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Anantara Medjumbe

Our rating

9/10

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Highlights

- 12 beachside villas with stunning views
- Star beds for open air sleep outs
- Seasonal whale-watching, cultural visits
- Variety of water sports, dhow cruises

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Overview

Anantara Medjumbe is a luxurious offering located on Medjumbe Island, a tiny island in the Indian Ocean which is just one kilometre long and three hundred metres wide; this island is one of over thirty that make up the Quirimbas Archipelago, a chain of islands off the northeastern coast of Mozambique.

The accommodation consists of a dozen pristine, handsomely-furnished beachside villas. Each villa offers picturesque Indian Ocean views and direct beach access, along with a viewing deck with a seating area, sun loungers and a private plunge pool. There’s also a private outdoor shower, with the en-suite bathroom offering both an indoor shower and a separate bathtub. Villas are air conditioned and come with a ceiling fan. Other amenities include a minibar, tea and coffee making facilities and a TV with satellite channels.

The resort has its own oceanside swimming pool and a full-service spa. The main restaurant is Jahazi which serves international cuisine for three meals a day; nearby is the Bahari Lounge Bar, where all sorts of refreshing drinks can be purchased. In-villa dining is available on request, as is ‘Dining By Design’, a private dining experience for two in scenic al fresco surroundings.

For those looking to explore the area further, there’s a broad range of activities and excursions on offer. Scuba diving courses are particularly popular, since the waters surrounding the island house an impressive collection of reefs teeming with colourful marine life. Water sports such as knee-boarding and wakeboarding are readily available, while calmer activities such as paddle boarding, sailing and kayaking are also on offer. One of the most popular offerings is the sunset cruise, which gives guests the chance to watch the beautiful sunset while out at sea in a traditional dhow boat. Island hopping tours are also well received. From August to October, humpback whales can be found in the vicinity and whale-watching expeditions provide the opportunity observe these majestic animals in their natural habitat.

While there is no designated child activity programme or babysitting service, children are welcome and there is plenty for all age groups to do on the island. Parents are reminded, due to the waterside nature of the accommodation, to keep their children under constant adult supervision.

What customers are saying after travelling with Tourdust

Average Rating

based on 536 reviews

(5.00/5)

  • Trip was great and all the arrangements were excellent so thank you for all the help!

    Drivers and transfers were all good - on time and very good service on each trip.

    Accommodation was lovely - Douar Samra was amazing (weather could have been better but lovely regardless). Riad in Marrakesh was also great!

    All in all a great trip and we loved the variety of the mountains, Marrakesh and the coast.

    Thanks you once again!

    MissingHardeep S reviewing Boutique Marrakech & Atlas Mountains on 15 April 2024

  • I was also just about to email you to thank you and the team for arranging yet again, another wonderful experience.

    Mount Kenya was spectacular and wild - I think I prefer it to Kili in many ways. The entire support team was professional, friendly and all round fantastic in making sure that we were safe, well fed and well looked after. In particular, we would commend Peter the guide as well as Paul one of the porters who doubled-up as his deputy on summit day. Our route was often shrouded in mist and rain that rapidly gathered in the valleys and moorlands, and we were very impressed at how Peter managed to navigate us safely through all of that notwithstanding. In addition, we loved learning about the history of Mount Kenya from him in the evenings. And ofcourse, I was blown away by the lovely birthday surprise at the end complete with balloons and a delicious cake that had journeyed with us from day 1. One thing we might recommend because of the sudden change in weather (it would sometimes get extremely cold and wet) is for the equipment list to be a little bit more detailed in terms of its recommendations e.g. layers to be moisture-wicking, walking boots be waterproof, doubling up on socks to avoid blisters etc.

    El Karama is a beautiful conservancy and the lodge a true labour of love. Great hospitality in a relaxed environment. Delicious, fresh food. We enjoyed the drives, even if we didn't see much wildlife as the heavens opened on us for the last two outings. However, since it was very much geared towards families, I am not sure if I would stay again without kids. That said, I think it was perfect for a 3d/2n stay post mountain, and a much better choice than flying to the masai mara given the limited time we had.

    Our transits were smooth. Samuel the driver was always on time, drove safely and kept the vehicle clean.

    So it was a brilliant experience and one which I certainly will cherish for some time to come. It was great to work with you for a third time, and I certainly hope it won't be the last

    MissingJuhae C reviewing Mount Kenya Sirimon Naro Moru Trek on 01 March 2024

  • Thank you, we had an absolute wonderful time, and everything was well-planned and as described. Carla was crying on the day of our departure from Ants Nest, she didn’t want to go home and for it all to end, and when I asked how much longer she would want to stay, she responded “four weeks”

    MissingLars B reviewing Best of South Africa for Families on 01 March 2024

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