Ibo Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
island in Mozambique
About Ibo
The island has intriguing historical and fascinating sites, hosting one of the most ancient settlements in Mozambique, afterIlha de Mozambique. As early as AD 600Arab tradershad established contact with the local inhabitants and subsequently established fortified trading posts along the coastline. Via these trading posts slaves, gold and ivory were shipped to the Arab world. The Fort of Forma de Cisterna was constructed by the Arabs even before the Portuguese occupation. Vasco da Gama rested on the island in 1502. At the time of the first Portuguese contact these islands were called theMaluane Islandsbecause the local population generally Muslim traders designed woven cloth - both in silk and cotton and dyed with local indigo. This cloth was called Maluane, and was much sought after on the
Where to Stay in Ibo
- 🏨Ibo Island Lodge
Ibo Travel Guide Sections
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