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Pemba Island Experience
6-Day Ultimate Marine & Forest Adventure
- Dream Trails Expeditions
- 6 Day Tour
- Marine & Forest Adventure
From - $2000
Tour Overview
This 6-day ultimate Pemba Island adventure offers an immersive escape into a pristine paradise of vibrant coral reefs, lush forests, and rich Swahili culture. Dive into the Pemba Channel's world-class sites, trek through Ngezi Forest to spot endemic wildlife, and explore Misali Island's marine sanctuary. Cultural visits to Chake Chake, a sunset dhow cruise, and relaxation on Vumawimbi Beach complete this comprehensive experience, perfect for adventurers seeking nature and heritage.
- Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
- Destinations: Pemba Channel, Ngezi Forest Reserve, Misali Island, Vumawimbi Beach, Chake Chake
- Accommodation: Boutique eco-lodges & beach resorts
- Activities: Scuba diving, snorkeling, forest hikes, cultural tours, dhow cruise
- Transport: Private vehicles & boat transfers
- Group Size: Small groups (max 8 guests)
- Difficulty: Moderate (diving requires certification)
🤿 Pemba Channel Diving (2 Days)
- Explore world-class dive sites like Fundu Gap and Manta Point
- Encounter whale sharks, turtles, and vibrant coral gardens
- Excellent visibility (20-40m) in crystal-clear waters
🌿 Ngezi Forest & Wildlife (1 Day)
- Guided hike through pristine Ngezi Forest Reserve
- Visit the Pemba Flying Fox Sanctuary at dusk
- Spot endemic species like the Pemba scops owl
🏝️ Misali Island Marine Sanctuary (1 Day)
- Snorkel or dive in protected coral gardens
- Explore mangroves and coastal ecosystems
- Relax on secluded white sand beaches
🕌 Chake Chake Cultural Tour (0.5 Day)
- Explore Pemba's main town with its Arab and Swahili influences
- Visit historic sites, markets, and spice plantations
- Traditional Swahili lunch with a local family
⛵ Sunset Dhow Cruise (1 Evening)
- Sail along Pemba's coast at golden hour
- Fresh seafood dinner on board
- Spectacular Indian Ocean views
💪 Physical Preparation
- Diving: Requires certification (PADI Open Water or equivalent)
- Hiking: Moderate 2-3 hour forest walks on uneven terrain
- Suitable for ages 12+ with basic fitness
🎒 Essential Packing List
Clothing
- Light, quick-dry clothing for tropical climate
- Modest attire for town visits (cover shoulders/knees)
- Swimwear, rash guards, beach cover-ups
- Sturdy hiking shoes for forest walks
- Light jacket for evenings
Diving Gear
- Dive certification card (mandatory)
- Personal mask/snorkel if preferred
- Dive log book
Other Essentials
- Reef-safe sunscreen (SPF 50+), sunglasses, hat
- Underwater camera or GoPro
- Reusable water bottle
- Small waterproof daypack
- Basic first aid kit and medications
🚗 Transportation
- Private air-conditioned vehicles for land transfers
- Dive boats with safety equipment
- Traditional dhow for sunset cruise
- Airport transfers included
🎫 Permits & Fees
- All marine park fees included
- Forest reserve entry permits included
- Diving permits included
💉 Health Requirements
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate required
- Malaria prophylaxis recommended
- Travel insurance with diving coverage mandatory
🏖️ Best Seasons (Ideal Conditions)
- June – October: Dry season with excellent visibility for diving
- December – February: Warm and sunny, perfect for all activities
🌧️ Rainy Seasons (Fewer Crowds)
- March – May: Lush landscapes, lower prices
- November: Short rains; still good for cultural tours
✔️ What's Included
- 5 nights in boutique eco-lodges/beach resorts
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- 2 full-day diving excursions (4 dives total)
- Ngezi Forest guided hike
- Misali Island marine excursion
- Chake Chake cultural tour
- Sunset dhow cruise with dinner
- All ground and boat transportation
- Professional English-speaking guides
- All government taxes and service charges
❌ What's Excluded
- International flights to Pemba
- Zanzibar-Pemba flight/ferry (can be arranged)
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Optional activities (extra dives, spa treatments)
- Alcoholic beverages and premium drinks
- Personal expenses & tips for guides/staff
- Diving Packages: Add extra dive days or get certified
- Luxury Upgrades: Premium beachfront villas with private pools
- Honeymoon Packages: Romantic dinners, private beach picnics
- Family Packages: Child-friendly activities and accommodations
- Wellness Add-ons: Spa treatments, yoga sessions
- Safari Combinations: Combine with Tanzania mainland safaris
🌟 Our Advantages
- Pemba Specialists: Deep local knowledge of hidden gems
- Small Groups: Maximum 8 guests for personalized experiences
- Eco-Conscious: Sustainable tourism practices
- Dive Experts: Partnered with Pemba's best dive operators
- Authentic Experiences: Genuine cultural interactions
- 24/7 Support: Assistance throughout your trip
📩 Book at www.dreamtrailsexpeditions.com or contact us!
6-Day Pemba Island Ultimate Adventure Itinerary
01
Day 1: Arrival & Beach Relaxation
Pemba Airport → Vumawimbi Beach Resort
- Elevation: Sea level | Distance: 30 km / 19 miles
- Travel Time: 45 minutes | Habitat: Coastal
- Arrival at Pemba Airport (via Zanzibar)
- Transfer to beachfront eco-resort
- Resort orientation and safety briefing
- Afternoon at leisure on Vumawimbi Beach
- Welcome dinner featuring Swahili coastal cuisine
Overnight: Manta Resort or similar (full board)
02
Day 2: Pemba Channel Diving
Vumawimbi Beach → Pemba Channel Dive Sites
- Boat Time: 30-60 minutes | Dive Depth: 5-30m
- Visibility: 20-40m | Water Temp: 26-29°C
- Breakfast at resort
- Morning boat transfer to dive sites
- Two spectacular dives at premier sites (Fundu Gap, Manta Point)
- Surface interval with lunch on board
- Marine life: reef sharks, turtles, vibrant corals
- Return to resort in late afternoon
- Dinner at resort
Overnight: Manta Resort or similar (full board)
03
Day 3: Ngezi Forest & Chake Chake Cultural Tour
Vumawimbi Beach → Ngezi Forest → Chake Chake
- Elevation: 0-150m | Distance: 50 km / 31 miles
- Travel Time: 1.5 hours | Habitat: Coastal forest
- Breakfast at resort
- Morning transfer to Ngezi Forest Reserve
- Guided hike with local naturalist (2-3 hours)
- Spot endemic species: Pemba flying fox, scops owl
- Traditional Swahili lunch in Chake Chake
- Afternoon cultural tour: markets, mosques, historical sites
- Return to resort for dinner
Overnight: Manta Resort or similar (full board)
04
Day 4: Misali Island Marine Sanctuary
Vumawimbi Beach → Misali Island
- Boat Time: 1 hour | Habitat: Marine sanctuary
- Activities: Snorkeling, beach relaxation
- Breakfast at resort
- Boat transfer to Misali Island Marine Sanctuary
- Guided snorkeling in coral gardens
- Explore mangroves and coastal ecosystems
- Beach barbecue lunch on the island
- Afternoon free for swimming or relaxation
- Return to resort for dinner
Overnight: Manta Resort or similar (full board)
05
Day 5: Flying Fox Sanctuary & Sunset Dhow Cruise
Vumawimbi Beach → Flying Fox Sanctuary → Dhow Cruise
- Travel Time: 45 minutes | Cruise Duration: 2 hours
- Best Time: Dusk for flying fox viewing
- Breakfast at resort
- Morning at leisure for beach relaxation
- Afternoon visit to Pemba Flying Fox Sanctuary
- Sunset dhow cruise along Pemba's coast
- Fresh seafood dinner on board
- Return to resort
Overnight: Manta Resort or similar (full board)
06
Day 6: Departure
Vumawimbi Beach → Pemba Airport
- Distance: 30 km / 19 miles | Travel Time: 45 minutes
- Flight Connections: To Zanzibar/Dar es Salaam
- Breakfast at resort
- Morning at leisure for final beach time
- Check-out and transfer to Pemba Airport
- End of tour services
End of Tour: Departure from Pemba
