Pemba Island

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The Aiyana
The Aiyana
5 out of 5
Makangale Beach, Pemba Island, Zanzibar
The price is $457 per night from Apr 26 to Apr 27
$457
$567 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Pemba Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a private beach. Popular attractions Panga ya Watoro Beach and Manta ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (43 reviews)
"Excellent stay even though it rained 2 full days while I was there. The room and grounds are gorgeous. The bathtub and outside shower are amazing. Note there’s no wifi in the villas but you can download in the main dining area. The meals were scrumptious. You will not leave hungry. The fresh juices ..."

Reviewed on Nov 23, 2023

The Aiyana
Pemba Paradise
Pemba Paradise
3 out of 5
Pemba Makangale, Pemba Island
The price is $151 per night from May 1 to May 2
$151
$179 total
includes taxes & fees
May 1 - May 2
Stay at this 3-star spa guesthouse in Pemba Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Kigomasha Peninsula and Panga ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (9 reviews)
"My husband and I stayed at Pemba Paradise for 4 nights in January 2023. There aren't a lot of options on Pemba, and of course Aiyana and Manta are the premium (and very expensive) places to stay on the northern end. Having stayed at a great number of hotels in many parts of the world, for Pemba Island ..."

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2023

Pemba Paradise
Pemba Eco Lodge
Pemba Eco Lodge
3.5 out of 5
Shamiani Island, Kengeja, Pemba Island
Stay at this 3.5-star beach lodge in Pemba Island. Enjoy free breakfast, a private beach, and a full-service spa. Popular attraction Shamiani Island Beach is ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (7 reviews)
Expedia's webpage description of hotel is wrong
"Expedia said flights included in the price, booked two flights, hotel from 12/26/17 to 1/02/2018, only trouble there was a third flight required at a cost of $360US not include in the price, yet it said flights included,. That is where the trouble began. We couuld not get to the Hotel as booked, ..."

Reviewed on Jan 3, 2018

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Popular places to visit

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Ngezi Forest Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Ngezi Forest Reserve, a lovely green space in Pemba Island. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Ngezi Forest Reserve

Things to do

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Pemba Cultural Village Tour

$374
Per adult
Pemba Cultural Village Tour
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Explore South of Pemba Island (Flying Fox, Spice Tour and Chake Chake City)

$213
Per adult
Explore South of Pemba Island (Flying Fox, Spice Tour and Chake Chake City)
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Chake Chake City Tour

$78
Per adult
Chake Chake City Tour
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Snorkeling At Misali Island

$100
Per adult
Snorkeling At Misali Island
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Car Hire/Rental in Pemba Zanzibar (4WD Land Cruiser).

$300
Per adult
Car Hire/Rental in Pemba Zanzibar (4WD Land Cruiser).
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Pemba Flying Fox Forest

$112
Per adult
Pemba Flying Fox Forest
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Reviews of Pemba Island

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Mar 29, 2019

Pemba is a beautiful island and is a gem in the middle of gorgeous blue waters of the Indian Ocean. The island itself is tropical with small villages dotted along it. The national forest is quite stunning and we drove through it on the way.