Tambuzi Island for sale in Mocímboa da Praia, Mozambique
Clovis Properties
- 5 000 000 €
- 5 000 000 €
Description
Discover Tambuzi, a private island for sale in Mozambique with beaches, villas, and amenities. A unique opportunity in the Quirimbas Archipelago.
The Quirimbas Islands or Quérimbes are an archipelago in the Mozambique Channel off the coast of Mozambique, near Pemba, the capital of Cabo Delgado province.
The archipelago comprises 32 islands, the most important of which are: Ibo, Matemo, Quilaluia, Quirimba, Quisiva and Rolas.
Tambuzi Island for sale in Mocímboa da Praia, Mozambique
Price: EUR 5,000,000
Area: 520,000 m² – 52 ha
(Area: 5,597,233 ft² (approximately 129 acres))
Description
Beautiful private island for sale: Tambuzi Island (Mozambique)
General Information:
Full land titles and licenses (including the “DUAT” issued in 2004). In Mozambique, the State owns ALL land; a Land Allocation and Use Title (DUAT), when applicable, or a special license, is generally granted for a period of 50 years and renewable for 50 years in the 49th year (thus becoming a 99-year lease).
The total area of the island is approximately 75 ha;
The concession area is 52 ha (excluding the 100-meter maritime zone governed by the National Maritime Institute of Mozambique (INAMAR));
The island has a lighthouse at the eastern end (automatic operation);
There is a main beach of approximately 1.5 km and a second beach of approximately 300 m;
Vegetation: mangroves, corals, rocky plateaus, baobabs, palms, firs and various other native plants, typical characteristics of the Quirimbas Islands;
Fauna and marine life: birds, typical sacred crabs, turtles, whales, dolphins and other marine species.
Existing facilities, infrastructure and buildings:
Central pavilion (open space of approximately 425 m² including dining/living room with large veranda, kitchen, pantry, 2 storage rooms, bathrooms, 2 offices and shop);
Swimming pool, bar, terrace;
8 beachfront chalets with bathrooms, ALL fully furnished (6 of approximately 146 m² and 2 of approximately 162 m²), including a living area, a veranda, an outdoor shower – distance between chalets of approximately 45-50 m;
Manager's chalet and 2 additional suites (25 m²) with central terrace for owners/guests;
Staff camps: one with 8 houses and another with 12 houses;
A general warehouse;
Electrical installation: 2 Himoinsa silent generators of 100KW and 60KW that can operate in parallel, each chalet having an independent installation;
Water infrastructure: 3 AquaMar (RSA) desalination plants with a reserve capacity of 20,000 liters;
the island has planning permission for a 950-meter airstrip, already cleared for surfacing. Land is available to extend the runway if required, subject to approval.
The high-quality facilities were installed by RSA Safari Thatching using RSA equipment.
Sufficient space remains for further development, including villas in private and secluded areas of the island.
Location
Tambuzi Island is located off the coast of Mocímboa da Praia, a bustling port city in northern Mozambique, on the Indian Ocean. It serves as the capital of the Mocímboa da Praia district in Cabo Delgado province and acts as a border crossing for travel to and from Tanzania.
Approximately 11 minutes east of Mocímboa da Praia (about 45 minutes by small boat);
approximately 75 NM north of Pemba (about 50 minutes by helicopter / 40 minutes by small plane).
Mocímboa da Praia has one of Mozambique's longest runways, capable of accommodating jets (with Customs/Immigration);
Pemba has an International Airport with Customs and Immigration;
*Customs and Immigration facilities can be established on islands with airstrips, subject to government authorization and the provision of infrastructure and staff salaries (example: Vamizi).
Nearby attractions
The Quirimbas archipelago comprises 32 islands;
Neighboring islands with hotel complexes: Vamizi, Medjumbe, Metundo, Quilalea, Matemo, Ibo, Muchanga, Tecomaji, etc.
Near the famous San Lazaro Bank – a world-class fishing destination (swordfish);
Excellent fishing and diving (including from the beach), snorkeling;
Sailing (local dhow safaris);
Hunting safaris near Mocímboa da Praia;
Quirimbas National Park (photographic safaris);
Ibo Island (famous historical site occupied by the Arabs and Portuguese for trade/slavery with interesting ruins, forts, a rich culture and developing tourism).
Confidential file.
Price: EUR 5,000,000
Fees payable by the sellers – Confidential file
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Details
Updated on August 21, 2025 at 7:05 pm- Property ID: HZ1061393
- Price: 5 000 000 €
- Land area: 520,000 m²
- Bedroom: 0
- Piece: 0
- Bathroom: 0
- Property type: Properties, Houses & Villas
- Property status: sale
- ID Source Property: 85441394
Additional Details
- Type of property: House
Address
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City: Mocimboa da Praia
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State / Country: Cabo Delgado
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Country: Mozambique




