Tourism:
Relatively untouched by
tourism, Pemba offers a variety of tourists’ facilities and
activities . It has natural beaches and shallow water grounds
which are attractive to people who like fishing and snorkeling. The
cool and calm nature of the Island provides for an amicable
atmosphere to people who like to distance themselves from
disturbances and disruptions of the inner and crowded cities.
Excursions in Pemba:
Pemba has cool atmosphere for
foot-walking safari or cycling to different parts of
the region. Other activities including visit to Pemba's ruins.
There are
Ruins in
Ras Mkumbuu at the
end of Peninsula, the remains of the mosque and
several pillars which date back to as early as 11th Century.
Foot-Walking Safari to Pujini Ruins in the southeast of Chake
Chake. A visit to Mkama Ndume to the remains of 13th Century
Swahili Town.
Boat Safari: to the
Island of Misali, rich in
pristine coral reefs and marine species,
surrounded with the finest white sands.
Wildlife:
Ngezi Forest reserve is full of
rare species of bird. Here you should be able to see Pemba's
white-eye, green pigeon, scops owl, or sunbird. Endemic mammals in
this small forest reserve are; Pemba flying fox, Kirk's red
colobus, velvet monkey, blue duiker and marsh.
Pemba Island is the perfect place to explore Indian
ocean's marine life. The Island offers magnificent deep sea
diving ground, which range from 30 to 50 meters. Experienced
scuba divers have an opportunity to explore pristine coral
structure with abundant marine life and the relatively
frigid unspoiled waters of the Indian Ocean.
Accommodations:
Fundu Lagoons in the southern part of the island,
Manta reef in the north point and
The
Old Mission Lodge is situated in a banana plantation at
the north end of Chake Chake
town.
