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.

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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

Itinerary

Your day-by-day adventure

Tap into the rhythm of each day — locations, drive times, activities, and where you'll sleep.

  1. Day 1

    Fly to Pemba

    Highlight: Bush breakfast in Pemba Island

    40-min flight. Afternoon leisure on the beach.

    📍 Pemba Island 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 180 km ⏱ ~3 hrs 🍽 L, D 🏨 The Manta Resort or Aiyana Pemba
    • Morning bird-walk
    • Hot-spring soak
    • Sunrise tracking
    • Bush breakfast
  2. Day 2

    Dive / snorkel day

    Highlight: Sunrise tracking in Pemba Island

    2-tank morning boat dive. Afternoon swim / spa.

    📍 Pemba Island 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 240 km ⏱ ~4 hrs 🍽 B, D 🏨 Manta Resort
    • Boat cruise
    • Sunrise tracking
    • Bush breakfast
    • Morning bird-walk
  3. Day 3

    Clove plantations + flying fox

    Highlight: Hot-spring soak in Pemba Island

    Morning clove-plantation tour. Afternoon boat to Pemba flying fox colony.

    📍 Pemba Island 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 180 km ⏱ ~3 hrs 🍽 B, D 🏨 Manta Resort
    • Hot-spring soak
    • Visit local market
    • Photography stop
    • Game drives & sundowner
  4. Day 4

    Final dive

    Highlight: Morning bird-walk in Pemba Island

    Final 2-tank boat dive on the Pemba Channel walls.

    📍 Pemba Island 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 80 km ⏱ ~1 hrs 🍽 B, D 🏨 Manta Resort
    • Morning bird-walk
    • Photography stop
    • Boat cruise
    • Cultural visit
  5. Day 5

    Fly back

    Highlight: Visit local market in Pemba Island

    Transfer to airstrip, flight to Zanzibar.

    📍 Pemba Island 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 120 km ⏱ ~2 hrs 🍽 B
    • Game drives & sundowner
    • Cultural visit
    • Guided nature walk
    • Visit local market
Budget options

Choose your style of safari

Same itinerary, different comfort levels. Lock in the tier that fits your budget.

Budget
Budget — Comfort basics
$1,436 / pp
Single supp. +$120

Clean mid-range lodges and tented camps with reliable hot showers.

  • Shared 4x4 game drives
  • Full-board meals
  • English-speaking driver-guide
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Premium
Premium — Upgraded lodges
$2,282 / pp
Single supp. +$250

Premium lodges and luxury tented camps (4–5★) in prime locations.

  • Private guide & vehicle
  • Sundowner setup
  • Laundry service
  • Airport meet & greet
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On this safari

What's onboard

ac_unit Air-conditioning
directions_car Game Drives
festival Cultural Visits
translate English-Speaking Guide
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bedtime Star Beds / Decks
child_care Children's Pool
Your route
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Live forecast · Pemba Island
27°C Overcast · 15 km/h wind
Updated 2026-05-18T17:30
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Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Where you'll sleep

Hotels & lodges on this tour

Hand-picked properties — swap any for an upgrade at booking.

★★★★★ 9.1/10
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Safari Lodge · Serengeti National Park
From $395 / night · +$65 upgrade
Free Wi-FiAir-conditioningSwimming PoolBush BreakfastHot-Air Balloon
412 verified reviews
★★★★★ 9.2/10
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Safari Lodge · Ngorongoro Crater
From $425 / night · +$65 upgrade
Free Wi-FiRestaurantSpa & WellnessHot-Air BalloonAirport Transfers
318 verified reviews
★★★★★ 9.2/10
Park Hyatt Zanzibar
Beach Resort · Zanzibar & Stone Town
From $395 / night · +$180 upgrade
Swimming PoolGame DrivesCultural VisitsLaundry ServiceSolar Powered
287 verified reviews
★★★★★ 9.0/10
Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
Safari Lodge · Lake Manyara National Park
From $320 / night · +$65 upgrade
Free Wi-FiSwimming PoolRestaurantBar / LoungeLaundry Service
234 verified reviews
Getting here

Flight schedules to your gateway

Indicative fares from key hubs — our team can hold seats while you decide.

AirlineRouteDepartsArrives DurationDaysFrom
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.

In the price

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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