

      Diving, animal-spotting and natural encounters – The rich natural heritage of East Africa means that nature-lovers are spoilt for choice when it comes to viewing some of the animals indigenous to this area – both aquatic and land species. In Zanzibar, you can still view the Zanzibar Leopard, as well as the endangered monkey species – the Zanzibar Red Colobus. In the water you may find Bottlenose Dolphins, turtles and Spanish Dancers indigenous to the area. In the Quirimbas, you’ll have the chance to see coral-covered caves in-between viewing triggerfish, damsels and sweepers. Plus, there are dives where the water is nice and shallow – perfect for beginners or those who love the colours of the shallow reflections.

All told, you’d be hard-pressed to find more exquisite and memorable destinations  for sight-seeing, watersports and fishing. Taking a yacht charter through to the Quirimbas or Zanzibar is an experience you must have in your lifetime.  

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Discovering Mozambique – a truly African adventure on a yacht

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When you think of travelling to any African country, you’ll most likely be confronted 
with a mosaic of typical imagery, from traditional dancers to local food stores and 
over-priced souvenirs. Needless to say, these are the memories you could take back 
from any trip, but beneath the façade of what Mozambique is to travellers, lies a 
wealth of scenery and experiences just waiting to be uncovered. Nestled in the 
Indian Ocean and bordered by countries such as Malawi and Tanzania, Mozambique 
is the perfect African paradise for travellers with a rich and diverse heritage 
embodied by its developing communities, as I was able to find out first-hand. 

A close friend recommended I see Mozambique by yacht, as this would give me a 
good mix of an inland experience with the beauty, leisure and comfort of being at sea 
with a reputable yacht company. My travelling companion and I opted for a tour with 
Mozambique Yacht Charters given that they operate all year round. This is what I 
found on my travels. 

First stop, Ibo Island! 

Within the Quirimbas National Reserve lies Ibo Island, a peaceful and scenic place 
originally used as a Muslim trade port and also a resting place for Vasco Da Gama in 
1502. This coral island can best be described as mostly untainted by humanity, 
offering breathtaking sunsets and natural scenery. The few signs of humanity that 
can be found are echoed in some of the oldest buildings in Mozambique – 
established by Arabic traders along the coastline. 

On to Matembo 

Moving on to Matembo was quite an interesting experience, given that this island is 
more of a resort and a far cry from the quiet and barely developed Ibo Island. Tall 
palm trees grace the coast, while the locals craft small boats and mostly trade by day 
trying to barter with visiting travellers. Long stretches of white beachfront and 
turquois ocean make for a beautiful view but admittedly a contrast to the conditions in 
which the locals live in old buildings reminiscent of a bygone era. Still, kids play 
joyfully in the streets and many of them help their parents to gather wood and other 
supplies. 

The waters of Majumbe 

Majumbe is heaven, or at least as close as anything can get. Crystal Clear blue 
water is home to friendly schools of dolphins that come unexpectedly close to the 
yacht. The island itself is private, making it rather an exclusive destination and 
understandably so. It’s barely populated with a few luxury chalets, sitting comfortably 
in the Quirimbas archipelago as a beacon for the absolute beauty and remoteness 
that Mozambique offers. 

Home stretch - Vamizi 

It was with a heavy heart that we reached Vamizi in Northern Mozambique – the final 
stretch of our journey, but we were anything but disappointed. This area has an 
affiliation with the WWF due to its exotic and extensive range of marine life, and local 
government places strict regulations in order to maintain wildlife conservation. The 
waters are nothing short of pristine, which made for a wonderful snorkeling 
experience. I will never forget the day I saw my first Leather-back Turtle, swimming 
with strength and grace like a king of those blue waters.  
In fact, there are many things about Mozambique I will never forget. 

Contact us today for a unique yacht charter holiday in east Africa. 

Sailing Holiday in Africa

Africa is always associated with Safari camps and the big 5 and there are tons of companies out there selling African Safari packages.

Did you know that Africa is also a unique Yacht Charter destination?
It is possible to rent a yacht in Africa and sail in the Indian ocean, combined with a Africa safari holiday.

Experience something different and unique.

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Rent a yacht off the coast of Africa

Africa, until now has primarily been marketed as a land-based safari destination.

Its oceans and marine environments have virtually been ignored and there is little awareness of Africa and its Indian Ocean Islands as a Yacht Charter destination among the worlds general sailing community.

Rent a yacht in east Africa;
A yacht charter liveaboard holiday in Africa's Indian Ocean is truly once in lifetime unique experience:

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Yacht Charter Rentals in east Africa - Sailing Holiday

Does sailing around the warm Indian ocean and Island hopping on a yacht sound like something different to do for a holiday idea?

Are you into scuba diving or on the lookout for a perfect fishing holiday?

Mozambique Yacht Charters offers diving and fishing yacht charter rentals as well as general island cruising yacht charters and sailing holidays.

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