Overview
Pemba is hillier and greener than Zanzibar and far less visited. Its steep reef walls draw experienced divers, and the island produces much of the archipelago’s cloves.
Pemba, Zanzibar’s northern island, is hillier and greener than Unguja and sees far fewer visitors. It grows most of Zanzibar’s cloves, and its deep reefs and walls attract experienced divers.
Misali Island, a marine conservation area off the west coast, offers beautiful snorkelling, and the island is home to the Pemba flying fox, found only here.
Highlights
- Wall diving
- Clove plantations
- Secluded beaches
- Honeymoon hideaways
Things to do here
Wildlife to look for
- Pemba flying fox
- Reef sharks
- Turtles
Good to know
Best time to visit
October – March
Getting there
A short flight from Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam.
Where to stay
Secluded eco-lodges and boutique resorts.
How long to stay
3–4 nights
Key facts
- Known for
- Cloves, wall diving, Misali Island
- Endemic
- Pemba flying fox
- Access
- Short flight from Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam
Seasons
Best months
June – October and December – February
Practical tips
- Best for travellers who want quiet and diving rather than nightlife.
Questions about Pemba Island
October – March.
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