A veritable gold mine of white sand beaches, woodlands, and lagoons a little piece of heaven around 60 kilometers from Tanzania’s mainland, north of Zanzibar. Pemba’s immaculate beaches and verdant hills combine to produce a breathtaking landscape that awes you. Despite being less well-known, it is a veritable gold mine of breathtaking lagoons, tidal sandbanks, and historic Arabic ruins. Small offshore islands like Kokota, which is notable for its effective reforestation initiatives, can be found there. There are many of activities to choose from, such as snorkeling, diving, and beach lounging. Pemba Island is the ideal location for an enchanted tropical beach vacation because of its friendly people, luxurious beachside lodging, and delicious food.
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The archipelago’s northernmost island is called Pemba. It is Zanzibar’s “sister island,” smaller, hillier, and greener. Pemba is just as gorgeous, yet often is overlooked and occasionally even ignored in favor of its more well-known sister island. In spite of this, Pemba boasts a calm and relaxed ambience, amiable locals, and villages surrounded by fruit trees, tropical foliage, and spice farms.
Pemba boasts stunning outlying islands, fascinating ruins, ancient woodlands, and immaculate beaches. This remote island is perfect for honeymooners because it doesn’t see many tourists.
Situated barely 60 kilometers off Tanzania’s mainland, Pemba provides the ideal fusion of a tranquil beach getaway and an exhilarating safari or mountain hike on the mainland. Inquire about our beach and safari packages or our beach and Mount Kilimanjaro climb packages.
Ferries go from Zanzibar to Pemba, albeit they can be unreliable and dangerous. For most people, therefore, flying to Pemba Airport from Arusha, Dar Es Salaam, or Zanzibar is the most convenient method to travel to Pemba.
When visiting, tourists will witness many of the four million clove trees on the island—some of which are over a century old—and understand why Pemba is referred to as the “Clove Island” of the Indian Ocean.
The Pemba Channel Conservation Area, which covers the entire island’s west coast, offers lots of exploration opportunities for those who enjoy the ocean. Beautiful natural ecosystem, it serves as a haven for endangered animals like five different kinds of sea turtles, dolphins, humpback whales, and uncommon dugongs. Green and hawksbill turtles use several of its beaches as important breeding grounds. The region’s diving spots, which include Misali Island, the Kigomasha Peninsula, the Fundu Gap, and the Njao Gap, are recognized as some of the greatest in East Africa.
Don’t overlook any other natural marvels on Pemba. The northern Ngezi Forest is a protected rainforest where the Pemba flying fox, an indigenous bat species, can be observed soaring after dusk. Misali Island, well-known for its stunning beaches and coral reefs, is another jewel.
A must-see for history buffs is the Mkama Ndume Ruins, which are located close to Pujini village. These are the remnants of a tyrant sultan’s Swahili town from the fifteenth century. The largest town in Pemba, Chake Chake, is southeast of them. Go west of Chake Chake to the well-preserved ruins of Ras Mkumbuu, which are close to Ndagoni hamlet. There are historic tombs and the remains of a big mosque here. You can also go on a spice tour to learn about the history of your favorite spices in a contemporary setting if you’re curious in their origins.
On Pemba Island, you can unwind in the embrace of the natural world.
