Pemba Island

Zanzibar's quieter sister island — clove plantations, pristine coral reefs, flying fox colonies.

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Country

Tanzania

Region

Zanzibar Archipelago

Best time

June–October, December–February

About Pemba Island

Pemba is 50 km north of Unguja (main Zanzibar island) and attracts a tiny fraction of its visitor numbers. The result is uncrowded beaches, some of the Indian Ocean's most pristine coral walls, hills carpeted with clove trees (Pemba produces 70% of the world's cloves) and colonies of the endemic Pemba flying fox — the island is also a birder's paradise with 4 endemic birds.

Highlights

Pristine coral walls for diving
World's clove capital (70% of world supply)
Pemba flying fox colonies
4 endemic bird species
Ngezi Forest Reserve
Uncrowded white beaches

Best time to visit

June–October, December–February

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Tours that visit Pemba Island

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Beach, Coast & Islands Moderate

Pemba Island Diving Escape — 5 Days

Zanzibar's uncrowded sister — pristine coral walls, flying foxes, clove-scented hills.

✓Return flights Zanzibar to Pemba and back (approximately 40-minute hop each way)
✓4 nights half-board accommodation at a beach lodge (breakfast and dinner daily)
✓3 two-tank boat dives with a certified local dive guide

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