If you’ve dreamed of the perfect desert isle, the kind you think is only possible in Photoshopped screen-savers, it exists, and its name is Medjumbe Island, Mozambique. Rani Resorts claimed this serpentine sandbar hovering above the turquoise water in Mozambique’s Quirimbas Archipelago and made this private island into a 13-chalet honeymooner’s paradise.
Welcome Drinks
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.
Medjumbe Decor
Inspired by the island’s history and location along the spice route, Medjumbe’s décor 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.
Private Chalets
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.
Ocean Views
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.
Private Pool Time
As if the ocean directly in front of our room wasn’t enough, each suite had a massive sundeck complete with a plunge pool for a late-night dip or extra private sunbathing.
Mozambique Feast
With views this mesmerizing at every meal, the chef could have served us gruel, and we probably wouldn’t 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—the array of flavors and bounty of choices never ceased to amaze.
Special Guests at Dinner
The food was so good in fact that the island’s 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’t know better, you might just think they were part of the décor.
Medjumbe Activities
More than pretty to look at, Medjumbe is filled with things to do. From scuba, kayaking, to beach combing.
Note: Medjumbe Island Mozambique invited us to be their guests; however, all opinions are our own.