In case you’ve dreamed of the proper desert isle, the sort you assume is simply doable in Photoshopped screen-savers, it exists, and its title is Medjumbe Island, Mozambique. Rani Resorts claimed this serpentine sandbar hovering above the turquoise water in Mozambique’s Quirimbas Archipelago and made this non-public island right into a 13-chalet honeymooner’s paradise.
Welcome Drinks
Upon arrival, we had been handled to welcome drinks within the coronary heart of the lodge. This thatch-roofed bar and lounge all the time delivers to-die-for views, a cool breeze, and blissful cocktails.
Medjumbe Decor
Impressed by the island’s historical past and placement alongside the spice route, Medjumbe’s décor had a touch of Arab, African, and Portuguese aptitude. Vintage lanterns, weathered wooden furnishings, African pottery, and sea-glass coloured pillows all combined for a horny coastal vibe.
Personal Chalets
After our scrumptious cocktails and a tour of the resort and its water sport services, we had been escorted to our non-public beach-front chalet. Waking up each morning to the sounds of the ocean and watching the sundown from our personal non-public slice of seaside was nothing wanting magical.
Ocean Views
Whether or not lazing in mattress, cuddling on the love seat, soaking within the jacuzzi tub, rinsing within the outside bathe, ocean views had been all the time in sight. Then step exterior the glass doorways onto the wraparound terrace, and the sand is at your toes.
Personal Pool Time
As if the ocean immediately in entrance of our room wasn’t sufficient, every suite had an enormous sundeck full with a plunge pool for a late-night dip or further non-public sunbathing.
Mozambique Feast
With views this mesmerizing at each meal, the chef may have served us gruel, and we most likely wouldn’t have seen, however as a substitute Medjumbe served up among the greatest meals we had throughout our complete 100-day African honeymoon. Lobster and mango salads, coconut seafood paella, peppered Trinhado steak—the array of flavors and bounty of selections by no means ceased to amaze.
Particular Friends at Dinner
The meals was so good the truth is that the island’s hen life would often invite themselves to meals. The gorgeous and petite Lesser Masked Weavers would politely perch in regards to the eating room. In case you didn’t know higher, you may simply assume they had been a part of the décor.
Medjumbe Actions
Greater than fairly to have a look at, Medjumbe is crammed with issues to do. From scuba, kayaking, to seaside combing.
Observe: Medjumbe Island Mozambique invited us to be their friends; nonetheless, all opinions are our personal.
