Matemo Island, Mozambique

Survivor fans unite! Matemo Island is not only one of the most pristine protected marine areas of Mozambique being surrounded by the stunning turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, exotic fauna and flora and breathtaking coral reefs. It also hosts some of this planets best snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing, kayaking and… the unique experience of Dhow Chasing… aka the games made popular in the show Survivor. Everything from “Skull Swings” to “Abacus Blocks” to sailing in a local hand-crafted dhow, where teams are pitted against each other to compete for “hostages” which are traded at each challenge. To ensure everyone’s participation, no matter their age or fitness level, the challenges are split into either physical (battle) or mental (bargain). So if you ever dreamed of being on the show, but maybe didn’t want to really be on the show because you’d prefer real accommodations instead of a tarp, check out Matemo Island.