Pemba Island, Zanzibar’s less-visited northern neighbour, sees a fraction of the tourist numbers, keeps its clove and spice plantations genuinely working rather than performed for visitors, and offers some of the best diving anywhere on the East African coast, with dramatic drop-offs just offshore.
Detailed Itinerary
DAY 1
A flight to Pemba via Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam, transferring to your beach lodge.
Arrive Pemba Island
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeManta Resort
LuxuryFundu Lagoon
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 2
A morning of diving or snorkelling along Pemba’s dramatic coral walls, considered among the finest diving sites in East Africa.
Diving or Snorkelling, Pemba Channel
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3
A free morning on the beach, with an optional afternoon visit to a working clove and spice plantation.
Beach Day and Spice Farm Visit
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4
A flight to Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam for your onward connection.
Departure
Meals: Breakfast
Permits & Costs
| Domestic flight to Pemba | Quoted separately |
| Diving/snorkelling excursions | ~$80–$120 per person |
Who This Itinerary Suits
Travellers who’ve done Zanzibar before, or specifically want quieter beaches and world-class diving over Zanzibar’s busier resort scene.Tour Includes
- All accommodation per itinerary
- Meals as specified
- Airport/resort transfers
Tour Excludes
- Domestic flight to Pemba
- International flights
- Diving/snorkelling excursions
- Visas
- Tips & gratuities
- Travel insurance (a policy covering diving is recommended)