Anantara Medjumbe Island

Set on a tiny coral cay in northern Mozambique, Medjumbe lies within the Quirimbas Archipelago’s protected marine environment. Guests typically fly into Pemba, then connect by light aircraft directly to the island’s airstrip, with a short walk to the resort. The setting is classic Indian Ocean—powder-white beaches, shifting sandbars and gin-clear shallows that teem with reef life. Remoteness is the luxury here: there are no crowds, minimal boat traffic and uninterrupted horizon views, with seasonal humpbacks passing offshore and resident turtles and dolphins often seen around the reefs.

The resort comprises 12 thatched Beach Pool Villas set a few steps from the sand, each with a private plunge pool, sundeck and cabana. Interiors feature king beds, air-conditioning and ceiling fans, plus generous bathrooms with indoor and outdoor rain showers and a bathtub with a view. Espresso machines, minibars and in-villa dining support slow, barefoot days between the beach and your deck. Every villa faces the Indian Ocean, balancing rustic textures with polished comforts that suit honeymooners and privacy-seeking couples as well as celebratory escapes.

Central facilities include a beachfront infinity pool, an intimate Anantara Spa and relaxed dining that highlights fresh Mozambican seafood. The water-sports hub provides snorkelling gear, sea kayaks and stand-up paddleboards, with options for sailing, deep-sea charters and dhow sunset cruises. A PADI dive team operates daily excursions to nearby reefs, while castaway picnics and private dinners can be set up on secluded sandbars. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available, and the airstrip on the island allows smooth arrivals by light aircraft from Pemba.