Beach, Coast & Islands · 5 days / 4 nights · 🇹🇿 Tanzania
Pemba Island Diving Escape — 5 Days
Zanzibar's uncrowded sister — pristine coral walls, flying foxes, clove-scented hills.
Overview
Pemba has 1% of Zanzibar's visitor numbers and some of the Indian Ocean's most pristine reefs — coral walls dropping 300+ m into the Pemba Channel, untouched table corals, and sightings of large pelagic fish. Non-divers can snorkel + kayak, walk through clove plantations (Pemba produces 70% of the world's cloves), visit the Pemba flying fox colony, and enjoy Swahili cuisine at tiny beach-shack restaurants.
Route: Zanzibar → fly Pemba → 4 nights → fly back
Your day-by-day adventure
Tap into the rhythm of each day — locations, drive times, activities, and where you'll sleep.
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Day 1
Fly to Pemba
Highlight: Bush breakfast in Pemba Island40-min flight. Afternoon leisure on the beach.
- Morning bird-walk
- Hot-spring soak
- Sunrise tracking
- Bush breakfast
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Day 2
Dive / snorkel day
Highlight: Sunrise tracking in Pemba Island2-tank morning boat dive. Afternoon swim / spa.
- Boat cruise
- Sunrise tracking
- Bush breakfast
- Morning bird-walk
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Day 3
Clove plantations + flying fox
Highlight: Hot-spring soak in Pemba IslandMorning clove-plantation tour. Afternoon boat to Pemba flying fox colony.
- Hot-spring soak
- Visit local market
- Photography stop
- Game drives & sundowner
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Day 4
Final dive
Highlight: Morning bird-walk in Pemba IslandFinal 2-tank boat dive on the Pemba Channel walls.
- Morning bird-walk
- Photography stop
- Boat cruise
- Cultural visit
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Day 5
Fly back
Highlight: Visit local market in Pemba IslandTransfer to airstrip, flight to Zanzibar.
- Game drives & sundowner
- Cultural visit
- Guided nature walk
- Visit local market
Choose your style of safari
Same itinerary, different comfort levels. Lock in the tier that fits your budget.
Clean mid-range lodges and tented camps with reliable hot showers.
- Shared 4x4 game drives
- Full-board meals
- English-speaking driver-guide
Established safari lodges and beach resorts (3–4★).
- Private 4x4 with pop-up roof
- All game-park fees
- Bottled water
- Welcome drink on arrival
Premium lodges and luxury tented camps (4–5★) in prime locations.
- Private guide & vehicle
- Sundowner setup
- Laundry service
- Airport meet & greet
Top-tier lodges, signature suites, and exclusive concessions.
- Private driver-guide
- Champagne sundowners
- Private vehicle throughout
- Butler-style service
- Guaranteed window seat
What's onboard
- 🌦 30° 25° 💧 0.6mm
- 🌦 30° 25° 💧 0.8mm
- 🌦 29° 25° 💧 1.1mm
- 🌦 29° 25° 💧 2.7mm
- 🌦 29° 25° 💧 1.5mm
- 🌦 29° 25° 💧 1.5mm
- 🌦 29° 25° 💧 0.6mm
Real observations published to GBIF by researchers, lodges, and citizen scientists — refreshed daily.
Hotels & lodges on this tour
Hand-picked properties — swap any for an upgrade at booking.
Flight schedules to your gateway
Indicative fares from key hubs — our team can hold seats while you decide.
| Airline | Route | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KLM KL569 |
AMS → JRO
Amsterdam · Kilimanjaro · 1 stop |
09:55 | 20:30 | 8h 30m | Daily | $980 | Book on KLM ↗ |
| Qatar Airways QR1369 |
DOH → JRO
Doha · Kilimanjaro · Non-stop |
07:25 | 13:50 | 6h 25m | Daily | $830 | Book on Qatar Airways ↗ |
| Turkish Airlines TK1063 |
IST → JRO
Istanbul · Kilimanjaro · Non-stop |
20:00 | 05:00 | 8h 00m | Daily | $700 | Book on Turkish Airlines ↗ |
| Ethiopian Airlines ET817 |
ADD → JRO
Addis Ababa · Kilimanjaro · Non-stop |
10:25 | 12:50 | 2h 25m | Daily | $420 | Book on Ethiopian Airlines ↗ |
Fares are indicative round-trip economy and shift with demand. We rebook fare drops within 24 hrs.
What's included & what's not
check_circleIncludes
- Return flights Zanzibar ↔ Pemba (40 min)
- 4 nights half-board beach lodge
- 3 two-tank boat dives
- Clove plantation visit
- Airport transfers
cancelExcludes
- International flights
- Visa
- Dive gear rental ($25/day)
- Alcohol
- Tips
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