Ibo Silversmiths Experience

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View the "Ibo Island Silversmiths" video here.

Traditional silversmiths on Ibo Island hand craft exquisite, intricate, jewelry using ancient Arab techniques and tools. The artisan-artists are simply continuing an ancient Ibo tradition of producing fine metalwork. This jewelry is found nowhere else in the world.

5 Day Silver Smith Experience

International Rate from: US$1370 per person
SADC Rate from: R7 845 per person sharing
For details on this special and availability, please enquire now.

Rates are valid for travel anytime in 2011 subject to availability.

Includes:

Meet and greet in Pemba
Return light aircraft transfer to Ibo Island from Pemba
Refreshing non-alcoholic cocktail on arrival
5 days at the beautiful Ibo Island Lodge on a Full Board Basis (drinks excluded)
Silversmith and Ibo jewellery experience, 3 included sessions with the service of a translator
2 included boat excursions per person to Ibo Islands best kept secret sand bank beach
Unlimited access to fully guided island historical tour – discover the history and culture of Ibo Island
Unlimited access to fully guided Ibo of today cultural experience – a chance to get to know the real Ibo
1 fully guided kayak excursion into the mangroves OR a guided bird and nature walk
A private dinner with house wine
Morning coffee/tea wake up

Ibo Island Silversmiths Project

The growth of jewelry production on Ibo, and the employment it provides, is largely the work of the lodge. Forty traditional silversmiths now work on Ibo, some from the 17th century star-shaped fort and the others from premises at Ibo Island Lodge. Guests can learn more about this community project from the lodge and can also observe these artists at work and commission special pieces from them.