7 Days Explore Pemba and Zanzibar Islands

Overview

Duration: 7 Days

Experience a wonderful beach escape that takes you to two of Zanzibar’s most sought-after islands: Unguja, also known as “Zanzibar,” and Pemba. Unguja is the largest and most populous island of the Zanzibar archipelago, and as a result, has a well-developed tourism industry. You’ll find an array of cozy restaurants, a variety of accommodation options, and plenty of activities to keep you occupied. Pemba, on the other hand, is less developed but no less beautiful. It is renowned for its lush green hills and clove plantations. The Pemba Channel, which separates the island from mainland Tanzania, is home to coral reefs and abundant marine life.

Highlights:

This tour of the Zanzibar Archipelago offers the opportunity to visit two islands, thereby expanding one’s exploration of the region.
The itinerary includes visits to the historic Stone Town and spice farms, as well as snorkelling or boat trips to observe marine life.
Included meals are provided, while independent lunches afford participants the freedom to pursue further adventures.
The tour is designed to be both informative and enjoyable, and to offer a comprehensive experience of the region’s cultural and natural attractions.

Itinerary

Day 1: Airport Pick-up and Transfer to Hotel

You will be picked up from the airport for your transfer to Zanzibar Stone Town, the old city and cultural heart of Zanzibar. This place had minimal change in the last 200 years hence your chance to experience its well-preserved heritage and exotic antiquity. Overnight at hotel in Stone Town.

Meals Plan: Bed & Breakfast

Day 2

After breakfast, transfer to the airport to catch a flight to Pemba Island. Pemba Island, known as “The Green Island” lies within the Swahili Coast in the Indian Ocean about 50 kilometers north of Unguja, the largest island in the archipelago. Pemba’s inhabitants are predominantly Muslim with a much strongly retained tradition than Zanzibar. It gets fewer visitors – and hence sees less of the outside world. Here you get to see women wearing the veil, and might come across villagers who only speak Swahili. Pemba is home to several dive sites, with steep drop-offs, untouched coral and very abundant marine life.

Meals Plan: Bed & Breakfast

Day 3, 4 & 5

On leisure at Pemba Island. There is an option to do a tour of Pemba towns or go to Misali island for snorkeling and diving. Most of the island, which is hillier and more fertile than Unguja, is dominated by small scale farming. There is also large-scale farming of cash crops such as cloves. There is a quite large Arab community on the island, who immigrated from Oman. The population is a mix of Arab and original Waswahili inhabitants of the island. A significant portion of the population also identifies as Shirazi people.

The most important towns in Pemba are Chake-Chake (the capital), Mkoani, and Wete, which is the largest city. Pemba is, with the exception of a strip of land along its eastern coast, a very fertile place: besides clove trees, the locals grow mainly rice, coconut, bananas, cassava and red beans.

Meals Plan: Bed & Breakfast

Day 6

We take a flight back to Zanzibar Stone Town. As this is your last day, we let you take in the beauty of this island and do as you wish. You can enjoy a cocktail while admiring the sunset, walk along the shore, or simply read a book while you take in the beauty that surrounds you. Overnight at hotel in Stone Town.

Meals Plan: Bed & Breakfast

Day 7: Departure

On your last day, enjoy the rest of your stay by relaxing in the pool or in the beach while taking in as much sunshine as you can. In the afternoon, we will take you to the airport for your onward destination.

Meals plan: Breakfast and lunch. As today is the end of the tour, please note that Accommodation and dinner tonight is not included in the tour.
Accommodation: Can be arranged at an extra cost