Description: An island just North of Mainland Zanzibar, Pemba is far-removed from the relative hustle bustle of Zanzibar. It is also known as the green island because it is lush with plant life.
There are often only a few dozen tourists on the entire island. Attractions include an ancient forest, archaeological ruins from the earliest Swahili civilizations, a few nice beaches and incredible scuba diving.
Location: Just Northeast of Zanzibar’s mainland, reachable by short flight from Zanzibar
Things 2 Do: Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Boat Tours, Visiting Ruins, Visiting Forest, Fishing, Big Game Fishing, Kayaking, Sailing
Time: Spend at least 3 nights.
Animals: Pemba flying fox, marsh mongoose, a small variety of primates including the endemic Pemba vervet monkey, and interesting birdlife.
Accommodations
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Manta Resort
Catamaran Julia
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Fundu Lagoon
“Access 2 Tanzania was a phenomenal service from start to finish. Going into this trip, I had no idea how to go about planning Safari. From the first phone consultation with Karen, she laid out my options and available price ranges. Throughout the planning process, she was organized and always very responsive by email.
But the best part of the trip was our wonderful guide, Wilfred. He was knowledgeable, responsible, trustworthy, and just a fun guy to hang out with for several days. Would 100% recommend him, he made our safari the trip of a lifetime.”