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Tanzania
Pemba Island The green island
4 days recommended
From $800
Best: October–March
Highlights
- World-class wall diving
- whale sharks
- manta rays
- clove plantations
- flying foxes
- complete solitude
- Pemba Channel pelagics
Pemba Island is one of the Indian Ocean’s most spectacular and least-visited dive destinations. The island sits in the Pemba Channel, where deep ocean currents sweep past dramatic coral walls dropping to 1,000 metres. The visibility and fish diversity are exceptional — whale sharks, manta rays, and vast schools of pelagic fish are regularly encountered. On land, Pemba is a landscape of clove and coconut plantations, fishing villages, and dense forest harbouring flying foxes — enormous fruit bats with metre-wide wingspans. A tiny number of lodges means genuine solitude.
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Where to Stay
Camps & lodges
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in the region
andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
Perched on the crater rim 600 metres above the floor. Three separate houses, Maasai butler service, and one…
From $1,650/night View
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From $1,100/night View
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From $1,400/night View
Good to Know
Planning Pemba Island
When is the best time to visit Pemba Island?
The best time is October–March. We plan around the wildlife and conditions you care about, so we'll match your dates to what's happening on the ground.
How many days do I need for Pemba Island?
We recommend around 4 days here, and we can fold it into a longer Northern Circuit or beach-and-bush itinerary.
How much does a Pemba Island safari cost?
A guided safari to Pemba Island starts from about $800 per person, depending on season, lodge tier and group size. We send a transparent, all-in quote before you commit.
How do I get to Pemba Island?
Most travellers fly into Kilimanjaro (JRO) and start from Arusha. We arrange every transfer, vehicle and internal flight so you never have to work out the logistics yourself.
Is it suitable for first-timers and families?
Yes. Every trip is private and guided, so the pace, drive times and activities are built around you — including families with children and first-time safari-goers.
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