Zanzibar Archipelago / Africa

Pemba Island

Pemba is Zanzibar’s greener, quieter sister island, offering forested hills, clove plantations and exceptional diving with far less tourism than Unguja.

Pemba lies north of Zanzibar Island and has retained a strongly rural character. Rolling green terrain, mangroves and clove plantations meet a deeply indented coastline.

Experiencing Pemba Island

Divers are drawn to steep reef walls and rich marine life, while village visits, forest walks and boat journeys reveal the island above water.

Planning your stay

Pemba is for travellers who value remoteness over resort variety. Access requires more planning, but that is precisely what preserves its distinctive atmosphere.

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