{"id":232278,"date":"2026-04-02T23:54:59","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T23:54:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/02\/medjumbe-island-mozambique\/"},"modified":"2026-04-02T23:54:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T23:54:59","slug":"medjumbe-island-mozambique","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/02\/medjumbe-island-mozambique\/","title":{"rendered":"Medjumbe Island Mozambique"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">If you\u2019ve dreamed of the perfect desert isle, the kind you think is only possible in Photoshopped screen-savers, it exists, and its name is\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/medjumbe.anantara.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Medjumbe Island, Mozambique<\/a>.<\/span> Rani Resorts claimed this serpentine sandbar hovering above the turquoise water in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.honeytrek.com\/destinations\/africa\/mozambique\/\" data-type=\"category\" data-id=\"32\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mozambique<\/a>\u2019s Quirimbas Archipelago and made this private island into a 13-chalet honeymooner\u2019s paradise.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Welcome_Drinks\"\/>Welcome Drinks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p><img data-lazyloaded=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"469\" height=\"313\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-54402\" src=\"https:\/\/b510894.smushcdn.com\/510894\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/03-Medjumbe-hotel.jpg?lossy=2&amp;strip=1&amp;webp=1\" alt=\"03 Medjumbe hotel\" title=\"Medjumbe Island Mozambique 2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/b510894.smushcdn.com\/510894\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/03-Medjumbe-hotel.jpg?lossy=2&amp;strip=1&amp;webp=1 469w, https:\/\/b510894.smushcdn.com\/510894\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/03-Medjumbe-hotel.jpg?size=258x172&amp;lossy=2&amp;strip=1&amp;webp=1 258w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px\"\/><br \/>Upon arrival, we were treated to welcome drinks in the heart of the hotel. This thatch-roofed bar and lounge always delivers to-die-for views, a cool breeze, and blissful cocktails.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medjumbe_Decor\"\/>Medjumbe Decor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p><img data-lazyloaded=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"469\" height=\"313\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-54403\" src=\"https:\/\/b510894.smushcdn.com\/510894\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/04-Medjumbe-Mozambique-style.jpg?lossy=2&amp;strip=1&amp;webp=1\" alt=\"04 Medjumbe Mozambique style\" title=\"Medjumbe Island Mozambique 3\" srcset=\"https:\/\/b510894.smushcdn.com\/510894\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/04-Medjumbe-Mozambique-style.jpg?lossy=2&amp;strip=1&amp;webp=1 469w, https:\/\/b510894.smushcdn.com\/510894\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/04-Medjumbe-Mozambique-style.jpg?size=258x172&amp;lossy=2&amp;strip=1&amp;webp=1 258w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px\"\/><br \/>Inspired by the island\u2019s history and location along the spice route, Medjumbe\u2019s d\u00e9cor had a hint of Arab, African, and Portuguese flair. Antique lanterns, weathered wood furniture, African pottery, and sea-glass colored pillows all mixed for a sexy coastal vibe.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Private_Chalets\"\/>Private Chalets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p><img data-lazyloaded=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"312\" height=\"469\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-54404\" src=\"https:\/\/b510894.smushcdn.com\/510894\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/05-medjumbe-honeymoon-suites.jpg?lossy=2&amp;strip=1&amp;webp=1\" alt=\"05 medjumbe honeymoon suites\" title=\"Medjumbe Island Mozambique 4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/b510894.smushcdn.com\/510894\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/05-medjumbe-honeymoon-suites.jpg?lossy=2&amp;strip=1&amp;webp=1 312w, https:\/\/b510894.smushcdn.com\/510894\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/05-medjumbe-honeymoon-suites.jpg?size=258x388&amp;lossy=2&amp;strip=1&amp;webp=1 258w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 312px) 100vw, 312px\"\/><br \/>After our delicious cocktails and a tour of the resort and its water sport facilities, we were escorted to our private beach-front chalet. Waking up every morning to the sounds of the ocean and watching the sunset from our own private slice of beach was nothing short of magical.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ocean_Views\"\/>Ocean Views<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p><img data-lazyloaded=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"469\" height=\"352\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-54405\" src=\"https:\/\/b510894.smushcdn.com\/510894\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/06-medjumbe-bedrooms.jpg?lossy=2&amp;strip=1&amp;webp=1\" alt=\"06 medjumbe bedrooms\" title=\"Medjumbe Island Mozambique 5\" srcset=\"https:\/\/b510894.smushcdn.com\/510894\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/06-medjumbe-bedrooms.jpg?lossy=2&amp;strip=1&amp;webp=1 469w, https:\/\/b510894.smushcdn.com\/510894\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/06-medjumbe-bedrooms.jpg?size=258x194&amp;lossy=2&amp;strip=1&amp;webp=1 258w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px\"\/><br \/>Whether lazing in bed, cuddling on the love seat, soaking in the jacuzzi tub, rinsing in the outdoor shower, ocean views were always in sight. Then step outside the glass doors onto the wraparound terrace, and the sand is at your feet.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Private_Pool_Time\"\/>Private Pool Time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p><img data-lazyloaded=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"469\" height=\"313\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-54406\" src=\"https:\/\/b510894.smushcdn.com\/510894\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/07-Medjumbe-plunge-pools.jpg?lossy=2&amp;strip=1&amp;webp=1\" alt=\"07 Medjumbe plunge pools\" title=\"Medjumbe Island Mozambique 6\" srcset=\"https:\/\/b510894.smushcdn.com\/510894\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/07-Medjumbe-plunge-pools.jpg?lossy=2&amp;strip=1&amp;webp=1 469w, https:\/\/b510894.smushcdn.com\/510894\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/07-Medjumbe-plunge-pools.jpg?size=258x172&amp;lossy=2&amp;strip=1&amp;webp=1 258w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px\"\/><br \/>As if the ocean directly in front of our room wasn\u2019t enough, each suite had a massive sundeck complete with a plunge pool for a late-night dip or extra private sunbathing.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mozambique_Feast\"\/>Mozambique Feast<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p><img data-lazyloaded=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"469\" height=\"353\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-54407\" src=\"https:\/\/b510894.smushcdn.com\/510894\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/08-Medjumbe-dining.jpg?lossy=2&amp;strip=1&amp;webp=1\" alt=\"08 Medjumbe dining\" title=\"Medjumbe Island Mozambique 7\" srcset=\"https:\/\/b510894.smushcdn.com\/510894\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/08-Medjumbe-dining.jpg?lossy=2&amp;strip=1&amp;webp=1 469w, https:\/\/b510894.smushcdn.com\/510894\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/08-Medjumbe-dining.jpg?size=258x194&amp;lossy=2&amp;strip=1&amp;webp=1 258w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px\"\/><br \/>With views this mesmerizing at every meal, the chef could have served us gruel, and we probably wouldn\u2019t have noticed, but instead Medjumbe served up some of the best meals we had during our entire 100-day African honeymoon. Lobster and mango salads, coconut seafood paella, peppered Trinhado steak\u2014the array of flavors and bounty of choices never ceased to amaze.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Special_Guests_at_Dinner\"\/>Special Guests at Dinner<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p><img data-lazyloaded=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"313\" height=\"469\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-54408\" src=\"https:\/\/b510894.smushcdn.com\/510894\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/09-medjumbe-wildlife.jpg?lossy=2&amp;strip=1&amp;webp=1\" alt=\"09 medjumbe wildlife\" title=\"Medjumbe Island Mozambique 8\" srcset=\"https:\/\/b510894.smushcdn.com\/510894\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/09-medjumbe-wildlife.jpg?lossy=2&amp;strip=1&amp;webp=1 313w, https:\/\/b510894.smushcdn.com\/510894\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/09-medjumbe-wildlife.jpg?size=258x387&amp;lossy=2&amp;strip=1&amp;webp=1 258w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 313px) 100vw, 313px\"\/><br \/>The food was so good in fact that the island\u2019s bird life would occasionally invite themselves to meals. The pretty and petite Lesser Masked Weavers would politely perch about the dining room. If you didn\u2019t know better, you might just think they were part of the d\u00e9cor.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medjumbe_Activities\"\/>Medjumbe Activities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p><img data-lazyloaded=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"469\" height=\"313\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-54409\" src=\"https:\/\/b510894.smushcdn.com\/510894\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/10-medjumbe-honeymooners.jpg?lossy=2&amp;strip=1&amp;webp=1\" alt=\"10 medjumbe honeymooners\" title=\"Medjumbe Island Mozambique 9\" srcset=\"https:\/\/b510894.smushcdn.com\/510894\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/10-medjumbe-honeymooners.jpg?lossy=2&amp;strip=1&amp;webp=1 469w, https:\/\/b510894.smushcdn.com\/510894\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/10-medjumbe-honeymooners.jpg?size=258x172&amp;lossy=2&amp;strip=1&amp;webp=1 258w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px\"\/><br \/>More than pretty to look at, Medjumbe is filled with things to do. From scuba, kayaking, to beach combing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading54399_4a116c-61 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading54399_4a116c-61\"><em>Note: Medjumbe Island Mozambique invited us to be their guests; however, all opinions are our own.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading54399_8c9697-9c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading54399_8c9697-9c\"\/><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.honeytrek.com\/medjumbe-island-mozambique\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve dreamed of the perfect desert isle, the kind you think is only possible in Photoshopped screen-savers, it exists, and its name is\u00a0Medjumbe Island, Mozambique. Rani Resorts claimed this serpentine sandbar hovering above the turquoise water in Mozambique\u2019s Quirimbas Archipelago and made this private island into a 13-chalet honeymooner\u2019s paradise. 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