Islands & coast

Pemba Island

Zanzibar’s hilly, much quieter neighbour, known for clove farms and some of East Africa’s best diving.

Jun – OctBest time to visit

Quiet & green

About Pemba Island

Pemba lies just north of Zanzibar but sees a fraction of the visitors. The island is hilly, green and covered in clove plantations.

Its reefs and walls offer some of the best diving in East Africa, and the few lodges feel wonderfully secluded.

Highlights

Questions

Is Pemba good for beginners?

Some dives suit beginners, but many sites have strong currents and suit experienced divers.

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