Wild Africa Ltd
Specialists in Tanzania
Safari & Beach Holidays
Pemba Island
Pemba Island villages steeped in culture and tradition preserve the Swahili way of life, almost oblivious to the world around them. Traditionally part of the Zanzibar Archipelago, Pemba is fast becoming a unique destination in its own right. For centuries, Pemba’s clove plantations and spice fields provided the Omani sultanate in Zanzibar with money for trade and military dominance over the surrounding areas.
To this day, the island is still a major spice producer in the archipelago. Visitors flock to Pemba’s shores, dotted with desert islands and throngs of coconut palms, for some of the best diving in the Indian Ocean. The Pemba Channel drops off steeply just off the West Coast and the diverse species of marine life and coral are truly exceptional. Because tourism is still in its early stages, a trip to Pemba’s unspoiled shores and pristine waters is the underwater adventure of a lifetime.
Throughout the Swahili Coast, diving, swimming, and snorkelling offer superb vistas of thriving coral and marine life. Whether you’re content to stay on the mainland coast, or want to venture off into the atolls and islands of the Indian Ocean, the Tanzanian coast is a place of untouched beauty and enchantment.
Recommended Place to stay
Fundu Lagoon
This lovely remote and romantic resort with its rustic bungalows and its own extensive private beach make this a real "Robinson Crusoe" experience, (although of course, somewhat more luxurious).
The real hideaway holiday location on this beautiful island.
Sailing, snorkelling,or just chilling out make this a perfect addition after an exciting safari in Tanzania's wonderful game parks.
