Pemba Mesali
Pemba Mesali Marine Sanctuary, an island southwest of Pemba Island is the perfect destination for beach lovers. Spend time relaxing on the white beach or snorkeling on the numerous reefs around the sanctuary. The protected reefs provide home to an exceptional range of sea life. Pristine corals attract vast numbers of reef fish and animals coming in from deeper waters. It is quite probable here that you will bump into manta, eagle rays, barracuda and other game fish. For sun-lovers and dry-land-lovers, the Mesali beaches are superb and it is possible to go for nature trails with trained wardens through this island marine sanctuary including a walk on turtle nesting beaches.
Ngezi Forest
Ngezi Forest in the north of Pemba is a beautiful area of natural rain forest. It is full of spectacular trees and is populated by large numbers of birds and vervet monkeys. Ngezi is also home to the Pemba Flying Fox, a bat that is unique to Pemba Island. The best way to reach this forest from the south-west is by speedboat to Weshe, from where it is possible to drive northwards through the Pemba countryside, giving the chance to see some local village life on the way. Once at the forest a local guide will help you follow a nature trail which concludes with a picnic on one of Pemba's most stunning stretches of beach.
Chake Chake
Chake Chake is located on a hill with a view on the bay where the tides determine when a dhow can enter the harbour. East of this place, on a peninsula, you can find the Ras Mkumbu that houses the oldest ruins of the island (14th century). Pemba is also famous for its rich fishing grounds. Between the island and the mainland there is the 20 miles wide Pemba channel, which is one of the most profitable fishing grounds for game fishing on the East African coast.
