Pemba Island

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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Kervan Saray Beach

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Manta Resort
Catamaran Julia

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Fundu Lagoon

Karen B. (Australia)

July 4, 2010

“What an amazing experience we had in Tanzania. The volume of animals we saw was beyond our expectations, the accommodation you organised was top class and the people are so generous of spirit we were always greeted with a smile and the pride they have for their country was clearly obvious.”