Misali Marine Park

Misali is surrounded by coral reef that descend steeply with hard corals up to 64 meters deep, making an island a preferred spot for diving. About 66% of the coral genera known in Tanzania are found at Misali Island together with over 350 fish species from 43 families. Highly threatened Green and Hawksbill sea turtles nests at Mpapaini and Mbuyuni beaches, with a minimum of 20 nests annually. The island supports a variety of indigenous and migratory sea bird species. Misali is an island southwest of Pemba Island. It is the perfect destination for nature lovers because it is a sanctuary for sea birds and turtles. The nesting turtles and breeding sea birds are found on the western side of Misali Island. Mbuyuni Beach with its fine white sand is on the northeast side of Misali Island. Bendera Cave, just south of the beach, is believed to have spirits of ancestors present. Book now

Ngezi Rain Forest

The Ngezi Peninsula is the northernmost point on Pemba. Much of the area is taken up by the Ngezi Forest, which is the last remains of a huge tract of indigenous forest which used to cover most of Pemba. Ngezi is home to the Pemba Flying Fox, a bat endemic to the island. The forest itself is a protected area and there is an information centre, a nature trail and a small entrance fee. On the east side of the Ngezi peninsula is Vumawimbi Beach, an immaculate beach with miles of white sand flanked by a pristine forest. On the western side is Verani Beach with the 'Pango ya Watoro' or 'the cave of the fugitives' at the northern end. Book now!

Vumawimbi Beach

Vumawimbi Beach is possibly the most picturesque beach in Tanzania. Stretching for two kilometers, the wide white sand beach is fringed by a green forest on one side and the clear turquoise water of the Indian Ocean on the other. Vumawimbi has not yet been developed for tourism, making a visit a private experience unlike any other in East Africa. You can organize a day visit to Vumawimbi from any of Pemba's towns, Mkoani, Chake chake and wete. Book now!

Spice Plantation Tour

Spice plantation tours can be arranged to Pemba's clove and spice plantations. Although the spice tour industry is not as developed as it is in Zanzibar, Pemba actually produces the majority of spices exported from Tanzania. During a spice tour, expect to see cloves, lemongrass, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, black pepper and vanilla. After the spice tour, visit the essential oil distillery to see how spices are made into oil. The tour guides are very knowledgeable and the distillation process interesting. Book now!