Visit Pemba
where clove forests meet extraordinary marine life beneath the waves.
Pemba Island is the second-largest island in the Zanzibar archipelago (984 km²), known as Al-khudra, "The Green Island," by Arab sailors.
A gem of the Indian Ocean, Pemba is home to over 3.5 million clove trees.
The island is also a diver’s paradise, whether for snorkeling or scuba diving: the underwater wildlife and flora of Pemba are a delight, and each dive is a new surprise from nature.
To reach Pemba: a 30-minute flight from Zanzibar Airport.
A journey to the heart of Tanzania's most beautiful landscapes.
Habitat
& Animals
Pemba Island, the second-largest island in the Zanzibar archipelago, is characterized by its lush hills and dense vegetation. It is renowned for its vast clove plantations, with over 3.5 million trees. In addition to its vibrant landscapes, Pemba is a paradise for diving enthusiasts, offering extraordinary underwater scenery and rich marine biodiversity.
Look out for:
· Dolphins
· Turtles
· Fish
A journey to the heart of Tanzania's most beautiful landscapes.
CLOVES
Pemba Island is more fertile than Unguja, with agriculture playing a significant role, particularly the cultivation of cloves. This crop accounts for around 3 million clove trees on the island, which can grow up to 20 meters tall.
Workers climb the trees to manually harvest the clove buds before they bloom. Once picked, the buds are dried in the sun and turn a dark brown color.
Pemba is the third-largest clove producer in the world, contributing nearly 10% of global production, behind Madagascar (15%) and far behind Indonesia, the largest producer (70%).
Cloves have long been recognized for their antiseptic and anesthetic properties.
This spice is also widely used in cooking in many countries in various ways. The majority of the global production is used to make kreteks, Indonesian clove cigarettes.
Scuba Diving
Explore the vibrant coral reefs and underwater gardens of Pemba, one of the best diving sites in East Africa.
Snorkeling
Enjoy a snorkeling session to get up close with tropical fish and colorful corals in calm, clear waters.
Boating
Sail around the island by boat to discover secluded beaches, hidden lagoons, and enjoy panoramic views of the Indian Ocean.
Fishing
Engage in traditional or sport fishing around Pemba, renowned for its bountiful waters teeming with tuna, barracudas, and marlins.
Your highlights
The limited number of tourists
The coral reef
The beauty of the northern beach
Where to sleep
to make the most of Pemba
These accommodations
have been selected with care
by our team.
Manta Resort
The Aiyana
Manta Resort
The Aiyana
Expert's tip
“If you want to escape the crowds of Zanzibar's main island, Pemba is the perfect place. A truly relaxing and beautiful destination.
The island’s resorts may not always meet the standard expectations for this type of accommodation. But the real luxury here lies in being far from everything, in a breathtaking setting.
It’s a true favorite!”
Marie, Director
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