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Pemba Island Experience
6-Day Standard Beach & Culture Tour
- Dream Trails Expeditions
- 6 Day Tour
- Standard Beach & Cultural Discovery
From - $1,200
Tour Overview
Experience the untouched beauty of Pemba Island on this 6-Day Standard Beach & Culture Tour — a perfect blend of tropical beaches, marine experiences, history, and authentic Swahili culture. Often called The Green Island, Pemba offers lush forests, pristine coral reefs, clove farms, and quiet white-sand beaches far from mass tourism. Begin in Chake Chake, the island's cultural center, before exploring Vumawimbi Beach, the ancient Mkama Ndume Ruins, Ngezi Forest, Misali Island Marine Conservation Area, and the traditional villages of northern Pemba. This tour uses standard accommodations, shared excursions where ideal, reliable local boats, and comfortable land transfers — giving you a truly authentic and budget-friendly island escape through Dream Trails Expeditions.
- Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
- Destinations: Chake Chake • Misali Island • Ngezi Forest • Vumawimbi Beach • Kigomasha Lighthouse • Mkama Ndume Ruins • Ras Mkumbuu Peninsula • Local Villages
- Tour Type: Standard Beach & Cultural Discovery (Group-friendly)
- Accommodation: Standard mid-range boutique hotels / beach lodges
- Transport: Standard tourist van/minibus + shared boats
- Start / End: Pemba Airport (PMA) — Return from PMA
- Guides: Local English-speaking Pemba guide + marine guides + forest rangers
- Meals: Daily breakfast; lunches/dinners as indicated
- Travel Style: Comfortable, culturally immersive, nature-focused, and budget-friendly
- 🏝 Explore pristine white-sand beaches of Vumawimbi
- 🐠 Snorkel & relax at Misali Island Marine Conservation Area
- 🌿 Guided walk through ancient Ngezi Forest
- 🏛 Discover the Mkama Ndume Ruins & Ras Mkumbuu history
- 🌅 Visit Kigomasha Lighthouse — stunning island panoramas
- 🧭 Experience traditional Pemba villages & clove plantations
- 🚣 Shared boat trips, scenic coastal drives, and rich cultural interactions
- 🍽 Enjoy Swahili seafood dishes and peaceful ocean evenings
Arrival & Transfers
- Dream Trails Expeditions handles airport pickup, hotel transfers, and all island transportation using standard vehicles.
What to Pack
- Light clothing, reef-safe sunscreen, sandals, swimwear, hat, mosquito repellent, light jacket, waterproof pouch, daypack.
Travel Documents
- Passport (6+ months), Tanzania visa if required.
Health & Safety
- Follow marine safety briefings, respect corals, stay hydrated, secure belongings on beach areas.
- June – October: Best weather; clear seas & cool winds.
- December – February: Hot, sunny, excellent for snorkelling.
- March–May: Rainy season but lush, quiet, fewer travellers.
✔️ What's Included
- Airport pickup & drop-off at Pemba Airport
- 5 nights standard accommodation
- Daily breakfasts
- Misali Island shared boat trip + snorkelling
- Ngezi Forest guided walk
- Tour of Vumawimbi Beach & Kigomasha Lighthouse
- Mkama Ndume Ruins + Ras Mkumbuu Peninsula
- All transfers per itinerary
- Marine & forest fees
- Bottled water on excursions
- English-speaking Island guide
- AMREF Flying Doctors Emergency Evacuation Cover
❌ What's Excluded
- International flights
- Tanzania visa fees
- Travel/medical insurance
- Alcoholic & soft drinks
- Optional water-sports (diving, fishing, kayaking)
- Personal expenses, tips, spa treatments
- Activities not listed
- 🌿 Upgrade Options: Luxury lodge or private villa upgrades available, Honeymoon Experience.
- 🏝️ Extensions: Add extra days in Zanzibar or wildlife safari in Northern circuit Tanzania
- 🚁 Optional Add-ons: Extra Nights & Flexible Routing
- 📅 Flexible Departures: Private departures available daily
- 🍽️ Dietary Options: Vegetarian, vegan, halal, or gluten-free meals available on request
- 🇹🇿 Local expertise & deep island knowledge
- 🚙 Reliable transfers & safe coordination
- 🏨 Trusted mid-range hotels & beach lodges
- 💬 24/7 customer support
- 🌍 Community-based & eco-friendly tourism
- 🐾 Seamless experience with a local Tanzanian operator
6-Day Pemba Island Beach & Culture Tour Itinerary
01
Day 1 — Arrival at Pemba Airport (PMA)
Route: PMA → Chake Chake / Beach Hotel
- Travel Time: 15–25 minutes
- Meet & greet by your Dream Trails Expeditions representative
- Standard Road transfer to hotel
- Assistance with check-in and welcome briefing
- Free time at the hotel — garden walk or nearby shore stroll
- Dinner at hotel restaurant with local seafood & Swahili flavors
Overnight: Standard Hotel — Chake Chake / Beach Area
02
Day 2 — Full-Day Misali Island Marine Conservation Area
Route: Chake Chake → Misali Island → Return
- Travel Times: Hotel → Misali boat point: 20–25 mins, Boat → Misali Island: 20–30 mins
- Morning transfer to the jetty and join a shared boat
- Sail to protected Misali Island — known for corals & calm waters
- Guided snorkelling session with shared equipment
- Relax on the unspoiled sandy shores under simple shade
- Picnic lunch (seafood or vegetarian option)
- Optional nature walk with marine ranger
- Afternoon swim and beach downtime
- Return to your hotel in late afternoon
- Dinner at a local restaurant featuring Pemba dishes
Overnight: Standard Hotel — Chake Chake / Beach Area
03
Day 3 — Ngezi Forest Walk & Vumawimbi Beach Relaxation
Route: Chake Chake → Ngezi → Vumawimbi → Return
- Travel Times: Chake Chake → Ngezi: 50–70 minutes, Ngezi → Vumawimbi Beach: 10–15 minutes
- Transfer to lush northern Pemba
- Guided forest walk with ranger
- Spot endemic species: Pemba flying fox, rare birds, medicinal plants
- Ecology briefing on Pemba's unique biodiversity
- Drive to Vumawimbi Beach — one of Pemba's finest
- Free time for swimming, beach relaxation, photography
- Lunch at a simple seaside restaurant or picnic style
- Optional kayaking (pay-on-site)
- Transfer back
- Dinner at hotel
Overnight: Standard Hotel — North/West Pemba
04
Day 4 — Mkama Ndume Ruins & Ras Mkumbuu Peninsula Exploration
Route: Hotel → Mkama Ndume → Ras Mkumbuu → Return
- Travel Times: Hotel → Mkama Ndume: 25–35 minutes, Ruins → Ras Mkumbuu: 15 minutes
- Visit Mkama Ndume Ruins — ancient 15th-century stronghold
- Learn about historical Swahili settlements & island sultans
- Continue to Ras Mkumbuu Peninsula
- Explore archaeological remains and scenic coastal cliffs
- Lunch at a local lodge or beach restaurant
- Afternoon free time to relax at the hotel or visit a nearby village
- Optional clove farm visit (seasonal)
Overnight: Standard Hotel — Coastal Area
05
Day 5 — Northern Pemba: Kigomasha Lighthouse & Village Tour
Route: Hotel → Lighthouse → Local Villages → Return
- Travel Times: Hotel → Kigomasha: 40–60 minutes
- Scenic drive to the far north of Pemba
- Visit the historic Kigomasha Lighthouse — breathtaking ocean views
- Photo session overlooking the wild coastline
- Village visit to meet local craftsmen, farmers, and fishermen
- Learn about Swahili traditions, clove drying, and rural life
- Lunch in a local homestay or small community lodge
- Afternoon at leisure at your beach hotel — swimming, beach walk, optional sunset dhow ride (pay-on-site)
- Dinner at hotel or local seaside restaurant
Overnight: Standard Hotel — Pemba Beach Area
06
Day 6 — Departure from Pemba Island (PMA)
Route: Hotel → Pemba Airport
- Travel Time: 15–30 minutes
- Breakfast at hotel
- Free time for a relaxed beach stroll or souvenir shopping
- Standard transfer to the airport
- Assistance with check-in & farewell from Dream Trails Expeditions
End of Tour: Pemba Airport (PMA)
