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
“Fabulous! We were able to configure our trip exactly how we wanted! I really liked the personal service of a planning telephone call as well as the pre-departure call. We could ask all of our questions and get them answered immediately. I really liked the northern circuit we took with 2-3 nights at three different places. We were able to settle in a little bit and do the parks justice. The lodging chosen for us was excellent. I felt it was a good value for the price. It was not the least expensive or most expensive, but a good value for a private trip for our group of 5. It was exactly the experience we were hoping for in a safari.”