7 Days Unforgettable Cultural Experience in Pemba

South of Pemba Island, Zanzibar - Tanzania

Offered in: English, Italian, German and 4 More

Duration

7 Days

Minimum Group Size

1 Person

Maximum Group Size

50 People

Package Type

Cultural Exploration

Meeting & Pickup

Pemba Airport or Ferry Port

Return Details

To Original Departure Point

Guides/Drivers

In-person

Cut-off Time

48 hours before start time

Cancellation Policy

May cancel up to 30 Days

Children Need to be Accompanied By at Least One Adult

What's Included

  • All entrances fees, and service fees included
  • Services of Experienced Professional Tour Guide
  • Hotel Accommodations as shown in the package
  • Unlimited Portable Wi-Fi connect upto 5 Devices
  • VAT (18% charged by the Government)
  • All excursions shown in the package
  • Mineral Water during the tours
  • Transport Waiting Charge

What's Excluded

  • Drinks & Beverages (Champagne, Spirits, Premium Brands and Cigars)
  • Visa fees (US $50 / US $100 for American or Irish Passport holders)
  • Any domestic connection flights on arrival or departure
  • Gratuities for Guides/Drivers (please tip separately)
  • All items of a personal nature
  • Travel insurance if needed
  • Airport/Departure Tax
  • International Flights

Details Itinerary

Warm Welcome to Pemba Island

On arrival at the Zanzibar Airport, you will be met and greet by our guide and the driver then transferred to your hotel. You will have an overnight stay at Pemba Paradise on Bed and Breakfaste basis at Standard Room.

Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast (BB)

Type of Accommodations: Pemba Paradise or Similar Accommodation

Experience The Pemba Flying Foxes, Taste The Island Spices & Herbs and Discover The Secrets of Chake Chake

Morning after breakfast pick up from Pemba Paradise for the full day trip to South of Pemba, we will start this memorable day with Experience The Pemba Flying Foxes. The Pemba flying fox is very social and has been found in large colonies until recently. The Pemba flying fox is found only on Pemba Island Tanzania. Estimates of the status of the Pemba flying fox have varied considerably recently. Most flying foxes eat fruit and are also called fruit bats. Fruit bats are ecologically and economically important because they pollinate and disperse the seeds of wild and commercial plants. Pemba Island is home to 4 species of Old World fruit bats (Megachiroptera).

On the way to Chake Chake City we will visit Spice Farms & Plantations, Friendly, knowledgeable and informative Tour Guides will escort you on a walking tour in the spice farms, picking bunches of leaves, fruit and twigs from bushes and trees, inviting you to smell or taste them to guess what they are. This is a half day tour through wete old road to Mtambwe village where you can see variety of spices before visiting the oil distillery factory located 4 kilometers from Chake Chake Town Centre at Wawi village.

We will end our day by Discovering The Secrets of Chake Chake, set on a ridge overlooking mangrove-filled Chake Chake Bay, is Pemba’s main town and the best base for visiting the island’s southern half. There’s no equivalent of Stone Town here, but it’s an appealingly scruffy city whose compact core is packed tight with small shops and makes for an interesting walk. We will take you to most historical sites in Pemba. You will visit Chake town market (opened 1904). Here you will be able to see and buy tropical fruits and spices (if you wish). Delicious Local Seafood Lunch is included during this tour. After tours, you will be dropped off at your hotel for overnight (BB).

Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast (BB)

Type of Accommodations: Pemba Paradise or Similar Accommodation

Visiting Cultural Villages in Pemba

Morning after breakfast pick up from Pemba Paradise to Wesha Village at Birikau for Cultural Exploration. Discover Pemba’s cultural gems in the company of a private and experienced guide, who will tailor-make your excursion to suit your personal interests and preferences. The island of Pemba has a unique culture that makes tourism here a rich and multicultural experience. Pemba is famous for it’s tranquil life where reliving bygone days is the style. Most of the residents are fishermen although there are also some small farmers. This tour depending on your interest might include visiting elders of the village, community projects, some cultural sites, caves, traditional healers, schools, engaging in farming activities or visit some cultural attractions in towns etc. After tours, you will be dropped off at your hotel for overnight (BB).

Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast (BB)

Type of Accommodations: Pemba Paradise or Similar Accommodation

Snorkeling at Misali Coral Gardens

Morning after breakfast pick up from Pemba Paradise for Snorkeling at Misali Coral Gardens. A must-visit full day for anyone interested in Snorkeling At the Coral Gardens in the Pemba Island. The boat is taken from Wesha sea port, an hour boat drive to reach the Misali island. Misali Island is considered one of the diving paradises of East Africa, if not the world. Among the locals, Misali has religious status as they believe in the past the Prophet Suleiman bin Dawood [King Solomon], visited and used the Island as his prayer mat. Pemba had the central prison for all jinni. Many of them still stay there in the ruins. Also it was once thought of as a safe haven by the pirates of the olden days and it is still believed that the local treasure of the Notorious Pirate Captain Kidd might be awaiting discovery somewhere around here. Beautiful and extensive coral reefs, containing myriad fish and other marine life, surround the island, which hosts a rich inter-tidal ecosystem. The island is part of the Pemba Channel Conservation Area which covers Pemba's entire west coast. After tours, you will be dropped off at your hotel for overnight (BB).

Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast (BB)

Type of Accommodations: Pemba Paradise or Similar Accommodation

Exploring Ngezi Forest Reserve and A Day Out At VumaWimbi Sandbank

Morning after breakfast pick up from Pemba Paradise for Exploring Ngezi Forest Reserve. Come and join our experienced guide for a half day visit to Ngezi Forest Reserve. Ngezi is home to the Pemba Flying Fox - a bat endemic to the island,Hawks, Red Colobus Monkeys, troupes of the Pemba velvet monkey bark and play and an eminent vibe is the thing that you get when strolling around. The forest itself is a protected area. On the east side of the Ngezi peninsula is Vumawimbi Beach, an immaculate beach with miles of white sand flanked by a pristine forest. On the western side is found the “Pango ya Watoro” or the cave of the fugitives.

Then We board the dhow and then set sail towards VumaWimbi Sandbank, you will do some snorkeling with our guide to see the stunning array of colored corals and tropical fish of the islands. Then hop back on-board and let us sail you away to the sand bank. A Climb aboard a traditionally crafted dhow and sail away to one of the purest white coral sandbanks around the island of Pemba Island. Once there, you will have a chance to swim and snorkel in warm, crystal clear waters. This wonderful excursion is suitable for anyone, from those who wish to completely relax and those who want adventure and excitement. After tours, you will be dropped off at your hotel for overnight (BB).

Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast (BB)

Type of Accommodations: Pemba Paradise or Similar Accommodation

Relax On The Beach Hotel At Your Own Leisure

Swims or Some leisure at Pemba Paradise or flexible to arrange any activities. You can relax at the beautiful Beach of Makangale. It is home to powdery white sand, crystal blue waters, and exotic flora and fauna. The northern beaches are truly a place to stay in Pemba Island if you are looking for that idyllic experience. Do you want to enjoy the amazing sea and walk along the beach like the softest carpet? visit Pemba Island, you will not regret!

Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast (BB)

Type of Accommodations: Pemba Paradise or Similar Accommodation

Time To Say Goodbye

Breakfast at the Hotel – Swims or Some leisure at Pemba Paradise. You can use hotel facilities till the time for the transfer to Pemba Airport (Depends on the flight departure timing). Late check-out will be charged extra depending on room availability at the time.

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