Property for sale in Mozambique

Island off the coast of Mozambique, measuring 48.5 hectares + 10.000 hectares of Game Farm. Unique Opportunity.MIONGE ISLAND - QUIRIMBAS ARCHIPELAGO, CABO DELGADO/PEMBA, MOZAMBIQUE- INDIAN OCEANA unique opportunity to acquire an Island measuring 48.5 hectares, located off the coast of Mozambique, in Cabo Delgado Province, on the Quirimbas archipelago, known for among other private islands and resorts including Medjumbe Private Island, Matemo, Ibo and Vamizi. Mionge Island is uninhibited and is the most accessible of the few islands left for tourism development in the Quirimbas Archipelago. With its pristine uninhabited beaches, clear, turquoise waters and some of the most un-spoilt, unexplored and important island reef ecosystems in the Indian Ocean, this island presents a truly unique investment and tourism opportunity. There hasn t been a better time to invest in Mozambique...The parcel comes with a 10 000 hectares of game farm on the main land that has numerous wildlife species including zebras, lions, kudus, etc. It is very rare to find land with such extensive wildlife in the country, as a lot of the wildlife in Mozambique was significantly reduced during the time of the war.This unique land is ideal to create property associated with the wilderness and safari, such as a 5 star Game Lodge, Hotel, or villas, to complement the resort developed on the island. Such combination has never been seen in the area, and there are no `Safari Holidays` currently available in that area.The Island and Game Farm are sold together as one property.GETTING THEREAccess from Europe or USA would be via Johannesburg, South Africa. Direct flights are available from Johannesburg to Pemba. Currently Air Mozambique flies between Dar and Pemba daily, hence this is anothe option. Other airlines are promising new routes the future, including a direct flights between Dar and the archipelago.THE LOCATIONBoardering with South Africa on the South, Zimbabwe on the East, Tanzania on the North, and Madagascar on the East, Mozambique has a natural wealth of tourism assets. Mozambique`s beaches and coastal assests are among the best in Africa. Portuguese, Arabic and African influences have fused over the centuries to create a unique Mozambican exotic culture.WHY INVESTOver the last decades Africa has experienced an exceptional growth in tourism receipts and arrivals. Africa has consistently outperformed the world as a whole in terms of growth rate in international tourism arrivals, Tourism arrivals to Mozambique have been growing rapidly. Africa is capturing an increasing share of the global tourism market and Mozambique is securing a fair share of that growth at an annual growth rate of 13%. Since the peace-accord in 1992, Mozambique has become one of the best governed and stable African states.Mozambique now represents a largely unexplored, virgin and unique environment for tourism. One that offers an authentic African experience, free of high density package tourism. The government of Mozambique has prioritised tourism as a key driver of the economy and is committed to promoting the investment climate in the country, which can be seen in the current investment incentives and new legislation in the country.Furthermore, the 2010 Soccer World Cup being hosted in South Africa, will benifit Mozambique as a cross-border tourism destination. The government itself is putting $600 million in tourism infrastructure.WHY THE QUIRIMBAS ARCHIPELAGO and CABO DELGADOAlthough tourism infrastructure is in its infancy, the demand far outstrips the current supply of tourism accomodation in certain areas of the country.According a research conducted on the ground, local travel agents have registered the highest growth in the northern regions of the country, in Cabo Delgado in particular. Meanwhile, bed nights sold by on of Pemba s tour operator in Northern Mozambique, mainly Cabo Delgado, have grown by over 100% in 2005-2006. Northern Mozambique is fast gaining major recognition as the next big destination offering a unique, bio diverse, and pristine product."Already there are indications that tour companies in Europe are touting Cabo Delgado as the new tourist destination of East and Southern Africa`BBC`Mozambique has some of the best beaches in Africa, and this year there are several new resorts from which to enjoy them.. [Guludo Beach Lodge] faces the Quirimbas archipelago and its reef, home to some of the richest corals in East Africa`.The GuardianFor more information please CONTACT US