5 Days South Pemba Island Tours
Overview
Experience the serene beauty of Pemba Island with our 5 Days South Pemba Island Tours. Starting with a warm welcome and stay at The Aiyana Resort, a barefoot-luxury hideaway by the ocean. Explore northern forests, meet friendly flying fox bats, and visit sacred cultural sites. Discover southern spice farms, historic Chake Chake, and unwind on pristine beaches. Enjoy snorkelling, swimming, and village life at your pace. Each day blends nature, culture, and relaxation, leaving you refreshed and connected to Pemba’s untouched charm.
- Up-close encounter with Africa’s largest flying fox bats in Kidike Forest.
- Immersive walk through the sacred Ngezi Rain Forest with vibrant wildlife and cultural sites.
- Discover the rich spice farms and historic charms of Chake Chake town.
- Leisure day to snorkel, swim, or simply soak up Pemba’s tranquil island vibes.
- Peaceful moments on pristine beaches, connecting deeply with nature’s untouched beauty.
Itinerary
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Travel Duration: 1.30 Hours. Meal Plan: Half Board. Accommodation: The Aiyana Resort
Meet and greet at Pemba Airport and drive to The Aiyana Resort. With its 30 whitewashed beach villas, all with beach access and views over the lagoon, coral reef and Indian Ocean, barefoot dining and all-natural spa, encourages a certain laissez-faire attitude. Its a barefoot-luxury hideaway of its kind. Make yourself at home in one of the 30 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. At The Aiyana, every meal is served in a different setting – and you decide where you would like to enjoy these culinary experiences, Lunch in your villa? Barefoot dinner on the beach? Or rather in the lush gardens? All is up to you. Upon arrival at the Hotel, you check in, take your room and relax. Dinner and stay overnight on half board basis.
Meet and greet at Pemba Airport and drive to The Aiyana Resort. With its 30 whitewashed beach villas, all with beach access and views over the lagoon, coral reef and Indian Ocean, barefoot dining and all-natural spa, encourages a certain laissez-faire attitude. Its a barefoot-luxury hideaway of its kind. Make yourself at home in one of the 30 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. At The Aiyana, every meal is served in a different setting – and you decide where you would like to enjoy these culinary experiences, Lunch in your villa? Barefoot dinner on the beach? Or rather in the lush gardens? All is up to you. Upon arrival at the Hotel, you check in, take your room and relax. Dinner and stay overnight on half board basis.
Tour Duration: Full Day. Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch. Lunch Time: Picnic Lunch At 13h00. Accommodation: Pemba Misali Beach
After breakfast we drive to kidike Flying Fox Forest to watch the friendly bates of Pemba – Gigantic fruit bates indigenous to Pemba island which gives visitors a great opportunity to see these creatures up close. These are the Africa’s largest bat species, a type of fruit bat with a wing span of up to 70cm and can weigh in at around half a kilo. We will spend 40 Mins to 1 hour and proceed to Ngezi Rain Forest for 1 - 3 hrs tour. This forest reserve is covering an area of 3,600 acres, mostly comprising primary forest. There are also monkeys, bush babies, fruit bats, different kinds of birds, flowers, spices and natural lakes. We can take some more time with you visiting the "cultural areas " These sacred places called "MIZIMU" are used for prayers, requests and offerings to the spirits of the dead. From here we drive to Vumawimbi Beach (The longest beach in East Africa) for lunch and leisure before we drive to the Hotel for dinner and overnight on bed and breakfast basis.
After breakfast we drive to kidike Flying Fox Forest to watch the friendly bates of Pemba – Gigantic fruit bates indigenous to Pemba island which gives visitors a great opportunity to see these creatures up close. These are the Africa’s largest bat species, a type of fruit bat with a wing span of up to 70cm and can weigh in at around half a kilo. We will spend 40 Mins to 1 hour and proceed to Ngezi Rain Forest for 1 - 3 hrs tour. This forest reserve is covering an area of 3,600 acres, mostly comprising primary forest. There are also monkeys, bush babies, fruit bats, different kinds of birds, flowers, spices and natural lakes. We can take some more time with you visiting the "cultural areas " These sacred places called "MIZIMU" are used for prayers, requests and offerings to the spirits of the dead. From here we drive to Vumawimbi Beach (The longest beach in East Africa) for lunch and leisure before we drive to the Hotel for dinner and overnight on bed and breakfast basis.
Main Activities: Explorer South. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Lunch Time: 13h00 At Misali Sunset Beach
We take breakfast early in the morning and starts visiting Chake Chake, Oil Distillery and Spice farm. Depending on where we are, we can leave for Chake Chake at 08h00 to explore the southern part of the island. Upon arrival at Mtambwe Village, your Tour Guide will escort you on a walking tour in the spice farms. This is where you can see variety of spices including cloves, lemongrass, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, black pepper and vanilla before visiting the oil distillery factory in Chake Chake Town where you will see how spices are made into oil. From here we drive further down to Chake Town to proceed with Sightseeing tour. The Business Town and the Capital of Pemba Island, Chake Chake is located in the middle of Pemba island about 15 minutes’ drive from Karume Airport. The Town offers a great chance for history and culture lovers to know and understand the history of Pemba through time. Lots of key buildings are still in place. You will get a chance to visit the old Slave Port, the Old fort, English Garden and City Market among others. After lunch and leisure, we drive back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay on half board basis.
We take breakfast early in the morning and starts visiting Chake Chake, Oil Distillery and Spice farm. Depending on where we are, we can leave for Chake Chake at 08h00 to explore the southern part of the island. Upon arrival at Mtambwe Village, your Tour Guide will escort you on a walking tour in the spice farms. This is where you can see variety of spices including cloves, lemongrass, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, black pepper and vanilla before visiting the oil distillery factory in Chake Chake Town where you will see how spices are made into oil. From here we drive further down to Chake Town to proceed with Sightseeing tour. The Business Town and the Capital of Pemba Island, Chake Chake is located in the middle of Pemba island about 15 minutes’ drive from Karume Airport. The Town offers a great chance for history and culture lovers to know and understand the history of Pemba through time. Lots of key buildings are still in place. You will get a chance to visit the old Slave Port, the Old fort, English Garden and City Market among others. After lunch and leisure, we drive back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay on half board basis.
Activity: Full Leisure Days. Meal Plan: Half Board. Accommodation: The Aiyana Resort
This is your day to relax on the beach and explore the natural beauty of the Resort’s environment. You are free to go on swimming on the Indian Ocean Waters, stay idol beside the Hotel swimming pool or just have a walk to discover the village life. Pemba is a rare gem. A remote tropical and pristine island off the east coast of Africa, untouched by mass tourism. Home to compassion, simplicity and time. In this tranquil and beautiful corner of the world you’ll be able to fully enjoy the company of each other. Undisturbed by anything but the disconnected joy of the present and the untroubled peaceful atmosphere that dreams are made of. If you are interested in marine excursions, the Indian Ocean floor is hard to beat. Many of its islands and atolls are protected by a coral barrier that creates lagoons of emerald water, perfect for snorkeling. On the other side of the reef, more experienced divers can find underwater landscapes that will take your breath away. With a tropical climate, the water temperature never drops below 22ºC, which means almost any time of the year is good for diving. The visibility exceeds 40 metres at some dive sites, so you can even give yourself the luxury of going on a night dive. Put on your fins and enjoy the action! Otherwise, you can have a leisure walk to discover the nearby village life, go to Chake Chake for the sightseeing or just stay idol at the Hotel. Dinner and overnight stay on bed and breakfast.
This is your day to relax on the beach and explore the natural beauty of the Resort’s environment. You are free to go on swimming on the Indian Ocean Waters, stay idol beside the Hotel swimming pool or just have a walk to discover the village life. Pemba is a rare gem. A remote tropical and pristine island off the east coast of Africa, untouched by mass tourism. Home to compassion, simplicity and time. In this tranquil and beautiful corner of the world you’ll be able to fully enjoy the company of each other. Undisturbed by anything but the disconnected joy of the present and the untroubled peaceful atmosphere that dreams are made of. If you are interested in marine excursions, the Indian Ocean floor is hard to beat. Many of its islands and atolls are protected by a coral barrier that creates lagoons of emerald water, perfect for snorkeling. On the other side of the reef, more experienced divers can find underwater landscapes that will take your breath away. With a tropical climate, the water temperature never drops below 22ºC, which means almost any time of the year is good for diving. The visibility exceeds 40 metres at some dive sites, so you can even give yourself the luxury of going on a night dive. Put on your fins and enjoy the action! Otherwise, you can have a leisure walk to discover the nearby village life, go to Chake Chake for the sightseeing or just stay idol at the Hotel. Dinner and overnight stay on bed and breakfast.
Airport Travel Duration: 1.5 Hours. Meal Plan: Breakfast Only
Depending on your flight time, after breakfast you can relax on the beach, lie beside the swimming pool reading your books or just walk around the village to wait for your pick-up time to Pemba Airport where you will catch your flight to Dar es salaam, Zanzibar or to any other destination. End of our services.
Depending on your flight time, after breakfast you can relax on the beach, lie beside the swimming pool reading your books or just walk around the village to wait for your pick-up time to Pemba Airport where you will catch your flight to Dar es salaam, Zanzibar or to any other destination. End of our services.
Include & Exclude
Includes
- Accommodation at The Aiyana Resort & Fundu Lagoon (as per itinerary)
- Daily meals as per the meal plan (Half Board/Full Board)
- Guided tours: Kidike Flying Fox Forest, Ngezi Rain Forest, Spice Farms & Chake Chake
- Misali Island boat trip & snorkelling
- All ground transfers & boat transfers
- Entry fees to all mentioned excursion sites
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Government taxes and service charges
Excludes
- International and domestic flights
- Visa fees and travel insurance
- Personal expenses (laundry, phone, minibar, etc.)
- Tips and gratuities to guides and staff
- Alcoholic beverages
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
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